Overview

This topic will cover advanced aspects of the following concepts: Chemical Structure and BondingReaction KineticsThermodynamics ElectrochemistryOrganic reactions Students will use laboratory equipment related to the above concepts. Attendance at laboratory classes is compulsory.

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Aims

The topic aims to:

  • Reinforce and expand upon Year 12 Chemistry in South Australia while introducing students to new areas of chemistry
  • Together with related higher year topics, provide students with the full complement of theorectical and practical skills that are essential to a career as a professional chemist
  • Provide the necessary grounding in basic chemistry for students who will eventually major in other disciplines
  • Explore modern methods of molecular identification, redox and organic chemistry, kinetics and physical chemistry
  • Prepare students to undertake higher year studies in chemistry

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply chemical concepts as outlined in the topic syllabus
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Develop useful generic and scientific skills in Chemistry and start to develop chemical intuition for type of reactions or chemical transformations that might occur as relevant to the topic syllabus
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Demonstrate skills in handling chemicals, apparatus and instrumentation
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Demonstrate communication skills, skills in solving problems and build self-confidence
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Develop independent study skills
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Demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills in addition to strengthening self-learning skills

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