Cambridge iGCSE 0654 (Chemistry Units)

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Discuss in depth chemistry using the terms atom, molecules, and
C1. The particulate compounds.
nature of matter Recognise the states of matter from particle diagrams.
Describe methods of:
 Paper chromatography
 Filtration
 Crystallisation
 Distillation
C2. Experimental
 Fractiona---l distillation
techniques
Interpret a simple chromatogram
Explain why purity is important (in foods and medicines etc)
Suggest suitable purification techniques given information
Assess the purity of a substance using melting point and boiling point
information
Talk about physical changes (melting/boiling etc) and chemical changes
(bond breaking and making)
Discuss the difference between elements, compounds & mixtures.
Atomic structure
State the number of electrons, protons and neutrons from info.
Recall the charges and masses of electrons, protons & neutrons.
Draw the electronic shell structures for elements
Discuss the need for a full outer shell for stability and relate this to the
significance for noble gases.
C3. Atoms, elements Define isotopes
and compounds Ionic bonds
Describe the formation of ions and ionic bonds (between metals and non-
metals)
Describe the lattice structure of ionic compounds
Draw dot-cross diagrams for covalent compounds:
- H2O , H2 ,O2 , CH4 , N2 , Cl2 , HCl , C2H4 ,

Describe the differences between ionic and covalent compounds

Describe the structures & uses of GRAPHITE and DIAMOND.
Describe the structure of (silicon dioxide).
Construct and use word equations
Work out the formula of an ionic compound from the charges on the ions
(use a periodic table to find charges if needed)
Construct and use symbol equations
C4. Stoichiometry
Define Mr and Ar (and know the difference)
Define the term “Mole”
Carry out calculations involving the mole concept
Carry out calculations involving the molar gas volume (24dm3)
Electrolysis
Describe electrolysis using the terms electrode, anode and cathode
Describe the electrode products (what gets made in the electrolysis of:
 molten lead(II) bromide,
• aqueous copper chloride,
 dilute sulfuric acid.
C5. Electricity and Describe the chemistry of making:
chemistry • aluminium from pure aluminium oxide in molten cryolite,
• chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from concentrated
aqueous sodium chloride.
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Know what forms at the negative and positive electrodes
C6. Energy changes in Show understanding that exothermic and endothermic changes
chemical reactions relate to the transformation of chemical energy to heat (thermal energy),
C6. Energy changes in and vice versa.
chemical reactions continued Relate the terms exothermic and endothermic to temperature.
 Describe and explain the effect of changing the following, on the rate of
a reaction:
• Termperature
• Surface area
• Concentration
• Catalysis
Discuss practical methods for investigation rates of reaction
C7. Chemical reactions Describe the dangers of fine powders and gases in explosive combustion
(e.g. flour mills and mines)
Define the term catalyst
Discuss the concept of collision theory
Calculate rates using data
Redox
Define oxidation and reduction
Define redox in terms of electron transfer
Link pH to acidity level (or neutral)
Describe the reactions between:
• Acids and metals
• Acids and metal oxides
C8. Acids, bases and • Acids and alkalis
salts • Acids and carbonates
Explain why it is important to control acidity in the environment
Classify oxides as basic or acidic (or neutral)
Explain the chemical process used to make salts
Recall the tests for
• aqueous cations
• anions:
• gases:
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Recall how the periodic table is structured by atomic number (proton
number)
Describe the changes across a period from metallicnon-metallic
Use the periodic table to predict properties
Understand the link between group number and number of outer-shell
electrons (valency)
C9. The Periodic Table Describe group 1 patterns (Li, Na, K, etc
(reactions with water and metliting point)
Describe group 7 patterns (F, Cl, Br etc
(reactivity, state and colour)
Make predictions on group 1 and 7 elements based on data
Discuss transition elements and noble gases (and their locations in the
periodic table
Understand why alloys are made and draw and recognize diagrams to
show them
C10. Metals Recall the order of the reactivity series.
Relate the reactivity series to the metals’ likelihood to form
it’s positive ion
Work out a reactivity series from data given
Describe how carbon is used to extract some metals from
their ores.
Discuss what happens in the blast furnace
Say what method should be used depending on how
reactive the metal is.
Explain the use of Aluminium in aircraft and in food
containers (and why!!!)
Explain the use of zinc for galvinising steel and for sacrificial
protection
Recall the…
C11. Air and water • composition of air
• test for water
 • common air pollutants (CO,SO2,oxides of N)
State how CO2 is made by
C11. Air and water • combustion
Continued… • respiration
• reacting acids and carbonates
• thermal decomposition
Describe how rusting works
Understand the finely chosen conditions of the
Haber Process
Explain what is happening to the levels of carbon dioxide.
Discuss the role of catalytic converters in removing oxides
of nitrogen
Recall the fractional distillation of air(!)
Explain the reactions that form acid rain.
Describe the manufacture of sulfuric acid
C12. Sulfur
Describe the properties of dilute sulfuric
Describe how lime (calcium oxide) is made from calcium
C13. Carbonates carbonate (thermal decomposition)
Describe how calcium oxide can be used to treat acidic soil
due to it’s properties as a basic oxide.
Be able to name and draw alkenes and alkanes and say in
C14. Organic chemistry detail how they are different
Describe how petroleum is separated by fractional
distillation.
Understand in depth how fractional distillation work in
terms of boiling points.
State the uses of the different fractions produced.
Use the terms saturated and unsaturated.
Understand addition reactions including:
• Ethene reacting with steam
• Ethene reacting with Bromine
• Ethene reacting with hydrogen gas
Know the equations (and symbols) in combustion.
Say what cracking is and why it is so important