Chemistry 30

Unit 1: Student-Directed Study

A self-designed inquiry into a topic of personal interest relevant to Chemistry 30, carried out as a staged research project.

• Designing a scientific investigation

• Carrying out and analysing the experiment

• Portfolio and presentation

Unit 2: Chemical Bonding and Materials Science

Valence electrons and bonding, intermolecular and intramolecular forces, the nature and classification of organic compounds, and the suitability of materials for specific applications.

• The atomic model and valence electrons
• Lewis structures and molecular shape

• Intermolecular and intramolecular forces
• Testing and classifying materials

• Carbon's diversity and organic models
• IUPAC naming of hydrocarbons
• Isomerism
• Functional-group classes
• Polymers and petrochemicals

• Selecting materials for applications
• Life cycle and modern materials

Unit 3: Chemical Equilibria

Equilibrium systems in chemical reactions, aqueous solution equilibria including solubility-product constants, and acid-base reactions and equilibrium.

• The nature of equilibrium
• The equilibrium constant and calculations
• Le Chatelier's principle and applications

• Solubility and the common ion effect
• Solubility product and precipitation

• Acid-base theories and strength
• pH, pOH, and equilibrium calculations
• Titrations and indicators

Unit 4: Electrochemistry

The chemistry of oxidation and reduction (redox) reactions, and the applications of electrochemistry and their impact on society and the environment.

• Redox reactions and balancing
• Electrochemical and electrolytic cells

• Redox in nature and industry
• Batteries and energy storage