Year 11 Chemistry Research Assessment task Notification

Module: Properties and structure of matter

Weighting: 30%
Due date: Week 5 on Friday 1st June 2018
Page 4 single-sided A4 pages excluding reference
Limit:
Marks: Total 40 marks
Part 1 – Report 20 marks
Part 2 – Test 20 marks

Outcomes / Competencies being assessed

OUTCOMES ASSESSED:

P2 applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and
laws of science with particular emphasis on first-hand investigations in chemistry

P3 assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in

chemistry

P6 explains trends and relationships between elements in terms of atomic structure

and bonding

P10 applies simple stoichiometric relationships

P12 discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand
investigations and secondary sources

P13 identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate

information and understanding

The environment of planet earth provides mankind with resources for our ways of life. Resources
can be from the living world, but many resources we exploit are from the non-living environment.
Extracting the substances we need or want involves applying separating mixtures to acquire the
desired substance from the unwanted material.

Many substances which we require are pure substances, with unique properties and atomic
structure. Pure substances can be classified into various categories and organised accordingly into
the Periodic Table.

However, most substances of the Earth are found in compounds rather than their pure state,
including the many resources that we require.
Task
Part 1: Report - 20 marks

You are to select an industrial separation process from an industry, such as mining, agriculture or
manufacturing.

Your task is to write a report that includes:

 A description of the separation process for extracting the ‘useful’ product. Include an outline
of any physical or chemical methods of separation.
 The chemical formula and the Lewis electron dot diagram for the ‘useful’ product.
 Where the mixture is naturally found and the properties of the mixture used to bring about its
separation.
 A description of how any wastes from the products of separation are collected, treated and
properly disposed of.

Your report is to be no more than four single-sided A4 pages in length. This report should be typed
in Times New Roman, with a font size of 12. This page limit excludes the list of references and the
title page.

Part 2 – Topic test – 20 marks

Your studies of ‘properties and structure if matter’ module has introduced you to the following
fundamentals of Chemistry:

 Trends, patterns and relationships between elements in terms of atomic structure and
bonding.
 The use of the Periodic Table in predicting trends and patterns in atomic structure, bonding
and properties of elements
 Processes in testing and validating models and theories in Chemistry
 The use and application of fundamental stoichiometric relationships
 Explain the relationship between the reactivity of an element and the likelihood of its existing
as an uncombined element.
 Describe the formation of ions in terms of atoms gaining or losing electrons.
 Describe the formation of ionic compounds in terms of the attraction of ions of opposite
charge.
 Describe the physical properties used to classify compounds as ionic or covalent molecular
or covalent network.
 Identify and describe procedures that can be used to separate naturally occurring mixtures
of:

– solids of different sizes

– solids and liquids
– dissolved solids in liquids
– liquids
 Apply Lewis electron dot structures to:
– the formation of ions
– the electron sharing in some simple molecules

IF YOU ARE AWAY ON THE DAY OF THE ASSESSMENT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE 2018
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES STUDENT GUIDE.
Assessment Marking Guidelines / Criteria

Report Element Marking Criteria Marks

The use of  States the chemical formula of the ‘useful’ compound and any /3
chemical waste products
language
 Shows the Lewis electron dot diagram of the ‘useful’
compound and any waste products

 Displays the use of correct terminology and units of

measurement for quantitative data in chemistry

Separating  Describes how the ‘useful’ substance can be extracted and /4

Techniques isolated from its natural environment using separation
techniques

 Describes how wastes are collected and treated /4

Chemical  Explains the physical properties of the ‘useful’ substance /6

Properties and using knowledge of its particle arrangement and its chemical
Application of bonding
Chemistry
Concepts

Report Structure  Report is well structured with an introduction, body and /3

and grammar & conclusion
References
 Writes clear, relevant and succinct information

 The report is coherent and has a conceptual flow with

effective use of paragraphing.

 The report displays correct spelling and grammar

 Uses a range of information sources that are up-to-date

 Chooses sources that provide accurate and reliable

information

 Provides an organised and detailed reference list in the

correct format

Total /20
How to List References

A reference is a source of information that you used in preparing a piece of research work. The
sources of information can vary from books to audio recordings to online documents. There needs to
be some conformity in how these different sources are listed at the end of a research paper so that
readers can easily find them and check the information. Different research associations have slightly
different rules about how references are to be listed. The following comes from the American
Psychological Association.

APPLICATI PROCEDURE EXAMPLE

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If you want to State author, date in Kleeman, G. (1995). Topographic mapping skills for
list a book by parentheses, title italicised, secondary students. Sydney: Hodder Headline.
one author: edition where appropriate, city
of origin and publisher.
To list a book List all authors. Whalley, K., Brown, I., Roberson, P., Rickard, G.,
by two or Phillips, G., Jeffery, F., Ellis, J. & Johnstone, K.
more (2004). Science Focus 3. Melbourne: Pearson
authors: Education Australia.
To list a State author(s), date in Goode, M., McMaugh, A., Crisp, J., Wales, S. &
journal parentheses, title of article, title Ziegler, J. (2003). Adherence issues in children and
article: of journal (italicised), number adolescents receiving highly active antiretroviral
of volume (italicised), pages. therapy. AIDS Care, 15 (3), 403-8.
Include number of issue (in
parentheses) only when each
issue begins with page 1.
To list a As for a journal article but state Ball, S. (1986, February 27). No prizes for the HSC
newspaper the full date in parentheses. and precious few for its victims. The Sydney
article: Morning Herald, p. 15.
To list a As for books but indicate Saltmarsh, D. (1996). Talking about education
single film or videorecording in square policy/interviews [Videorecording]. North Ryde,
video brackets. NSW: Macquarie University.
To list a As for books but indicate audio Comer, J. P. (1977). Forces affecting curriculum
single audio recording in square brackets. [audio cassette]. Washington DC: Association for
recording Supervision and Curriculum Development
To list an As for a newspaper article. In Hilts, P. J. (1999, February 16). In forecasting their
online addition, state the date of emotions, most people flunk out. New York Times.
newspaper retrieval and the website Retrieved 30 March 2004, from
article. address. http://www.nytimes.com
To list an As for a journal article. In Frederickson, B.L. (2000, March 7). Cultivating
online journal addition, state the date of positive emotions to optimize health and well-being.
retrieval and the website Prevention & Treatment, 3. Retrieved 23 March
address. 2004, from
http://journals.apa.org/prevention/volume3/pre0030
001a.html
To list a State the title of the webpage, How X-rays Work. Retrieved on 12 June 2007 from
webpage the date of retrieval and the http://health.howstuffworks.com/x-ray.htm
website address.