SCH4C College Preparation
Chemistry

Course Summary

Subject Area Subject: Science

Grade 12

Prerequisites:
SNC2D or SNC2P

1 Credit

4 Units, 25 learning activities

This course enables students to develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will use 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 the effects of technological applications and processes on society and the environment.

Course outline

Learning Activity 1 Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Learning Activity 2 Atomic theory

Preview

Learning Activity 3 Chemical compounds

Learning Activity 4 Chemical reactions

Learning Activity 5 Solubility of ionic compounds

Learning Activity 6 A chemist’s contributions