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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
A chemist’s answer to the question “What is Chemistry?” could easily be, “What in the world isn’t Chemistry?” Chemistry involves a study of everything about us, from the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the chemistry of a comet, the planets, and beyond. Chemistry involves the study of the structure and nature of substances, how they behave chemically, and the synthesis of new substances; in short, taking things apart and putting them together.
Chemistry Craziness Year 12 Chemistry
During the year, an NCEA Level 2 Chemistry student will be involved in experimental work and this is an integral and important part of the course.The content of the course at Year 12 is based on the achievement standards in Chemistry (Level 2) and level 7 of the Chemistry in the New Zealand Curriculum document. Topics studied include atomic structure, chemical bonding, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, energy and speed of reactions and the many different types of chemical reactions.
Year 13 Chemistry
The content of the Chemistry course at Year 13 is based on the NCEA Level 3 Chemistry achievement standards. The syllabus builds on the earlier work in Chemistry at the Year 12 level. Completion of Year 12 in Chemistry is usually necessary in order to gain the most from study at Year 13. Both practical and theoretical knowledge is required at this level.