Students will build on chemical knowledge from previous years, to bring them up to a skills and knowledge level sufficient for entry to VCE sciences.
In this unit students will:
 Review their understanding of the Particle Model and basic Atomic
Theory
 Provide an understanding of the various theories to explain atoms and their structure
 Explain the formation of ions and ionic compounds
 Review the Periodic Table and its role in organising the elements
 Become familiar with the role of key scientists in the development of the periodic table, and be aware that theories change over time.
 Extend familiarity with chemical symbols and formulae, including expressing chemical changes using symbols
 Use language of Chemistry competently
 Conduct a series of practical activities that demonstrate common chemical reactions.
 Be able to write full balance chemical equations.
 Become familiar with the basic models for metallic, ionic and covalent bonding.
The Key Knowledge that students will gain from this unit include the:
 structure of an atom including electron configuration, and isotopes
 arrangement of elements into the periodic table, including the significance of groups and periods.
 Use the periodic table to determine atomic number, relative atomic mass, number of subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
 symbols/formulae of designated elements/compounds
 recognition of signs that a chemical reaction has occurred
 Classification of chemical reactions.
 writing balanced chemical equations using words, symbols,
The Key Skills that students will improve during the completion of this unit are:
 Defining and using designated chemical terminology appropriately.
 Using the theory learnt in the unit to solve problems.
 Conducting practical investigations.
 Recording and interpreting experimental results to make connections to the key knowledge.
 Evaluating practical investigations to determine possible sources of experimental error and identify possible alterations to the experimental design.
 Time management and meeting deadlines.

The Key Terminology that students will become familiar with, use appropriately and spell correctly during this unit includes:
 KEY TERMINOLOGY I
Element
Electron
Cation
Products
Nucleus
Periodic table
Neutron
Anion
Reactants
Precipitate
Shell
Compound
Metal
Atomic mass
Molecule
Chemical formulae
Atom
Proton
Non metal
Atomic number
Isotope
Chemical change
Science Dimensions 3- Chapter 1 & 2
Science Links 3- Chapter 2 & 3
Video- World of Chemistry ‘Bonding’
Video- Electron arrangement and bonding
1.
Topic Test
2.
Practical report- eg. Precipitation reactions
3.
Electron Shell diagram worksheets