13CHE
This course requires 2 options.

13 Chemistry (13CHE)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mary Bock.

13 Chemistry

This course develops skills and understanding of the structure and properties of chemicals and their reactions. This work is needed for tertiary study and can lead to science-based careers.

Course Components

  • Develop basic skills for redox and organic chemistry
  • Relate properties of everyday materials to their structure
  • Investigate organic chemistry
  • Apply understanding of the periodic table
  • Investigate aqueous solutions
  • A self-directed extension external is available in addition to coursework

Course Overview

Term 1
In term 1 we will expand on our knowledge of oxidation and reduction reactions and understand how these reactions are used in batteries. We will also start to explore solubility in more detail and expand on our knowledge of equilibrium.

Term 2
In term 2 we will continue to describe equilibrium reactions and how these principles apply to acid-base reactions. We will finish the term with learning about the identification of an unknown molecule with spectroscopic data.

Term 3
In term 3 we will expand our knowledge of atomic structure, structure and bonding of molecules, and thermodynamic principles of reactions.

Term 4
In term 4 we will revise the content for the two externally assessed standards.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Chemistry, 12 credits including one external

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific Calculator

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 6 credits

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91390 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91392 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91393 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.