Overview

This topic will cover aspects of the following chemistry concepts: • Chemical equilibrium• Acid – base equilibria• Molecular geometry• Intermolecular forces• The chemistry of organic compounds• Polymers and biopolymers• Electrochemistry• Thermodynamics and reaction kinetics In addition, students will use their knowledge of chemistry to solve ‘real world’ problems and will … For more content click the Read More button below.

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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
  • Provide students with foundations 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

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to 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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Develop skills in handling chemicals, apparatus and instrumentation.
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Develop communication skills, skills in solving problems and build self-confidence.
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Develop independent study skills.
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Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills in addition to strengthening their own self-learning skills.

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Assumed knowledge

The topic assumes students have completed High school Year 12 level of Chemistry or equivalentStudents without prior chemistry knowledge are encouraged to enrol in CHEM1201 General Chemistry first and should take this topic in  a subsequent semester.