Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Clay Reid
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Semester 1 Chemistry A
Content: 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.
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: Folio of investigations including practical work and an investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and applications tasks such as in-class tests and other written assessments.
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.