G29 Science Checkpoint assessment

G29  have a checkpoint assessment in Science next week  on Monday . Students have been directed to help via their Google classrooms.

Students should focus upon the following targets:

I can describe the structure of an atom of an element

  • I can identify the different parts of an atom and state their charges and masses.
  • I can use the atomic number and mass number of an element to identify the number of protons, electrons and neutrons it has.
  • I can state the maximum number of electrons found in each of the first three energy levels.
  • I can write and draw electron configurations for the atoms of the first 20 elements.

I can describe the structure of the modern periodic table

  • I can describe how the modern periodic table is arranged by atomic number and that the elements in each group have the same number of  electrons on the outer shell of their atoms.
  • I can explain why elements have similar properties because of their electronic structure
  • I can use data from the periodic table to draw the electronic structure of the first 20 elements of the periodic table

I can explain how the atomic model changed over time

  • I can explain how the discovery of the electron changed Dalton’s model of the atom
  • I can explain how Rutherford’s Gold Leaf experiment change Thomson’s plum pudding model of the atom
  • I can describe Bohr’s contribution to the atomic model
  • I can describe Chadwicks contribution to the atomic model
  • I can explain the importance of evidence in changing scientific models.

G28 GCSE Checkpoint Assessment.

G28  have a checkpoint assessment in Science next week  on Tuesday . Students have been directed to help via their Google classrooms.

Students should focus upon the following targets:

LT1 I can use the periodic table to work out what different elements need to be stable

  • I can interpret the Mass and atomic number in terms of the structure of an atom
  • I can draw the electronic configuration of the first 20 elements
  • I can describe how ions are formed and what charge they will have
  • I can write accurate chemical formula of compounds based upon their position in the periodic table

LT2 I can explain the properties of ionic compounds using knowledge about ionic bonds

  • I can explain the electrostatic forms holding ions together in an ionic bond
  • I can represent ions using dot and cross diagrams
  • I can explain the formation of an ionic lattice structure
  • I can I can explain the melting and boiling points, solubility  and the conductivity of ionic compounds
  • I can write accurate chemical formula of compounds based upon their position in the periodic table

LT3 I can explain the properties of covalently bonded compounds and elements

  • I can explain how a covalent bond is formed
  • I can represent simple covalent molecules using various methods
  • I can explain the melting and boiling  point, and conductivity of  small covalent molecules
  • I can describe the structure of giant covalent materials and explain their properties  (Diamond, Graphite, Fullerenes, and silicon dioxide.)
  • I can describe  the size of nanoparticles
  • I can explain the properties and uses of  nanoparticles.
  • I can discuss the advantages and disadvantage of using nanoparticle

LT4 I can explain the properties of metal materials referring to their structure and bonding.

  • I can describe metallic bonding in pure metals
  • I can explain the conductivity of heat and current in metals
  • I can explain the high melting and boiling points of metals
  • I can explain the ductility and malleability of metal materials
  • I can describe a metal alloy and explain their properties