Chemistry Edexcel C2 topic 1+topic 2 notes

I can describe the structure of an atom showing the position of protons, neutrons and electrons.

I can define an atom?

I can explain that the number of protons is the same as the number of electrons.

I can explain the meaning of atomic number.

I can explain the meaning of atomic mass number.

I can describe an elements as metal or non-metal just by looking at the periodic table.

I can describe how Mendeleev organised the periodic table and how the modern table is arranged.

I can describe the structure of an atom showing the position of protons, neutrons and electrons. (Picture)

How is the modern periodic table arranged. (Picture)

I can describe how positive and negative ions are formed.

I can explain why an atom might want to loose or gain electrons.

I can explain that ionic bonding is an electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged particles.

I can say which ions are present in an ion due to its name.

I can write the charge for an ion

What is a cation and what is an anion?

I can say which ions are present in an compound ion due to its name.

I can workout the formulation of a compound if I know the name.

I know the ionic substance properties

I can use the solubility rules to decide if an ionic substance is soluble.

I can list the flame colours of sodium, potassium, calcium and copper.

I can list the mass of protons, neutrons and electrons

I can explain the meaning of an isotope.

I can describe how Madeleev predicted the existence and properties of unknown elements by looking at the properties of known elements.

I can write the electron arrangement of an atom using the periodic table and the 2.8.8 system.

I can write the electronic structure of an ion.

I can explain why isotopes exist.

I can use the name of an ionic compound to write it's formuale

I can write a formula equation for a precipitation reaction using the correct state symbols.

I can describe an experiment to create an insoluble salt.

I can test for carbonates.

I can test for sulphates.

I can test for chlorides.

I can state the protons and neutrons in an atom given the periodic table.

I can calculate the relative atomic mass of an element given the abundance of each isotope.

I can predict the properties of an element given the properties of another element with the same number of electrons in the outer shell.

I know which groups are most reactive

I can predict whether an element will form a positive or negative ion and how many charges it would carry.

I can explain why ionic substances conduct electricity when dissolved or in molten

I can suggest suitable reactants to make an insoluble salt.

I can explain the use of barium sulfate in X-rays.

I can explain how scientists use emission spectroscopy.