Section outline

  • The three parts of an atom are protons and neutrons, which form the nucleus, and electrons, which orbit the nucleus.

    Understanding about science

    • Understand that scientists’ investigations are informed by current scientific theories and aim to collect evidence that will be interpreted through processes of logical argument.

    Investigating in science

    • Develop and carry out more complex investigations, including using models.
    • Show an increasing awareness of the complexity of working scientifically, including recognition of multiple variables.
    • Begin to evaluate the suitability of the investigative methods chosen. 

    Communicating in science

    • Use a wider range of science vocabulary, symbols, and conventions.
    • Apply their understandings of science to evaluate both popular and scientific texts (including visual and numerical literacy).

    Participating and contributing

    • Develop an understanding of socio-scientific issues by gathering relevant scientific information in order to draw evidence-based conclusions and to take action where appropriate.

    MATERIAL WORLD

    Properties and changes of matter

    • Investigate the chemical and physical properties of different groups of substances, for example, acids and bases, fuels, and metals.
    • Distinguish between pure substances and mixtures and between elements and compounds.

    Learning Intentions:

    We are learning about ionic & covalent bonding in atoms

    Success criteria:  I can

    • define an ion with examples
    • define covalent bonding as sharing electrons between non-metals
    Activities

    Complete the activities on Google Classroom and submit online.

    Please make sure you are making notes in your Science book on the following

    1. What are ionic and covalent bonds?
    2. What are cations and anions?
    3. Give an example of an ionic bond and describe how the atoms combine.
    4. Given an example of a covalent bond and describe how the atoms combine.

    Homework - Complete Education Perfect tasks by Friday

    Note: Term 2 Science Assessment will be during Week  7

    You must be familiar with the structure of the atom, be able to write the electron configuration and write the definitions.