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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.2.2Matter

Matter in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Forms 1 to 4.

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Lessons

  • Diffusion

    25 min

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  • Elements, compounds and mixtures

    25 min

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  • Properties of metals and non-metals

    30 min

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  • States of matter and the kinetic particle theory

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  • Concentration of solutions

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  • Atomic structure

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  • Covalent bonding and simple molecules

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  • Electronic configuration

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  • Ionic bonding

    30 min

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  • Isotopes

    25 min

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  • Percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae

    35 min

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  • Relative atomic, molecular and formula masses

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  • The mole and the Avogadro constant

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  • Group I: the alkali metals

    25 min

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  • Group II: magnesium, calcium and barium

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  • Group VII: the halogens

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  • The noble gases

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  • The Periodic Table and periodic trends

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  • The reactivity series and displacement reactions

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  • Factors affecting the rate of reaction

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Matter: sample question

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An atom has 14 protons, 15 neutrons and 14 electrons. What is its mass number?

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