Relation to Syllabus
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
The information presented on this page is designed to be used by teachers to show the links between the material in this trail and the NSW HSC Chemistry (Stage 6) Syllabus. Relevant excerpts of the Syllabus are shown on this page and a copy of the full Syllabus may be downloaded from the Board of Studies website in PDF format. Additionally, teachers are advised to take note of the Board Bulletins as they contain up-to-the-minute important information.
9.5 Option - Industrial Chemistry
Contextual Outline
Industry uses chemical reactions to produce chemicals for use by society. This module develops the ideas that some chemicals have been produced to replace naturally occurring chemicals that are no longer available or are not economically viable. The concepts of qualitative and quantitative equilibrium are further developed, as these are important processes in industry.
Industrial chemical processes cover the full range of reactions but concentration on some case studies is sufficient to illustrate the range of reactions and the role of chemists and chemical engineers involved in these processes. This allows some insight into the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the chemical industry and allows a consideration of the analytical processes and monitoring that is necessary for efficient production.
| 2. Many industrial processes consist of equilibrium reactions |  |
|
|
|
|
|||
| Students learn to: | |||
| • |
explain the effect of
changing the following
factors on identified
equilibrium reactions
|
|
|
| • | interpret the equilibrium constant expression (no units required) from the chemical equation of equilibrium reactions | |
|
| • | identify that temperature is the only factor that changes the value of the equilibrium constant (K) | |
|
|
|
|||
| Students: | |||
| • | identify data, plan and perform a first-hand investigation to model an equilibrium reaction | |
|
| • | choose equipment and perform a first-hand investigation to gather information and qualitatively analyse an equilibrium reaction | |
|
| • | process and present information from secondary sources to calculate K from a mixture of initial and equilibrium conditions | |
|
All Syllabus extracts Copyright © Board of Studies NSW 1999 and provided here as a courtesy to teachers by the Key Centre for Polymer Colloids without warranty or claim of ownership. Teachers, students or anyone using this information for decision-making purposes should refer to the original documents presented by the Board of Studies NSW.
Please note that the Board of Studies NSW also releases Board Bulletins containing additional important information. Users are strongly advised to take note of these Bulletins.
 |
 |
 |