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First term
18 weeks listed| Topic | Focus | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| S1.1 | Introduction to the Particulate Nature of Matter | 1 |
| S1.4 | The Mole | 2 |
| S1.5 | Ideal Gases | 2 |
| R2.1 | Amount of Chemical Change | 2 |
| S1.2 | The Nuclear Atom | 1.5 |
| S1.3 | Electron Configuration | 2.5 |
| S3.1 | The Periodic Table | 3 |
| S2.1–S2.2 | Ionic and Covalent Bonding; Metals and Models to Materials | 4 |
Second term
16 weeks listed| Topic | Focus | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| S2.3–S2.4 | Ionic and Covalent Bonding; Models to Materials | 4 |
| R1.1 | Enthalpy Changes and Spontaneity | 5 |
| R2.2 | Rate of Chemical Change (Reaction Kinetics) | 3 |
| Tools | Basic Coverage / Review of Tools and Skills | 2 |
| CSP | Collaborative Sciences Project | 2 |
Third term
14 weeks listed| Topic | Focus | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| R2.3 | The Extent of Chemical Change (Equilibrium) | 2 |
| R3.1 | Proton Transfer Reactions (Acids and Bases) | 4 |
| R3.2 | Electron Transfer Reactions | 3 |
| IA | Scientific Investigation | 5 |
Fourth term
10 weeks listed| Topic | Focus | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| S3.2 | Functional Groups and Stereochemistry | 2 |
| R3.3–R3.4 | Electron and Electron-Pair Sharing Reactions | 4 |
| Connections | Making Connections Between Topics | 2 |
| Review | Course Review | 2 |
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Atomic number 1 · Relative atomic mass 1.008 · Non-metal
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