Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 General Science Strand 3 Matter and Chemical Reactions Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 3.0: Matter and Chemical Reactions
    • Sub-Strand 3.1: The Periodic Table
      • Introduction to the Structure of the Atom (Protons, Neutrons, Electrons)
      • Electron Arrangement (Configuration) of the first 20 elements
      • Structure of the Periodic Table (Groups and Periods)
      • Ion Formation (Cations and Anions)
      • Valency and Oxidation Number
      • Radicals (Polyatomic Ions)
      • Writing Chemical Formulae (Criss-Cross Method)
      • Writing Chemical Equations (Balancing and State Symbols)
    • Sub-Strand 3.2: Chemical Families
      • Alkali Metals (Group 1): Properties and Reactions with Water
      • Alkaline Earth Metals (Group 2): Properties and Reactions with Water/Steam
      • Halogens (Group 7): Properties and Displacement Reactions
      • Noble Gases (Group 8 or 0): Properties and Uses
      • Transition Metals: Unique properties
    • Sub-Strand 3.3: Chemical Bonding
      • Ionic Bonding (Electrovalent Bonding): Mechanism, Structure, and Properties
      • Covalent Bonding: Mechanism, Simple Molecular Structures vs. Giant Covalent Structures
      • Coordinate (Dative) Bonding
      • Metallic Bonding: Mechanism and Properties of Metals
      • Hydrogen Bonding: Mechanism and Significance
    • Sub-Strand 3.4: Acids, Bases and Salts
      • Definitions of Acid, Base, and Alkali
      • Indicators and pH Scale
      • Chemical Properties (Reactions) of Acids
      • Salts: Solubility Rules and Methods of Preparation
      • Effect of Atmosphere on Salts (Deliquescent, Hygroscopic, Efflorescent)
      • Applications of Salts
    • Sub-Strand 3.5: Rates of Reactions
      • Definition of Rate of Reaction and Collision Theory
      • Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction (Concentration, Surface Area, Temperature, Catalyst, Light)
      • Industrial Application: The Haber Process
• File Size:

  1.52 MB
• Length:

  31 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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