27 September - 3 October

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING the structure of an atom.
• We are EXPLORING how to distinguish between elements, molecules and ions.
• We are EXPLORING how atomic structure is linked to the organisation of the periodic table.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Recognise various HAZCHEM symbols.
• Distinguish between physical changes and chemical changes.
• Describe the structure of an atom.
• Describe the key differences between the three sub-atomic particles .
• Define the term element.
• Know the names and symbols of the first 20 elements and Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, Hg, I Ni, Pb, Sn, U, W, Zn.
• Understand how the Periodic Table is structured and classified.
• State the arrangement of atoms around an atom.
• Describe the role of electrons in chemical reactions.
• Draw the arrangement of electrons around any given atom.
• Understand how ions are formed.
• Write word equations for chemical reactions.
• Write basic balanced symbol equations for chemical reactions.
• Research chemical compounds found in common household products.
• Explain how the properties of metals and alloys relate to their uses.
• Describe what happens when a metal reacts with acid.
• Describe what happens when a metal reacts with oxygen.
• Describe what happens when a metal carbonate reacts with acid.