Workshop description

Introduction to fundamental chemical concepts and principles. A study of the

particulate nature of matter, structure and how its related for the
determination of separation techniques.

Workshop Aims

Appreciate and understand natural phenomena and the ways in which

materials behave;
Appreciate, understand and use methods of science;
See the relevance of Chemistry to everyday life;

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, you should:

be aware that matter is made up of particles;

understand that different types of mixtures can be separated based on the
properties of the components;
be familiar with the concept of the atom as the basic building block of
matter
Objectives
States of Matter

Explain how evidence supports the particulate theory of matter

Distinguish among the three states of matter
Explain the changes between the three states of matter in in terms of energy
and arrangement of particles

Mixtures and Separations

Distinguish between pure substances and mixtures;

Distinguish among solutions, suspensions and colloids;
Identify different types of solutions;
Investigate the effect of temperature on solubility of solids in water;
Apply suitable separation techniques based on differences in properties of
components of mixtures;
Describe the extraction of sucrose from sugar cane.

Atomic Structure

Describe with illustrations, the structure of atoms of atomic number 1 to 20;

State properties of electrons, protons and neutrons;
Define atomic number and mass number;
Define relative atomic mass;
Define isotopy;
list uses of radioactive isotopes.