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Revision summary help 9-1 OCR 21st Century separate Science GCSE CHEMISTRY B Exam Paper learning objectives for exam paper on chapters C1-3

"Breadth in Chemistry" (foundation/higher papers) for 2020 exams onwards (re-edit)

OCR Level 1/2 GCSE (Grade 9-1) in Chemistry B (Twenty First Century Science) (J258) - OCR 21st Century GCSE Grade 9-1 CHEMISTRY B revision summaries for Chapter C1 "Air and water", Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns", Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment"


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In OCR 9-1 GCSE Twenty First Century Science B chemistry courses, note the following!

Paper 1 is called "Breadth in Chemistry", Paper 2 is called "Depth in Chemistry" and they test all 6 chemistry chapters.

Syllabus-specification CONTENT INDEX of revision summary notes

Be aware that both Paper 1 "Breadth in Chemistry" and Paper 2 "Depth in Chemistry" assess content from ALL 7 chapters !!!  (9-1 21st Century Separate Science GCSE Chemistry)

What's assessed in these papers?  (for OCR 9-1 Twenty First Century Science separate GCSE CHEMISTRY)

SUMMARY Chapter C1: Air and water   (this page)

Revision summary Chapter C1.1 How has the Earth’s atmosphere changed over time, and why?

Revision summary Chapter C1.2 Why are there temperatures changes in chemical reactions?

Revision summary Chapter C1.3 What is the evidence for climate change, why is it occurring?

Revision summary Chapter C1.4 How can scientists help improve the supply of potable water?

SUMMARY Chapter C2: Chemical patterns  (this page)

Revision summary Chapter C2.1 How have our ideas about atoms developed over time?

Revision summary Chapter C2.2 What does the Periodic Table tell us about the elements?

Revision summary Chapter C2.3 How do metals and non-metals combine to form compounds?

Revision summary Chapter C2.4 How are equations used to represent chemical reactions?

Revision summary Chapter C2.5 What are the properties of transition metals?

SUMMARY Chapter C3: Chemicals of the natural environment   (this page)

Revision summary Chapter C3.1 How are the atoms held together in a metal?

Revision summary Chapter C3.2 How are metals with different reactivities extracted?

Revision summary Chapter C3.3 What are electrolytes and what happens during electrolysis?

Revision summary Chapter C3.4 Why is crude oil important as a source of new materials?

SUMMARY Chapter C4: Material choices    (separate page)

Chapter C4.1 How is data used to choose a material for a particular use?

Chapter C4.2 What are the different types of polymers? 

Chapter C4.3 How do bonding and structure affect properties of materials?

Chapter C4.4 Why are nanoparticles so useful?

Chapter C4.5 What happens to products at the end of their useful life?

SUMMARY Chapter C5: Chemical analysis   (separate page)

Chapter C5.1 How are chemicals separated and tested for purity?

Chapter C5.2 How do chemists find the composition of unknown samples?

Chapter C5.3 How are the amounts of substances in reactions calculated?

Chapter C5.4 How are the amounts of chemicals in solution measured?

SUMMARY Chapter C6: Making useful chemicals   (separate page)

Chapter C6.1 What useful products can be made from acids?

Chapter C6.2 How do chemists control the rate of reactions?

Chapter C6.3 What factors affect the yield of chemical reactions?

Chapter C6.4 How are chemicals made on an industrial scale?

SUMMARY Chapter C7: Ideas about Science   (separate page)

IaS1 What needs to be considered when investigating a phenomenon scientifically?

IaS2 What conclusions can we make from data?

IaS3 How are scientific explanations developed?

IaS4 How do science and technology impact society?


Key ideas in chemistry (for all papers)

Chemistry is the science of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter, understood in terms of atoms, atomic particles and the way they are arranged and link together. It is concerned with the synthesis, formulation, analysis and characteristic properties of substances and materials of all kinds.

You should be helped to appreciate the achievements of chemistry in showing how the complex and diverse phenomena of both the natural and man-made worlds can be described in terms of a small number of key ideas which are of universal application, and which include:

• matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms and there are about 100 different naturally occurring types of atoms called elements

• elements show periodic relationships in their chemical and physical properties

• these periodic properties can be explained in terms of the atomic structure of the elements

• atoms bond by either transferring electrons from one atom to another or by sharing electrons

• the shapes of molecules (groups of atoms bonded together) and the way giant structures are arranged is of great importance in terms of the way they behave

• there are barriers to reaction so reactions occur at different rates

• chemical reactions take place in only three different ways:

• proton transfer

• electron transfer

• electron sharing

• energy is conserved in chemical reactions so can therefore be neither created or destroyed.

A page of important ideas, concepts and definitions for chemistry students


Chapter C1:   Air and water (For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Be aware that both Chemistry Papers assess content from ALL 7 chapters !!!

Overview of Chapter C1 Air and water

The quality of our air and water is a major world concern. Chemists monitor our air and water, and work to minimise the impact of human activities on their quality.

In Topic C1.1, the context of changes in the Earth’s atmosphere is used to explore the particle model and its limitations when explaining changes of state, and the principles of balancing equations for combustion reactions. As a development of ideas about burning fuels,

Topic C1.2 considers bonding in small molecules and temperature changes in chemical reactions.

Topic C1.3 explores the evidence for climate change, asking why it might be occurring and how serious a threat it is. You consider environmental and health consequences of some air pollutants and climate change, and learn how scientists are helping to provide options for improving air quality and combatting global warming.

Finally, Topic C1.4 explores the need for increasing the amount of potable water worldwide, and techniques for obtaining potable water from ground, waste and salt water.


Chapter C1 Air and water  (For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Quiz on selected aspects of OCR Twenty First Century GCSE 9-1 Chemistry Chapter C1 "Air and Water"

for HT students Chapter C1 "Air and Water" QUIZ (OCR 21st GCSE 9-1 Chemistry B)

for FT students Chapter C1 "Air and Water" QUIZ (OCR 21st GCSE 9-1 Chemistry B)

HT = higher tier (harder - usually more theory & depth), FT = foundation tier (easier) 1st drafts 21st Century chemistry quizzes


What you should have learned about air and water before GCSE (9–1) 21st Century Science Chemistry

From study at Key Stages 1 to 3 you should:

• be able to explain the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure

• appreciate the differences between atoms, elements and compounds

• be familiar with the use of chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds

• know about conservation of mass, changes of state and chemical reactions

• be able to explain changes of state in terms of the particle model

• know that there are energy changes on changes of state (qualitative)

• know about exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions (qualitative)

• understand the carbon cycle

• know the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere today

• know about the production of carbon dioxide by human activity and its impact on climate.


Chapter C1.1 How has the Earth’s atmosphere changed over time, and why?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C1 "Air and water")

The Earth, its atmosphere and its oceans are made up from elements and compounds in different states. The particle can be used to describe the states of these substances and what happens to the particles when they change state. The particle model can be represented in different ways, but these are limited because they do not accurately represent the scale or behaviour of actual particles, they assume that particles are inelastic spheres, and they do not fully take into account the different interactions between particles.

The formation of our early atmosphere and oceans, and the state changes involved in the water cycle, can be described using the particle model.

Explanations about how the atmosphere was formed and has changed over time are based on evidence, including the types and chemical composition of ancient rocks, and fossil evidence of early life.

Explanations include ideas about early volcanic activity followed by cooling of the Earth resulting in formation of the oceans. The evolution of photosynthesising organisms, formation of sedimentary rocks, oil and gas, and the evolution of animals led to changes in the amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.

1. Be able to recall and explain the main features of the particle model in terms of the states of matter and change of state, distinguishing between physical and chemical changes and recognise that the particles themselves do not have the same properties as the bulk substances.

Practical work:

measure temperature against time and plot a cooling curve for stearic acid or heating curve for ice

using the particle model to explain state changes

2. (HT only) Be able to explain the limitations of the particle model in relation to changes of state when particles are represented by inelastic spheres.

3. Be able to use ideas about energy transfers and the relative strength of forces between particles to explain the different temperatures at which changes of state occur.

4. Be able to use data to predict states of substances under given conditions.

States of Matter Notes on particle theory of gas, liquid & solid, limitations, explaining properties & state changes

Multiple choice quiz on States of Matter (gases, liquids & solids) and State Changes

Easy multiple choice quiz on "Particle models of gases, liquids and solids and solutions"

4 Easy word-fill quizzes on "The Particles Model of Gases, Liquids and Solids" 7Gwf1 * 7Gwf2 * 7Gwf3 * 7Gwf4

3 Linked easy quizzes on "The States of Matter" States1mp * States2mp * States3mp (very basic questions)

5. Be able to interpret evidence for how it is thought the atmosphere was originally formed.

6. Be able to describe how it is thought an oxygen-rich atmosphere developed over time.

Be able to distinguish data from explanatory ideas in accounts of how the atmosphere was formed

Past ancient atmospheres, changes due to man's activities Revision Notes

Evolution of atmosphere - changes over billions of years, origin of life Revision Notes

Word-fill quiz "The Earth's Atmosphere" *

Word-fill quiz "The Composition of the Earth's Atmosphere"

Word-fill quiz "The Evolution of the Earth's Atmosphere"

Word-fill quiz "More on the formation of the Earth's atmosphere"

Word-fill quiz "Later developments of the Earth's atmosphere"

Our modern lifestyle has created a high demand for energy. Combustion of fossil fuels for transport and energy generation leads to emissions of pollutants. Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates directly harm human health. Some pollutants cause indirect problems to humans and the environment by the formation of acid rain and smog. Scientists monitor the concentration of these pollutants in the atmosphere and strive to develop approaches to maintaining air quality.

The combustion reactions of fuels and the formation of pollutants can be represented using word and symbol equations. The formulae involved in these reactions can be represented by models, diagrams or written formulae. The equations should be balanced. When a substance chemically combines with oxygen it is an example of oxidation. Combustion reactions are therefore oxidation. Some gases involved in combustion reactions can be identified by their chemical reactions.

7. Be able to describe the major sources of carbon monoxide and particulates (incomplete combustion), sulfur dioxide (combustion of sulfur impurities in fuels), oxides of nitrogen (oxidation of nitrogen at high temperatures and further oxidation in the air)

unintended impacts of burning fossil fuels on air quality

catalytic converters, low sulfur petrol and gas scrubbers as positive applications of science

Alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons, reactions including combustion Revision Notes

Air pollution - sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, acid rain Revision Notes

Air pollution - incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide & soot Revision Notes

8. Be able to explain the problems caused by increased amounts of these substances and describe approaches to decreasing the emissions of these substances into the atmosphere including the use of catalytic converters, low sulfur petrol and gas scrubbers to decrease emissions.

Air pollution - sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, acid rain Revision Notes

Air pollution - incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide & soot Revision Notes

Word-fill quiz "Air pollution and the Earth's atmosphere"

Word-fill quiz "Making sense of air pollution data"

9. Be able to use chemical symbols to write the formulae of elements and simple covalent compounds.

Element symbol & name QUIZ - easier-pictorial

Element symbol & name QUIZ harder - no pictures!

(1) m/c quiz picking the name given the formula

(2) m/c quiz picking the formula given the chemical name

(3) Type in the formula quiz given the name

(4) Type in the name quiz given the formula, type in the name

(5) Multiple choice quiz on the naming and formula of chemical compounds (combination of (1) + (2))

10. Be able to use the names and symbols of common elements and compounds and the principle of conservation of mass to write formulae and balanced chemical equations.

Calculating relative formula/molecular mass (Mr) of a compound or element molecule Revision Notes

Type in answer quiz on relative formula mass

Multiple Choice quiz on relative formula mass

How to write word & balance symbol equations, work out formula and name compounds Revision Notes

Element symbol & name QUIZ - easier-pictorial

Element symbol & name QUIZ harder - no pictures!

Law of Conservation of Mass and simple reacting mass calculations Revision Notes

Type in answer quiz on the law of conservation of mass

Multiple choice quiz on the law of conservation of mass

Reacting mass ratio calculations of reactants and products from equations Revision Notes

Type in answer QUIZ on reacting masses

Multiple choice QUIZ on reacting masses

11. Be able to use arithmetic computations and ratios when balancing equations.

How to write word & balance symbol equations Revision Notes

Balancing symbol equations worksheet - reactions of acids & bases and symbol equation answers

Multiple Choice Quiz on balancing Symbol Chemical Equations with numbers

Number fill Quiz on completing symbol equations (Q1 Q2 Q3)

12. Be able to describe tests to identify oxygen, hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

Summary of 'GCSE' tests for gases and ions Revision Notes

13. Be able to explain oxidation in terms of gain of oxygen.

Introduction to oxidation and reduction Revision Notes


Chapter C1.2 Why are there temperature changes in chemical reactions?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C1 "Air and water")

When a fuel is burned in oxygen the surroundings are warmed; this is an example of an exothermic reaction. There are also chemical reactions that cool their surroundings; these are endothermic reactions.

Energy has to be supplied before a fuel burns. For all reactions, there is a certain minimum energy needed to break bonds so that the reaction can begin. This is the activation energy. The activation energy, and the amount of energy associated with the reactants and products, can be represented using a reaction profile.

Atoms are rearranged in chemical reactions. This means that bonds between the atoms must be broken and then reformed. Breaking bonds requires energy (the activation energy) whilst making bonds gives out energy.

(HT only) Energy changes in a reaction can be calculated if we know the bond energies involved in the reaction.

All help links for C1.2 sections 1. to 7. listed after 7.

1. Be able to distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions on the basis of the temperature change of the surroundings.

Practical work: investigate different chemical reactions to find out if they are exothermic or endothermic

2. Be able to draw and label a reaction profile for an exothermic and an endothermic reaction, identifying activation energy.

3. Be able to explain activation energy as the energy needed for a reaction to occur.

4. Be able to interpret charts and graphs when dealing with reaction profiles.

5. (HT only) Be able to calculate energy changes in a chemical reaction by considering bond breaking and bond making energies

6. Be able to carry out arithmetic computations when calculating energy changes.

7. Be able to describe how you would investigate a chemical reaction to determine whether it is endothermic or exothermic.

Heat changes in chemical/physical changes - exothermic and endothermic Revision Notes

Calorimeter methods of determining energy changes and examples of experiments you can do

Reversible reactions and energy changes Revision Notes

Activation energy and reaction profiles Revision Notes

Introduction to bond energy/enthalpy calculations Revision Notes

Energy transfer calculations from calorimeter results Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

Using hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to fossil fuels for transport is one way to decrease the emission of pollutants in cities. The reaction in the fuel cell is equivalent to the combustion of hydrogen and gives the same product (water) but the energy drives an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine. However, hydrogen is usually produced by electrolysis, which may use electricity generated from fossil fuels so pollutants may be produced elsewhere. There are difficulties in storing gaseous fuel for fuel cells which limits their practical value for use in cars.

8. Be able to recall that a chemical cell produces a potential difference until the reactants are used up.

Ideas about Science: fuel cells as a positive application of science to mitigate the effects of emissions.

9. Be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen/oxygen and other fuel cells for given uses.

Simple cells (batteries) Revision Notes

Fuel Cells e.g. the hydrogen - oxygen fuel cell Revision Notes


Chapter C1.3 What is the evidence for climate change, why is it occurring?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C1 "Air and water")

Some electromagnetic radiation from the Sun passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earth warming it. The warm Earth emits infrared radiation which some gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, absorb and re-emit in all directions; this keeps the Earth warmer than it would otherwise be and is called the greenhouse effect. Without the greenhouse effect the Earth would be too cold to support life.

The proportion of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere has increased over the last 200 years as a result of human activities. There are correlations between changes in the composition of the atmosphere, consumption of fossil fuels and global temperatures over time. Although there are uncertainties in the data, most scientists now accept that recent climate change can be explained by increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Patterns in the data have been used to propose models to predict future climate changes. As more data is collected, the uncertainties in the data decrease, and our confidence in models and their predictions increases.

Scientists aim to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, for example by reducing fossil fuel use and removing gases from the atmosphere by carbon capture and reforestation. These actions need to be supported by public regulation. Even so, it is difficult to mitigate the effect of emissions due to the very large scales involved. Each new measure may have unforeseen impacts on the environment, making it difficult to make reasoned judgments about benefits and risks.

1. Be able to describe the greenhouse effect in terms of the interaction of radiation with matter.

What is global warning and what is the evidence for it?

Practical work:

Investigating climate change models – both physical models and computer models.

Using ideas about correlation and cause, about models and the way science explanations are developed when discussing climate change

Considering risks, costs and benefits of fuel use and its sustainability and effects on climate.

2. Be able to evaluate the evidence for additional anthropogenic causes of climate change, including the correlation between change in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and the consumption of fossil fuels, and describe the uncertainties in the evidence base

3. Be able to describe the potential effects of increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane on the Earth’s climate, including where crops can be grown, extreme weather patterns, melting of polar ice and flooding of low land

4. Be able to describe how the effects of increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane may be mitigated, including consideration of scale, risk and environmental implications

5. Be able to extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables.

6. Be able to use orders of magnitude to evaluate the significance of data

making it difficult to make reasoned judgments about benefits and risks

public regulation of targets for emissions and reasons why different decisions on issues related to climate change might be made in view of differences in personal, social, or economic context

Greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, carbon footprint from fossil fuel burning Notes for 1. to 6.


Chapter C1.4 How can scientists help improve the supply of potable water?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C1 "Air and water")

The increase in global population means there is a greater need for potable water. Obtaining potable water depends on the availability of waste, ground or salt water and treatment methods. Chlorine is used to kill microorganisms in water. The benefits of adding chlorine to water to stop the spread of waterborne diseases outweigh risks of toxicity. In some countries the chlorination of water is subject to public regulation, but other parts of the world are still without chlorinated water and this leads to a higher risk of disease.

1. Be able to describe the principal methods for increasing the availability of potable water, in terms of the separation techniques used, including the ease of treating waste, ground and salt water including filtration and membrane filtration; aeration, use of bacteria; chlorination and distillation (for salt water).

technologies to increase the availability of potable water can make a positive difference to people’s lives

access to treated water raises issues about risk, cost and benefit and providing treated water for all raises ethical issues

Practical work: Identify unknown gases

2. Be able to describe a test to identify chlorine (using blue litmus paper).

Water cycle, potable water, water treatment, pollution, tests for ions in water Revision Notes

Distillation - Simple Revision Notes

Summary of 'GCSE' tests for gases and ions


Chapter C2  Chemical patterns   (For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Overview of Chapter C2 Chemical patterns

This chapter features a central theme of modern chemistry: it traces the development of ideas about the structure of the atom and the arrangement of elements in the modern Periodic Table. Both stories show how scientific theories develop as new evidence is made available that either supports or contradicts current ideas.

Atomic structure is used to help explain the behaviour of the elements. Trends and patterns shown by the physical and chemical properties in groups and in the transition metals are studied.

The first two topics of the chapter give opportunities for learners to develop understanding of ideas about science; how scientific knowledge develops, the relationship between evidence and explanations, and
how the scientific community responds to new ideas. The later topics present some of the most important models which underpin an understanding of atoms, chemical behaviour and patterns and how reactions are represented in chemical equations.

Topic C2.1 looks at the development of ideas about the atom and introduces the modern model for atomic structure, including electron arrangements.

Topic C2.2 considers the development of the modern Periodic Table and the patterns that exist within it, focusing on Groups 1 and 7, with some reference to Group 0.

Topic C2.3 focuses on extending an understanding of atomic structure to explain the ionic bonding between ions in ionic compound.

This leads on to Topic C2.4 which studies using equations and symbols to summarise reactions.

Finally, in Topic C2.5, separate science only content addresses the unique nature of the transition elements.


Chapter C2 Chemical patterns  (For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Quiz on selected aspects of OCR Twenty First Century GCSE 9-1 Chemistry Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns" Higher Tier/Foundation Tier (no ionic bonding questions here, see C4 quizzes)

for HT students Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns" QUIZ (OCR 21st GCSE 9-1 Chemistry B)

for FT students Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns" QUIZ (OCR 21st GCSE 9-1 Chemistry B)

HT = higher tier (harder - usually more theory & depth), FT = foundation tier (easier)


What you should have learned about Chemical Patterns before GCSE (9–1) 21st Century Combined Science Chapter 2 Chemical patterns

From study at Key Stages 1 to 3 you should :

• know the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure

• know changes of state in terms of the particle model

• be aware of a simple (Dalton) atomic model

• know differences between atoms, elements and compounds

• know chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds

• know conservation of mass in changes of state and chemical reactions

• understand chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms

• be able to represent chemical reactions using formulae and using equations

• know some displacement reactions

• know what catalysts do

• be aware of the principles underpinning the Mendeleev Periodic Table

• know some ideas about the Periodic Table: periods and groups; metals and non-metals

• know how some patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Table

• know some properties of metals and non-metals.
 


Chapter C2.1 How have our ideas about atoms developed over time?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns")

The modern model of the atom developed over time. Stages in the development of the model included ideas by the ancient Greeks (4 element ideas), Dalton (first particle model), Thomson (‘plum pudding’ model), Rutherford (idea of atomic nucleus) and Bohr (shells of electrons). Models were rejected, modified and extended as new evidence became available. The development of the atomic model involved scientists suggesting explanations, making and checking predictions based on their explanations, and building on each other’s work.

The Periodic Table can be used to find the atomic number and relative atomic mass of an atom of an element, and then work out the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons. The number of electrons in each shell can be represented by simple conventions such as dots in circles or as a set of numbers (for example, sodium as 2.8.1).

Atoms are small – about 10-10 m across, and the nucleus is at the centre, about a hundred-thousandth of the diameter of the atom. Molecules are larger, containing from two to hundreds of atoms. Objects that can be seen with the naked eye contain millions of atoms.

1. Be able to describe how and why the atomic model has changed over time to include the main ideas of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr

Understanding how scientific explanations and models develop in the context of changing ideas about the atomic model.

2. Be able to describe the atom as a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons, with the nuclear radius much smaller than that of the atom and with most of the mass in the nucleus.

3. Be able to recall relative charges and approximate relative masses of protons, neutrons and electrons.

4. Be able to estimate the size and scale of atoms relative to other particles.

5. Be able to recall the typical size (order of magnitude) of atoms and small molecules.

6. Be able to relate size and scale of atoms to objects in the physical world.

7. Be able to calculate numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms, given atomic number and mass number of isotopes or by extracting data from the Periodic Table.

Atomic Structure - nucleus, electrons, isotopes, history etc. Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on  Atomic structure, isotopes & electronic structure of atoms

Atomic Structure crossword puzzle * Answers

Gap-fill worksheet on Atomic Structure

Matching pair quiz on Atomic and electronic structure 1. fundamental particles

Matching pair quiz on Atomic and electronic structure 2. periodic table

Extra Word-fill quiz "Atomic structure and elements" *

Extra Word-fill quiz 2 "Atomic Structure"


Chapter C2.2 What does the Periodic Table tell us about the elements?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns")

Elements in the modern Periodic Table are arranged in periods and groups, based on their atomic numbers. Elements in the same group have the same number of electrons in their outer shells. The number of electron shells increases down a group but stays the same across a period.

Mendeleev proposed the first arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table. Although he did not know about atomic structure, he reversed the order of some elements with respect to their masses, left gaps for undiscovered elements and predicted their properties. His ideas were accepted because when certain elements were discovered they fitted his gaps and the development of a model for atomic structure supported his arrangement. The later determination of the number of protons in atoms provided an explanation for the order he proposed.

The Periodic Table shows repeating patterns in the properties of the elements. Metals and non-metals can be identified by their position in the Periodic Table and by comparing their properties (physical properties including electrical conductivity).

Properties of elements within a group show trends. The reactivity of Group 1 metals elements increases down the group, shown by their reactivity with moist air, water and chlorine.

The Group 7 halogens are non-metals and become less reactive down the group. This is shown in reactions such as their displacement reactions with compounds of other halogens in the group.

1. Be able to explain how the position of an element in the Periodic Table is related to the arrangement of electrons in its atoms and hence to its atomic number.

Practical work:

reactions of Group 1 (demonstration) and Group 7 (for example displacement)

Group 1 Alkali Metals - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

understanding how scientific explanations and models develop, in the context of the Periodic Table

2. Be able to describe how Mendeleev organised the elements based on their properties and relative atomic masses.

3. Be able to describe how discovery of new elements and the ordering elements by atomic number supports Mendeleev’s decisions to leave gaps and reorder some elements.

4. Be able to describe metals and non-metals and explain the differences between them on the basis of their characteristic physical and chemical properties, including melting point, boiling point, state and appearance, density, formulae of compounds and relative reactivity and electrical conductivity.

Periodic Table Notes - an overview, groups, periods, metals & non-metals, history Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on the basics of the Periodic Table

Element Symbol-name QUIZ - easier-pictorial

Element symbol & name QUIZ harder - no pictures!

Task sheet worksheet on Periodic Table history * (answers)

Basic Periodic Table Task sheet worksheet * (answers)

Gap-fill worksheet on the Periodic Table

Word-fill quiz "The Periodic Table and Electronic Structure" *

Word-fill quiz "Spot the element in the Periodic Table"

Word-fill quiz "Recognise the element and its use"

5. Be able to recall the simple properties of Group 1 elements including their reaction with moist air, water, and chlorine.

Making and testing predictions about trends and patterns in the Periodic Table

Group 1 Alkali Metals  Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on the Group 1 Alkali Metals

Word-fill worksheet on the Group 1 Alkali Metals

2nd Word-fill quiz "The Group 1 Alkali Metals" *

6. Be able to recall the simple properties of Group 7 elements including their states and colours at room temperature and pressure, their colours as gases, their reactions with Group 1 elements and their displacement reactions with other metal halides.

displacement reactions with compounds of other halogens in the group

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

Basic Periodic Table Task sheet worksheet * (answers)

Task sheet worksheet on Periodic Table history * (answers)

2nd Word-fill quiz "The Group 7 Halogens" *

7. Be able to predict possible reactions and probable reactivity of elements from their positions in the Periodic Table.

Making and testing predictions about trends and patterns in the Periodic Table

Group 1 Alkali Metals  Revision Notes

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

8. Be able to describe experiments to identify the reactivity pattern of Group 7 elements including displacement reactions.

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on the Group 7 Halogens

A Group 7 "Halogens" task sheet worksheet * (answers)

Word-fill work sheet on the Halogens

2nd Word-fill quiz "The Group 7 Halogens" *

The Halogens (matching pair quiz on their appearance)

Structured question on the reactivity of elements and the periodic table and answers

9. Be able to describe experiments to identify the reactivity pattern of Group 1 elements.

Group 1 Alkali Metals  Revision Notes


Chapter C2.3 How do metals and non-metals combine to form compounds?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns")

Group 0 contains elements with a full outer shell of electrons. This arrangement is linked to their inert, unreactive properties. They exist as single atoms and hence are gases with low melting and boiling points. Group 1 elements combine with Group 7 elements by ionic bonding. This involves a transfer of electrons leading to charged ions.

Atoms and ions can be represented using dot and cross diagrams as simple models. Metals, such as Group 1 metals, lose electrons from the outer shell of their atoms to form ions with complete outer shells and with a positive charge. Non-metals, such as Group 7, form ions with a negative charge by gaining electrons to fill their outer shell. The number of electrons lost or gained determines the charge on the ion.

The properties of ionic compounds such as Group 1 halides can be explained in terms of the ionic bonding. Positive ions and negative ions are strongly attracted together and form giant lattices. Ionic compounds have high melting points in comparison to many other substances due to the strong attraction between ions which means a large amount of energy is needed to break the attraction between the ions. They dissolve in water because their charges allow them to interact with water molecules. They conduct electricity when molten or in solution because the charged ions can move, but not when solid because the ions are held in fixed positions.

The arrangement of ions can be represented in both 2-D and 3-D. These representations are simple models which have limitations, for example they do not fully show the nature or movement of the electrons or ions, the interaction between the ions, their arrangement in space, their relative sizes or scale (IaS3).

Practical work:

test the properties of ionic compounds

dot and cross diagrams as models of atoms and ions ,and the limitations of these models

2-D and 3-D representations as simple models of the arrangement of ions, and the limitations of these models

1. Be able to recall the simple properties of Group 0 including their low melting and boiling points, their state at room temperature and pressure and their lack of chemical reactivity.

Group 0 Noble Gases Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on Group 0 The Noble Gases

Wordfill worksheet on the Noble Gases (answers)

2nd Word-fill quiz "The Group 0 Noble Gases" *

2. Be able to explain how observed simple properties of Groups 1, 7 and 0 depend on the outer shell of electrons of the atoms and predict properties from given trends down the groups.

Group 1 Alkali Metals  Revision Notes

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

Task sheet worksheet on Periodic Table history * (answers)

Basic Periodic Table Task sheet worksheet * (answers)

3. Be able to explain how the reactions of elements are related to the arrangement of electrons in their atoms and hence to their atomic number.

4. Be able to explain how the atomic structure of metals and non-metals relates to their position in the Periodic Table.

Periodic Table Notes - an overview, groups, periods, metals & non-metals Revision Notes

5. Be able to describe the nature and arrangement of chemical bonds in ionic compounds.

Introduction to Chemical Bonding and Index (includes an exercise near the end of the page to deduce structure of a material from given information, best done after all relevant sections studied!) Revision Notes

6. Be able to explain ionic bonding in terms of electrostatic forces and transfer of electrons

Introduction to Chemical Bonding Revision Notes

Ionic bonding and ionic compounds and their properties Revision Notes

7. Be able to calculate numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions, given atomic number and mass number or by using the Periodic Table.

Atomic Structure - nucleus, electrons, isotopes Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on  Atomic structure, isotopes & electronic structure of atoms

8. Be able to construct dot and cross diagrams for simple ionic substances

9. Be able to explain how the bulk properties of ionic materials are related to the type of bonds they contain.

Ionic bonding and ionic compounds and their properties Revision Notes

10. Be able to use ideas about energy transfers and the relative strength of attraction between ions to explain the melting points of ionic compounds compared to substances with other types of bonding.

The arrangement of ions can be represented in both 2-D and 3-D. These representations are simple models which have limitations, for example they do not fully show the nature or movement of the electrons or ions, the interaction between the ions, their arrangement in space, their relative sizes or scale.

11. Be able to describe the limitations of particular representations and models of ions and ionically bonded compounds, including dot and cross diagrams, and 3-D representations

12. Be able to translate information between diagrammatic and numerical forms and represent three dimensional shapes in two dimensions and vice versa when looking at chemical structures for ionic compounds.

Introduction to Chemical Bonding Revision Notes

Ionic bonding and ionic compounds and their properties Revision Notes

Quiz on the Structure, Properties and Chemical Bonding of Materials Revision Notes


Chapter C2.4 How are equations used to represent chemical reactions?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns")

The reactions of Group 1 and Group 7 elements can be represented using word equations and balanced symbol equations with state symbols.

The formulae of ionic compounds, including Group 1 and Group 7 compounds can be worked out from the charges on their ions. Balanced equations for reactions can be constructed using the formulae of the substances involved, including hydrogen, water, halogens (chlorine, bromine and iodine) and the hydroxides, chlorides, bromides and iodides (halides) of Group 1 metals.

1. Be able to use chemical symbols to write the formulae of elements and simple covalent and ionic compounds.

2. Be able to use the formulae of common ions to deduce the formula of Group 1 and Group 7 compounds.

3. Be able to use the names and symbols of the first 20 elements, Groups 1, 7 and 0 and other common elements from a supplied Periodic Table to write formulae and balanced chemical equations where appropriate.

4. Be able to describe the physical states of products and reactants using state symbols (s, l, g and aq).

How to write word & balance symbol equations, work out formula and name compounds Revision Notes

Group 1 Alkali Metals  Revision Notes

Group 7 Halogens - physical and chemical properties Revision Notes

Element Symbol-name QUIZ - easier-pictorial

Element symbol & name QUIZ harder - no pictures!

Balancing symbol equations worksheet - reactions of acids & bases and symbol equation answers

Multiple Choice Quiz on balancing Symbol Chemical Equations with numbers

Number fill Quiz on completing symbol equations (Q1 Q2 Q3)

(1) m/c quiz picking the name given the formula

(2) m/c quiz picking the formula given the chemical name

(3) Type in the formula quiz given the name

(4) Type in the name quiz given the formula, type in the name

(5) Multiple choice quiz on the naming and formula of chemical compounds (combination of (1) + (2))

Word-fill quiz "Balancing chemical symbol equations"


Chapter C2.5 What are the properties of the transition metals?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C2 "Chemical patterns")

The transition metals do not show group properties like the elements in Group 1 and Group 7; they form a family of elements with general properties that are different from those of other metals. These properties make the transition metals particularly useful. They all have relatively high melting points and densities.

Transitions metals are generally less reactive than Group 1 metals, and some are very unreactive (for example silver and gold).

Some transition metal elements and their compounds are used widely in the manufacture of consumer goods and as catalysts in industry, both of which represent beneficial applications of science.

1. Be able to recall the general properties of transition metals (melting point, density, reactivity, formation of coloured ions with different charges and uses as catalysts) and exemplify these by reference to copper, iron, chromium, silver and gold.

Practical work: Investigating colours of transition metal compounds, and their effectiveness as catalysts

The Transition Metals eg iron and copper - their physical/chemical properties & uses Revision Notes

Metallic bonding, properties and uses of metals including alloys Revision Notes

Multiple choice quiz on the Transition Metals and their Compounds

Word-fill worksheet on the Transition Metals

2nd Word-fill quiz "The Transition Metals"

3rd Word-fill quiz "The Transition Metals"

4th Word-fill quiz "Uses of alloys"


Chapter C3: Chemicals of the natural environment   

(For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Overview of Chapter C3 Chemicals of the natural environment    (GCSE 21st Century Science Chemistry)

Our way of life depends on a wide range of products made from natural resources. The Earth’s crust provides us with metal ores and crude oil and our use of these impacts on the natural environment. Chemistry is fundamental to an understanding of the scale and significance of this human activity.

In Topic C3.1 the properties of metals are related to their structure and bonding.

In Topic C3.2 you discover why the reactivity of a metal determines how it is extracted from its ores and how new technologies enable us to extract metals from poor quality ores.

Electrolysis is explained in Topic C3.3, and you learn about the wide variety of products made by electrolysis.

Finally, Topic C3.4 covers the separation of crude oil into fractions and the use of these fractions to make other chemicals and polymers. Within this context you study the properties of simple molecules in relation to covalent bonding and intermolecular forces.


Chapter C3 Chemicals of the natural environment 

(For OCR GCSE (9–1) Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers)

Quiz on selected aspects of OCR Twenty First Century GCSE 9-1 CHEMISTRY Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment" Higher Tier/Foundation Tier (no metallic bonding questions here - see C4 quizzes, but does include some polymer questions based on aspects of C4)

for HT students Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment" QUIZ (GCSE Chemistry B)

for FT students Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment" QUIZ (GCSE Chemistry B)

HT = higher tier (harder - usually more theory & depth), FT = foundation tier (easier)


Learning about chemicals of the natural environment before GCSE (9–1)

From study at Key Stages 1 to 3 you should:

• know the differences between atoms, elements and compounds

• be familiar with the use of chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds

• be familiar with the use of formulae and equations to represent chemical reactions

• understand chemical reactions as the rearrangement of atoms

• know about reactions of acids with metals to produce a salt plus hydrogen

• know some displacement reactions

• know the order of metals and carbon in the reactivity series

• know that carbon is used to obtain metals from metal oxides.


Chapter C3.1 How are the atoms held together in a metal?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment")

Chemists use a model of metal structure to explain the properties of metals (IaS3). In the model, metal atoms are arranged closely together in a giant structure, held together by attraction between the positively charged atoms and a ‘sea’ of negatively charged electrons. Metals are malleable and ductile because the ions can slide over each other but still be held together by the electrons; they conduct electricity and heat because their electrons are free to move; and they have high boiling points and melting points due to the strong electrostatic attraction between metal ions and the electrons. These properties of metals make them useful.

1. Be able to describe the nature and arrangement of chemical bonds in metals.

Using the model of metal structure to explain properties of metals.

Introduction to Chemical Bonding and Index Revision Notes

2. Be able to explain how the bulk properties of metals are related to the type of bonds they contain.

Metallic bonding, properties and uses of metals Revision Notes


Chapter C3.2 How are metals with different reactivities extracted?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment")

Metals can be placed in an order of reactivity by looking at their reactions with water, dilute acid and compounds of other metals. The relative reactivity of metals enables us to make predictions about which metals react fastest or which metal will displace another.

When metals react they form ionic compounds. The metal atoms gain one or more electrons to become positive ions. The more easily this happens the more reactive the metal. These reactions can be represented by word and symbol equations including state symbols.

(HT only) Ionic equations show only the ions that change in the reaction and show the gain or loss of electrons. They are useful for representing displacement reactions because they show what happens to the metal ions during the reaction.

The way a metal is extracted depends on its reactivity.

Some metals are extracted by reacting the metal compound in their ores with carbon. Carbon is a non-metal but can be placed in the reactivity series of the metals between aluminium and zinc. Metals below carbon in the reactivity series are extracted from their ores by displacement by carbon. The metal in the ore is reduced and carbon is oxidised.

Highly reactive metals above carbon in the reactivity series are extracted by electrolysis.

Scientists are developing methods of extracting the more unreactive metals from their ores using bacteria or plants. These methods can extract metals from waste material, reduce the need to extract ‘new’ ores, reduce energy costs, and reduce the amount of toxic metals in landfill. However, these methods do not produce large quantities of metals quickly.

1. Be able to deduce an order of reactivity of metals based on experimental results including reactions with water, dilute acid and displacement reactions with other metals.

Practical work:

Investigating the reactivity of different metals with water and dilute acid.

Investigating the reactivity of Zn, Fe and Cu by heating each metal with oxides of each of the other two metals.

Metal Reactivity Series Experiments-Observations Revision Notes

Consider the impacts of metal extraction on the environment, the measures scientists are taking to mitigate them, and the risks, costs and benefits of different courses of action.

Economic & environmental issues on mineral extraction & reasons for recycling and methods

2. Be able to explain how the reactivity of metals with water or dilute acids is related to the tendency of the metal to form its positive ion to include potassium, sodium, calcium, aluminium, magnesium, zinc, iron, lead, [hydrogen], copper, silver.

The Reactivity Series of Metals Revision Notes

Gap-fill worksheet on The Reactivity of Metals

Multiple choice quiz on the Reactivity Series of Metals

Structured question on the 'Reactivity of Metals' and answers

3. Be able to use the names and symbols of common elements and compounds and the principle of conservation of mass to write formulae and balanced chemical equations and (HT only) ionic equations.

4. Be able to explain, using the position of carbon in the reactivity series, the principles of industrial processes used to extract metals, including the extraction of zinc.

Introduction to Metal Extraction Revision Notes

Extraction of Lead and Zinc Revision Notes

2nd Word-fill quiz "Extracting metals from their ores" *

3rd Word-fill quiz "Extraction of Iron"

5. Be able to explain why electrolysis is used to extract some metals from their ores.

Introduction to Metal Extraction Revision Notes

Extraction of Aluminium Revision Notes

Multiple choice QUIZ on metal extraction

6. (HT only) Be able to evaluate alternative biological methods of metal extraction (bacterial and phytoextraction).

Copper extraction by phytomining or bioleaching Revision Notes


Chapter C3.3 What are electrolytes and what happens during electrolysis?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment")

Electrolysis is used to extract reactive metals from their ores. Electrolysis is the decomposition of an electrolyte by an electric current. Electrolytes include molten and dissolved ionic compounds. In both cases the ions are free to move. During electrolysis non-metal ions lose electrons to the anode to become neutral atoms. Metal (or hydrogen) ions gain electrons at the cathode to become neutral atoms.

The addition or removal of electrons can be used to identify which species are reduced and which are oxidised. These changes can be summarised using half equations.

Electrolysis is used to extract reactive metals from their molten compounds. During the electrolysis of aluminium, aluminium oxide is heated to a very high temperature. Positively charged aluminium ions gain electrons from the cathode to form atoms. Oxygen ions lose electrons at the anode and form oxygen molecules which react with carbon electrodes to form carbon dioxide. The process uses a large amount of energy for both the high temperature and the electricity involved in electrolysis.

Some extraction methods, such as the recovery of metals from waste heaps, give a dilute aqueous solution of metals ions.

When an electric current is passed through an aqueous solution the water is electrolysed as well as the ionic compound. Less reactive metals such as silver or copper form on the negative electrode. If the solution contains ions of more reactive metals, hydrogen gas forms from the hydrogen ions from the water. Similarly, oxygen usually forms at the positive electrode from hydroxide ions from the water. A concentrated solution of chloride ions forms chlorine at the positive electrode.

Electrochemistry-Electrolysis Notes Index (lots of examples) Revision Notes

1. Be able to describe electrolysis in terms of the ions present and reactions at the electrodes.

Practical work: Investigating what type of substances are electrolytes.

Introduction to electrolysis - electrolytes, non-electrolytes, electrode equations Revision Notes

2. Be able to predict the products of electrolysis of binary ionic compounds in the molten state.

Electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide (and other molten ionic compounds like NaCl) Revision Notes

3. Be able to recall that metals (or hydrogen) are formed at the cathode and non-metals are formed at the anode in electrolysis using inert electrodes.

Electrochemistry-Electrolysis Notes Index (lots of examples) Revision Notes

Introduction to electrolysis - electrolytes, non-electrolytes, electrode equations Revision Notes

Summary of electrode half-equations and products Revision Notes

Summary of electrolysis products from various electrolytes Revision Notes

4. (HT only) Be able to use the names and symbols of common elements and compounds and the principle of conservation of mass to write half equations.

5. (HT only) Be able to explain reduction and oxidation in terms of gain or loss of electrons, identifying which species are oxidised and which are reduced.

Introduction to oxidation and reduction reactions Revision Notes

6. Be able to explain how electrolysis is used to extract some metals from their ores including the extraction of aluminium.

Introduction to Metal Extraction Revision Notes

7. Be able to describe competing reactions in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions of ionic compounds in terms of the different species present, including the formation of oxygen, chlorine and the discharge of metals or hydrogen linked to their relative reactivity.

Electrolysis of acidified water (dilute sulfuric acid) Revision Notes

Electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (brine) Revision Notes

Electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution Revision Notes

8. Be able to describe the technique of electrolysis of an aqueous solution of a salt.

Practical work: Investigating the effects of concentration of aqueous solution, current, voltage on the electrolysis of sodium chloride.

Introduction to electrolysis - electrolytes, non-electrolytes, electrode equations Revision Notes


Chapter C3.4 Why is crude oil important as a source of new materials?

(OCR GCSE 9-1 Twenty First Century Science CHEMISTRY B both exam papers, Chapter C3 "Chemicals of the natural environment")

Crude oil is mixture of hydrocarbons. It is used as a source of fuels and as a feedstock for making chemicals (including polymers) for a very wide range of consumer products. Almost all of the consumer products we use involve the use of crude oil in their manufacture or transport.

Crude oil is finite. If we continue to burn it at our present rate it will run out in the near future. Crude oil makes a significant positive difference to our lives, but our current use of crude oil is not sustainable. Decisions about the use of crude oil must balance short-term benefits with the need to conserve this resource for the future.

Crude oil is a mixture. It needs to be separated into groups of molecules of similar size called fractions. This is done by fractional distillation. Fractional distillation depends on the different boiling points of the hydrocarbons, which in turn is related to the size of the molecules and the intermolecular forces between them.

The fractions are mixtures, mainly of alkanes, with a narrow range of boiling points. The first four alkanes show typical properties of a homologous series: each subsequent member increases in size by CH2, they have a general formula and show trends in their physical and chemical properties.

1. Be able to recall that crude oil is a main source of hydrocarbons and is a feedstock for the petrochemical industry.

decision making in the context of the use of crude oil for fuels and as a feedstock.

2. Be able to explain how modern life is crucially dependent upon hydrocarbons and recognise that crude oil is a finite resource.

3. Be able to describe and explain the separation of crude oil by fractional distillation.

Fractional distillation of crude oil & uses of fractions Revision Notes

4. Be able to describe the fractions of crude oil as largely a mixture of compounds of formula CnH2n+2 which are members of the alkane homologous series of hydrocarbons.

Alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons Revision Notes

Fractional distillation of crude oil & uses of fractions Revision Notes

5. Be able to use ideas about energy transfers and the relative strength of chemical bonds and intermolecular forces to explain the different temperatures at which changes of state occur.

States of Matter - particle theory - gas, liquid & solid properties-behaviour, state changes Revision Notes

Fractional distillation of crude oil & molecular properties related to uses of fractions Revision Notes

Word-fill quiz "Origin of Crude Oil" *

Word-fill quiz "Crude Oil and its Fractional distillation"

Word-fill quiz "Getting products from crude oil"

Word-fill quiz "The Uses of the Fractions from Crude Oil"

Word-fill quiz "More on hydrocarbon molecules"

6. Be able to deduce the empirical formula of a compound from the relative numbers of atoms present or from a model or diagram and vice versa.

Empirical formula examples Revision Notes

7. Be able to use arithmetic computation and ratio when determining empirical formulae.

The molecular formula of an alkane shows the number of atoms present in each molecule. These formulae can be simplified to show the simplest ratio of carbon to hydrogen atoms. This type of formula is an empirical formula. Small molecules like alkanes and many of those met in chapter C1 contain non-metal atoms which are bonded to each other by covalent bonds.

Alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons, structure and names Revision Notes

A covalent bond is a strong bond between two atoms that formed from a shared pair of electrons. A covalent bond can be represented by a dot and cross diagram. Molecules can be shown as molecular or empirical formulae, displayed formulae (which show all of the bonds in the molecule) or in a 3 dimensional ‘balls and stick’ model.

Simple molecules have strong covalent bonds joining the atoms within the molecule, but they only have weak intermolecular forces. No covalent bonds are broken when simple molecules boil. The molecules move apart when given enough energy to overcome the intermolecular forces. This explains their low melting and boiling points.

Introduction to Chemical Bonding and Index Revision Notes

8. Be able to describe the arrangement of chemical bonds in simple molecules.

the use and limitations of models to represent bonding in simple molecules

9. Be able to explain covalent bonding in terms of the sharing of electrons.

10. Be able to construct dot and cross diagrams for simple covalent substances.

Covalent bonding and small molecules and their properties Revision Notes

11. Be able to represent three dimensional shapes in two dimensions and vice versa when looking at chemical structures for simple molecules.

12. Be able to describe the limitations of dot and cross diagrams, ball and stick models and two and three dimensional representations when used to represent simple molecules.

13. Be able to translate information between diagrammatic and numerical forms.

14. Be able to explain how the bulk properties of simple molecules are related to the covalent bonds they contain and their bond strengths in relation to intermolecular forces.

Covalent bonding and small molecules and their properties Revision Notes

Cracking long chain alkanes makes smaller more useful molecules that are in great demand as fuels (for example petrol). Cracking also yields alkenes – hydrocarbons with carbon-carbon double bonds. Alkenes are much more reactive than alkanes and can react to make a very wide range of products including polymers. Without cracking, we would need to extract a lot more crude oil to meet demand for petrol and would waste some longer chain alkanes which are not as useful.

15. Be able to describe the production of materials that are more useful by cracking.

cracking as a positive application of science, to reduce extraction of crude oil and so conserves oil reserves

Cracking - a problem of supply and demand, other products Revision Notes

Word-fill quiz "Cracking Oil to make Alkanes and Alkenes"

Word-fill quiz "Cracking oil fractions and uses of products"

Word-fill quiz "Cracking, fuels and polymers"

Word-fill quiz "More on uses of products from cracking"

Word-fill quiz "Introduction to Polymers and Plastics"

Word-fill quiz "Making and using polymers"

Alkanes and alkenes burn in plenty of air to make carbon dioxide and water. The double bond makes alkenes more reactive than alkanes. Addition across the double bond means that alkenes decolourise bromine water and can form polymers.

Alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons, reactions including combustion Revision Notes

Alkenes - unsaturated hydrocarbons Revision Notes

Multiple choice QUIZ on Oil Products - hydrocarbon chemistry

3 linked easy Oil Products gap-fill quiz worksheets

Word-fill quiz "Examples of alkanes and alkenes and a test for alkenes"

An alcohol has a structure like an alkane, but with one hydrogen replaced by an OH group. Alcohols burn to make carbon dioxide and water, and can also be oxidised to make carboxylic acids. All of these compounds are useful to make consumer products. They have different properties due to their different functional groups.

Alkanes do not have a functional group and so are unreactive.

The functional group of alkenes – the double bond – is used for addition reactions.

The OH functional group in alcohols give them a range of uses including their use as solvents that are miscible with water.

Alcohols - structures including ethanol - manufacture, properties and reactions Revision Notes

Word-fill quiz "Making Alcohol and Uses of Alcohol"

The carboxylic acid functional group behaves as a weak acid, and these acids are found in foods and personal care products.

Carboxylic acids and esters, structure and reactions Revision Notes

16. Be able to recognise functional groups and identify members of the same homologous series.

Introduction to Organic Chemistry - homologous series - functional groups Revision Notes

Practical work:

Investigating the reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alcohols.

Using of models to represent functional groups in homologous series.

17. Be able to name and draw the structural formulae, using fully displayed formulae, of the first four members of the straight chain alkanes and alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids.

Introduction to Organic Chemistry - Why so many series of organic compounds? - homologous series Notes

Alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons, structure and reactions including combustion Revision Notes

Alkenes - unsaturated hydrocarbons - structure and reactions Revision Notes

Alcohols - structures including ethanol - manufacture, properties and reactions Revision Notes

Carboxylic acids and esters, structure and reactions Revision Notes

Multiple choice QUIZ on Oil Products - hydrocarbon chemistry

Multiple choice QUIZ on other aspects of Organic Chemistry

18. Be able to predict the formulae and structures of products of reactions (combustion, addition across a double bond and oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids) of the first four and other given members of these homologous series. See links for 17

19. Be able to recall that it is the generality of reactions of functional groups that determine the reactions of organic compounds

Introduction to Organic Chemistry - homologous series - functional groups Revision Notes

Multiple choice QUIZ on other aspects of Organic Chemistry


ALL OCR GCSE (Grade 9-1) Level 1/Level 2 TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SCIENCE B specifications and syllabus revision summary links

Be aware that both Paper 1 and Paper 2 for biology, chemistry or physics assess content from ALL 6 chapters 1-6 !!!

Paper 1 is called "Breadth in biology/chemistry/physics" and Paper 2 is called "Depth in biology/chemistry/physics"


OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century science GCSE BIOLOGY B GCSE BIOLOGY paper (separate science Chapters B1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B biology Combined science biology paper (Chapters B1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century science GCSE BIOLOGY B GCSE BIOLOGY paper (separate science Chapters B4-6)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B biology Combined science biology paper (Chapters B4-6)


OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century science CHEMISTRY B GCSE CHEMISTRY paper (separate science Chapters C1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B chemistry Combined science chemistry paper (Chapters C1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Science CHEMISTRY B GCSE CHEMISTRY paper (separate science Chapters C4-6)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B chemistry Combined science chemistry paper (Chapters C4-6)


OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Science PHYSICS B GCSE PHYSICS paper (separate science Chapters P1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B physics Combined science physics paper (Chapters P1-3)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Science PHYSICS B GCSE PHYSICS paper (separate science Chapters P4-6)

OCR (Grade 9-1) GCSE 21st Century Combined Science B physics Combined science physics paper (Chapters P4-6)


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