Chemistry 2
Overview
To expand the fundamentals of modern chemistry introduced in Chemistry 1/Introduction to Chemistry, developing further competence in the laboratory along with proficiency in the areas of physical, analytical and organic chemistry.
Requisites
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Conduct precise, accurate and safe experiments in the areas of analytical, physical and organic chemistry and interpret results in accordance with chemical theory
- Describe and apply problem solving in the areas of solubility equilibria and redox reactions
- Define key concepts in analytical chemistry and conduct problem solving activities based on the concepts of gravimetry and titrimetry
- Apply knowledge of thermodynamics including calorimetry, enthalpy, entropy and Gibb’s energy to problem solving activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of chemical bonding in terms of atomic orbitals, valence bond theory and hybridisation
- Apply knowledge of organic chemistry to name and draw organic molecules and predict their physical and chemical properties
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On Campus Lab |
4.00 | 6 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| Online Lecture |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 30 - 40% | 3,6 |
| Practical Assignment | Individual/Group | 30 - 40% | 1 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 15% | 5 |
| Test 1 | Individual | 10 - 15% | 2 |
| Test 2 | Individual | 10 - 15% | 4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) Completion of a specific fraction of non-reportable laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s).
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- A basic introduction to organic chemistry - the classes and structure of organic chemicals including the importance of functional groups
- Nomenclature (naming of simple and complex organic molecules)
- An introduction to reaction mechanisms involving organic chemicals and including ways to categorise those reactions
- Quantitative analysis of chemicals using acid-base titrations, potentiometric titrations, complexometric titrations, and gravimetric analysis
- How to obtain good precision in chemical analysis
- The basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical spontaneity and the extent of chemical reactions
- Bonding, electronic configuration and Lewis structures
- Selected practical work with an emphasis on techniques and investigative skills
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.