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Take the stress out of lesson planning with this comprehensive slide deck covering the entire AQA GCSE Chemistry Topic 1: Atomic Structure & Periodic Table. This presentation is visually engaging and broken down into six clear modules to ensure students grasp both foundational and advanced chemical principles.

What’s Covered in this Resource:

1. Atoms & The History of Atoms: Explore the evolution of atomic theory, from Democritus’s “atomos” to the Bohr model and modern quantum theory.

2. Subatomic Particles & Isotopes: Detailed breakdown of protons, neutrons, and electrons, including atomic and electronic configurations.

3. Chemical Building Blocks: Clear definitions and differences between molecules, compounds, and mixtures, plus guidance on writing and balancing chemical equations.

4. Separation Techniques: Step-by-step overviews of filtration, crystallization, and simple/fractional distillation.

5. The Periodic Table: The development and arrangement of the table, including how to navigate periods and groups.

6. Chemical Groups: Exploration of Metals, Non-metals, Alkali Metals, Halogens, and Noble Gases.

Key Features:

• Curriculum Aligned: Specifically tailored to the AQA Topic 1 specification.

• Visual Learning: Includes diagrams of atomic models, electron clouds, and the periodic table to aid memory retention.

• Historical Context: Deep dives into key figures like Democritus (460–370 BCE), Niels Bohr (1913), and Erwin Schrödinger (1926).

• Scaffolded Content: Moves logically from simple definitions to complex chemical processes.