Boardworks GCSE Science - Chemistry Contents Guide

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Chemistry
GCSE Science
Making Oil Useful
Fractions from Oil
Combustion and Alternative Fuels
Making Polymers
Designer Materials
Earths Structure
Earths Atmosphere
Climate Change
Food Chemistry
Metals and Alloys
Extracting Metals
Building Materials and Rocks
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Catalytic cracking
the need to match the supply of oil fractions with demand
about alkenes, and the difference between saturated and unsaturated compounds
how catalytic cracking is used to break large molecules into a mixture of smaller molecules
animation showing the process of industrial catalytic cracking
identifying true-or-false statements about rening crude oil
9 interactive Flash activities
What is crude oil?
introduction to crude oil
about hydrocarbons and alkanes
animated graph showing the worlds crude oil reserves
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Fractional distillation
the need to rene crude oil before it can be used
how fractional distillation separates crude oil into fractions
a fraction as a mixture of compounds with a similar size and boiling point
how a molecules size affects its boiling point
animated graph showing the boiling point of the rst 12 alkanes
animation showing the process of industrial fractional distillation
ordering the position of fractions in a fractionating column based on molecule size
Summary activities
glossary of keywords in the presentation
anagrams of keywords in the presentation
ordering the sequence of events in fractional distillation
multiple-choice review of the presentation
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Properties of fractions
trends in the boiling point, volatility and ammability of fractions
the link between molecule size and the properties of fractions
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Uses of fractions
the uses of fractions as fuels and raw materials for the production of plastics and chemicals
the main uses of the following fractions: LPG, gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oil,
fuel oil and residue
voting activity on what the most important fractions are
animated graph showing the countries that use the most rened oil products
Summary activities
identifying which fraction is used for which purpose
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Combustion
the combustion of fuels to release useful energy
the difference between the complete and incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons
virtual experiment to determine the products of combustion of a hydrocarbon
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Alternative fuels
the need for alternative fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen
the advantages and disadvantages of bioethanol and biodiesel
the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells
true-or-false quiz on alternative fuels
voting activity to determine whether students would pay more to use alternative fuels
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Plastic properties
the factors that affect the properties of a plastic, including the arrangement of polymer chains
the structure, properties and uses of thermosoftening and thermosetting plastics
matching plastics to their uses according to their properties
completing sentences about polymers, plastics and their properties
What are polymers?
polymers as long chains of monomers
alkenes as a common raw material for polymers
identifying natural and synthetic polymers
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Polymerization
how polymers are made by addition polymerization
how to draw shorthand formulae of polymers
how to draw the monomer of a polymer given the polymers name and shorthand formula
animation showing how polyethene is formed by addition polymerization
Waste plastic
the different methods for disposing of waste plastic
identifying plastics for recycling
the advantages of biodegradable plastics
true-or-false quiz about waste plastic
voting activity about the best method of plastic disposal
identifying the advantages and disadvantages of landll
guide to plastic recycling symbols
identifying the advantages and disadvantages of recycling
animation showing how biodegradable plastic is made from corn starch
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Other materials
introduction to nanotechnology and carbon nanotubes
how Post-it notes, Teon, hydrogels and sunscreen work
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Summary activities
Clothing and bullet-proof vests
how insulating fabrics such as Thinsulate work
how elastic fabrics containing Lycra work
how breathable fabrics such as GORE-TEX work
how Kevlar can reduce the impact of bullets
guide to how Thinsulate reduces heat loss
animation showing how Lycra makes fabrics stretchy
guide to how the GORE-TEX breathable membrane works
history of the development of Kevlar bres
animation showing how Kevlar bullet-proof vests work
matching the properties of Kevlar to specic uses
Smart materials and packaging
different types of smart materials, including shape memory polymers/alloys,
thermocolour pigments and polymorph
smart and active packaging
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Volcanoes and volcanic rock
how volcanoes are formed and where they can be found
how different types of volcanic rocks are formed
animation showing the rock cycle
animation about identifying different types of volcano
Summary activities
The structure of the Earth
how the Earth has changed over millions of years
the layers of the Earth
timeline showing signicant events in the Earths history
guide to the structure of the Earth
Living with an active Earth
the dangerous effects of plate movements
the problems in predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
the benets and risks of living in areas of volcanic and geothermal activity
guide to how volcanic eruptions can be predicted
identifying advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy
Plate tectonics
how Alfred Wegener developed the theory of continental drift, the basis of plate tectonics
the structure and movement of the Earths tectonic plates
animation explaining tectonic plate movement
history of the theory of plate tectonics
animation showing continental drift
animation showing seaoor spreading
identifying the names of major tectonic plates
animation showing the different types of tectonic plate boundary
animation showing the effects of tectonic plate movement
animation showing why tectonic plates move
identifying true-or-false statements about the Earths structure
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Reducing pollution
the need to control air pollution and methods that can be used to reduce it
how damage to the ozone layer is being reduced
how catalytic converters and power-plant technology are used to reduce air pollution
voting activity on which air pollutant is the most important to control and reduce
Summary activities
The atmosphere
the current composition of the Earths atmosphere
how the composition of the Earths atmosphere has changed over time
timeline showing how the Earths atmosphere has changed over the last 4,500 million years
ordering the sequence of events in the evolution of the Earths atmosphere
Air pollution
how major air pollutants are produced and their effects on the environment
the causes and effects of acid rain
information about the major air pollutants
animation showing the causes and effects of acid rain
completing sentences about air pollution
Health issues
how air pollution can irritate respiratory conditions, including asthma
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Health issues
how air pollution can irritate respiratory conditions, including asthma
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Understanding climate
the difference between weather and climate
how the climate has changed over time and the possible future impacts of climate change
information about the different ways in which climate change may affect the world
Predicting climate change
how computer models are used to predict climate change
the benets and drawbacks of using computer models
The greenhouse effect
what the greenhouse effect is and how it occurs
how certain processes can affect the levels of greenhouse gases in the environment
animation showing the greenhouse effect
ordering the sequence of events in the greenhouse effect
discovering which atmospheric gases are greenhouse gases
animation showing the carbon cycle
identifying which components of the carbon cycle absorb or release carbon dioxide
Collecting evidence
how changes in carbon dioxide levels are monitored using instrumental and proxy records
how to discuss the relationship between rising carbon dioxide levels and global temperature
animated graph showing the trend in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since 1960
animated graph showing how carbon dioxide levels have changed over thousands of years
animated graph showing how average temperature levels have changed between 1861 and 2001
Dealing with climate change
the current predictions about, and possible outcomes of, climate change
how the precautionary principle can be applied to climate change
practical ways to try to prevent climate change
citizens panel with opinions about climate change
identifying factual and dramatic media reports about climate change
guide to how climate change can be prevented
Summary activities
true-or-false quiz about climate change
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Chemical cooking
the changes that occur to food during cooking and the benets of cooking food
Baking and brewing
how the thermal decomposition of sodium hydrogencarbonate is used to make cakes rise
how yeast is used to make bread and alcohol
social issues relating to alcohol consumption
true-or-false quiz about alcohol
Additives
different types of additives and the advantages and disadvantages of using them
how emulsions are made and the use of emulsiers
information about types of additives
matching additives to their uses
animation showing how an emulsion is formed
voting activity about the importance of specic uses of additives
identifying the benets and risks of using additives
animation showing the use of chromatography to identify food dyes
Plant oils
the structure and uses of different types of fat
how margarine is made from plant oils
the health risks and benets of plant oils, including trans fats and essential fatty acids
information about the uses of plant oils
guide to structure and examples of different types of fat
virtual experiment to test for double bonds in oils
history of the manufacture and politics of margarine
matching key terms about plant oils to their meanings
Food risks
the importance of the food chain and monitoring food
the sources of potential health problems in food, from both natural and articial sources
voting activity about whether the government should ban articial food additives
Wheel of Misfortune team game exploring the risks of food
true-or-false activity about food risks
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Using metals
how metals are used, including gold, iron, titanium, copper and aluminium
how metals are selected for a use because of their properties, cost and availability
guide to how different metals are used
matching metals to their uses
Alloys
the composition and uses of steel and other alloys
how the properties of steel are related to its structure
guide to different types of steel
matching different items to the type of steel from which they are made
Processing metals
how the method used to extract metals relates to the reactivity series
an introduction to the use of the blast furnace to extract iron
an introduction to the use of electrolysis to extract aluminium and purify copper
the advantages and disadvantages of recycling metals
completing sentences about processing metals
identifying which statements apply to metal extraction or recycling
using clues to identify mystery metals
Additives
different types of additives and the advantages and disadvantages of using them
how emulsions are made and the use of emulsiers
information about types of additives
matching additives to their uses
animation showing how an emulsion is formed
voting activity about the importance of specic uses of additives
identifying the benets and risks of using additives
animation showing the use of chromatography to identify food dyes
Properties of metals
how the properties of a metal are related to its structure
how delocalized electrons are involved in metallic bonding
factors affecting the corrosion of metals and the rusting of iron and steel
true-or-false activity about metallic bonding
virtual experiment to nd out the conditions under which iron will rust
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Mining and extraction
how useful metals are extracted from ores found in the Earths crust
how the method used to extract metals relates to the reactivity series
Using reduction
how reduction reactions can be used to extract metals
how a blast furnace is used to extract iron from ore
virtual experiment to investigate which metals can be extracted using carbon
animation showing how a blast furnace works
identifying which metals can be reduced using carbon
Using electrolysis
the use of electrolysis to extract reactive metals from ores
how copper is puried by electrolysis
animation showing how copper is puried by electrolysis
labelling the parts and reactants in electrolysis
Environmental impacts
how mining and extraction can damage the environment
the use of new mining techniques and recycling to reduce the impact of metal extraction
voting activity about whether the amount of metal extraction should be restricted
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Using reduction
how reduction reactions can be used to extract metals
how a blast furnace is used to extract iron from ore
virtual experiment to investigate which metals can be extracted using carbon
animation showing how a blast furnace works
identifying which metals can be reduced using carbon
Using electrolysis
the use of electrolysis to extract reactive metals from ores
how copper is puried by electrolysis
animation showing how copper is puried by electrolysis
labelling the parts and reactants in electrolysis
Environmental impacts
how mining and extraction can damage the environment
the use of new mining techniques and recycling to reduce the impact of metal extraction
voting activity about whether the amount of metal extraction should be restricted
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Summary activities
Products from salt
sources and uses of salt (sodium chloride)
how electrolysis can be used to obtain chemicals from salt
uses of chlorine, hydrogen, sodium and sodium hydroxide
animation showing how limestone is formed
completing word and symbol equations for thermal decomposition reactions
citizens panel with opinions about limestone quarrying
Materials from the Earth
how building materials can be produced from rocks
how types of rocks are formed and how this relates to hardness
how cement, mortar and concrete are made
classifying examples of rock by rock type
completing sentences about building materials
Products from limestone
how limestone is formed
uses of limestone
the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate and other metal carbonates
the chemistry and uses of quicklime, slaked lime and limewater
animation showing how limestone is formed
completing word and symbol equations for thermal decomposition reactions
citizens panel with opinions about limestone quarrying
identifying the advantages and disadvantages of quarrying
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