Applied Science AQA/Atomic Structure

Setting Applied context
Scientists working in any area of chemical industry or research require a firm understanding of atomic structure and electron configurations and their use in providing the fundamental basis for chemical structures and reactions. Radiographers, environmental chemists and archaeologists all make use of specific isotopes in their work. Analytical chemists use UV/visible spectra and flame emission spectra to help characterise substances and colorimetry as a quantitative analytical technique. The origin of colour in compounds is of great importance in the dye-, pigment-, and paint-based industries and to development chemists researching new products.

Exploration of key ideas (must be original text, not C&P) – level checked by AQA
In general, point students towards the approach to take, as opposed to just giving them information.

What's in an atom
The nucleus...

Orbitals...



Concept 2
explanation 2

Concept 3
explanation 3

Concept 4
explanation 4

Study Task
Work to do to understand this topic e.g. research, analysis

Careers and Organisations
Carry out some research into these jobs in this area. (Feel free to add other jobs you find.)

Relevant practical/s
– relating to criteria skills

Exam-style questions
– can we use old AQA qs… e.g. from more than 5 years ago? With Examiner comments

Links
to other sections within this book

to good external websites (including AQA website, wikipedia, relevant applications / companies) - also considering links in spec

References / Bibliography
of recommended text books

including mapped refs to existing books

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