Chemistry cont’d

Structure

UNIT 1: How can the diversity of materials be explained?

How do the chemical structures of materials explain their properties and reactions?

How are materials quantified and classified?

How can chemical principles be applied to create a more sustainable future?

UNIT 2: How do chemical reactions shape the natural world?

How do chemicals interact with water? How are chemicals measured and analysed? How do quantitative scientific investigations develop our understanding of chemical reactions?

UNIT 3: how can design and innovation help to optimise checimal processes?

• What are the current and future options of supplying energy?

How can the rate and yield of a chemical reactions be optimised?reactions be optimised?

UNIT 4: How are carbon-based compounds designed for purpose?

• How are organic compounds categorised and synthesised?

How are organic compounds analysed and used?

Assessment

Assessments may include a comparison and evaluation of chemical concepts from two practical activities. Analysis and evaluation of data, problem solving applied to real world contexts. Analysis and evaluation of chemical innovations and student designed scientific investigation presented as a scientific poster.

Unit 3/4

Unit 3 SACs will contribute 20%

Unit 4 SACs will contribute 30%

End of year exam is worth 50%

Further information on the study design can be found at:

VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023 - 2027