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Fundamentals of Chemistry Course
This introduction to chemistry course covers basic chemistry such as the periodic table, atoms and molecules.
Course Description
This free online course offers a simple introduction to basic chemistry and is ideal as a study aid for secondary school students or anyone interested in learning the basics of chemistry.
Topics covered include the periodic table, atoms and molecules, the pH scale and experimental design and techniques.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course you will understand the periodic table including groups, compounds, metals and non-metals. You will learn the reasons for using various symbols in chemistry. You will understand atoms. You will be able to classify elements and compounds. You will learn about chemical bonds including ionic and covalent bonding. This course will help you to gain a good knowledge of the reactions between acids and metal carbonates. It will teach you the meaning of ions, particles, gases, liquids, solids, soluable and insoluable mixtures. You will understand the pH scale, evaporation, filtration and many more interesting areas of chemistry.
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| Course Rating (By Learners): | 4 stars based on 272 votes |
| Course Title: | Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| Course #: | 181 |
| Course Publisher: | XSIQ |
| Course Category: | 85 |
| Content Origin: | Australian School Curriculum |
| Course Description: |
This free online course offers a simple introduction to basic chemistry and is ideal as a study aid for secondary school students or anyone interested in learning the basics of chemistry. Topics covered include the periodic table, atoms and molecules, the pH scale and experimental design and techniques. |
| License: | |
| Release Date: | 18 April 2013 |
| Content | |
| Course Duration (Avg Learner): | 3-4 Hours |
| Video/Audio: | None |
| Audio Only: | Low |
| Animation: | Low |
| Assessments: | Yes |
| Education Level | |
| Age appropriateness: | 14+ Years |
| Minimum Grade/Class Level: | Lower High/ Secondary School |
| Validation: | Level 5 |
| ALISON Testing: | Yes |
| Certification Availability | |
| PDF Download: | Yes |
| Parchment: | Yes |
| Framed Certification: | Yes |
Study for Free at Your Own Pace! Start This Course
Study for Free at Your Own Pace! Start This Course
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Olawale RAHEEM
Nigeria
Quite an educative course. good videos as instructional materials. practical based learning. 2016-01-18 21:01:26
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omar ouzzir
Algeria
Thank all the staff who contributed to this site
Really is a space for the development of information and good for all
Thank you 2016-01-13 13:01:44
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omar ouzzir
Algeria
Thank all the staff who contributed to this site
Really is a space for the development of information and good for all
Thank you 2016-01-13 13:01:00
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Olawale raheem
Nigeria
Educators of Chemistry in High Schools preparing students for the O/L or IGCSE Chemistry need to explore this course for personal development, skills acquisition in the content delivery and mastery. 2016-01-12 20:01:47
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Olawale raheem
Nigeria
Quite informative and exciting. Rich content and activity based learning. 2016-01-12 20:01:58
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Micah Palumbo
United States of America
Very basic and barebones - almost to the point of too little information. It still does however, provide you with good initial information on chemistry. 2015-12-11 15:12:14
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Miho Nilsson
Sweden
Good course! 2015-11-06 14:11:53
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SCARLETT TAYLOR
United States of America
A very comprehensive first step towards the basic fundamentals of chemistry. It's a nice way to recap on forgotten high school knowledge. 2015-10-22 06:10:02
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Lance Roybal
United States of America
That is a great beginning course! Great commentary and visual learning. I would recommend this course. 2015-10-02 16:10:05
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Kenton Matewere
Malawi
Helpful 2015-09-22 08:09:44
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