Year 12 Chemistry for Year 12In this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of various topics in chemistry. The syllabus will cover a range of subjects, including chemical balance in wine, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and hydrosphere, acid/base models, breath analyzers and blood alcohol levels, fuel cells and their uses, electrochemistry for clean water, function groups and organic chemistry, green polymer chemistry, organochlorine compounds as insecticides, green synthesis methods and atom economy, biofuel synthesis, and molecular manufacturing processes.
1. Year 12 Chemical Balance in Wine- Understanding the chemical processes involved in winemaking
- Examining the balance of different chemical compounds in wine
- Analyzing the impact of chemical balance on the quality and characteristics of wine
2. Year 12 Carbon Dioxide - Atmosphere & Hydrosphere- Exploring the role of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere and hydrosphere
- Investigating the sources and sinks of carbon dioxide
- Analyzing the impact of carbon dioxide on climate change and ocean acidification
3. Year 12 Acid / Base Models- Understanding the principles of acid-base chemistry
- Exploring different acid-base models, such as Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis
- Investigating the properties and behavior of acids and bases
4. Year 12 Breath Analyzers & Blood Alcohol Levels- Examining the chemistry behind breath analyzers and their use in determining blood alcohol levels
- Investigating the principles of alcohol metabolism and elimination
- Analyzing the legal and health implications of blood alcohol levels
5. Year 12 Fuel Cells & their Uses- Understanding the principles of fuel cells and their role in energy conversion
- Exploring different types of fuel cells, such as hydrogen fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells
- Investigating the various applications of fuel cells, including transportation and power generation
6. Year 12 Electrochemistry for Clean Water- Examining the role of electrochemistry in water treatment and purification
- Understanding the principles of electrochemical methods for removing contaminants from water
- Investigating the challenges and advancements in electrochemical water treatment technologies
7. Year 12 Function Groups & Organic Chemistry- Exploring the different functional groups in organic compounds
- Understanding the properties and reactivity of different functional groups
- Investigating the role of functional groups in organic synthesis and reactions
8. Year 12 Green Polymer Chemistry- Examining the principles of green polymer chemistry and sustainable polymer synthesis
- Investigating the impact of polymer materials on the environment
- Analyzing the development of environmentally friendly polymer technologies
9. Year 12 Organochlorine Compounds as Insecticides- Understanding the chemistry and properties of organochlorine compounds
- Investigating the use of organochlorine compounds as insecticides and their environmental impact
- Analyzing the alternatives and regulations surrounding organochlorine insecticides
10. Year 12 Green Synthesis Methods & Atom Economy- Exploring green synthesis methods and their role in sustainable chemistry
- Understanding the concept of atom economy and its importance in reducing waste
- Investigating the application of green synthesis methods in various chemical processes
11. Year 12 Biofuel Synthesis- Examining the chemistry behind biofuel production from different feedstocks
- Understanding the principles of biofuel synthesis, such as biodiesel and ethanol production
- Investigating the environmental and economic implications of biofuel use
12. Year 12 Molecular Manufacturing Processes- Exploring the principles of molecular manufacturing and nanotechnology
- Investigating the use of molecular manufacturing processes in various industries, such as medicine and electronics
- Analyzing the ethical and societal implications of molecular manufacturing advancements
By covering these topics, the Year 12 chemistry course aims to equip students with a strong foundation in various areas of chemistry and foster an appreciation for the role of chemistry in the world around us.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 12