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- Subject: Chemistry
- AS: AS90931
- Level: 1
- Credits: 2
- Internal
Chemistry 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry in a technological application
Achievement criteria
The type of achievement you will reach is decided by the way you answer each question. From your answers the assessor will assess your understanding of the topics of the achievement standard.
On this page: Achievement | Achievement with Merit | Achievement with Excellence
Achievement
Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry in a technological application.
This involves providing the characteristics of, or an account of, the chemistry related to the use of the chosen application.
Make sure you can:
- Understand the chemistry involved in the application.
- Use correct chemical terminology (words, symbols, formulae) to describe the chemistry involved.
Achievement with merit
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the chemistry in a technological application.
This involves explaining how or why the chemistry applies to the use of the chosen application.
Make sure you can:
- Meet the requirements for Achievement.
Explain how or why the chemistry applies to the chosen application.
Achievement with excellence
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the chemistry in a technological application.
This involves linking the chemistry applicable to the chosen application with it’s use. It may involve elaborating, justifying, relating, evaluating, comparing and contrasting, or analysing.
Make sure you can:
- Meet the requirements for Merit.
- Write a detailed account of all the chemistry involved in the application that links clearly to the use.
