Course Title: Atomic structure and bonding

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: CHEM5029

Course Title: Atomic structure and bonding

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 T.9925 4287
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

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with basic knowledge of atomic structure, bonding and the periodic table.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU20935 Atomic structure and bonding

Element:

1 Apply the particle theory of matter

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Appropriate terminology is used to discuss classification and properties of matter
1.2 The states of matter and their common properties are accounted for using the particle theory of matter
1.3 Distinctions are made between physical and chemical changes
1.4 The relation between properties of materials and their uses is described
1.5 Pure substances are classified into elements and
compounds on the basis of their properties and the particle
theory of matter

Element:

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

Performance Criteria:

2.1 The principal sub-atomic particles are identified together with their mass, relative mass and charge
2.2 The way shell/energy level structure of an atom relates to its electron configuration in the ground state is explained
2.3 The structure of the modern periodic table is explained
2.4 The relationship between the electronic configuration of an atom and its position in the periodic table is explained
2.5 Atomic property trends in the periodic table are explained

Element:

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

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Stable electron configurations are identified with reference to atoms of the noble gases and used model to predict likely gain or loss of electrons for main group metallic and non-metallic atoms
3.2 Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding using common examples are explained and the likely nature of bonding in elements and binary compounds are predicted
3.3 The concept of electronegativity is used to identify polar covalent bond
3.4 Electron dot diagrams are used to represent the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding
3.5 Electron dot and dash diagrams are used to represent the bonding in and structure of simple molecules
3.6 The nature of bonding in an element or compound is used to predict or account for some of their physical properties

Element:

4 Derive systematic names and formulae for simple inorganic compounds

Performance Criteria:

4.1 The correct chemical formulae for binary compounds is determined using basic valency concept
4.2 Binary, ionic and molecular compounds are identified
4.3 The correct chemical formulae and names for acids, bases and salts are determined


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Lectures
Audiovisuals
Group discussions/activities
Practical experiments
 


Teaching Schedule

Week No. Date week starting  Topic
1 10/2/14 Matter/Changes in state/Mixtures 
2 17/2/14 The structure of an atom / History of Atom Prac Assessment 1 (10%)
3 24/2/14 Electron configuration/ Periodic Table/Trends
4 3/03/14 Prac Assessment 2 (10%) Mid-term assessment (20%)
5 10/03/14 (Labour Day No Class Monday 10th)
Metallic bonding/ Ionic bonding
6 17/03/14
Prac Assessment 3(10%)/Chemical formulae/Molecular shapes
7 24/03/14 Covalent bonding Valencies/Naming molecules /Revision
8 31/03/14 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 Test - 3 hour
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

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


Assessment Tasks

• Mid-term Quiz- 20%
• Practical Reports- 30%
• Exam- 50%

A pass is required for Practical and Theory components 

 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

  • 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 on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
     
  • Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
     
  • If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame. 

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