John Paul II High School

Level 2 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 (Year 11) Science

Chemistry is about understanding the properties of substances and how these substances can change. This course aims to build upon the knowledge and understanding of Chemistry principles developed in Level 1 Science, through both practical and theoretical application.

An understanding of key chemical processes and ideas of the particle nature of matter, quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis, organic chemistry and redox chemistry will be developed. Students will develop their scientific skills, challenging their thinking skills and become more effective scientific communicators.

Level 2 Chemistry students will gain an understanding of fundamental material world concepts to prepare them for further science study through quantitative analysis and solving quantitative problems.

They will gain an understanding of oxidation-reduction reaction, explain different types of bonding and structure in solids, study the functional group of organic chemistry and analyze chemical reactivity. They will learn the application of chemistry in the real world through practical experiments and demonstrations.

Students who wish to take Level 3 Chemistry should take this course.

Subject Overview

Term 1
AS91911 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis Internal worth 3 credits - Practical Assessment based on Precipitation
AS91910 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis. Internal worth 4 credits - Practical Assessment based on Titration.

Term 2
AS91167 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction. - Internal worth 3 credits - Written Report.
AS91164 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes. - External worth 5 credits- Examination.

Term 3
AS91165 - Demonstrate understanding of properties of selected organic compounds. - External worth 4 credits - Examination
AS91163 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology. - Internal worth 3 credits - Written Report.

Term 4
Exam Revision.

Learning Areas:

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Assessment Information

Assessment will be carried out through completion of practical and theoretical tasks periodically through the year. There is an end of year external examination in this subject.

Students who study Chemistry will have an understanding of how matter transforms in chemical reactions and use techniques to measure the energy and mass changes during these reactions, and evaluate the properties of different substances. The knowledge and skills they will demonstrate in this subject is an important step towards understanding the world around them, and will ensure they are capable and adept employees.