Chemistry for Queensland Units 1–4

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Chemistry for Queensland

Units 1 & 2

Used by 1 in 2 QLD Students:
Textbook resource, Australian Publishers Association, 2021


2019 EPAA Award–Winning Student Resource: Senior Mathematics/Science

Chemistry for Queensland Units 1 & 2 covers information from Unit 1: Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions including atomic structure, the structure of materials, and chemical reactions, and Unit 2: Molecular interactions and reactions including intermolecular forces and gases, aqueous solutions and acidity, and the rates of chemical reactions.

The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.

Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1 & 2

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Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1 & 2

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Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1 & 2

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Institutional purchases
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Chapter 1 Chemistry toolkit
UNIT 1 CHEMICAL FUNDAMENTALS – STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND REACTIONS
Chapter 2 Atom structure and the periodic table
Chapter 3 Introduction to bonding
Chapter 4 Isotopes
Chapter 5 Analytical techniques
Chapter 6 Compounds and mixtures
Chapter 7 Bonding and properties
Chapter 8 Mole concept and law of conservation of mass
Chapter 9 Chemical reactions
Chapter 10 Measurement uncertainty and error
Chapter 11 Fuels
Unit 1 Practice exam questions
UNIT 2 MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS AND REACTIONS
Chapter 12 Intermolecular forces
Chapter 13 Chromatography techniques View sample
Chapter 14 Gases
Chapter 15 Aqueous solutions and molarity
Chapter 16 Solubility and identifying ions in solution
Chapter 17 The pH scale
Chapter 18 Reactions of acids
Chapter 19 Rates of chemical reactions
Unit 2 Practice exam questions
Chapter 20 Practical manual

Chemistry for Queensland

Units 3 & 4

Used by 1 in 2 QLD Students:
Textbook resource, Australian Publishers Association, 2021


Chemistry for Queensland Units 3 & 4 covers information from Unit 3: Equilibrium, acids and redox reactions, including chemical equilibrium systems and oxidation and reduction, and Unit 4: Structure, synthesis and design, including organic materials and chemical synthesis and design.

The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.

Chemistry for Queensland
Units 3 & 4

Student book + obook assess
Print student book with digital obook access for 27 months from the date of activation.
Chemistry for Queensland
Units 3 & 4

Student obook assess
Digital student obook access for 27 months from the date of activation.
Chemistry for Queensland
Units 3 & 4

Teacher obook assess
Digital teacher access for the life of the edition.
Institutional purchases
Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options.
Chapter 1 Chemistry toolkit
UNIT 3 EQUILIBRIUM, ACIDS AND REDOX REACTIONS
Chapter 2 Equilibrium
Chapter 3 Acids and bases
Chapter 4 Dissociation constants and acid-base indicators
Chapter 5 Volumetric analysis
Chapter 6 Redox reactions View sample
Chapter 7 Electrochemical cells and electrode potential
Chapter 8 Electrolytic cells
Unit 3 Practice exam questions
UNIT 4 STRUCTURE, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN
Chapter 9 Structure of organic compounds
Chapter 10 Organic reactions and reaction pathways
Chapter 11 Organic materials: structure and function
Chapter 12 Analytical techniques
Chapter 13 Chemical synthesis
Chapter 14 Green chemistry
Chapter 15 Macromolecules: polymers, proteins and carbohydrates
Chapter 16 Molecular manufacturing
Unit 4 Practice exam questions
Chapter 17 Practical manual

Chemistry for Queensland

Student workbooks (Units 1–4)

Chemistry for Queensland Student workbooks are standalone resources designed to help students succeed in their internal and external assessments. With an engaging design, full-colour photos and relevant diagrams throughout, the Student workbooks include:

  • a Toolkit chapter focused on internal assessments and cognitive verbs
  • Data drill activities that help students develop the key skills in analysis and interpretation required for the Data test
  • Experiment explorer activities that support the modification of a practical as required in the Student experiment
  • Research review activities that allow students to practise how to evaluate a claim and identify credible sources for the Research investigation
  • Exam excellence activities that allow students to practice multiple choice and short answer questions in preparation for the external examination
  • handy study tips throughout the chapters
  • practice internal assessments for the Data test, Student experiment and Research investigation
  • write-in worksheets for all mandatory and suggested practicals
  • appendices such as the periodic table and formulas
  • answers to all activities and practice assessments.
Chapter 1 Chemistry toolkit
UNIT 3 EQUILIBRIUM, ACIDS AND REDOX
Chapter 2 Equilibrium
Chapter 3 Acids and bases
Chapter 4 Dissociation constants and acid-base indicators
Chapter 5 Volumetric analysis
Chapter 6 Redox reactions
Chapter 7 Electrochemical cells and electrode potential
Chapter 8 Electrolytic cells
Unit 3: Assessments
UNIT 4 STRUCTURE, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN
Chapter 9 Structure of organic compounds
Chapter 10 Organic reactions and reaction pathways
Chapter 11 Organic materials: structure and function
Chapter 12 Analytical techniques
Chapter 13 Chemical synthesis
Chapter 14 Green chemistry
Chapter 15 Macromolecules: polymers, proteins and carbohydrates
Unit 4: Assessments
Chapter 16 Molecular manufacturing
Chapter 17 Practical manual
Appendices Data Booklet information
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Chapter 1 Chemistry toolkit
UNIT 1 Chemical fundamentals - structure, properties and reactions
Chapter 2 Atomic Structure and the periodic table
Chapter 3 Introduction to bonding
Chapter 4 Isotopes
Chapter 5 Analytical techniques
Chapter 6 Compounds and mixtures
Chapter 7 Bonding and properties
Chapter 8 Mole concept and law of conservation of mass
Chapter 9 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 10 Measurement uncertainty and error
Chapter 11 Fuels
Unit 1: Assessments
UNIT 2 MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS AND REACTION
Chapter 12 Intermolecular forces
Chapter 13 Chromatography techniques
Chapter 14 Gases
Chapter 15 Aqueous solutions and molarity
Chapter 16 Solubility and identifying ions in solution
Chapter 17 The pH scale
Chapter 18 Reactions of acids
Chapter 19 Rates of chemical reactions
Unit 2: Practice assessment
Chapter 20 Practical manual
Answers
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Chemistry for Queensland | Student workbook Units 3 & 4
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Title Chemistry for Queensland Units 3 & 4
Student workbook
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Chemistry for Queensland | Student workbook Units 1 & 2
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Title Chemistry for Queensland Units 1 & 2
Student workbook
ISBN 9780190320423
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You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to teach the Queensland Senior Chemistry Syllabus.

Krystle Kuipers is an experienced Chemistry teacher who is currently Head of Science at Varsity College. She is a QCAA panel member and is involved in monitoring and verifying assessment and marking for schools in her district. Krystle is also an experienced chemist with a broad range of academic experience.

Paul Keillor is an experienced teacher and chemist who is currently Head of Science at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar. Paul has been involved in reviewing the new senior syllabus as a QCAA panel member for his district.

Dr Philip Sharpe is a lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland. He was part of the team that received a 2017 Australian Award for University Teaching and has also received individual recognition for his teaching. He is a member of the Queensland Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Chemical Education group.

Dr Martin Brabec is an experienced Chemistry and Physics teacher at Clayfield College and has taught in both Australia and Switzerland. Martin is also an accomplished Atmospheric Scientist with research experience in volcanic ash plumes, dust storms and cirrus cloud formations.

Carrie Bloomfield is an expert Chemistry teacher and Head of Science. She has previously been involved as a Chemistry exam assessor interstate. Carrie has further used her chemistry qualifications in the mining, aquaculture and climate change sectors.

Helen Silvester has been an educator for over 20 years and has held Head of Science positions in a number of schools. She was shortlisted for the 2014 Prime Minister’s Secondary Science Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. Helen is also author of the award-winning Oxford Science series.

Paul Devlin has a wealth of experience teaching senior Chemistry. He is actively involved as district panel chair for the new QCAA senior syllabus.

Chemistry for Queensland is supported by a range of engaging and relevant digital resources via obook assess.

Resources for students

Students receive:

  • a complete digital version of the Student book with notetaking and bookmarking functionality
  • free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
  • targeted instructional videos designed to help students develop manipulative skills and prepare for assessment tasks and exams
  • a set of summary notes for each chapter that form a springboard for student revision
  • additional case studies and opportunities for extension
  • a range of interactive, auto-correcting, multiple-choice assess quiz questions.

Resources for teachers

In addition to the student resources, teachers receive:

  • detailed course planners and teaching programs
  • answers to all questions and assessment tasks in the Student book
  • a range of lab tech notes and risk assessment templates to accompany all supplied mandatory and suggested practicals
  • printable (and editable) data tests with answers
  • printable (and editable) practice exam with answers.