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Unit 5: Interactions of Matter
Grade Level:
8
Subject:
Physical Science
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Understandings:
1. “The nature of the sciences is to reveal God, and the purpose of science is to glorify Him.” * (Romans 1:20)
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1. Describe chemical bonding.
2. Identify the number of valence electrons in an atom.
3. Predict whether an atom is likely to form bonds.
4. Explain how ionic bonds form.
5. Describe how positive ions form.
6. Describe how negative ions form.
7. Explain why ionic compounds are neutral.
8. Explain how covalent bonds form.
9. Describe molecules.
10. Explain how metallic bonds form.
11. Describe the properties of metals.
12. Describe how chemical reactions produce new substances that have different chemical and physical properties.
13. Identify four signs that indicate that a chemical reaction might be taking place.
14. Explain what happens to chemical bonds during a chemical reaction.
15. Interpret and write simple chemical formulas.
16. Write and balance simple chemical equations.
17. Explain how a balanced equation shows the law of conservation of mass.
18. Compare exothermic and endothermic reactions.
19. Explain activation energy.
20. Describe five factors that affect the rate of reaction.
21. Describe four and properties of acids.
22. Describe four properties of bases.
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