Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: CHEM5028
Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Christine Andrews
9925 4287
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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Course Description
This module covers the skills and knowledge required to understand the major concepts in chemistry and their basic application.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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VU20930 Concepts in chemistry |
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1. Explain atomic structure |
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1 The particle view of matter is described |
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2.Explain how atoms combine |
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2.1 The combination of atoms to make more stable formations are described |
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3. Describe the Periodic table |
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3.1 The purpose of the periodic table is explained |
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4. Describe chemical reactions |
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4.1 The difference between chemical and physical changes are |
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5.Explain the reactiond between acids and bases |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The meaning of the terms acid and base are explained |
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6. Explain solutions and solubility |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other |
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Overview of Assessment
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