Course summary and competence goals

Chemistry is the study of matter, and this study unit/course looks into the fundamentals of matter. The course introduces students to the characteristics of matter, the particles that comprise matter, and how these particles behave in different states. This course requires interactive skills along with multidisciplinary and creative skills. Pair and group work are important methods to reaching the learning goals of this course.

 

General study unit goals

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

-Describe the structure of the atom and the major advancements made in the model

-List and describe the main subatomic particles

-Describe the behaviour of particles in different states of matter

-Write out balanced chemical equations

-Comprehend the concept of the mole

-Use the mole concept and apply it to practical chemistry

-Understand how information in chemistry is produced and shared

-Be familiar with some of the main concepts addressed in IBDP Chemistry

-Understand the main course requirements for IBDP Chemistry

Study module content

-The atom

-Compounds, mixtures, elements, atoms, molecules, ions

-Chemical reactions and physical changes

-Particles in solids, liquids and gases

-Changes in states of matter

-The mole and Avogadro’s number

-The mole and mass

-Concentration

-The mole, gases and molar volume

-Theoretical yields, actual yields, and applications in industrial chemistry

-Introduction to chemistry in the laboratory

Assessment

Assessment is both formative and summative and focuses on the main goals and contents.

The purpose of the feedback during the study is to guide the student to become aware of their working methods and interaction skills, which are very important in future IB studies.

 

Course materials

Course book: Chemistry for the IB Diploma Course Preparation

Grading scale: 4-10