Chemistry

Course Overview

The purpose of the Advanced Higher Chemistry Course is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural environments beyond Higher level. The Course builds on Higher Chemistry, continuing to develop the underlying theories of chemistry and the practical skills used in the chemistry laboratory. There are three units: 

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (AH): The unit covers the key areas of electromagnetic radiation and atomic spectra, atomic orbitals and electronic configurations and the periodic table, transition metals, chemical equilibrium, reaction feasibility and kinetics. 

Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis (AH): The unit covers the key areas of molecular orbitals, molecular structure, stereo chemistry, synthesis, experimental determination of structure, and pharmaceutical chemistry. 

Researching Chemistry (AH): This unit can be integrated across the other units of the course. The unit covers the key areas of gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, practical skills and techniques and stoichiometric calculations. 

Homework

Students must be prepared to commit themselves to at least 2 hours a week of homework. This will include answering questions, research and revising notes to ensure the work carried out in class is fully understood. 

Assessment Approaches

Course assessment at Advanced Higher: 

• An investigation report (20% of mark) 

• Question paper: (80% of mark)