13 Chemistry Extension
13CHX Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Naisbitt.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Chemistry at Merit or higher, ideally with Excellence grades in A.S. 91164 and A.S. 91165.
Select this course to express your interest in 13CHX, your selection will be at the Head of Faculty's discretion.
Objectives
- To investigate and develop the ways materials and chemical processes interact with people and the environment.
- To carry out a range of practical investigations and use this and other information to explore chemical behaviour.
- To understand important concepts in Chemistry and major patterns of chemical behaviour.
Course Content
- Structure of particles and thermochemistry.
- Organic Chemistry.
- Acids, bases, and precipitates.
- Aqueous equilibrium.
- Oxidation and reduction reactions.
- Spectroscopy.
Faculties:
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Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $60.00 Level 3 Chemistry workbooks (internal and external), Education Perfect subscription (this covers all Science subjects).
If doing Scholarship, a charge of $22 will apply for a Scholarship workbook.