Fundamentals of Chemistry

Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand basic atomic structure and the arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the properties of subatomic particles.

  • 1.2

    Define atomic number, mass number, isotope and relative atomic mass.

  • 1.3

    Deduce the electronic structure of atoms as far as Z=36, explaining the arrangement of elements on the Periodic Table in terms of their electronic configuration.

2. — Understand types of chemical bond relating the type of bonding to the structure and properties of materials.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Use dot-and-cross diagrams to illustrate and explain ionic, covalent, metallic and dative covalent bonding.

  • 2.2

    Relate the properties of materials to the type of bonding present.

3. — Be able to determine formulae for common ions and ionic compounds.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Deduce the formulae and names of common ionic compounds.

  • 3.2

    Write balanced, full chemical equations including state symbols.

4. — Be able to carry out simple molar calculations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Carry out simple calculations involving moles and masses.

  • 4.2

    Carry out simple calculations involving concentration and volumes of solutions.