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IS 3213
Physical Science
1. Measurement
1.1 Name base units of Metric System (SI) for mass, length, capacity, time, and
temperature.
1.2 Name derived units of Metric System (SI) for area, volume, speed, and
acceleration.
1.3 Conduct measurements.
1.4 Differentiate between situations requiring estimation and accuracy in
measurement.
1.5 Read and write measurements in scientific notation.
2. Matter
2.1 Define matter.
2.2 Differentiate among the four states of matter.
2.3 Explain, using a model, kinetic molecular theory.
2.4 Explain change of phase of matter in terms of kinetic molecular theory.
2.5 Apply kinetic molecular theory to change of phase in water and other
materials.
2.6 Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and give examples of
each.
2.7 Define element.
2.8 Define atom.
2.9 Diagram and describe parts of an atom.
2.10 Briefly describe periodic table as an arrangement of elements.
2.11 Name and give symbols for first twenty elements of periodic table.
2.12 Define and distinguish between physical and chemical change and give
examples.
2.13 Define and distinguish between compound and mixture and give examples.
2.14 Define and distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous
mixtures and give examples.
2.15 Define solution, solute, and solvent.
2.16 Describe and give examples of the following solutions:
2.16.1 solids in liquids, gases, and solids.
2.16.2 liquids in liquids, gases, and solids.
2.16.3 gases in liquids, gases, and solids.
2.17 Explain the following terms: soluble, solubility, insoluble, concentration,
dilute, concentrated, saturated, and supersaturated.
2.18 Prepare mixtures and solutions.
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