Chemistry is everywhere. From what you’re sitting on to what you’re messaging on. From solving the world’s crises to curing the world’s diseases. You have made a good start so far in your journey of study in this wonderful subject. Now... start an even better, unimaginably awesome and eye watering future in chemistry. Welcome to the Warminster School Chemistry Department Sixth Form Transition Course. Change the world! Make a difference!
Complete tasks 1 - 3.
TASK 1. Start by watching the videos below, read the latest 5 tweets and see what is trending in science at the moment and study the pupil checklist for being A-level ready.
What is trending, what are the latest chemistry-themed news headlines from around the world? Click on the links below and explore.
TASK 2. Now let us move on to Atomic structure and start to take you from GCSE to A-level. Follow the instructions and use the resources below.
1: Study Summary Sheet - 1.
2: Build an atom simulator.
Build an atom from scratch, using protons, neutrons, and electrons. Test different combinations to produce ions and unstable elements. Click on the link below.
edu.rsc.org/resources/build-an-atom-simulation/1433.article
Having done this can you .....?
- Use the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons to draw a model of the atom, identify the element, and determine the mass and charge.
- Predict how addition or subtraction of a proton, neutron, or electron will change the element, the charge, and the mass.
- Use the element name, mass, and charge to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Define proton, neutron, electron, atom, and ion.
- Generate an isotopic symbol for an atom, given the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
3: Click on the link below to play the games and test yourself.
edu.rsc.org/download?ac=501330
TASK 3: Complete the worksheets, with research on definitions and key terms.