Chemistry

Course summary

In Year 12 you will be introduced to concepts of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding and the Periodic Table with emphasis on the elements and compounds of Groups 2 and 7 by one teacher. You will then continue by looking at chemical energetics, reaction rates and chemical equilibria. With your other teacher you will be introduced to the atomic structure and quantitative chemistry. In the spring term you will study organic chemistry via hydrocarbons, alcohols and their derivatives involving the study of modern instrumental techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy.