Basic Chemistry

Basic Chemistry

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This course will be developed at a level suitable for 11-14 year olds, equivalent to formal education level Key Stage 3 (UK) or Grades 6-8 (US).

UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Learning project summary

 * Project code: CH/BAS
 * Suggested Prerequisites:
 * Time investment:
 * Assessment suggestions:
 * Major portals: Portal:Chemistry
 * Schools: School:Chemistry
 * Department: Portal:Physical chemistry, Portal:Inorganic chemistry
 * Level: Key Stage 3 (Levels 3 - 7)
 * Level: Key Stage 3 (Levels 3 - 7)

Content summary
The study of chemistry which this learning project provides includes:


 * the particle model provides explanations for the different physical properties and behaviour of matter
 * elements consist of atoms that combine together in chemical reactions to form compounds
 * this includes the development and organisation of elements in the Periodic Table
 * this includes the different properties of compounds due to the number and type of atoms and their arrangement
 * elements and compounds show characteristic chemical properties and patterns in their behaviour
 * this can be exemplified by the reactions of metals and non-metals, and acids and bases
 * geological activity is caused by chemical and physical changes
 * this includes the rock cycle processes, rock formation and weathering
 * human activity and natural processes can lead to changes in the environment

Learning materials
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Readings and other resources
Each project/lesson/activity may have a suggested reading selection. For example:


 *  ...
 * b: Wikijunior:Particles

1. Particle theory

 * Lesson 1: /States of matter/
 * covers the 3 states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) in terms of particle theory
 * Lesson 2: /Physical changes/
 * covers changes of state (heating/cooling), pressure, diffusion, dissolving and solubility

2. Atoms and elements

 * Lesson 1: /Atoms and elements/
 * covers the periodic table, atoms and elements
 * Lesson 2: /Compounds/
 * covers compounds and naming compounds
 * Lesson 3: /Mixtures/
 * covers mixtures and separation techniques

3. Materials and reactions

 * Lesson 1: /Properties of metals and non-metals/
 * covers the properties of metals and of non-metals, and exceptional materials
 * Lesson 2: /Chemical reactions/
 * covers simple chemical changes, balancing equations, and laboratory basics
 * Lesson 3: /Reactions of metals/
 * covers the reactivity series, reactions of metals and metal displacement reactions
 * Lesson 4: /Acids and alkalis/
 * covers acids and alkalis, the pH scale and neutralisation reactions (making salts)

4. Geology and the environment

 * Lesson 1: /Rocks and the rock cycle/
 * covers rocks and the rock cycle
 * Lesson 2: /Pollution and the atmosphere/
 * covers pollution, the greenhouse effect and acid rain

Activities

 * Activity 1:
 * Activity 2:

Tests and quizzes

 * Test 1: State the form by which matter exist.
 * Quiz 1: Which state of matter matches the shape of a container?
 * Test 2: Give a summary of a material in a solid state explaining its properties.
 * Quiz 2: What are the conditions that determines how strong particles stick together?
 * Test 3: Give a practical explanation of the change in state of a solid matter to liquid and vice versa.
 * Quiz 3: What is diffusion? Give a practical example of any object or material that applies this theory.

Active participants
Active participants in this Learning Group
 * mysterioso
 * OvaSabi