# Basic Chemistry

Welcome to the learning project on Basic Chemistry!
This course will be developed at a level suitable for 11-14 year olds, equivalent to formal education level Key Stage 3 (UK) or Grades 6-8 (US).
UNDER DEVELOPMENT

## Learning project summary

* Project code: CH/BAS
* Suggested Prerequisites:
* Time investment:
* Assessment suggestions:
* Major portals: Portal:Chemistry
* Schools: School:Chemistry
* Department: Portal:Physical chemistry, Portal:Inorganic chemistry
* Level: Key Stage 3 (Levels 3 - 7)

## Content summary

The study of chemistry which this learning project provides includes:
* the particle model provides explanations for the different physical properties and behaviour of matter
* elements consist of atoms that combine together in chemical reactions to form compounds
** this includes the development and organisation of elements in the Periodic Table
** this includes the different properties of compounds due to the number and type of atoms and their arrangement
* elements and compounds show characteristic chemical properties and patterns in their behaviour
** this can be exemplified by the reactions of metals and non-metals, and acids and bases
* geological activity is caused by chemical and physical changes
** this includes the rock cycle processes, rock formation and weathering
* human activity and natural processes can lead to changes in the environment

## Contents
### Learning materials

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### Readings and other resources

Each project/lesson/activity may have a suggested reading selection. For example:
* w: ...
* b: Wikijunior:Particles

### Lessons
#### 1. Particle theory

* Lesson 1: States of matter
    covers the 3 states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) in terms of particle theory
* Lesson 2: Physical changes
    covers changes of state (heating/cooling), pressure, diffusion, dissolving and solubility

#### 2. Atoms and elements

* Lesson 1: Atoms and elements
    covers the periodic table, atoms and elements
* Lesson 2: Compounds
    covers compounds and naming compounds
* Lesson 3: Mixtures
    covers mixtures and separation techniques

#### 3. Materials and reactions

* Lesson 1: Properties of metals and non-metals
    covers the properties of metals and of non-metals, and exceptional materials
* Lesson 2: Chemical reactions
    covers simple chemical changes, balancing equations, and laboratory basics
* Lesson 3: Reactions of metals
    covers the reactivity series, reactions of metals and metal displacement reactions
* Lesson 4: Acids and alkalis
    covers acids and alkalis, the pH scale and neutralisation reactions (making salts)

#### 4. Geology and the environment

* Lesson 1: Rocks and the rock cycle
    covers rocks and the rock cycle
* Lesson 2: Pollution and the atmosphere
    covers pollution, the greenhouse effect and acid rain

### Activities

* Activity 1:
* Activity 2:

### Tests and quizzes

* Test 1: State the form by which matter exist.
* Quiz 1: Which state of matter matches the shape of a container?
* Test 2: Give a summary of a material in a solid state explaining its properties.
* Quiz 2: What are the conditions that determines how strong particles stick together?
* Test 3: Give a practical explanation of the change in state of a solid matter to liquid and vice versa.
* Quiz 3: What is diffusion? Give a practical example of any object or material that applies this theory.

## Active participants

Active participants in this Learning Group
* mysterioso
* OvaSabi