Concepts and Techniques for Chemistry

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/505/5278
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand how chemical elements are classified.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.
    Identify elements within the periodic table.
  • 1.2.
    Recognise the chemical symbols for elements within the periodic table.
  • 1.3.
    Classify elements in the periodic table according to their properties.
  • 1.4.
    Compare metal and non-metals in terms of their properties.
2. — Know the main factors involved in chemical reactions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.
    Construct simple chemical equations.
  • 2.2.
    Describe the factors affecting chemical changes.
3. — Know how to identify useful natural resources, for use as potential future fuels.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.
    Identify useful natural resources from the Earth and its atmosphere, and their applications.
  • 3.2.
    Identify potential future fuels and their applications.
4. — Be able to create useful chemical products from given starting materials.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.
    Create useful chemical products safely following guidelines.