Unit Award Scheme

experienced

1. taking part in a discussion about the Periodic table and the elements

2. taking part in an activity categorising different substances into an element, compound or mixture

3. using practical methods to separate salt water, different dyes in ink and a mixture of iron and sand

4. using litmus paper to test for an acid and an alkali

5. reacting magnesium ribbon with an acid to form hydrogen gas

6. watching a video showing the tests for hydrogen and carbon dioxide

shown knowledge of

7. the names of 10 elements and their symbols

8. the names of 10 compounds and their formulae

9. examples of at least three different mixtures

10. the key differences between elements, compounds and mixtures, by using physical props or verbal explanation.