Unit Award Scheme

116378 STATES OF MATTER: SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1classify 10 chemicals by their state of matterSummary sheet
2identify the common features of each state of matterSummary sheet
3use scientific terms to describe the changes of state when ice turns to steamStudent completed work
4use data collected from an experiment to plot a graph showing data related to the cooling and change of state of a given substance, eg steric acid Student completed work
5explain the changes of state using annotated particle model diagramsStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

6the term 'state of matter' with respect to chemistry Summary sheet
7the names of the three states of matter and their symbols, ie solid (s), liquid (l) and gas (g)Summary sheet
8the meaning of the terms used to explain changes of state, ie evaporation, solidifying, condensing, meltingSummary sheet
9the particle model of matter and how it can be used to explain changes of stateStudent completed work
10the main problems caused to water supply by cold weather and how to reduce these problemsStudent completed work

experienced

11using laboratory equipment to carry out an experiment on change of stateSummary sheet
12using a thermometer to measure temperature.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 October 2021Level - Level One