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Ecosystems Learning Objective In this lesson we will be introduced to ecology – the study of living things and their environment. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define the terms ‘environment’, ‘ecosystem’, ‘biodiversity’ and ‘ecology’. Differentiate between ‘biotic’ and ‘abiotic’ environmental factors, with examples. Describe the different levels … Read more

Acid-Metal Reactions Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about chemical reactions between acids and metals. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Predict whether a chemical reaction between an acid and a metal will take place or not. Determine the products of chemical reactions between acids and … Read more

Acid-Base Reactions Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of acid-base reactions and the products they form. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Identify acid-base reactions. Write the generalised chemical equations for different types of acid-base reactions. Determine the products of acid-base reactions. … Read more

Acids, Bases and pH Learning Objective In this lesson we will compare acids, bases and neutral solutions. We will also discuss how acidity is measured and how it can be adjusted. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define acids, bases and neutral solutions, in terms of hydrogen ions … Read more

Determining the Formula for Ionic Compounds Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how ionic formulas reflect the ratio of positive and negative ions in ionic compounds. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Write the formula for ionic compounds containing only monatomic ions. Write the formula for … Read more

Naming Ions and Ionic Compounds Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how ions and ionic compounds are named. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Name positive and negative monatomic ions. Give examples of metals that form more than one type of ion, and show how these … Read more

Formation of Ions and Ionic Compounds Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how atoms can gain or lose electrons to form ions, and subsequently, ionic compounds. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the most stable type of electron configuration. Describe how metals lose electrons to … Read more

Radioactivity Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how unstable isotopes can undergo different types of nuclear decay. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe alpha, beta and gamma decay. Predict the products of different types of nuclear decay. Define half life and calculate how much of … Read more

Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how atoms are defined by the number of protons they contain, as well as the number of neutrons. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define atomic number. Define mass number. Compare isotopes of an … Read more

Investigating Chemical Reactions Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how chemical reactions can be classified, based on the way atoms are rearranged, or according to the energy changes that take place. We will also learn how to test for oxygen, hydrogen and carbon dioxide gas produced during chemical reactions. Learning Outcomes By the … Read more

Describing Chemical Reactions Using Equations Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how to represent chemical reactions as word equations and formula equations. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Identify reactants and products in chemical reactions. Represent chemical reactions as word equations. Represent chemical reactions as formula … Read more

Physical and Chemical Changes Learning Objective In this lesson we will compare physical and chemical changes, and learn how to differentiate between them. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Differentiate between a physical change and a chemical change. Give examples of different types of physical change. Identify signs … Read more

Introduction to the Periodic Table Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how elements are arranged in the periodic table, according to trends in their properties. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the general layout of the periodic table. Identify groups and periods on the periodic … Read more

Names and Symbols for Elements and Compounds Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how to write and interpret chemical formulas for elements and compounds. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Write chemical symbols for elements. Write chemical formulas for compounds. Identify the number of each type … Read more

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how matter can be categorised based on the subunits making it up, and how this affects the separability of substances. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe atoms and molecules. Compare pure substances and mixtures. Compare … Read more