What this topic covers
Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table has 3 subtopics:
- A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
- The periodic table
- Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry
Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table – GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry revision notes
Revise Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table for GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry. 20 lessons across 3 subtopics.
Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table covers A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes, The periodic table, and Properties of transition metals (chemistry only) in GCSE AQA Foundation Chemistry. 20 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Topic 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table lessons by subtopic
20 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
- Electrical Charges in Atoms
- Early atomic models: from spheres to plum pudding
- The nuclear model: Rutherford's breakthrough
- Refining the atom: Bohr, protons and neutrons
- Understanding Relative Atomic Mass
- Electronic Structure and Energy Levels
- What are mixtures and their properties
- Separation techniques for mixtures
The periodic table
- Introduction to Group 1 Elements - The Alkali Metals
- Reactions of Group 1 Elements
- Predicting Group 1 Trends
- Understanding the Periodic Table Structure
- Groups and Chemical Properties
- Introduction to Group 7 Halogens
- Trends in Group 7 Properties
- Noble Gases: Structure and Unreactivity
Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
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