Description

Chemistry in Focus Year 11 meets the complete requirements of the 2017 NSW NESA Stage 6 Chemistry syllabus in intent, content and sequence. The student book is written in accessible language and has clear, explanations throughout. The scenario-style questions at the end of each module allow students to review, analyse and evaluate content throughout. The text provides learning across all curriculum areas, as detailed in the syllabus and contains a dedicated chapter on how to approach and carry out the Depth Study at Year 11. ‘Working Scientifically’ processes are developed within each investigation, with supporting primary and secondary-sourced investigations, including modelling, are embedded within the content.

Contents:

1 Review of basics
2 Properties of matter
3 Atomic structure and electron configuration
4 Periodicity
5 Chemical bonding
6 Chemical bonding II
7 Chemical reactions, stoichiometry and the mole concept
8 Concentration and molarity
9 Gas laws
10 Types of chemical reactions
11 Reactions of metals
12 Cells and electrode potentials
13 Rates of reactions
14 Energy changes in chemical reactions
15 Entropy and Gibbs free energy
16 Depth study