Chemistry

Assessment

There are three externally assessed exam papers as indicated below: Paper 1 Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 30% This unit covers topics ranging from atomic structure and bonding to the study of elements in the periodic table. From a physical chemistry perspective, rates of reaction, equilibrium and energetics are studied. In addition, there is an introduction to organic chemistry which is considered in this unit. Paper 2 Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry 30 % Once again the core aspects of chemistry relating to atomic structure and the periodic table will be considered here but more content focus will be placed upon organic chemistry and related modern analytical techniques. In addition, relevant inorganic chemistry will also be studied and assessed. Paper 3 General and Practical Principles in Chemistry 40% This section may draw from any topics studied in the previous units and will have a synoptic nature. It will assess the conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods that will be experienced directly in the practical lessons.