S.3 Chemistry, Term 1
Structures and Bonds
What you will learn
S.3 · Chemistry · Term 1
Structures and Bonds
Competency
The learner appreciates how atoms are composed of fundamental particles, and how molecules and compounds are composed of atoms.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand that atoms are the building blocks from which all matter is made Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Understand the terms: ‘element’, ‘atom’, ‘molecule,’ and ‘compound’, and appreciate how they are related Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Understand how atoms of different elements differ in their subatomic structure Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Appreciate that atoms are made up of subatomic particles and know the properties of these particles KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 5 | Understand the terms relative atomic mass, proton number, nucleon number and isotopes UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 6 | Understand and appreciate that the atoms of elements join together to form compounds UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 7 | Understand the processes involved in the formation of ionic, covalent and metallic bonds Understanding | Understanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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