Recap of atomic structure, subatomic particles, atomic number & mass, periodic trends (group and period behaviour). Includes practice identifying elements and comparing metals vs non-metals.
Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. Focus on how structure affects properties. Compare melting points, conductivity, and solubility.
Types of chemical reactions, balancing equations, conservation of mass. Includes scaffolded and stretch balancing tasks.
Introduction to mole concept, calculating mass, Mr, number of moles, and reacting masses. Word and symbol equation fluency.
pH scale, indicators, reactions of acids with metals, carbonates and alkalis. Word equations, practical design & evaluation skills.
Filtration, distillation, chromatography. Emphasis on particle model and practical applications including real-world contexts.
Composition of the atmosphere, greenhouse gases, air pollution, and impact of human activity. Includes Criterion D-style evaluation.
Reactivity series, displacement reactions, metal extraction. Oxidation and reduction with link to sustainability and real-world contexts.
