Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Know how to distinguish between elements, compounds and mixtures.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1.
Explain the defining characteristics of a given element, compound or a mixture from a list of written examples.
2.
Understand chemical formulae and equations.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1.
Write the chemical formulae for a range of substances giving their names.
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2.2.
Write a balanced chemical equation for a range of chemical reactions.
3.
Be able to calculate and use relative atomic and molecular masses.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1.
Calculate relative molecular masses and % composition of an element or elements in a compound given atomic masses and formulae.
4.
Understand the mole as the basic unit for comparing quantities of substances in chemistry.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1.
Define the mole.
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4.2.
Calculate reacting masses and yields of products in a reaction given masses of reactants and the equation.
5.
Understand that substances can exist in a variety of different forms.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1.
Explain the difference between solid, liquid and gaseous states in terms of the spatial arrangements and energy of the particles.