Leaving Cert Chemistry Tarsia Activities – Strand 2 Behaviour of Matter (Chemical Bonding, IMF, Gases & Hydrocarbons)

Senior Cycle Chemistry Tarsia Pack – Strand 2: Behaviour of Matter

Complete, exam-focused revision for one of the most important strands in Leaving Cert Chemistry.

This resource provides a structured set of Tarsia activities covering all key learning outcomes in Strand 2, helping students build understanding across bonding, intermolecular forces, gas behaviour and hydrocarbons.

What’s Included:

• Chemical Bonding (2.1) – full coverage including HL concepts

• Intermolecular Forces & Molecular Shapes (2.2)

• Behaviour of Gases (2.3) including ideal gas equation

• Hydrocarbons (2.4) split into structured revision sets

• Additional miscellaneous Tarsia for linking key concepts

• Printable, ready-to-use PDF format

Key Learning Focus:

• Ionic and covalent bonding, electronegativity and polarity

• Sigma and pi bonding, delocalisation and resonance

• Intermolecular forces and their effect on physical properties

• Molecular shapes and bond angles (VSEPR theory)

• Gas laws, PV = nRT and key units

• Hydrocarbon structure, reactions and classification

Why This Resource Works:

• Reinforces SEC-style definitions and terminology

• Builds conceptual understanding and exam technique

• Encourages active learning and student engagement

• Saves teachers significant preparation time

Perfect For:

• Leaving Cert Chemistry students (Higher Level)

• Teachers looking for structured revision tools

• Classroom use, homework or independent study