Chemistry

Content

The course extends some of the topics studied at IGCSE level to higher level, and introduces some new areas.

The topics include:        

Atomic Structure and Bonding

States of Matter, Energy and Rates of reaction

Equilibrium

Electrochemistry

The periodic table, especially the transition metals and Groups II, IV and VII

A large amount of organic chemistry including aromatic compounds, alcohols, acids and aldehydes

In addition to these central topics, we also study three areas of applied chemistry

Biochemistry – interesting in itself, and a good back up to the study of biology

Modern analytical methods such as spectroscopy and electrophoresis

Demands on the student

The course is much more quantitative than at IGCSE level, so students will need to be capable of  accurate and rapid calculations using large and small numbers.

Their experimental skills will be examined in a two hour practical exam at the AS level.