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Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7F: Simple chemical reactions

QCA

Language for learning

Through the activities in this unit pupils will be able to understand, use and spell correctly:

  • names of gases, eg hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, methane
  • names of other elements and compounds, eg carbon, zinc, calcium carbonate
  • words and phrases describing chemical reactions, eg reactant, product, word equation
  • words and phrases relating to scientific enquiry, eg line graph, generalisation, evaluate

Through the activities pupils could:

  • collaborate with others to share information and ideas, and solve problems
  • group sentences into coherent paragraphs with subheadings as appropriate

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What is a chemical reaction?
2. a. How do acids react with metals?
3. b. How do acids react with metals?
4. How do acids react with carbonates?
5. What new substances are made when materials burn in air or oxygen?
6. Checking progress
7. What is produced when fuels burn?
8. What is needed for things to burn?
9. Reviewing work