Basic Chemistry

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Welcome to the learning project on Basic Chemistry!

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

• Project code: CH/BAS
• Suggested Prerequisites:
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• 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)

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

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Each project/lesson/activity may have a suggested reading selection. For example:

• w: ...
• b: Wikijunior:Particles

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Activity 1:
• Activity 2:

• 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 in this Learning Group

• mysterioso
• OvaSabi