Students compare addition and condensation polymerisation, identify the monomers and linkages in polyesters such as Terylene and polyamides such as nylon-6,6 and Kevlar, and explain how hydrogen bonding between chains affects strength.
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Questions are marked automatically as pupils answer: a sound and a character reaction show straight away whether they are right, and correct answers earn points, with a results screen at the end. Sentence-writing tasks are for pupils' own answers and are not marked automatically.
A 23-slide interactive lesson that runs in any web browser on a computer, tablet or interactive whiteboard. Members open it online from their year group page. Buying it on its own gives you a .zip download to unzip and open.
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Why does a polythene bag last for centuries while a polyester shirt can be broken down? This 23-slide interactive lesson on condensation polymers takes pupils from first ideas to exam-style explanations, with 14 self-marking activities and nothing to prepare beforehand.
Students compare addition and condensation polymerisation, identify the monomers and linkages in polyesters such as Terylene and polyamides such as nylon-6,6 and Kevlar, and explain how hydrogen bonding between chains affects strength. They explain why polyesters and polyamides can be hydrolysed while poly(alkenes) are inert, and evaluate landfill, incineration and recycling.
Supports the organic chemistry content of UK A-level Chemistry (AQA section 3.3, with equivalent OCR and Edexcel content) and prepares Nigerian students for post-SSCE study, JAMB and first-year university chemistry.
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What year groups is this for? Year 13 (ages 16–18), and post-SSCE students in Nigeria.
Is it self-marking? Yes — all 14 activities give instant feedback.
Do pupils need to log in? No. The lesson runs in any modern web browser.
Can I use it for revision? Yes. Pupils can replay it as often as they like, and the results screen shows which questions to review before a test.
| Year Groups | A-Level Chemistry, Year 12 Science & Year 13 Science |
|---|---|
| Resource Type | 🎓 Interactive Lesson & Activities |
| Format | Digital Only |
| Curriculum | England & Wales — Post-16 (Years 12–13) |
| Added | 25 October 2026 |
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