Chemistry
Higher
Course Overview
The course develops candidates’ curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for chemistry in a range of contexts. The skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed throughout the course.
Candidates develop an appreciation of the impact of chemistry on their everyday lives by applying their knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts in practical situations.
Candidates gain an understanding of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces that allows them to predict the physical properties of materials. They apply a knowledge of functional groups and organic reaction types to solve problems in a range of diverse contexts.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mr M Stage
Course content
Chemical Changes & Structure
periodicity
structure and bonding
oxidising and reducing agents
Nature's Chemistry
systematic carbon chemistry
alcohols
carboxylic acids
esters
fats and oils
soaps
detergents and emulsions
proteins
oxidation of food
fragrances
skin care
Chemistry in Society
getting the most from reactants
controlling the rate
chemical energy
equilibria
chemical analysis
Assessment Methods
The Course assessment is externally assessed and composed of the following 3 components:
Question paper 1: multiple choice (17%)
40 minutes
Question paper 2 (63%)
2 hours and 20 minutes
Assignment (20%)
2 hours write up in class time
Entry Requirements
Pupils will normally be expected to have attained:
National 5 Chemistry at A or B and;
National 5 Maths at A to C
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