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VCE Chemistry Unit 1: Ionic Compounds p1: Properties and Structure

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This lesson explains Unit 1: Ionic Compounds p1: Properties and Structure, focusing on Structure-property relationships and Ionic bonding & materials. It helps students explain ionic, metallic and covalent bonding and explain material properties from structure and bonding.

Structure-property relationshipsIonic bonding & materialsSubatomic particlesAtomic notation, isotopes & ionsMelting pointCationAnionElectrical conductivityIonic bondingMetallic bonding

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain ionic, metallic and covalent bonding
  • explain material properties from structure and bonding
  • determine atomic number, mass number and ionic charge

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Reactions of ionic compounds
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Elements and the periodic table
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Covalent substances
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Reactions of metals