Chemistry

Course summary

In the lower sixth, the students explore elements and compounds and how molecules stick together. They look at carbon chemistry in a rigorous and logical way for the first time. There is a strong focus on mathematical techniques in work on moles, reaction rates, equilibria and heat energy change. In the upper sixth the students are stretched still further as they try to gain a deeper understanding of substances and the relationships between them. They look at thermodynamics, electrode potentials, pH and spectroscopy. Mathematical techniques make up about 20% of the course.