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Chemistry


BCS Curriculum

Classics & Humanities
English
Expressive Arts
I.C.T. /Computing
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Library
Maths & Economics
Modern Languages
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Psychology
PHSE
Science & Technology
Sixth Form
Exam Results
Future Development


Staff

C R Bretherton BSc

P J Smith BSc

Technician: M Altham BA, HND Applied Chemistry


Year 9 topics

The work covered aims to give a firm foundation for the GCSE Course.

Air

Formulae and Equations

Acids, Bases and Salts

Mixtures

Metals and Reactivity

Atomic Structure

Geological Changes

Energy Changes

Particles

There is a comprehensive series of practical activities to compliment the theory.

GCSE Chemistry

Chemistry is studied as part of the OCR GCSE Science Dual Award (1983) examinations

Coursework represents 20% of the total assessment.

Year 10 topics

Rates of reaction

Bonding

Calculations

Periodic table

Organic Chemistry

Ammonia Manufacture

Year 11 Topics

Water

Acids & Alkalis

Electrolysis

Redox Reactions

Atmosphere

Rocks

Extraction of metals

AS Chemistry

Students study AQA Chemistry (5421/6421)

The three modules studied are:

CHM1 Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity

CHM2 Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

CH3P  Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Practical Examination

A2 Chemistry

CHM3 Further Physical and Organic Chemistry

CHM4 Thermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry

CH6P  Synoptic examinationPractical Examination

Practical Examination

 

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