This Connected Learning Experience looks at chemical reactions.

Description: In this investigation, students explore important chemical reactions such as neutralisation and combustion and their application in our world. Students will review the signs that indicate a chemical reaction has taken place and then apply this knowledge to their investigations.

Learning intentions

Students will be able to:

• recall the signs that a chemical reaction has taken place
• explain the formation of new substances in a chemical reaction is due to a rearrangement of the atoms
• investigate changes to determine if a chemical reaction has taken place
• plan appropriate investigation methods to determine which combination of ingredients produces a gas and the impact of stirring on chemical reactions in pikelets, taking account of fair testing
• make careful and accurate observations
• construct conclusions based on evidence
• describe examples of important chemical reactions.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U07 (Year 8), AC9S10U07 (Year 10)