VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023 - Unit 2 - SAC 5 - Experiments with gases

Sep 20, 2026

VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023-2027, Unit 2, SAC 5 provides a structured set of investigative laboratory tasks on gases. Learners work over two weeks, recording observations and reflections in a logbook, then complete short-answer questions under test conditions to summarise understanding. The materials section lists reagents such as HCl, NaOH, H2O2, yeast, lime-water, and indicators, while activities include safety precautions via MSDS research and experiments focusing on gas production and gas volume measurement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Background

Scope

Materials

MSDS and safety precautions

Experiment 1: Production of gases

Gas 1

Gas 2

Gas 3

Questions for Experiment 1

Experiment 2: Volume of gases

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FAQs

What is the overall scope of SAC 5 for gases in Unit 2?

Students complete investigative experiments on gases over two weeks, record measurements and reflections in a logbook, and then answer a small number of questions under test conditions to summarise understanding.

Which experiments are included in SAC 5?

The document outlines Experiment 1 (production of gases) with Gas 1, Gas 2, and Gas 3, and begins Experiment 2 (volume of gases) where measurements are recorded.

How does the document require students to test and report gases?

Students record observations in their logbook and use specified tests such as match “pop tests” for gases produced in Experiment 1, then answer questions including balanced equations and identification of the released gas.

Sep 20, 2026

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