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Units 1 & 2 CHEMISTRY

Staff: Mrs McKinlay (G4 staffroom) mckinlay.irene.i@edumail.vic.gov.au Ms Nisha (G4 staffroom) nisha.hakim.un.aroon.h@edumail.vic.gov.au Mr Cat Nguyen (G4 staffroom) nguyen.cat.m@edumail.vic.gov.au. Units 1 & 2 CHEMISTRY. Resources.

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Units 1 & 2 CHEMISTRY

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  1. Staff: • Mrs McKinlay (G4 staffroom) • mckinlay.irene.i@edumail.vic.gov.au • Ms Nisha (G4 staffroom) • nisha.hakim.un.aroon.h@edumail.vic.gov.au • Mr Cat Nguyen (G4 staffroom) • nguyen.cat.m@edumail.vic.gov.au Units 1 & 2 CHEMISTRY

  2. Resources Textbook Jacaranda Chemistry 1 (VCE units 1&2): - Try to get the online version or the CD if possible. Resource handouts throughout the term: • Unit 1 • Unit 2

  3. Moodle How to enrol in Chem 1 & 2: • Go to Moodle2 • Click on ‘all courses’ (top LH side) • Click on ‘Chemistry Unit 1 & 2’ • ‘Enrol me’

  4. Unit 1 - The Big Ideas of Chemistry 1. HOW CAN KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTS EXPLAIN THE PROPERTIES OF MATTER? • Elements and the periodic table • Metals • Ionic Compounds • Quantifying atoms and compounds  2. HOW CAN THE VERSATILITY OF NON-METALS BE EXPLAINED? • Materials from molecules • Carbon lattices and carbon nano-materials • Organic compounds • Polymers 3. RESEARCH INVESTIGATION

  5. Unit 2 – What makes water such a unique chemical? 1. HOW DO SUBSTANCES INTERACT WITH WATER? • Properties of water • Water as a solvent • Acid –base (proton transfer) reactions in water • Redox( electron transfer) reactions in water  2. HOW ARE SUBSTANCES IN WATER MEASURED AND ANALYSED? • Water sample analysis • Measurement of solubility and concentration • Analysis for salts in water • Analysis for organic compounds in water • Analysis for acids and bases in water  3. PRACTICAL INVESTIGATION

  6. ASSESSMENT Grades A to UG will be awarded for: • Extended Investigations, Scientific Poster Practical Reports & Assignments (includes online JAC plus content) • Topic Tests (<40% re-tests to be arranged) (includes online JAC plus content) • Unit Examinations Outcomes – satisfactory results required To obtain an ‘S’ for the unit/s

  7. Exams • Mid-year Exam Unit 1 (1.5 hrs) • End-of-year Exam Unit 2 (2.5 hrs) Exams consist of Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions Data booklet/sheet provided Scientific calculators only!

  8. Important ! • Work must be of a required standard & authenticated • Deadlines must be met, otherwise Non-completion forms will be sent home. Negotiate with your teacher for an extension prior the due date. • >80% attendance is required • Medical certificates are required for absences on assessment & practical days

  9. Study habits & Organisation • Constantly revise throughout the course of the semester • Talk or communicate with your teachers if you are unsure and want further clarification

  10. Year 11 Homework • Complete the homework handout provided, to be submitted in your first class back! • Questions

  11. Any questions????

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