Elements level 1 (expired)

Introduction

Getting Started

Course Content

How Good are Your Study Habits?

Section 1 - Atomic Structure

Structure of the Atom

Electrons

Protons

Neutrons

Atomic Number

What is an Element?

The Periodic Table

The Electronic Configuration of the Carbon Atom

What are Ions?

Why do Elements Form Ions?

Why do Some Elements Form Positive Ions and Others Negative Ions?

Positive Ions

Negative Ions

Summary

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Atomic Structure-Quiz set 1. 25 mcq questions and answers.

Section 2 - The Periodic Table

Organisation of The Periodic Table

Periodic Table Trends

Summary

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• The Periodic Table-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 3 - Reaction of Metals with Oxygen

Activity Series

Magnesium and O₂: Method, Observations and Equations

Iron and O₂: Method, Observations and Equations

Sulfur and O₂: Method, Observations and Equations

The Chemistry of Corrosion

Summary

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Reaction of Metals with Oxygen-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 4 - Reaction of Metals with Water

Calcium and H₂O: Method, Observations and Equations

Magnesium and H₂O: Method, Observations and Equations

Lithium and H₂O: Method, Observations and Equations

Sodium and H₂O: Method, Observations and Equations

Summary

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Reaction of metals with Water-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 5 - Reaction of Metals with Acid

Calcium and HCl: Method, Observations and Equations

Zinc and HCl: Method, Observations and Equations

Calcium and H₂SO₄: Method, Observations and Equations

Zinc and H₂SO₄: Method, Observations and Equations

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Reaction of Metals with Acid-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 6 - Physical Properties of Metals

Physical Properties of Common Metals and Their Uses

Common Features of Metallic Substances

Magnesium (Mg)

Aluminium (Al)

Zinc (Zn)

Iron (Fe)

Lead (Pb)

Copper (Cu)

Gold (Au)

Summary

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Physical Properties of Metals-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 7 - Alloys and Galvanisation

What is an Alloy?

Common Alloys: Sterling Silver, Steel and Brass

Sterling Silver

Steel

Brass

Galvanisation

How does it Work?

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Alloys and Galvanisation-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 8 - Physical Properties of Non-Metals

Physical Properties of Common Non-Metals and Their Uses

Nitrogen (N₂)

Uses

Sulfur (S8)

Uses

Bromine (Br₂)

Uses

Iodine (I₂)

Uses

Chlorine (Cl₂)

Uses

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Physical Properties of Non-Metals-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 9 - Selected Compounds

Properties and Uses of Ammonia (NH₃)

Physical Properties

Chemistry

Uses

Properties and Uses of Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄)

Physical Properties

Chemistry

Uses

Properties and Uses of Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)

Physical Properties

Chemistry

Uses

Comparing Sulfur Dioxide and Ozone

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Selected Compounds-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Section 10 - Allotropes of Carbon & Oxygen

Properties and Uses of Carbon

Uses

Allotropes of Carbon

Diamond

Graphite

Fullerenes (nanoscale allotropes)

Nanotubes

Graphene

Buckminsterfullerene C₆₀ (‘buckyballs’)

Summary

Properties and Uses of Oxygen

Allotropes of Oxygen

Ozone: Properties and Uses

Learning Objectives

Quiz

• Allotropes of Carbon and Oxygen-Quiz set 1. 40 short and long exam questions and answers.

Appendix 1 - The Official Prescription

Appendix 2 - AS90933 Study Checklist

Appendix 3 - Exam Resource Booklet

Appendix 4 - About the Author