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Topic plan · A-Level Chemistry 9701 · Topic 2

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

The mole, formulae and reacting quantities. Masses, gas volumes and solution concentrations from a balanced equation.

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Unit at a glance

7 lessons, 315 minutes of teaching

Lessons
7, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
7 with answer keys
Quiz questions
56 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Stoichiometry lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
2.1Relative masses
Atoms are far too light to weigh in grams, so chemists compare them with one agreed standard: an atom of carbon-12, fixed at exactly 12.
Numbered Heads Together6 Q, 13 marks8 MCQtab 1
2.2The mole and the Avogadro constant
Nobody can count 10 23 atoms, but anyone can weigh 12 grams of carbon.
Round Table6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 2
2.3Formulae and equations
An ionic formula balances positive and negative charge.
Rally Robin6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQnone
2.3Empirical and molecular formulae
Analysis tells you what a compound is made of, by mass.
Numbered Heads Together6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 3
2.4Reacting masses and limiting reagents
A balanced equation gives a ratio of moles, not of grams.
Round Table6 Q, 17 marks8 MCQtab 4, tab 7
2.4Volumes of gases
At the same temperature and pressure, a mole of hydrogen fills the same space as a mole of carbon dioxide.
Rally Coach6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 5
2.4Solutions and titrations
Concentration tells you how many moles are in each cubic decimetre of solution.
Numbered Heads Together6 Q, 18 marks8 MCQtab 6

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