12CHE

NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Blair.

Chemistry affects our daily life and enables us to enjoy the standard of living we have.  Chemistry explains how things work.  The level 2 Chemistry course aims to provide a solid foundation of skills and concepts on which to base further studies in Chemistry. 

What will I do in Level 2 Chemistry? 

You will develop your skills of observation in a chemical context, learning to link observations to chemical species. You will learn to work with accuracy and precision when analyzing chemical substances. Practical work will be supported by chemical equations and calculations. The Internal assessments in Level 2 Chemistry will develop practical skills and be supported by chemical equations and calculations. 

What will I learn in Level 2 Chemistry? 

Level 2 Chemistry is

  1. Understanding how atoms in molecules are held together and how this determines the properties of the molecules.

  2. Understanding the factors that influence rates of reaction, equilibrium reactions and the properties of acids and bases. 

The content covered in the two externals will provide an understanding of concepts that will be further developed in Level 3 Chemistry

Recommended Prior Learning

11 Science ; gaining 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 Science including 4 credits from a science external.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery Requirements: 3 x 1B4, highlighter, Scientific calculator.

Pathway

Analytical chemist
Biotechnologist
Chemical engineer
Clinical scientist, biochemistry
Forensic scientist
Nanotechnologist
Pharmacologist
Scientific laboratory technician
Toxicologist
Environmental consultant
Management consultant
Nuclear engineer
Patent attorney
Radiation protection practitioner
Science writer

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 13
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91161 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out 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. 91162 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91165 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.