Chemistry

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 10

CHEMISTRY

Students study the fundamentals of Chemistry: Atomic structure and Chemical bonding, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and importantly the chemical processes integral to the world in which we live in topics such as crude oil, fuels and equilibrium.

The course is designed to encourage students to develop their curiosity about the material and physical worlds, whilst also preparing them for content encountered at A Level.

COURSE CONTENT

● Structure and bonding ● Chemical calculations ● Chemical changes ● Crude oil and fuels ● Rates of reaction ● Energy changes

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Problem-solving ● Abstract-thinking ● Ability to complete multi step calculations

FURTHER STUDY

To continue their study of Chemistry, students will need to attain the compulsory ‘7-9’ grade at GCSE. A 7 or above in Mathematics is also strongly recommended. Chemistry is a facilitating subject and it is held in high regard by all universities regardless of the course being applied to and is essential for those wanting to read: ● Medicine ● Veterinary Medicine ● Dentistry ● Pharmacology ● Chemical Engineering

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ASSESSMENTS

Internal end of year exams and regular end-of-topic tests to monitor progress.