| (a) |
Examine the relationship between an element's position on the periodic table, the number of its valence electrons and its chemical properties. (K, A) |
| (b) |
Discuss the importance of valence electrons, and whether they are shared or transferred, in determining bond type in chemical compounds. (K) |
| (c) |
Name and write formulas for common ionic compounds, including compounds involving polyatomic ions, using the periodic table and a list of common ions. (S) |
| (d) |
Analyze the relationship between the structure of ionic compounds, their chemical formulas and their common names. (K) |
| (e) |
Classify substances as ionic or molecular, based on their properties and the results of student conducted tests (e.g., melting/boiling point, electrical conductivity and solubility). (S) |
| (f) |
Relate the properties (e.g., solubility, conductivity in solution or gaseous form, high melting point and brittleness) of ionic compounds to their uses. (STSE, K) |
| (g) |
Name and write formulas for common molecular and organic compounds (e.g., methane, propane, butane, octane, methanol, ethanol and glucose), using the periodic table and a list of numerical Greek prefixes. (S) |
| (h) |
Design and carry out investigations to determine the properties of acids and bases, including selecting and using appropriate instruments for safely collecting evidence. (S, A) |
| (i) |
Classify substances as acids, bases or salts, based on observable properties, name and chemical formula. (S) |
| (j) |
Investigate how certain substances, including those traditional to First Nations and Métis cultures, can serve as acid-base indicators. (K, STSE, A) |
| (k) |
Describe how the pH scale is used to classify substances as acidic, basic or neutral. (S, STSE, A) |
| (l) |
Name and write formulas for common acids and bases, using the periodic table, a list of ions and rules for naming acids and bases. (S) |
| (m) |
Explain the importance of scientific nomenclature systems such as the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) naming conventions in communicating information about chemical compounds. (STSE, A) |
