How much Year 11 is needed in Year 12 Chemistry? (1 Viewer)

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Like the title states, how much is needed? How important is the content in Chemistry?

So sorry for asking so many questions! :(
 

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idk man I've made it to trials without knowing my solubility rules...
hahah same i got 95 hsc mark without knowing it fully, knew the obvious ones though
 

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Only know mole calculations, dipole dipole forces, dispersion, intermolecular, hydrogen bonding and you're good
 

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So is HSC Chemistry vs Uni Chemistry similar to HSC Physics vs Uni Physics?
Can't say anything about physics because I haven't done it. But HSC chem and uni chem is two completely different things.
 

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So is HSC Chemistry vs Uni Chemistry similar to HSC Physics vs Uni Physics?
Yes, you will find that University Chemistry is much more maths heavy, the reason they limit the maths in high school chemistry is to make is accessible to people without a 'mathsy' background.
 

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Can't say anything about physics because I haven't done it. But HSC chem and uni chem is two completely different things.
They're fairly different but I wouldn't say "completely different".

Yes, you will find that University Chemistry is much more maths heavy, the reason they limit the maths in high school chemistry is to make is accessible to people without a 'mathsy' background.
That's a big generalisation because it really depends on what sub-discipline of chemistry you are talking about. In physical chemistry, WAY more maths but in inorganic chemistry, I wouldn't say it's "WAY more" but it is more. As for organic chemistry, well, not a lot of maths in organic at all.
 

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They're fairly different but I wouldn't say "completely different".


That's a big generalisation because it really depends on what sub-discipline of chemistry you are talking about. In physical chemistry, WAY more maths but in inorganic chemistry, I wouldn't say it's "WAY more" but it is more. As for organic chemistry, well, not a lot of maths in organic at all.
Yes I completely agree with you on that, but most first year chemistry subjects will have you doing many sub-disciplines. Well from my experience anyhow. Are there universities that offer specialised first year chemistry subjects? :) Would be interesting to know.
 

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