Chemistry

Course summary

Year 12 Chemistry allows students to develop the basic chemistry skills and knowledge that provides the basis for further study. The following topics are studied: Atomic structure, Bonding, Chemical Calculations, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria, an introduction to Redox Chemistry, Periodicity, Group 2, Group 7, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes Alkenes and Alcohols. Year 13 Chemistry builds on the knowledge and understanding gained during Year 12. The following topics are studied: Thermodynamics, Rate Equations, further study of Equilibria and Redox Chemistry, Acid Base Equilibria, Period 3, Transition Metal Chemistry, Isomerism, Aldehydes, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic Chemistry, Amines, Polymers, Amino Acids and DNA, Organic Synthesis and NMR Spectroscopy