Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
This standard asks you to understand and explain how and why chemical reactions happen at different speeds and how chemical systems reach a balance. You need to know about rates of reaction (what speeds them up or slows them down) and equilibrium (when a reaction stops changing), and be able to describe these using proper chemistry language and calculations.
You can identify and name factors affecting reaction rates, describe equilibrium, calculate simple pH problems, and use correct chemistry terms—the basics are solid.
You explain how collision theory and activation energy link to reaction rate changes, relate equilibrium shifts to specific causes, distinguish strong from weak acids/bases with relevant evidence, and show careful attention to units and significant figures.
You compare and contrast competing factors, justify why equilibrium shifts in specific directions, elaborate on the relationship between molecular properties and pH/conductivity, analyse data critically, and weave chemistry concepts together rather than listing them separately.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.