Learners will gain an understanding of chemistry and develop this through a variety of approaches, including practical activities, investigations and problem solving.

Units Covered

Chemical changes and structure - rates of reaction; atomic structure and bonding related to properties of materials; formulae and reacting quantities; acids and bases.

Nature’s chemistry - homologous series; everyday consumer products; energy from fuels.

Chemistry in society - metals; plastics; fertilisers; nuclear chemistry; chemical analysis.