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Chemistry: Course Information

Topics covered in Year 12:

 

  • Atomic structure and bonding
  • Periodic trends
  • Quantitative chemistry
  • Heat changes
  • Rates of reaction
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Acids and bases
  • Organic substances
  • Oxidation and reduction

Topics covered in Year 13:

  • Atomic structure
  • Periodic trends in atomic and ionic properties
  • Bonding between atoms, ions and molecules
  • Thermo chemistry
  • Oxidation- reduction reactions and electrochemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions

 

Chemistry: Assessment

Year 12:
During the year there will be a test at the end of each section of the course; two internal assessment tasks for NCEA Level 2 Chemistry and one for Level 3.

Internal Assessment:

  • C2.2 (A. S. 90306) Carry out an acid-base volumetric analysis (Level 3)
  • C2.3 (A. S. 90763) Solve simple quantitative chemical problems (Level 2)
  • C3.2 (A. S. 90695) Determine the composition of an oxidant or reductant by titration (Level 2)

External Assessment:

  • C2.4 (A. S. 90308) Describe the nature of structure and bonding in different substances (Level 4)
  • C2.5 (A. S. 90309) Describe the structural formulae and reactions of chemical compounds containing selected organic functional groups (Level 4)
  • C2.6 (A. S. 90310) Describe the thermo-chemical and equilibrium principles (Level 5)
  • C2.7 (A. S. 90311) Describe oxidation-reduction reactions (Level 3)

 

Year 13:
During the year, tests will be held at the end of each topic. There will also be school examinations in the second and third terms. In November there will be external examinations administered by NZQA.  Students may also undertake an extended practical investigation at Level 3 of NCEA.

Internal Assessment:

  • C3.1 (A. S. 90694) Carry out an extended practical investigation involving quantitative analysis (Level 4)

External Assessment:

  • C3.3 (A. S. 90696) Describe oxidation-reduction processes (Level 3)
  • C3.4 (A. S. 90780) Describe properties of particles and thermo-chemical principles (Level 5)
  • C3.5 (A. S. 90698) Describe aspects of organic chemistry (Level 5)
  • C3.7 (A. S. 90700) Describe properties of aqueous systems (Level 5)

 

Chemistry: Events

Students participate in the Australian Chemistry Quiz in July.

 

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