Level 2 Chemistry 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bev Pantry.
Level 2 Chemistry consists of the following: Redox Reactions (oxidation numbers; oxidants and reductants); Chemical Calculations, Moles and Volumetric Analysis (acid base titrations; solving quantitative problems); Atomic Structure, Bonding and Thermochemistry (types of bonding and intermolecular force; Lewis structures and shapes of molecules; exothermic and endothermic reactions); Chemical Reactivity (rates of reaction; equilibrium reactions; acid-base reactions); Organic Chemistry (naming and drawing a range of selected organic compounds; properties and reactions of selected organic compounds). This course leads to Level 3 Chemistry
View Level 2 Chemistry video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Science, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Sciences. Taking Level 2 Mathematics is an advantage.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Subject Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond