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Unit Overview

Description

Topics covered include the structure of matter, chemical reactions, solvents and organic chemistry. An elementary discussion of atomic structure and the bonding of elements to form compounds is given. Further development requires a discussion of the mole concept. This leads to a study of chemical reactions, with discussions on oxidation and reduction, acids and bases, energy changes in reactions, reaction rates and chemical equilibrium. There is an introduction to organic chemistry.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand principles and concepts related to the structure of matter, chemical reactions, solvents and organic chemistry; (2) acquire basic practical skills in (a) demonstration, manipulation and use of chemicals and standard laboratory apparatus; (b) predicting the outcome of simple chemical reactions; (c) recording and analysis of experimental measurements and procedures; and (3) gain skills in scientific writing, problem solving, critical analysis and teamwork, as well as basic research skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) an end-of-semester examination; (2) online quizzes based on lecture material; and (3) laboratory work, which includes pre-laboratory work and worksheets completed in the laboratory. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit rules
Incompatibility
This unit is not available to students who have a satisfactory performance (scaled score of 50 per cent
or more) in Chemistry ATAR
or WACE Chemistry 3A/3B
or TEE Chemistry, or equivalent.
Text

Blackman, Southam, Lawrie, Williamson, Thompson, Bridgeman, Chemistry Core Concepts, 2nd Edition, Wiley ISBN: 9781742467078

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