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Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation (SCH3U)
This course focuses on the concepts and
theories that form the basis of modern chemistry.
Students will study the behaviours of
solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes and relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry
is used in developing new products and processes that affect our lives and our environment. Emphasis will also be placed on
the importance of chemistry in other branches of science.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Throughout this course, students will:
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demonstrate an understanding of safe laboratory practices by selecting
and applying appropriate techniques for handling, storing, and disposing of laboratory materials (e.g., safely disposing of
hazardous solutions; correctly interpreting Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] symbols), and using appropriate
personal protection (e.g.,wearing safety goggles);
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select appropriate instruments and use them effectively and accurately
in collecting observations and data (e.g., use a balance to accurately measure the mass of a precipitate);
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demonstrate the skills required to plan and carry out investigations
using laboratory equipment safely, effectively, and accurately (e.g., plan and carry out an investigation to determine the
percentage composition of a compound);
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demonstrate a knowledge of emergency laboratory procedures;
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select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical, and linguistic
modes of representation to communicate scientific ideas, plans, and experimental results (e.g., present a detailed experimental
report according to specified standards);
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compile and interpret data or other information gathered from print,
laboratory, and electronic sources, including Internet sites, to research a topic, solve a problem, or support an opinion
(e.g., research the uses of the most common products of the refining of petroleum);
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communicate the procedures and results of investigations for specific
purposes by displaying evidence and information, either in writing or using a computer, in various forms, including flow charts,
tables, graphs, and laboratory reports (e.g., draw a graph of the relationship between the volume and pressure of a fixed
amount of gas at constant temperature);
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express the result of any calculation involving experimental data
to the appropriate number of decimal places or significant figures;
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select and use appropriate SI units (units of measurement of the
Système international d’unités, or International System of Units);
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identify and describe science- and technology-based careers related
to the subject area under study (e.g., describe careers in the area of hydrocarbons and energy, such as chemical engineering,
or careers in transportation related to the research and development of new fuels).
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