Rubies provide a great context for learners to apply their understanding of ionic bonding
Rubies are valuable gemstones. They are used to make stunning jewellery, as well as being used as parts in watches and lasers.
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Foundation and higher level worksheets to put learning about ionic bonding into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.
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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of ionic structure and bonding in an applied context, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering ionic structure and bonding in rubies.
Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.
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CPD articleHow to teach ionic bonding at 14–16
Steer students away from ionic bonding misconceptions with these ideas for your classroom
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MisconceptionsIonic bonding: true or false? | Chemical misconceptions II
Check your learners’ understanding of ionic bonding with this true or false worksheet
ExtensionIonic bonding and electron transfer | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Learners evaluate and discuss ideas about ionic bonding, the formation of ions and energetics
ResourceIonic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of ionic lattices through comparing 2D and 3D representations
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Understand the models and diagrams used to represent ionic bonding and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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Use this step-by-step approach to help your 14–16 students master ions
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for structure and bonding, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence
ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceBonding | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of bonding
QuizIonic structures and bonding | Bridging the knowledge gap | 14–16 years
Support your students with the transition to post-16 study with this quiz on ionic structures and bonding
ResourceIonic structure and bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16 years
Assess learning on ionic structure and bonding with higher and foundation worksheets
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Put ionic bonding into context with questions about rubies, their composition and dazzling properties
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Lesson planWriting formulas for ionic compounds | 14–16 years
Practise writing formulas for ionic compounds and revise common positive and negative ions, using this lesson plan with activities
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