Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of materials, their properties and reactions. The course fully explores these chemical behaviours in three main areas:
- Inorganic Chemistry is firmly based on the periodic classification of the elements.
- Organic Chemistry develops themes on structure, synthesis, analysis and reaction mechanisms.
- Physical Chemistry includes atomic structure, chemical bonding and structure, energetics and equilibria.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:
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Chemistry has a strong emphasis on practical skills, requires problem-solving ability and 20% of the marks are awarded for higher level
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The Year 12 course is split into 3 main areas:
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Assessed by 3 exams of 2 hours at the end of Year 13 covering Year 12 content plus further in-depth coverage of:
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Assessment Information
- 15% of the marks in the final exams will be on skills developed in the key practicals throughout the year.
- 20% of the marks in the final exams will be on mathematical skills.