Level 2 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Webster.
Level 2 Chemistry
This is the main Level 2 Chemistry course, which prepares students for Level 3 university approved Chemistry (13CHE).
This course aims to excite interest and inquiry into everyday substances, from the atomic level to the macroscopic level. Common everyday substances such as vinegar, table salt, water and alcohols are studied at an in-depth level. The course contains two practical assessment topics which develop laboratory and observation skills; there is also a moles topic involving calculating amounts of reacting masses and concentrations of solutions.
FAQs:
Can I do more than two Science subjects?
You may study up to three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Space Science, as long as you have proven high marks in Year 11. Select your two most important subjects as option choices and request the third subject.
Can I do three Science subjects and two Maths subjects?
No.
Entry Criteria
Entry into Level 2 Chemistry requires either:
- successful completion of a Year 11 course in Science Core (11SCI/11SCIE/11SCIW)
OR
- an overall GPA for Year 11 of 3.5 or higher, if Science was not selected.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.