Overview
About Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of materials and their properties and structure.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|
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General
|
Internal assessment (50%)
External assessment (50%)
|
Up to 4
|
Yes
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What will students learn?
In studying Chemistry, students will learn about:
- chemical fundamentals — structure, properties and reactions
- molecular interactions and reactions
- equilibrium, acids and redox reactions
- structure, synthesis and design.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- data test (10%)
- student experiment (20%)
- research investigation (20%)
- external examination (50%).
Where can Chemistry lead?
Studying Chemistry can lead to:
- forensic science
- environmental science
- engineering
- medicine
- pharmacy
- sports science.
More information
Email Chemistry@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0267, (07) 3120 6117.
