Fundamental Chemistry

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand chemical nomenclature both inorganic and organic.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Determine names by IUPAC nomenclature and formulae of inorganic compounds.

  • 1.2.

    Determine names by IUPAC nomenclature and formulae of organic compounds.

2.

Understand the use of analytical techniques in chemical analysis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain different types of spectroscopy and their applications.

  • 2.2.

    Explain chromatography and its uses..

3.

Understand how to balance chemical equations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain chemical equations and how to balance them.

4.

Understand the basics of chemical bonding.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Explain different types of chemical bonding, relating them to the position of the elements in the Periodic Table.

5.

Understand how to use chemical equipment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Describe the use of a variety of equipment found in a chemistry laboratory.

  • 5.2.

    Analyse errors in an experiment to suggest ways of improvement.

6.

Be able to relate chemistry to own life.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1.

    Analyse how chemistry is used in everyday situations such as the home or the body.