S1 Chemistry

Notes

Module1.1 Introducing Chemistry

An introduction to laboratory work; chemical apparatus; safety precautions; the Bunsen; kinetic theory of matter is investigated through a series of experiments; the three states of matter.


Module 1.2 – Separation Techniques

The nature of pure substances and mixtures is discussed; a series of experiments are used to illustrate separation techniques.

Module 1.3 – Water and Solvents

A study of changes of state is carried out and definitions of melting, freezing, boiling, condensing are discussed; soluble and insoluble substances, solvents, solutions, saturated solutions are investigated.

Module 1.4 – Elements and Compounds

Classification of elements, different properties of elements and their compounds; energy changes involved in making and breaking compounds; electrolysis.


Recommended text book: Longman Chemistry