Chemistry - Grade 12
- Updated on May 5, 2026
☰ Program Description
The Grade 12 Chemistry course at Apex Community Collegiate is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the composition, properties, and behaviour of matter. It builds on foundational chemistry knowledge and explores how chemical structures, reactions, and energy changes explain processes occurring in laboratories, industries, living systems, and the natural environment.
Students can investigate the relationships between atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular properties, and chemical reactivity. They can also develop the mathematical skills required to calculate quantities of substances, analyse reaction conditions, and interpret experimental results. Through theoretical study and practical investigations, students can learn to connect chemical principles with observable evidence.
The course encourages accuracy, logical reasoning, laboratory safety, and scientific communication. It can provide useful preparation for students interested in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, health sciences, environmental science, engineering, and other post-secondary programs that involve scientific investigation.
✓ Teaching and Learning Approach
Learning may combine teacher-guided explanations, worked examples, chemical calculations, laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and research assignments. Students can use models, equations, and practical observations to develop a clearer understanding of chemical processes.
Collaborative investigations may encourage students to compare results, discuss possible sources of error, and evaluate scientific explanations. Independent practice can help strengthen accuracy in calculations and the application of chemical principles.
◉ Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Explain how atomic structure, chemical bonding, and molecular shape influence the properties of substances.
Identify common organic compounds and describe their structures and reactions.
Write and balance chemical equations and solve quantitative problems involving chemical reactions.
Calculate concentrations and interpret the behaviour of substances in solutions.
Explain chemical equilibrium and predict the effects of changing reaction conditions.
Apply acid-base principles and interpret pH-related information.
Analyse factors affecting reaction rates and explain their significance.
Conduct laboratory investigations safely and evaluate experimental evidence.
Communicate chemical explanations through equations, calculations, diagrams, and written reports.
🗹 Additional Information
Assessment and Evaluation
Students may demonstrate their learning through laboratory reports, reaction calculations, research projects, quizzes, tests, practical investigations, and examinations. Assessment can consider conceptual understanding, problem-solving, scientific communication, and safe laboratory practices.
Final assessment requirements should follow the school’s approved course outline.
Future Academic Pathways
Grade 12 Chemistry may be relevant to university and college programs in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, life sciences, environmental science, chemical engineering, and certain health-related fields. Requirements differ between institutions and programs, so students should confirm prerequisites before applying.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 112 Hours
- Total Program Fees: $1000
- Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction, Hybrid delivery, Distance education