Chemistry
Course summary
During year 12 students study for Papers 1 and 2 which cover topics such as atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding and structure, redox , inorganic chemistry, formulae, equations and the amount of substance, organic chemistry, hydrocarbons (alkanes and alkenes), halogenoalkanes and alcohols, modern analytical techniques, energetics, kinetics and equilibrium. There is additionally the need to have a good understanding of basic Maths principles in order to do this course. In Year 13 Papers 1, 2 and 3 are worth 30%, 30% and 40% respectively. Papers 1 and 2 cover half of the Year 13 topics and some Year 12 content whilst Paper 3 covers all Year 12 and Year 13 topics including an understanding of practical chemistry and underlying theory. .
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
6 grade 5-9 passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Math GCSE 6-6 or above in GCSE Dbl Science or 6 in Chemistry
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Assessment
By externally assessed written examination papers. Core practicals will lead to a scientific practical certification and will be assessed as part of the examination papers.
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