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Topics Convocatory
8th
Topics
States of Matter
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Changes of State
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Temperature
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The Atom
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Objectives
State that the particles that
make up matter are constantly
in motion.
Describe the motion of the
particles in solids, liquids and
gases
Infer how the movement of
particles in solids, liquids and
gases affect their properties
Recognize the kinetic energy of
the particles depending on the
state.
Explain what happens to the
particles when a substance
gains or loses energy.
Explain that changes of state
conserve energy
Explain
melting,
freezing,
evaporation,
condensation,
sublimation, deposition.
Explain the kinetic theory of
matter
Compare the speeds of
particles in solids, liquids and
gases.
Define Temperature, degree
and thermometer
Make
temperature
conversions.
Measure temperatures using
different scales.
Describe the way in which
atoms make up matter.
Describe
the
scientific
contributions to the Atomic
Theory.
Describe the current model of
the atom.
State the location, charge, and
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Unit 3
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The Periodic Table
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Organic Chemistry
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Nuclear Reactions
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relative mass of protons,
neutrons and electrons in an
atom.
Identify the nucleus and
electron cloud in a model of an
atom.
Determine the atomic number
and mass number of an atom.
Identify the atomic number,
chemical symbol, name, and
average atomic mass of an
element on the Periodic Table.
Compare and contrast the
properties of metals, nonmetals and metalloids.
Describe the arrangement of
elements in groups and
periods on the Periodic Table.
Name symbol and atomic
number of the first 50
elements.
Explain why the unique
chemical bonding of carbon
makes organic compounds
such a diverse class of
molecules.
Relate the formula of an
organic molecule to a drawing
of its structure (full and
simplified).
List some examples and uses of
organic compounds.
List some elements that may
bond
with
in
organic
compouds
List
some
examples of
polymers.
Describe some compounds
containing carbon rings.
Contrast chemical reactions
with nuclear reactions
Describe isotopes.
Describe what causes atoms to
release nuclear radiation.
Compare three types of
radioactive decay.
Describe how fission is used to
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Unit 4
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Solutions
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Acids, Bases and Salts
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produce nuclear energy.
Evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages
of
nuclear
energy from fission.
Explain how mass is changed
into energy during nuclear
fusion.
Describe the advantages and
limitations of fusion reactions.
Describe
the
common
characteristics of solutions.
Identify the solute and the
solvent in a solution.
Classify solutions in terms of
their concentration.
Calculate the concentration of
solutions.
Compare the solubility of
solutes.
Explain how temperature and
pressure affect solubility.
Identify factors that affect how
fast a solid solute dissolves in a
liquid solvent
Describe how water molecules
can break into positive and
negative ions.
Describe the behavior of acids
and bases in water.
Compare weak and strong
acids and bases.
Describe
the
physical
properties of acids and bases.
Describe
the
chemical
properties of acids and bases.
Describe
a
neutralization
reaction.
Describe salts.
Name examples and uses of
acids bases and salts.
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