A Reflection of the Term 1 Syllabus

Having gone through the first term of science in school, I would like to take some time to reflect on this. To put it simply ,we have been focusing on the study of the Periodic Table throughout the term. As we should all know by now, the Periodic Table is also closely related to the study of electrons,atoms and properties of elements. First of all, the basic would be that we have to know the properties of an basic atom and what it contains. From the Periodic Table,we can deduce the proton and neutron numbers of an element as well as its electronic configuration. After knowing how to interpret the Periodic Table ,we will can begin to delve into the more profound study of chemical bonds. In Sec 2,we are only introduced to two types of bonds formed between elements when they react, that is the ionic bonding and covalent bonding, formed dependently on the chemical properties of the elements,and thus we know the formation of compounds around us. I would like to state that the topic taught this term is extremely integral in our journey of learning Science as it lays the foundation of the study of chemical reactions in the coming years. By understanding this topic well, we will be able to predict easily what chemicals ,or reactants,we should combine to achieve a certain product. Through this topic,I am also be able to marvel at the infinite posibillities of Science as the different number of reactions between the more than a hundred elements ranging from the common elements to the lanthanides, from the halogens to the alkali metals, are countless and unique. I also felt my interest in Science was piqued even more as this topic allows me to remove the qualms that I had last year about chemicals and elements. Last but not least, this topic is interactive and is thus interesting and easy to learn.