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

● Rates of reaction ● Energy changes ● Equilibrium ● Electrolysis ● Chemical analysis ● Organic reactions ● Polymers

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Application and 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

Paper 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding and structure; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes and Energy changes. Paper 2: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources. Both are equally weighted (100 marks) and are 1 hour 45 minutes long.