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CHEMISTRY

Chemistry is the study of materials and their properties chemical systems, structures and properties
and structure. Chemistry is often referred to as the • understanding of the factors that affect chemical
“central science” because of its role in connecting the systems and how chemical systems can be
physical sciences, which include chemistry, with the life controlled to produce desired products
sciences and applied sciences such as medicine and • appreciation of chemistry as an experimental
engineering. science that has developed through independent
and collaborative research, and that has significant
Senior Chemistry students participate in a range of impacts on society and implications for decision-
experiments and investigations which allow for the making
progressive development of their suite of science inquiry • expertise in conducting a range of scientific
skills, while gaining an enhanced appreciation of chemical investigations, including the collection and
structure and properties. Collaborative experimental analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and the
work also helps students to develop communication, interpretation of evidence
interaction, and self-management skills. • ability to critically evaluate and debate scientific
arguments and claims in order to solve problems
Students in Year 11 & 12 study: and generate informed, responsible and ethical
• Atomic theory, chemical bonding and the structure conclusions
and properties of elements and compounds • ability to communicate chemical understanding
• Intermolecular forces, gases, aqueous solutions, and findings to a range of audiences, including
acidity and rates of reaction through the use of appropriate representations,
• Equilibrium processes and redox reactions language and nomenclature.
• Organic chemistry, synthesis and design
Career Opportunities:
Studying Chemistry will develop students’:
• interest in and appreciation of chemistry and its
usefulness in helping to explain phenomena • Research, forensic or environmental scientist
and solve problems encountered in their ever- • Engineering
changing world • Health Science - medicine, pharmacy, allied health
• understanding of the theories and models used to • Education
describe, explain and make predictions about • Veterinary Science

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