CHEM1011 - Resources for Week 3
Topics and Learning Outcomes
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
Chemical Equations
explain what chemical reactions are and why they occur
identify reactions as being combination, precipitation, decomposition, replacement or acid/base
write balanced chemical equations for reactions of neutral species, including physical states
write balanced chemical equations for reactions involving charged species, including physical states
write balanced ionic equations for reactions without spectator ions, including physical states
list the characteristics of acids including their reactions
Textbook and eBook References
Molecules and Ions -
Chapters 1 and 3
Chemical Equations -
Section 3.2
references are to: [main text] Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry , 3rd Edition, 2015 (John Wiley)
[fundamentals focused alternative] Blackman, Bridgeman, Lawrie, Southam, Thompson and Williamson, 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
Molecules and Ions
Chemical Equations
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