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Grade 12 Chemistry

SCH 4U1 or SCH 4UE GRADE 12 UNIVERISTY or ENRICHED CHEMISTRYR

EVISED: August, 2008

TITLE: Chemistry Grade 12 University Preparation (SCH 4U1, SCH 4UE)

PREREQUISITES: Chemistry Grade 11 University Preparation (SCH 3U1, SCH 3UE)

CREDIT VALUE: One

LEVEL: University

MIN. GUIDELINE: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12 – Science

TEXT: Nelson Chemistry 12

DESCRIPTION: This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed upon the importance of chemistry to daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

CORE UNITS:

  1. Structure and Properties
  2. Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
  3. Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
  4. Electrochemistry
  5. Organic Chemistry

Course Materials for Grade 12 Chemistry

SCH 4C1 GRADE 12 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY

REVISED: 2008 08

TITLE: Chemistry, Grade 12, College Preparation

CREDIT VALUE: One

LEVEL: College

GUIDELINE TITLE: Chemistry, Grade 12, College Preparation

MIN. GUIDELINE: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 – Science

TEXT: To be determined by teacher

DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitative analysis, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and and electrochemistry and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and in the development of new technologies and products.

  1. CORE UNITS: Matter and Qualitative Analysis
  2. Organic Chemistry
  3. Electrochemistry
  4. Chemical Calculations
  5. Chemistry and the Environment

PREREQUISITE: Science, Grade 10, Academic, Enriched or Applied, i.e. SNC 2D1, SNC 2DE or SNC 2P1