Topics 1.Separation and Analysis – Dissolving, Boiling, Melting, Separating! 2.Rates of Reaction – How fast do reactions go and how do we speed them up? 3.Structure, Bonding and Properties – Inside atoms, molecules and materials. 4.Acids and Bases – What makes acids acidic and how do we neutralise them? 5.Fuels and Climate Chemistry – which chemicals make the best fuels and how do they affect the environment and climate? 6.Crop Chemistry – What chemicals make the best foods and what chemicals help us to grow them? 7.Metals and Alloys – Are metals reactive? Why use alloys instead of pure metals? 8.Materials – Which properties of materials like plastics and ceramics make them suitable for which jobs? What’s in S3 Chemistry?

How will we learn it?  Learning Outcomes and Glossaries Learning Outcomes and Glossaries  Jotters – Notes from the powerpoints. If you are absent, complete notes can be found hereNotes from the powerpoints.  Homeworks – Through the weblink and completed in your homework jotters.  Investigations (experiment) for SQA Outcome 1 assessment.  Added Value Unit at the end of the year for National 4 SQA assessment.  Card sorts, group tasks, posters, whiteboards etc for revision. What’s in S3 Chemistry?

Acids and Alkalis Part 1