Course Title: Investigate atomic structure and bonding

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: CHEM5031

Course Title: Investigate atomic structure and bonding

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science

Course Contact: Namrita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Christine Andrews 
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to investigate the application of atomic structure, bonding and the periodic table.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22076 Investigate atomic structure and bonding

Element:

1. Apply the particle theory of matter

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Use appropriate terminology  to discuss classification and properties of matter

1.2

Use the particle theory of matter to  explain the states of matter and their common properties

1.3

Identify distinctions between physical and chemical changes

1.4

Describe the relationship between properties of materials and their uses

1.5

Classify pure substances into elements and compounds on the basis of their properties and the particle theory of matter

Element:

2. Use the Bohr-Rutherford model to explain the structure of an atom

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Identify the principal sub-atomic particles together with their mass, relative mass and charge

2.2

Explain the way shell/energy level structure of an atom relates to its electron configuration in the ground state

2.3

Explain the structure of the modern periodic table

2.4

Explain the relationship between the electronic configuration of an atom and its position in the periodic table

2.5

Explain atomic property trends in the periodic table

Element:

3. Use knowledge of periodicity and bonding to explain the chemical and physical properties of common elements and compounds

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Identify stable electron configurations with reference to atoms of the noble gases and use  to predict likely gain or loss of electrons for main group metallic and non-metallic atoms

3.2

Explain ionic, covalent and metallic bonding using common examples  and predict the likely nature of bonding in elements and binary compounds

3.3

Use the concept of electronegativity to identify polar covalent bond

3.4

Describe the role polarity plays in intermolecular forces

3.5

Use electron dot diagrams to represent the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding

3.6

Use electron dot and dash diagrams to represent the bonding in and structure of simple molecules

3.7

Use the nature of bonding in an element or compound  to predict some of their physical properties

Element:

4. Derive systematic names and formulae for simple inorganic compounds

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Determine the correct chemical formulae for binary compounds using basic valency concept

4.2

Identify binary, ionic and molecular compounds

4.3

Determine the correct chemical formulae and names for acids, bases and salts


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Face to face theory classes 
Audiovisuals
Group discussions/activities
Practical experiments
 


Teaching Schedule

Week
 No.

 

Date week starting

Topic 

(*Prac dates subject to change)

1

5/02/18

Orientation  Safety in the lab/ States of Matter/Changes in state/ /Prac writing

2

12/02/18

Mixtures /The structure of an atom / Prac Experiment 1

                                                                          

3

19/02/18

Electron configuration/ Periodic Table/Trends

4

26/02/18

Mid-term assessment 26/02 /18(25%) / Prac Experiment 2 (25%)

                                                                           Prac Report due 6/03/18

5

6/03/18

Metallic bonding/ Chemical formulae/ Ionic bonding

6

12/03/18

 

Public Holiday/Prac Experiment  3

                                                                         

7

19/03/18

Covalent bonding Valencies/Naming covalent  molecules/ Revision

8

26/03/18

Polar compounds/Covalent networks Exam (50%)  

     
 
 
   

 

The 50 hours allowed for this unit are allocated as follows

● Class theory -27 hours
● Practical Activities - 8 hours
● Research work / report completion-12 hours
● Theory Tests- 3 hours
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course may include tests, worksheets, practical reports and assignments


Assessment Tasks

• Mid-term Quiz-25%
• Practical Report-25%
• Exam-50%

A pass is required for both Practical and Theory components 

 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

 

This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 - 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 - 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent (0 – 49%)
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

  • To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component).

  • Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.

  • APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application form should be emailed to the Program Coordinator (namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au) Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.

  • For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

  • A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher

Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher. 

 




 

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