1. AS3.2 Spectroscopy (4 weeks)
Use spectroscopic data to determine the composition of organic molecules.
2. AS3.4 Thermochemistry and properties of particles (6 weeks)
Properties of particles (electron configurations and trends in atomic properties), molecular and ionic substances (bonding, shapes and polarity). Heat transfer and energy changes for processes, including calculations of enthalpy changes. Explore the concept of entropy.
3. AS3.5 Organic compounds (6 weeks)
The names, structures, properties and reactions of alkenes, alkynes, haloalkanes, amines, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, acyl chlorides, amides.
4. AS3.6 Equilibrium and aqueous systems (6 weeks)
The use of equilibrium principles to describe the composition of aqueous solutions, including acids and bases and the dissolving of sparingly soluble substances.
5. AS3.7 Oxidation-Reduction processes (4 weeks)
Using oxidation-reduction reactions to understand how electrochemical and electrolytic cells work.
There is an optional practical chemical investigation (AS3.1) Students who are interested in completing this may choose a topic or be given a topic by the teacher. This Achievement Standard would need to be completed outside of normal class time.
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