Chemistry 12


It is recommended that students complete: Chemistry 11 or equivalent

View the complete Learning Outcomes for this course: Chemistry 12 PLO

Chemistry 12 is designed mainly for students who might study science, engineering, medicine, or technology at the post-secondary level.

Unit 1 Reaction Rates

  • Math in Science
  • Reaction Rates

Unit 2 Reaction Energies

  • Collision Theory and Heat of Reactions
  • Kinetic Energy and Reaction Mechanisms

Unit 3 Equilibrium

  • Equilibrium
  • The Equilibrium Law and Calculations

Unit 4 Solubility

  • Solubility
  • Saturated Solutions
  • Ions

Midterm Exam

Unit 5 Acids and Bases

  • Acid and Bases
  • Strength of Acids and Bases

Unit 6 Acid Base Calculations

  • Calculations
  • More about Acids and Bases
  • Titration

Unit 7 Redox Reactions

  • Electrochemistry
  • The Standard Reduction Table
  • Balancing Redox Reactions

Unit 8 Redox Cells

  • The Electrochemical Cell
  • Electrolytic Cells

Final Exam

Assessment

Unit Tests (8) 45%
Unit Projects (8) 15%
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam 25%

Required Resources: a computer with internet access and a scientific calculator

BC Performance Standards