NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Aims

• To prepare students who are considering a science-related career
• To develop an overview of all substance types and many of the basic principles behind the properties of substances
• To show students the wide relevance of chemical ideas and build their confidence with practical techniques

Course Content

Students will:

• Investigate and describe the production, properties and uses of groups of substances
• Carry out simple qualitative and quantitative investigations to obtain, interpret and use a range of chemical information

Content areas include:

• Atomic structure, bonding and related properties
• Thermochemistry
• Equilibrium principles
• Quantitative chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Oxidation – reduction reactions

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 20 credits in NCEA Chemistry Level 2

This subject has links with

All science related careers and it is essential for NCEA Chemistry Level 3

Entry requirements

A satisfactory level of achievement in NCEA Level 1 Science - a minimum grade of Achieved in the Acids and Bases Level 1 is required.

Next Step

NCEA Chemistry Level 3 and other science related courses and careers