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1 Chemistry
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1.1 Materials
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Candidates should be able to: |
| Identify the names and symbols of common elements such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), silver (Ag), gold (Au) and iodine (I). |
1.1.1 state the symbols of common elements
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| State that the atom is the smallest unit of matter that can react. |
1.1.2 distinguish between atoms, molecules, ions
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| Distinguish between elements, compounds and mixtures based on pictures representing the arrangement of particles. |
1.1.3 distinguish between element, mixtures and compounds
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| Describe an element as a substance made up of only one type of atom and as such cannot be broken down into simpler substances |
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| Identify different types of mixtures such as mixtures of elements, mixtures of compounds and mixtures of compounds and elements. |
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| State that the characteristic properties of the components of a mixture do not change whilst a compound has properties which are different from those of the elements which formed it |
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1.1.4 state the names of common oxides, hydroxides, chlorides, sulphates, and carbonates
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1.1.5 distinguish between metals and non-metals
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1.1.6 design experiments investigating the physical and chemical properties of everyday materials
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1.1.7 interpret data from experiments investigating the physical and chemical properties of everyday materials
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