Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Clay Reid
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Semester 1 Chemistry A.
Content: In their study of Chemistry, students develop and extend their understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities and the environment, and the use that human beings make of the planet’s resources. They explore examples of how scientific understanding is dynamic and develops with new evidence, which may involve the application of new technologies.
Topic 4: Mixtures and Solutions. In this topic, students investigate the properties of polar and non-polar liquids, their miscibility with other liquids, and their capacity to act as solvents.
Topic 5: Acids and Bases. Students use contemporary models to investigate and explain the nature of acids and bases, and their properties and uses.
Topic 6: Redox Reactions. In this topic, students examine redox reactions using a variety of approaches, and explore a range of redox reactions and differences in metal reactivity.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (at least one practical investigation and one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications tasks (at least one task)
This course has been designed as a prerequisite for Stage 2 Chemistry. Therefore, students must successfully complete a full year of Chemistry at Stage 1 (both units Chemistry A and Chemistry B) if they intend to study Stage 2 Chemistry.
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges. This fee is for purchasing a Chemistry Workbook / Textbook and approximate cost is $55.00.