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Chemistry syllabus, dot point by dot point

Every dot point in the NSW Chemistry syllabus, in syllabus order, with a focused answer for each. Open any dot point for the answer, exam-style questions and links to related points.

Module 5: Equilibrium and Acid Reactions

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Inquiry Question 1: What happens when chemical reactions do not go through to completion?

Inquiry Question 2: What factors affect equilibrium and how?

Inquiry Question 3: How can the position of equilibrium be described and what does the equilibrium constant represent?

Inquiry Question 4: How does solubility relate to chemical equilibrium and the position of equilibrium?

Inquiry Question 5: How are acids and bases defined and how do they behave in aqueous solution?

Module 6: Acid/Base Reactions

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Inquiry Question 1: What is an acid and a base?

Inquiry Question 2: What happens when acids react?

Inquiry Question 3: It is all about hydrogen ions

Module 7: Organic Chemistry

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Inquiry Question 1: How do we systematically name organic compounds?

Inquiry Question 2: How are hydrocarbons classified and what do their reactions reveal about their structure?

Inquiry Question 3: How do alcohols form, react, and how does their structure affect their properties?

Inquiry Question 4: How do carbonyl-containing compounds form, behave and how can they be distinguished?

Inquiry Question 5: How are esters formed, what are their properties, and how are they used?

Inquiry Question 6: How do amines and amides form, and how do their properties differ from other organic compounds?

Inquiry Question 7: How are addition and condensation polymers made and how do their structures determine their uses?

Inquiry Question 8: How can we plan a multi-step synthesis to convert one organic compound to another?

Module 8: Applying Chemical Ideas

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Inquiry Question 1: How are the ions present in the environment identified and measured?

Inquiry Question 2: How is information about the reactivity and structure of organic compounds obtained?

Inquiry Question 3: How, and why, are chemical reactions used to produce particular products?

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