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WELCOME TO UNITS 1 AND 2 CHEMISTRY
The study design for Units 1 and 2 Chemistry is linked to this VCAA page
Throughout the year, resources for this subject can be accessed using the Chemistry Google Site.
Please note that the Heinemann textbook called 'Chemistry 1' is a compulsory text for this subject.
You must have the 6th Edition.
During Orientation week you will
complete an extended experiment that requires you to utilise all of your aquired experimental skills
review the arrangement of electrons in atoms and extend that understanding to include electron subshell configurations.
The Orientation Week lesson plans can be accessed below.
Unit 1 Chemistry - Orientation Week
LESSONS 1 and 2
Lesson Title: Changes in chemical reactions: Part 1
Learning Intentions:
To observe some of the changes that indicate that a chemical reaction has taken place
To demonstrate that atoms are conserved in a chemical reaction, although there is a change in the way that they are combined with one another
Success Criteria:
I can:
Undertake a series of reactions and record observations
Identify evidence of a chemical change
Write balanced chemical equations for all reactions
Instructions:
Undertake Parts A - E of the ‘Changes in chemical reactions' experiment (the first 22 steps)
Complete the flowchart that documents all changes in this experiment
Changes in chemical reactions experiment
LESSON 3
Lesson Title: Changes in chemical reactions: Part 2
Learning Intentions:
To observe some of the changes that indicate that a chemical reaction has taken place
To demonstrate that atoms are conserved in a chemical reaction, although there is a change in the way that they are combined with one another
Success Criteria:
I can:
Undertake a series of reactions and record observations
Identify evidence of a chemical change
Write balanced chemical equations for all reactions
Instructions:
Undertake Parts A - E of the ‘Changes in chemical reactions' experiment (the first 23-29 steps)
Step 29 is to put the recovered copper in the oven to dry.
Complete the flowchart that documents all changes in this experiment
Changes in chemical reactions experiment
LESSONS 4 and 5
Lesson Title: Introduction to Year 11 Chemistry/The Electronic structure of the atom
Learning Intentions:
To locate the key resources for VCE Chemistry and understand the requirements of the Holiday homework
To understand the conventions for writing electronic configurations of elements 1-36 using the Shrodinger model
Success Criteria:
I can:
locate and bookmark the Chemistry Google site and
locate the holiday homework.
explain subshells and orbitals.
understand the relative energies of subshells and know how to list the order of s, p, d and f subshells.
write electron configurations (shell, subshell, orbital) for the first 36 elements including the exceptions for copper and chromium.
Instructions:
Locate and bookmark the Chemistry Google site
Know where to find details of the Holiday homework
Work through the Electronic structure of atoms presentation including the linked video (Clash of the Titans) on slide # 17
Complete the Dimensions 2.3 worksheet
Link to Chapter 2 of the textbook which covers this content.
Unit 1 Chemistry - Holiday Homework
2026 Unit 1 Orientation Holiday Homework
Link to chapter 2 of the new textbook
Read Section 2.1 Complete questions Q1-8 inclusive page 66
Read Section 2.2 Complete questions Q1-6 inclusive page 72
Read Section 2.3 Complete questions Q1-5 inclusive page 78
Read Section 2.4 Complete questions Q1-8 inclusive page 88
Note that this homework will be checked during your first chemistry class in 2026.
REMINDERS For the first chemistry lesson next year please bring
Text book (6th edition)
2 x A4 exercise books (96 pages is good for class work and 64 is good for the lab book)
Scientific calculator
Pens/pencils, ruler etc
Competed holiday homework
Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment.
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