Chemical Basics and Atomic Structure

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU006146
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different types of substance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use the terms 'element' and 'compound' correctly in context.
2

Understand the particulate nature of matter.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use the terms 'atom', 'molecule' and 'ion' correctly in context.
3

Understand and demonstrate the process of chemical change.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Recognise that chemical changes have occurred from observations and equations.
  • 3.2
    Use balanced equations to illustrate chemical change.
4

Know the structure of the nuclear atom.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Name the three subatomic particles and state their mass and charge.
  • 4.2
    Use 'mass number' and 'atomic' number to describe the numbers of particles in an atom.
  • 4.3
    Recognise the existence of isotopes.
  • 4.4
    Define and use the term 'Relative Atomic Mass'.
5

Be able to derive the electron configuration of atoms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Derive the electron configurations in terms of s, p, d orbitals of atoms with atomic numbers 1 to 36.