Hagley Community College

13 Chemistry (13CHE)

13CHE

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mary Bock.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Chemistry, 12 credits including one external

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.

Learning Areas:

Science

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 6 credits