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Atoms and ions
| 14–16 years
Everything you need to teach atoms and ions
Prepare
IdeasWays to teach atoms and ions
Use these six tips to ensure learners master ion formation at 14–16
Deliver
SimulationBuild an atom simulation
Build an atom from scratch using protons, neutrons, and electrons, and test different combinations to produce ions and unstable elements
ResourceAtoms and ions | Developing Understanding | 14–16 years
Encourage learners to think about how atoms and ions are represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level
ResourceAtoms and ions of copper | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of atoms and ions, including a demonstration of a metal displacement reaction
ResourceAtoms and ions | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to recall and write about ion formation and factors that affect it
Enrich
Games and puzzlesAtoms, molecules and ions 4-in-a-line
Match the symbol or the particle diagram to the type of particle it represents. Get 4-in-a-line to win!
Games and puzzlesIons logic puzzle | 14–16 years
A fun logic puzzle which tests learners’ recollection of the relationship between periodic group number and charge on simple ions
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Overview resources for Atomic model | 14–16 years
Discover more chemistry teaching resources to engage 14–16 learners with the atomic model