Science – Chemistry / Y11-12

Units: 2 units

Category: Board Developed Course.

Category: ATAR Course – Science

HSC Exam: Yes (3 hours + 5 minutes reading)

None.

This course explores the structure, composition and reactions of and between all elements, compounds and mixtures that exist in the Universe. The discovery and synthesis of new compounds, the monitoring of elements and compounds in the environment, and an understanding of industrial processes and their applications to life processes are central to human progress and our ability to develop future industries and sustainability.

A student of Chemistry would need:

• An ability to read and synthesise information from a variety of sources
• An appreciation of the interconnectedness of chemical ideas and principles
• To be comfortable with graphs, tables and other visual stimulus to communicate ideas
• Good to strong levels of numeracy (High level 5.2 or 5.3 level mathematics OR accelerated 2U)

Much of the chemical topic areas in Science are important foundational aspects (both content and skills) for learning Chemistry. Topics covered in Stage 5 (years 9 and 10) that have content related to Chemistry include:

• Chemistry and Radioactivity
• Chemical Reactions