Chemistry

Chemistry is taught for three lessons per week as a separate science. A range of exciting practical work and demonstrations is used to introduce concepts such as reduction and oxidation, reactions of acids, and group Chemistry. Pupils will extend their practical skills as well as write meaningful conclusions as they prepare for their GCSEs.

The course looks at a range of distinct types of chemical reactions, and students will begin to calculate energy changes for some reactions. They will also look in detail at atomic structure and tests for common gases.

Course Materials

The course is taught using practical worksheets and assessment materials to provide an accessible and informative route through each area of study. This is supplemented by unique card-sort activities, electronic media and interactive resources developed by the Science teachers at Farlington. The IGCSE topics utilise resources developed by the Science team.

Reduction and Oxidation

Reduction and oxidation
Flame tests
Reducing agents
Production of metals
Oxidising agents
Reduction of vanadium
Oxidation numbers
Electroplating
Half equations

Acids, Alkalis and pH

Acids
Alkalis
Indicators
Neutralisation
Dissociation
Solubility

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Periodic table
Atoms and subatomic particles
Isotopes
Dot and cross diagrams
Groups and periods
Metals / non-metals
Oxidation state
Why do elements react?

Reaction Types

Thermal decomposition
Reactions involving energy
Light-sensitive reactions
Reversible reactions
Gas tests
Displacement
Precipitation

Group Chemistry

Group I
Group II
Group VII
Group 0
Displacement
Chlorine
Transition metals

How will I be assessed?

You will have an assessment after each topic. This will take 30 minutes and will include all material taught, including practical work.

There will be a Chemistry paper in the end-of-year examinations, which will contain questions on all topics.

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Neil Forrest, Head of Chemistry, on nf@farlingtonschool.com