This unit is designed for students who have passed WACE Chemistry 3A/3B or equivalent. Students who have not previously studied chemistry should take Introduction to Chemistry 180. An exploration of the historical pattern of thought will illustrate that chemistry is both testable and contestable and that theories may be limited by or to certain conditions. Physical and chemical properties of molecules, such as polarity, intermolecular forces, colour and magnetism, will illustrate how a fundamental understanding of atomic theory can explain macroscopic observations. Energy is the interconvertible capacity to do work, however not all energy can be converted into work and is usually... -- Course Website
