It is recommended that students have achieved a Sound achievement in Core Science. Students will participate in the practical application of Chemistry concepts in a variety of contexts, covering topic areas including:

• Classify matter as atoms/molecules, elements/compounds, pure substances/mixtures and ions (cations/anions).
• Separate mixtures, using a variety of techniques.
• Make accurate observations and state measurements to an appropriate degree of accuracy, using scientific notation where appropriate.
• Find the densities of samples of matter, from experimentally-determined masses and volumes, or from second hand data.
• Convert between temperature units (°C and K).
• Calculate average atomic masses of various elements from given isotope data.
• Identify patterns of interactions using the Periodic Table.
• Explain the structure and properties of matter using models of atoms and molecules.
• Classify compounds as ionic or covalent/molecular.
• Name and write formulae for ionic and covalent compounds, common acids and bases.

Students will be expected to participate in the RACI national chemistry quiz, at a cost to each student of approximately $3.50 – $4.

Produces informed citizens relating to the structure and properties of a wide range of materials used in our community, especially in the Chemistry Laboratory.

This subject is a recommended pre-requisite for senior Chemistry and senior Biological science.