Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
JC 2 Chemistry
This course explores advanced chemical principles including energetic stability, kinetic control, and the intricate behavior of organic functional groups. Students bridge the gap between microscopic structural theories and macroscopic chemical phenomena through rigorous analytical frameworks.
Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
Exploration of energy changes in chemical reactions focusing on enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy to predict reaction spontaneity.
Analyzing energy cycles to determine lattice energy and the stability of ionic compounds.
Investigating the roles of disorder and energy dispersal in determining the feasibility of chemical processes.
Reaction Kinetics and Equilibrium
Examination of the factors affecting reaction rates and the dynamic nature of reversible chemical systems.
Deriving rate laws from experimental data to propose multi-step reaction mechanisms.
Quantitative analysis of equilibrium constants and the response of systems to external stress.
Study of weak acids, bases, and the mathematical modeling of pH maintenance in biological systems.
Electrochemistry and Redox Processes
Analyzing the conversion between chemical and electrical energy through electrochemical cells and electrolysis.
Measuring standard electrode potentials to predict the direction of electron flow and cell voltage.
Quantitative study of electrolytic decomposition and its applications in industrial electroplating.
The Chemistry of Transition Elements
Exploring the unique properties of d-block elements including variable oxidation states, complex ion formation, and catalysis.
Explaining the origin of color in transition metal complexes using crystal field theory.
Investigating heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis mechanisms in industrial processes.
Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Mechanisms
A deep dive into the reactivity of organic molecules including carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids, and nitrogen derivatives.
Analyzing the reactivity of aldehydes and ketones toward nucleophilic attack.
Comparing the acidity of carboxylic acids and the reactivity of acyl chlorides and esters.
Examining the basicity of amines and the structural hierarchy of amino acids and proteins.
Structural Elucidation and Synthesis
Integrating spectroscopic techniques and synthetic pathways to identify unknown compounds and design organic routes.
Using Infra-Red and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy to deduce molecular structures.
Designing multi-step synthetic routes and identifying necessary reagents and conditions.