Properties Through gaining an understanding Constructs diagrams and models to illustrate the sharing of outer and uses of of the structure of atoms and how electrons in covalent bonds between non-metal atoms when forming substances they join, I can begin to connect the molecules and to illustrate how ionic compounds exist as a crystal lattice. properties of substances with their Identifies, from temperature data, the relationship between melting and possible structures. boiling points and the state at room temperature for covalent and ionic SCN 4-15a compounds. Investigates and describes electrical conductivity for covalent and ionic compounds. Identifies the most likely type of bonding in a compound based on its properties, for example, melting and boiling points and electrical conductivity. I have carried out research into novel Summarises data and information from research to explain the properties, materials and can begin to explain the practical application and potential impact of a novel material. scientific basis of their properties and discuss the possible impacts they may have on society. SCN 4-16a (Possible link to TCH 4-01a) Materials Through evaluation of experimental Demonstrates understanding of conservation of mass by evaluating results, I can demonstrate my experimental results relating to the mass of reactants and products understanding of conservation of at least two chemical reactions, for example, burning iron wool, of mass. making magnesium oxide or precipitation of ionic salts. SCN 4-16b Earth’s I have explored how different Explains how fractional distillation can be used to separate materials materials can be derived from crude oil into (groups of compounds with similar boiling points). ‘fractions’ oil and their uses. I can explain the Identifies and describes the importance of at least three everyday importance of carbon compounds substances that are made from hydrocarbons, for example, in our lives. petrol for fuel, camping gas or plastics. SCN 4-17a
Materials Properties and uses of substances Through gaining an understanding of the structure of atoms and how they join, I can begin to connect the properties of substances with their possible structures. SCN 4-15a Constructs diagrams and models to illustrate the sharing of outer electrons in covalent bonds between non-metal atoms when forming molecules and to illustrate how ionic compounds exist as a crystal lattice. Identifies, from temperature data, the relationship between melting and boiling points and the state at room temperature for covalent and ionic compounds. Investigates and describes electrical conductivity for covalent and ionic compounds. Identifies the most likely type of bonding in a compound based on its properties, for example, melting and boiling points and electrical conductivity. I have carried out research into novel materials and can begin to explain the scientific basis of their properties and discuss the possible impacts they may have on society. SCN 4-16a (Possible link to TCH 4-01a) Summarises data and information from research to explain the properties, practical application and potential impact of a novel material. Through evaluation of experimental results, I can demonstrate my understanding of conservation of mass. SCN 4-16b Demonstrates understanding of conservation of mass by evaluating experimental results relating to the mass of reactants and products of at least two chemical reactions, for example, burning iron wool, making magnesium oxide or precipitation of ionic salts. Earth’s materials I have explored how different materials can be derived from crude oil and their uses. I can explain the importance of carbon compounds in our lives. SCN 4-17a Explains how fractional distillation can be used to separate oil into ‘fractions’ (groups of compounds with similar boiling points). Identifies and describes the importance of at least three everyday substances that are made from hydrocarbons, for example, petrol for fuel, camping gas or plastics.
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