13 Chemistry (13CHE)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Teresa Allpress, Rosa Hughes-Currie, 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 reactions
- Relate properties of everyday materials to their structure
- Apply understanding of the periodic table
- Investigate aqueous solutions
- Show understanding of spectroscopic methods for analysing compounds
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 or special dispensation from the Head of Science
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Scientific Calculator
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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.