Staff:

Units 1 & 2 CHEMISTRY

Mrs McKinlay (G4 staffroom) [email protected]

Ms Nisha (G4 staffroom) [email protected]

Mr Cat Nguyen (G4 staffroom) [email protected]

Mr Radisic (J9 staffroom) [email protected]

Resources

Textbook Jacaranda Chemistry 1 (VCE units 1&2):

- Try to get the CD!

Resource booklets:

- Unit 1 - Unit 2

Moodle

How to enrol in Chem 3 & 4: 1. Go to Moodle2 2.

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Click on ‘ all courses ’ (top LH side) Click on ‘ Chemistry Unit 1 & 2 ’ ‘ Enrol me ’

Unit 1 - The Big Ideas of Chemistry

1. THE PERIODIC TABLE

• Historical development of the periodic table & trends • Atomic theory • Mole concept, Empirical & Molecular formulas, % composition • Mass Spectrometry

2. MATERIALS

• Bonding • Carbon Chemistry • Nanochemistry – surface chemistry • Polymers

Unit 2 - Environmental Chemistry

1. WATER

• Water – solubility, precipitation, desalination • Acids and bases • Stoichiometry • Redox reactions and corrosion • Green chemistry.

2. THE ATMOSPHERE

• How do we interact with the atmosphere?

• Greenhouse effect • Gas laws.

ASSESSMENT

Grades A to UG will be awarded for: 1.Practical Reports & Assignments * some graded & others just S/N 2.Topic Tests (<40% re-tests to be arranged)

Outcomes – satisfactory results required To obtain an ‘S’ for the unit/s

3.Unit Examinations

Exams

• Mid-year Exam Unit 1 (1.5hrs) • End-of-year Exam Unit 2 (1.5hrs)

Exams consist of Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions Data booklet/sheet provided Scientific calculators only!

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

Study habits & Organisation

Year 11 Homework

• Complete the homework handout provided, to be submitted in your first class back!

Any questions????