2CHEM

Level 2 Chemistry

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.

This chemistry course builds on learning from Level 1 Science. The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Practical Chemistry and Semester B - Chemical structures and reactions.


Option Overview

Semester A
Practical Chemistry (internally assessed)
Identifying chemicals (ions) in solutions
Titrations - determing how much of particular chemical is contained in a solution

Semester B
Chemical Structures and Reactions
Structures and Bonding - how particles are arranged and joined together in different types of chemicals (externally assessed)
Redox reactions - what happens to particles when they react (internally assessed)

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Science or HOD approval. Level 1 Acids and Bases recommended.

Pathway

This course leads on to L3 Chemistry, L3 Environmental and Space Science and provides the foundation for tertiary study for any science based careers such a medical careers, laboratory technician, forensics, environmental science etc

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This option is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.