GCSE
CHEMISTRY
MISS EGAN-SMITH Head Of Chemistry
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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.
mesmith@britishschool.sch.ae COURSE CONTENT YEAR 9 Atomic Structure Periodic Table The Earth’s atmosphere
ASSESSMENT YEAR 10 Internal end of year exams and regular end-of-topic tests to monitor progress.
YEAR 10 Structure and bonding Chemical changes Quantitative chemistry Organic chemistry I Rates of reaction Energy changes
YEAR 11 Equilibria Using the Earth’s resources Organic chemistry II Chemical analysis
YEAR 11 Regular internal end of topic tests and review. Paper 1 (Topics 1-5): Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding and structure; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes and Energy changes. Paper 2 (Topics 6-10): 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 1hr 45min.
SPECIFICATION LINK FURTHER STUDY To continue their study of Chemistry, students will need to attain the compulsory ‘7-9’ grade at GCSE. A grade 7 or above in Mathematics is also strongly recommended. Chemistry is essential for those wanting to read Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology and Chemical Engineering. It is also is a facilitating subject and is held in high regard by all universities regardless of the course being applied to.
