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Grade 12
150+ Students

SCH4C – Grade 12 Chemistry Online Course (Ontario)

SCH4C is Ontario’s Grade 12 college-preparation Chemistry course, a 1.0 C credit that meets the senior science requirement for college programs in health sciences, laboratory and environmental technology, and skilled trades. Its strands are Matter and Qualitative Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Calculations, and Chemistry in the Environment. Students name compounds and balance equations, work with the mole and stoichiometry, model hydrocarbons and functional groups, analyse acids, bases and solutions, and trace electron transfer in redox reactions and galvanic cells, with labs throughout. The prerequisite is Grade 10 Science, SNC2D or SNC2P; no Grade 11 chemistry is required. Ontario eSecondary School (OES) offers SCH4C fully online and self-paced, taught by Ontario Certified Teachers.

Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P
110 course hours
Registration open year-round

💻 Fulfills OSSD Online Graduation Requirement

Welcome to our SCH4C online course! Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry as you explore matter, quantitative analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, and environmental chemistry. Through hands-on laboratory experiences, students in SCH4C develop essential skills in data collection, scientific analysis, and communication. Gain a deeper understanding of how chemistry impacts daily life and influences technological advancements shaping society and the environment. Join SCH4C to embark on an enriching journey of scientific discovery!

110 course hours
Assignments
Final Exam
Interactive Submissions
Simulation Labs
Language: English
24/7 Tutoring
Developed by: K. Strybosch (OCT)
College
Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P

SCH4C Course outline — 5 units, 110 hours

Full unit-by-unit breakdown.

Atomic structure and periodic trends · ionic and covalent compounds · nomenclature · balancing equations and reaction types · activity series · qualitative analysis

Review atomic structure, isotopes and ions, and periodic trends. Name and represent ionic and covalent compounds, write and balance chemical equations, classify reaction types, use the activity series to predict reactions, and identify substances from their physical and chemical properties.

Key topics

Atomic structure and periodic trends · ionic and covalent compounds · nomenclature · balancing equations and reaction types · activity series · qualitative analysis

Assessed by

Markerium qualitative analysis lab · study notes · unit test

The mole and molar mass · percent composition · empirical and molecular formulas · stoichiometry · limiting reagent and percent yield

Use the mole and molar mass to convert between particles, moles and mass; calculate percent composition and empirical and molecular formulas; apply mole ratios to stoichiometry problems; and determine limiting reagents and percent yield.

Key topics

The mole and molar mass · percent composition · empirical and molecular formulas · stoichiometry · limiting reagent and percent yield

Assessed by

Mole comparison poster · study notes · unit test

Hydrocarbons and isomers · functional groups · polarity and electronegativity · intermolecular forces · organic chemistry in society

Name, draw and compare alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and their isomers; examine how functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alkyl halides) change properties and reactivity; and relate polarity and intermolecular forces to behaviour.

Key topics

Hydrocarbons and isomers · functional groups · polarity and electronegativity · intermolecular forces · organic chemistry in society

Assessed by

Molecule assignment · study notes · unit test

Solubility and concentration · acids, bases and neutralization · titration · distillation of crude oil · air and water quality

Compare the solubility of ionic and covalent compounds, calculate solution concentration, investigate acids, bases and neutralization, examine the distillation of crude oil, and assess the effects of natural processes and human activity on air and water quality.

Key topics

Solubility and concentration · acids, bases and neutralization · titration · distillation of crude oil · air and water quality

Assessed by

Making Mercury Connections assignment · titration lab · study notes · unit test

Oxidation numbers · redox reactions and half-reactions · oxidizing and reducing agents · galvanic cells

Assign oxidation numbers, identify what is oxidized and reduced in redox reactions, write half-reactions and name oxidizing and reducing agents, then apply redox to galvanic cells and their uses.

Key topics

Oxidation numbers · redox reactions and half-reactions · oxidizing and reducing agents · galvanic cells

Assessed by

Study notes · unit test

SCH4C Chemistry
Grade 12 · College

How the final mark is calculated from September 2026

65% Coursework
25% Final written exam
5% Attendance
5% Participation
Domestic Student Fee

$595.00

International Student Fee

$895.00

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24/7 Tutoring
Proctored Final Exam
Fast Track
Includes Priority Exam Scheduling

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Supported by Ontario Certified Teachers

SCH4C is the Grade 12 College-preparation chemistry course covering matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry basics, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry in the environment — with an applied, practical emphasis suited to college programs.

The prerequisite for SCH4C is Grade 11 Chemistry (SCH3U) or Grade 10 Science plus the pathway route your school confirms. [OES: verify the exact prerequisite you list — the Ministry standard is SNC2D or SNC2P via SCH3U/SCH3C pathways.]

SCH4C supports college programs in practical nursing, pharmacy technician, laboratory technician, environmental technology, and related health and applied-science fields — programs that need real chemistry without the theoretical depth of SCH4U.

SCH4C (College) is applied and practical, preparing students for college programs, while SCH4U (University) is more theoretical and calculation-heavy and is the version university programs require. If a university program is possible, take SCH4U; SCH4C fits college-bound plans.

SCH4C meets the Ministry of Education’s attendance and participation expectations through activities blended directly into the course. OES requires students to log in at least once per week for attendance, and participation activities appear throughout the course and are reflected in the grade book — preserving self-paced flexibility while satisfying the requirements for online courses.

SCH4C covers matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry fundamentals, electrochemistry and its applications, chemical calculations in practical contexts, and environmental chemistry — including how chemical processes affect air, water, and soil.

Yes. Many students take SCH4C at OES to raise a mark for university or college applications — Ontario uses your highest grade for the course. The course is self-paced and open year-round, so you can retake it alongside your day-school timetable and finish in as little as 4 weeks.

Yes. Ontario students who started Grade 9 in the 2020–21 school year or later must earn at least two online learning credits to graduate, and SCH4C at OES — a Ministry-inspected online school (BSID #667186) — counts toward that requirement. An opt-out process exists through school boards, and specific provisions apply to students affected by the 2021 school closures.

Yes — science is one of Ontario’s STEM-related course groups (business studies, computer studies, cooperative education, mathematics, science, and technological education), from which students entering Grade 9 in 2024 or later must complete one credit. For math and science, the credit counts when earned in addition to your compulsory math and science credits, so SCH4C can double as your STEM-group credit.

Ontario’s Growing Success policy pre-determines the evaluation structure for every credit. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, SCH4C is graded on classroom work completed throughout the course (65%) plus a Ministry-mandated final evaluation worth 25% for Grades 11–12, with attendance and participation also reflected in the final grade. A credit is granted at 50% or higher — and as an inspected private school, OES may administer final evaluations online, while school-board online courses generally require in-person exam sittings.

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Domestic Student Fee

$595.00

International Student Fee

$895.00

ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE
24/7 Tutoring
Proctored Final Exam
Fast Track
Includes Priority Exam Scheduling