CHEM1011 - Resources for Week 2
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Elements and Atoms
explain what an element is appreciate that elements may be metals or non-metals and may be solids, liquids or gases and what these terms mean recognize that elements are labelled using their chemical symbol explain the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures explain the difference between allotropes and the physical state of an element explain what atoms are and how they combine to form compounds appreciate the difference between physical and chemical properties list the particles that make up atoms, their symbols and their relative masses and charges read and write the atomic symbol containing the mass number and atomic number explain what isotopes are and work out the number of neutrons an isotope contains from its atomic symbol explain how elements can change into another by radioactive decay explain what light is and how its energy is related to its frequency and wavelength draw the shell structure of atoms with up to 18 electrons
Molecules and Ions
work out the number of electrons an ion has from its symbol recognize that most ions have a Noble gas configuration predict whether an element will form a cation or an anion explain the characteristics of ionic bonding read and write the chemical formula of ionic compounds name simple binary ionic compounds according to IUPAC nomenclature explain how covalent molecules are bonded together and how they differ from ionic compounds draw simple Lewis dot and line diagrams showing single, double and triple bonds and lone pairs read and write the chemical formula of covalent compounds use molecular formula, empirical formula and structural formula name simple covalent compounds using IUPAC nomenclature predict the polarity of the bonds in molecules list the properties of metallic, ionic and covalent solids
Textbook and eBook References
Elements and Atoms -
Chapters 1 - 2
Molecules and Ions -
Chapters 1 and 3
references are to: [main text] Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry , 3rd Edition, 2015 (John Wiley) Chemistry: Core Concepts , 2015 (John Wiley)
the eBook references are free and are taken from high quality sources.
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Elements and Atoms
Molecules and Ions
Contributed Links and Resources
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Elements and Atoms -
Test: chemical vs physical properties
Description: 10 true/false questions to test your knowledge of which properties are termed physical or chemical.
Toby Hudson
Welcome to the elements
Description: A close look at chemical elements, the basic building blocks of the universe. Where do we get them, what do we use them for and how do they fit into the economy?
Adam Bridgeman
Molecules and Ions -
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