This assessment designed to asssess students' comprehension of the chemistry topics covered from Week 1 to Week 4. Students are expected to apply concepts introduced in lectures, textbook and tutorials to interpret and respond to a series of short-answer questions based on these resources. All responses must be typed and submitted as a Word document. For questions involving calculations, all workings must be clearly shown, with correct units, chemical equations, formulae, standard chemical notation, balanced chemical reactions and physical states of substances where applicable. Short-answer questions may require students to explain, justify, describe, analyse, or evaluate information. Responses should be clearly articulated, logically structured, and appropriately detailed. All written responses must follow the Vancouver referencing style. This includes citing relevant sections of the textbook, lecture notes, tutorial materials, or any additional sources used in the preparation of each answer.

AI Use: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

All written responses, calculations, workings, and other details in students' assessment submissions must be their own work. Collusion with others or contract cheating any part of the answers for this assessment is strictly prohibited. Students may be required to provide further information to verify that the answers provided are their own and that they understand the concepts being assessed.

Marks will be awarded for:

• Application and explanation of chemical thermodynamic concepts.
• Relevance and clarity of diagrams where appropriate.
• Accurately drawing of structures, correct IUPAC naming, formula of organic chemistry compounds.
• Clarity of explanations, where appropriate.
• Correct formulas, calculations, units and use of significant figures.
• Proper use of the Vancouver referencing style.
• Correctly balanced chemical reactions with indications of the physical states of substances.

The Unknown Compounds Practical assessment must be presented as a comprehensive scientific laboratory report, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and logical flow throughout. The report should detail the analysis of two unknown samples conducted during the Residential School. The report must adhere to the comprehensive Guidelines for Writing a Practical Report provided in the Laboratory Manual and the Marking Rubric available on the Moodle site. The required structure includes: Title, Aim(s), Introduction, Materials and Procedure, Data Record, Calculations and Interpretation, Results, Discussion and Questions, Conclusion, and References. Please refer to the unit's Moodle site for the most up-to-date information on the Residential School schedule and the Unknown Compounds Practical Report. All responses must be typed and submitted as a Word document via the Moodle site. The report must follow the Vancouver referencing style, which includes citing relevant sections from the textbook, lecture notes, tutorial materials, scientific journals, or any additional sources used in the report.

AI Use: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Note: The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. 

Marks will be awarded for:

• Following the format of the Report Guidelines as detailed in the laboratory manual.
• Meeting the criteria outlined in the marking rubric. 
• Providing clear statement(s) of the aim(s) of the practical, i.e., what you expect to learn from the practical.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the relevant theory.
• Accurately recording data in a clear and tabulated format.
• Correctly interpreting wet chemical tests and quatitative spectra, with comprehensive evidence to support valid conclusions.
• Performing data calculations accurately.
• Determining results correctly, including the use of appropriate units.
• Explaining experimental results using relevant terminology and theories, with guidance from the questions listed in the Laboratory Manual.
• Providing a concise conclusion that clearly summarises what was learned and its significance.
• Correct and consistent use of the Vancouver referencing style.

Assessment 3 is a written take-home examination designed to evaluate your understanding of the key chemistry concepts and topics covered throughout the term, encompassing both inorganic and organic chemistry. You will be required to demonstrate both theoretical knowledge and practical application by responding to a series of questions that include calculation-based and explanatory components.

For calculation-based questions, you must clearly show all workings and ensure the correct use of units, correctly balanced chemical reactions with indications of the physical states of substances, formulas, and standard chemical notations. Short-answer questions will assess your ability to explain, justify, describe, analyse, or evaluate information. Responses should be well-structured, appropriately detailed, and written in clear, academic language. All written responses must adhere to the Vancouver referencing style. This includes citing relevant sections of the textbook, lecture notes, tutorial materials, or any additional sources used in your answers for each question.

AI Use: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Note: The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. 

Marks will be awarded for each question as indicated in the assessment item e.g., correct explanation, correct answers, show all working or reasoning for answers, correct units, correct formula, correct organic chemistry reactions, IUPAC names, correctly balanced chemical reactions with indications of the physical states of substances, correct Vancouver referencing style. Further details will be provided on the Moodle site.