Chemistry for VCE Units 1–4 has been written specifically for the new VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023-2027.

Forget irrelevant content, this brand new series provides more opportunities to apply and extend understanding of Key Knowledge and Skills. Key features of the new Study Design, including Sustainability and Scientific Methodologies, are also explicitly targeted in this new series.

Chemistry for VCE Units 1–4 Student Books feature a simple, engaging design with targeted on-page features that support student understanding and progression, including:

• scaffolded student learning and navigation that sequences Key Knowledge in clear topics
• worked examples and real-world examples for application
• clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements and detailed scientific diagrams
• a stand-alone Chemistry toolkit reference section that explains the structure of the Study Design and explicitly teaches skills (including writing a hypothesis, risk assessment and data analysis)
• groundwork questions at the beginning of each chapter to assess assumed knowledge, with corresponding online resources for each question that get students up to speed
• challenge questions for extension based on critical thinking and application, rather than introducing additional content
• skill drills for students to apply and practise Key Science Skills in context
• study tips provide practical advice, tips and tricks for learning and revision
• exam tips and annotated exam responses that show students how to maximise their marks on an exam
• sample SACs and annotated SAC responses targeting each of the four mandated task types for Outcomes 1&2
• LOTS of practice and exam-style questions at the end of every chapter, Area of Study and Unit
• answers at the back of each book (with fully worked solutions provided online)

Chapter 1 Chemistry Toolkit

Unit 3 How can design and innovation help to optimise chemical processes?

Area of Study 1: What are the current and future options for supplying energy?
Chapter 2  Organic Fuels
Chapter 3  Measuring changes in chemical reactions
Chapter 4  Primary galvanic and fuel cells as sources of energy
Unit 3 AOS 1 Checkpoint

Area of Study 2: How can the rate and yield of chemical reactions be optimised?
Chapter 5  Rates of chemical reactions
Chapter 6  Extent of chemcial reactions
Chapter 7  Production of chemicals using electrolysis
Unit 3 AOS 2 Checkpoint
Unit 3  Review

Unit 4 How are carbon-based compounds designed for purpose?

Area of Study 1: How are organic compounds categorised and synthesised?
Chapter 8  Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds
Chapter 9  Reactions of organic compounds
Unit 4 AOS 1 Checkpoint

Area of Study 2: How are organic compounds analysed and used?
Chapter 10  Laboratory analysis of organic compounds
Chapter 11 Instrumental analysis of organic compounds
Chapter 12  Medicinal chemistry
Unit 4 AOS 2 Checkpoint

Area of Study 3: How is scientific inquiry used to investigate the sustainable production of energy and/or materials?

Chapter 13 Student-designed scientific investigation
Unit 4 Review

Chapter 14  Practical work
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