About this class

This is an introductory course designed to help senior secondary school students understand the basic principles of Chemistry. From understanding matter, elements, compounds and mixtures to exploring atomic structure, the periodic table and chemical bonding, you'll gradually develop the knowledge and skills needed to approach intermediate Chemistry concepts with confidence.

What you'll learn

• Explain what Chemistry is and its importance.
• Identify and classify the different states of matter.
• Differentiate between elements, compounds and mixtures.
• Understand methods of separating mixtures.
• Distinguish between physical and chemical changes.
• Write and interpret basic chemical symbols and formulae.
• Understand valency and its applications.
• Describe the structure of an atom and identify its subatomic particles.
• Determine atomic numbers and mass numbers.
• Understand isotopes and electronic configuration.