Comprehending Chemistry VCE Units 3&4 (print + digital)

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Comprehending Chemistry Year VCE Units 3&4 follows the VCE Study Design for Chemistry Units 3 & 4: 2024–2028. Each Area of Study is composed of clearly identified topics which are further broken down into focus areas which address the key learning points and the chemistry underpinning these key aspects. Dr Meredith Wilkes understands that many students are more visual learners, so she has included links to many videos and resources for each topic in the LOOK and LEARN section. Meredith also subscribes to the education theory of learn by doing – hence the name of the experimental sections, LEARN by DOING. The experiments have been designed to illustrate and complement the theory and many can also be performed at home – just remember to take all the necessary precautions!

Features

• Key Learning Points for each focus area
• LOOK and LEARN - links to videos and other resources
• LEARN by DOING - experiments designed to illustrate and complement the theory
• Calculations - worked examples of how to use important formulas
• Exercises - plenty of exercises for students to consolidate their learning
• Topic reviews - check that students understand the key learning points and inquiry questions before moving onto the next topic
• Review test - each Area of Study finishes with a review test
• Answers to all exercises and review tests included

Contents

• Becoming a chemist
• Unit 3: How can design and innovation help to optimise chemical processes?
  • Area of Study 1: What are the current and future options for supplying energy?
    • Topic One: Carbon-based fuels
    • Topic Two: Measuring changes in chemical reactions
    • Topic Three: Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
    • Area of Study 1 Review test
    • Area of Study 1 Answers
  • Area of Study 2: How can the rate and yield of chemical reactions be optimised?
    • Topic One: Rates of chemical reactions
    • Topic Two: Extent of chemical reactions
    • Topic Three: Production of chemicals using electrolysis
    • Area of Study 2 Review test
    • Area of Study 2 Answers
• Unit 4: How are carbon-based compounds designed for purpose?
  • Area of Study 1: How are organic compounds categorised and synthesised?
    • Topic One: Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds
    • Topic Two: Reactions of organic compounds
    • Area of Study 1 Review test
    • Area of Study 1 Answers
  • Area of Study 2: How are organic compounds analysed and used?
    • Topic One: Laboratory analysis of organic compounds
    • Topic Two: Instrumental analysis of organic compounds
    • Topic Three: Medicinal chemistry
    • Area of Study 2 Review test
    • Area of Study 2 Answers
  • Area of Study 3: How is scientific inquiry used to investigate the sustainable production of energy and/or materials?
    • Topic One: Investigation design
    • Topic Two: Scientific evidence
    • Topic Three: Science communication
• Sample Exam
  • Section 1: Multiple choice questions
  • Section 2: Written answer questions
  • Sample Exam Answers
• Appendices
  • Chemistry data book
  • Index
  • Acknowledgements