AQA Chemistry (C2) CGSE Student checklist.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.1
I can list the significant models for ordering the elements. (lv 4)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.1
I can list the significant models for ordering the elements. (lv 4)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.1
I can state how the elements are ordered in the periodic table. (Lv 4)
I can describe how the elements are arranged in groups and periods in the periodic table. (Lv 6)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.1
I can explain why the periodic table was a breakthrough in how to order elements.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.1
I can explain how and why the ordering of elements has changed over time. (Lv 8)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can define a group and period in the periodic table. (Lv 4)
I can describe how electronic structure is linked to the periodic table. (Lv 4)
(E = Electron) (G = group) (P = period)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can state that the noble gases are un reactive. (Lv 4)
I can explain why the noble gases are unreactive and the trend in their boiling points (Lv 6)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can describe how the electronic structure of metals and non-metals are different. (Lv 6)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can explain in terms of electronic structure how the elements are arranged in the periodic table. (Lv 6)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can explain how the electronic structure of non-metals affects their reactivity. (Lv 8)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can use the periodic table to make predictions about electronic structure and reactions of elements. (Lv 8)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can use the periodic table to make predictions about electronic structure and reactions of elements. (Lv 8)
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ELECTRONIC STRUCTURES AND THE PERIODIC TABLE C2.2
I can predict the electronic structure of stable ions for the first 20 elements. (Lv 8)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can name the first three elements in group 1. (Lv 4)
I can describe the Group 1 metals as having low densities. (Lv 4)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can write word equations from descriptions of how Group 1 metals react with water. (Lv 4)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3 and GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can recognise trends in supplied data. (Lv 6)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can explain why the elements in group 1 react similarly and why the first three elements float on water. (Lv 6)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can describe how you can show that hydrogen and metal hydroxides are made when group 1 elements react with water.(Lv 6)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can illustrate the reactions of Group 1 metals with balanced symbol equations. (Lv 8)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can explain how group 1 metals form a ions with a +1 charge when they react with non-metals. (Lv 8)

GROUP 1 - THE ALKALI METALS C2.3
I can justify how group 1 metals are stored and the safety precautions used when dealing with them. (Lv 8)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can name the first 4 elements in group 7. (Lv 4)
I can recognise a halogen displacement reaction. (Lv 4)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can describe the main properties of halogens. (Lv 4)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can explain why the elements in group 7 react similarly. (Lv 6)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can explain how to complete a halogen displacement reaction and explain what happens in the reaction. (Lv 6)
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GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can explain how to complete a halogen displacement reaction and explain what happens in the reaction. (Lv 6)
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GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can illustrate the reactions of Group 7 non-metals with balanced symbol equations. (Lv 8)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can explain how group 7 non-metals form a ions with a -1 charge when they react with metals. (Lv 8)

GROUP 7 - THE HALOGENS C2.4
I can explain in detail how to compare the reactivity of the group elements. (Lv 8)

EXPLAINING TRENDS C2.5
I can state the trend of reactivity in group 1. (Lv 4)
I can state the treand of reactivity in group 7. (Lv 4)

EXPLAINING TRENDS C2.5
I can explain how electronic structure affects trends in reactivity of group 1 and group 7 elements. (Lv 6)

EXPLAINING TRENDS C2.5
I can use the nuclear model to explain how the outer shell electrons experience different levels of attraction to the nucleus. (Lv 6)

EXPLAINING TRENDS C2.5
I can use electronic structure to explain the trends in physical and chemical properties in group 1 and group 7 elements. (Lv 8)

EXPLAINING TRENDS C2.5
I can apply knowledge of the reactivity of groups 1 and 7 to suggest and explain the trend in reactivity of Groups 2 and 6. (Lv 8)

THE TRANSITION METALS C2.6
I can list the typical properties of transition metals and their compounds (4)

THE TRANITION ELEMENTS C2.6
I can explain why mercury is not a transition element (4)

THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS C2.6
I can describe how the properties of Group 1 elements compare with transition metals (6)

THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS C2.6
I can interpret the formula and names of familiar transition metal compounds (6)

THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS C2.6
I can justify the use of a transition metal or its compound in terms of its chemical properties (8)

THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS C2.6
I can suggest why Group 1 metals have different properties compared to transition metals (8)