CHEMISTRY - Third secondary
Grade Levels:
Educational System: National English
1. Understanding the properties and applications of first transition series elements in chemistry
Learning Targets:
1. Identify elements of the first transition series and their electron configurations
2. Explain oxidation states and redox behavior of transition metals
3. Analyze magnetic properties (paramagnetism/diamagnetism) of transition elements
4. Understand catalytic properties of transition elements
5. Describe iron extraction processes from ores
6. Classify and explain properties of alloys
7. Apply knowledge of transition elements to industrial and economic contexts
Modules
1. Chapter 1
1. 1. Transition elements
Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognizes the elements of the first transition series.
2. Identifies the economic importance of the elements of the first transition series.
3. Writes the electron configurations of transition elements.
4. Explains why Fe²⁺ is easily oxidized to Fe³⁺ while Mn²⁺ is not.
5. Determines the various oxidation states of transition elements.
6. Defines the term 'transition element'.
7. Recognizes the general properties of transition elements.
8. Explains the periodic variation of properties across the first transition series with increasing atomic number.
9. Distinguishes between paramagnetic and diamagnetic substances using electronic structure.
10. Explains why transition elements are used as catalysts.
11. Identifies different iron ores.
12. Describes the method of extraction of iron from its ores in various furnaces.
13. Identifies types of alloys.
14. Lists the uses of various alloys.
15. Recognizes the properties of iron and its oxides.
2. Mastering fundamental chemical analysis techniques and their practical applications
Learning Targets:
1. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative analysis methods