UNIT 1: HOW CAN THE DIVERSITY OF
MATERIALS BE EXPLAINED?
Areas of study: Periodic table and
atomic structure, types of bonding,
separation of mixtures, counting
atoms, organic chemistry and
polymers. How to create a sustainable
future using principles of Chemistry-a
research assignment.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
VCE - Chemistry
P A G E 6 3 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
To achieve a satisfactory completion of Unit 1
and 2, students will need to pass all School-
Assessed Coursework (SACs) to
demonstrate satisfactory understanding of all
learning outcomes. These could include
tests, reports, annotation of practical
activities, analysis of chemistry phenomena,
a written response to a media article or issue
or a scientific poster.
To achieve a satisfactory completion of Unit 3
and 4, students will need to pass all School-
Assessed Coursework (SACs) to
demonstrate satisfactory understanding of all
learning outcomes and a final exam. The
SACs will consist of an explanation of the
Chemistry behind a concept or device,
analysis of a set of data, a written report
based on experiments, a comparison of two
similar chemicals and a scientific poster.
UNIT 2: HOW DO THE CHEMICAL
STRUCTURES OF MATERIALS EXPLAIN
THEIR PROPERTIES AND REACTION?
·Areas of study: Properties of water,
acids and bases, measuring gases,
analysing acids, bases and salts.
Investigation into a Chemistry
application, Student-designed
investigation
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Chemistry deals with the properties,
composition, and structure of substances
(defined as elements and compounds), the
transformations they undergo, and the energy
that is released or absorbed during these
processes.
In this study, students will use experiments,
research and analysis to test the theories they
learn about and use theory and mathematical
skills to evaluate and solve problems based
on scientific models.
The study of Chemistry is linked to careers
related to Chemical engineering, Forensic
scientists, Research scientist, Toxicologist,
Chemical technician, science teacher,
Laboratory assistant, Doctors, Pharmacist,
Food scientist, Mining engineering and many
more.
UNIT 3: HOW CAN DESIGN AND INNOVATION
HELP TO OPTIMISE CHEMICAL PROCESSES?
Areas of study: Fuels, batteries,
electroplating
UNIT 4: HOW ARE CARBON BASED
COMPOUNDS DESIGNED FOR PURPOSE
Areas of study: Organic compounds
and how they are made and used,
Student-designed Investigation