Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn the basics of general chemistry and to solve problems related to different phenomena and reactions.

On completion of the course, the student will
• know the concepts: atom and periodic table, quantity and concentration of substances in solutions, bonds and compounds.
• understand the different types of reactions, the stoichiometry of the reaction equation and the importance of the equilibrium expression in determining, for example, ionic and solubility yields.
• know the most common acids and bases and the pH scale. understand the importance of thermochemistry and electrochemistry in practical life.

Content (course unit)

Atomic and periodic table, amount of substances and concentrations of solutions, bonds and compounds. Reactions, the stoichiometry of the reaction equation and the importance of the equilibrium equation in determining, for example, ionic and solubility yields. Acids and bases and pH scale. Thermochemistry and electrochemistry in practice.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students will be able to define the basic concepts and their interrelationships. Students will identify the phenomena involved in a chemical reaction and be able to formulate reaction equations and explain the importance of stoichiometry in quantifying the reaction. Students will be able to define acid, base and pH. Students will master basic concepts of thermochemistry and electrochemistry.
The student can use basic concepts for simple chemical calculations and can perform reaction equations and pH calculations with a high degree of fluency under supervision.
Students will take responsibility for their own performance and be able to give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students will master chemical concepts and phenomena and be able to articulate the relationships between them.
They can apply their knowledge to solve problems related to these chemical events and choose the most appropriate approach and justify their choice. Students will be able to give and receive feedback in an active and constructive manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students will have a broad knowledge of chemical concepts and phenomena, be able to articulate the relationships between them and analyse what they have learned. They can solve challenging problems related to chemical events. They can search for different approaches and solutions, justify their choices and experiment with new approaches.
Students will systematically use feedback as a tool for professional growth for themselves and their community.

Assessment scale

0-5