Course description
This course will cover the following topics:
Unit 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table
Atoms, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotypes
The periodic table
Properties of transition metals
Unit 2: Bonding, structure and, the properties of matter
Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
Bonding and structure and their relation to the properties of substance
Structure and bonding of carbon
Bulk and surface properties of matter
Nano particles
Unit 3: Quantitative chemistry
Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
Amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions
Unit 4: Chemical changes
Reactivity of metals
Reactions of acids
Electrolysis
Unit 5: Energy changes
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Chemical cells and fuel cells
Unit 6:The rate and extent of chemical change
Rate of reaction
Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Unit 7:Organic Chemistry
Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
Unit 8: Chemical analysis
Purity, formulations and chromatography
Identification of common gases
Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
Unit 9: Chemistry of the atmosphere
The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
Unit 10: Using resources
Using the Earth’s resources and sustainable development
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Using materials
The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers
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