Chemistry course
Grade 12University Preparation

SCH4U: Chemistry

Credit Value: 1.0 · Prerequisite: SCH3U, Grade 11 Chemistry

Grade

Grade 12

Credit Value

1.0

Course Type

University Preparation

Total Hours

110 hours

Course Description

This course provides students with a deeper understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Students refine their ability to communicate scientific data, further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills, and explore various chemical processes. There is an overarching emphasis on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

Prerequisite: SCH3U, Grade 11 Chemistry

Course Outline

UnitTitleHours
Unit 0Prerequisite Review of Concepts5h
Unit 1Structure and Properties of Matter20h
Unit 2Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction20h
Unit 3Chemical Systems and Equilibrium21h
Unit 4Organic Chemistry21h
Unit 5Electrochemistry21h
FinalFinal Exam2h
FinalTotal110h
Total110h

Assessment & Evaluation

Evaluation Breakdown

Coursework70%
Final Evaluation30%

Per Ontario's Growing Success policy

Achievement Categories

Knowledge and Understanding25%
Thinking25%
Communication25%
Application25%

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