Chemistry for Queensland Units 1–4


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Chemistry for Queensland Units 1–4 (Second edition) has been updated to align to the Chemistry 2025 v1.0 General Senior Syllabus.

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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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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

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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

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Chemistry for Queensland
Units 3 & 4

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Chemistry for Queensland
Units 3 & 4

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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

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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
ISBN 9780190320430
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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