We’ll have some fun looking at some common types chemical reactions and finally, we’ll use our knowledge of these chemical reactions along with a new way of quantifying the world in order to be able to make powerful predictions about quantitative chemistry.
What will you learn?
- Identify different types of matter around you
- Develop an appreciation for some of the historical milestones in the development of modern chemistry
- Describe the basic structure of the atom, giving specific details for any given element
- Develop knowledge of the periodic table and its structure
- Explain why atoms join together to form different compounds
- Build and name simple ionic and covalent chemical compounds
- Read, write, balance and comprehend chemical reactions through the use of chemical equations
- Predict the solubility behaviour of simple ionic and covalent compounds
- Recognise common occurrences of acid-base, endothermic, exothermic and combustion reaction
- Comprehend the mole concept and how it relates to quantification
- Use the mole concept to be able to calculate masses, volumes, concentrations and the number of individual atoms that make up a given material
- Combine your understanding of chemical equations and the mole concept to make quantitative predictions regarding the outcome of a chemical reaction