John Dalton's chemical symbols

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
John Dalton's chemical symbols
Main Subject
Key stage
Exam board
Category
Atomic structure and bonding: Bonding, structure and properties
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Worksheet
Starter/Plenary
Homework

In this KS4 chemistry resource, students compare the structure of compounds with what John Dalton thought they were when he developed a system of chemical symbols. Ideal as a starter or homework activity.

Students are given a key to Dalton's symbols and the formulae for common compounds, such as ammonia, water and sulfuric acid, using the symbols. They are asked to find the correct molecular and structural formulae for each compound. The answers are included.

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18/04/2020

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5

18/04/2020

was great

shooamit stefansky

10/12/2019