Stage 2 Chemistry

Stage 2 Chemistry

Students in Stage 2 Chemistry will initially study Environmental Chemistry, focusing on the impact of chemicals on the environment. They will then explore Managing Chemical Processes, Organic and Biological Chemistry, and Managing Resources. Finally, students will complete a Vitamin C Investigation and a Sustainability Science as Human Endeavor Task, culminating in an external SACE examination.

 

Subject Type: Elective

Length: Full Year

SACE Credits: 20 credits

  • :  B for 2 Semesters 11 Chemistry

Contact Person: rob.peluso@stcolumba.sa.edu.au  | oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/chemistry/stage-2-in-2018

Topic Overview

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Managing Chemical Processes
  • Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • Managing Resources

 

Assessment Overview

Skills and Application Task (40%)

  • Chemical Processes Test
  • Environmental Chemistry Test
  • Organic Chemistry Test
  • Resources Test

Investigations Folio (30%)

  • Vitamin C Investigation
  • Sustainability Science as Human Endeavor Task

Examination (30%)

  • External Examination