Chemistry
Year 10 Elective
Course Description
The four main areas of study in Year 10 Chemistry are the Periodic Table; properties of materials; chemical reactions; and moles and molar mass. The Periodic Table topic involves a thorough investigation of the regions on the table, consideration of atomic theory, and electron configuration. Properties of materials covers ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. Chemical reactions looks at several types of reactions and students will develop skills in balancing chemical equations. The final topic focuses on quantifying molecules and atoms using the unit of mole and calculate the percentage of the chemicals in a reaction.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
explain how evidence is used to develop or refine chemical ideas and knowledge, specifically with respect to the development of the Periodic Table and atomic theory.
identify and demonstrate an understanding of models of structure and bonding for various materials and substances.
write balanced chemical equations and apply these to qualitative and/or quantitative investigations of various chemical reactions.
calculate the volume, mass and the percentage concentration of chemicals involved in chemical reactions.
Assessment tasks
Assessment Tasks
Test: Properties of materials
Test: Chemical bondings
Research Assignment: Organic chemistry
Unit exam
Pathways into VCE
Chemistry
Booklist requirements:
Jacaranda Science Quest 10 LearnON
Included in School Bundle
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
Notebook
Writing equipment
Additional Costs:
Career Pathways
What Courses/Careers this could lead to:
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