Matter and materials: Identify and describe particles
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 5.3: Identify, describe and apply properties of the periodic table
Learning outcomes
- Identify and define atoms, ions and molecules (simple and giant).
- Identify, define and give examples (in all three phases) of pure substances: elements and compounds.
- Identify, define and give examples (using all three phases) of mixtures: heterogeneous and homogeneous (refer also to alloys).
- Identify and describe intermolecular bonding referring to covalent, ionic and metallic bonding.
- Explain macroscopic properties in terms of chemical bonding (microscopic properties).
- Name and write chemical formulae of generally used substances.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and define:
- an atom
- an ion
- a molecule.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify, define, and give examples of:
- a pure substance
- an element
- a compound
- a mixture
- a homogenous mixture
- a heterogenous mixture
- an alloy.
Unit 3 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify, define and give examples of:
- a covalent bond
- an ionic bond
- a metallic bond.
- Explain the macroscopic and microscopic properties of bonding.
- Name and write chemical formulae for common substances like:
- water
- sodium chloride
- carbon dioxide
- sulphuric acid.
