Nature of the Subject

The Chemistry IGCSE enables learners to: 

Recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in  everyday life, 

Develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative  and inventiveness, 

Better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology,  ethics, the community and the environment .

Syllabus & Content

Students will study the following topics: 

1 The particulate nature of matter 

2 Experimental techniques 

3 Atoms, elements and compounds 

4 Stoichiometry 

5 Electricity and chemistry 

6 Chemical energetics 

7 Chemical reactions 

8 Acids, bases and salts 

9 The Periodic Table 

10 Metals 

11 Air and water 

12 Sulfur 

13 Carbonates 

14 Organic chemistry 

Assessment

The course is assessed by 3 examination papers. The students will sit either the 'core' or 'extended' pathway, depending on their progression throughout the course and their Year 11 mock examination results. 

Multiple Choice paper 1 (core) paper 2 (ext), 

Longer Response paper 3 (core) paper 4 (ext), 

Alternative to Practical paper 6.

Teacher Introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of Chemistry

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry develops a set of transferable skills including handling data, practical problem-solving and applying the scientific method. Learners develop relevant attitudes, such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness. They acquire the essential scientific skills required for progression to further studies or employment.