Page 24 - Senior School Subject Selection Book 2021

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry is the study of materials and their properties
and structure.

Students in Year 11 & 12 study:

• Atomic theory, chemical bonding and the structure
and properties of elements and compounds
• Intermolecular forces, gases, aqueous solutions,
acidity and rates of reaction
• Equilibrium processes and redox reactions
• Organic chemistry, synthesis and design

Studying Chemistry will develop student’s ability to do
the following:

• Describe and explain chemistry concepts and
phenomena
• Conduct investigations, and to collect and analyse
data, and interpret evidence
• Critically evaluate arguments and claims in order to Career Opportunities:
solve problems and generate informed, responsible
and ethical conclusions • Research, forensic or environmental scientist
• Communicate chemical understanding and findings • Engineering
to a range of audiences • Health Science - medicine, pharmacy, allied
health
• Education
• Veterinary Science

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