AQA GCSE Chemistry: Teacher Pack

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Chapter 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table

Lesson title

Overarching objectives

1

Elements and compounds

Use chemical symbols and formulae to describe elements and compounds.

2

Atoms, formulae and equations

Know that the atoms in an element are all the same and use symbols and formulae to represent elements and compounds and simple chemical reactions.

3

Mixtures

Understand how different techniques are used to separate mixtures.

4

Changing ideas about atoms

Describe how ideas about atoms changed as new evidence became available.

5

Modelling the atom

Model atoms as positive nuclei surrounded by negative electrons.

6

Relating charges and masses

Describe the similarities and differences between protons, neutrons and electrons.

7

Sub-atomic particles

Use atomic numbers and mass numbers to determine the numbers of sub-atomic particles in atoms.

8

Electronic structure

Describe the arrangement of electrons in shells or energy levels.

9

The periodic table

Describe the link between electronic structure and an element’s position in the periodic table.

10

Developing the periodic table

Describe how Mendeleev developed the periodic table.

11

Comparing metals and nonmetals

Describe the physical and chemical differences between metals and nonmetals.

12

Metals and non-metals

Distinguish metals from non-metals using their position in the periodic table and ability to form positive ions.

13

Key concept: The outer electrons

Understand how outer electrons can be transferred or shared.

14

Exploring Group 0

Explain their lack of reactivity and trends in their physical properties.

15

Exploring Group 1

Describe their high reactivity and trends in their chemical properties.

16

Exploring Group 7

Describe their high reactivity and trends in their physical and chemical properties.

17

Reaction trends and prediction reactions

Explain trends in reactivity in Groups 1 and 7 and changes across a period.

18

Transition metals

Describe similarities and differences between transition metals and contrast them with those of Group 1 elements.

19

Maths skills: Standard form and making estimates

Recognise and use standard form in calculations.

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