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Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to properties and structures of matter and a variety of chemical reactions incorporating organic compounds and acid/base equilibrium reactions.
Read the full Chemistry course description.
Read the version log for Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
Related industries
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
Year 12 school-based assessment in 2024
In recognition of continuing school disruption, NESA has extended the 2023 flexibility for school-based assessment rules to Year 12 students undertaking the HSC in 2024. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2024 HSC.
Syllabus elements
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Assessment and examination materials
The examination specifications and materials can be found in the Assessment and Examination Materials section below.
Assessment and Reporting in Chemistry Stage 6
Chemistry – Sample examination materials
(PDF, 2.86MB, 40 pages)
Chemistry – Additional sample HSC examination questions
(PDF, 90 pages, 1.6 MB
Chemistry formulae sheet, data sheet and periodic table
(PDF, 877KB, 4 pages)