Chemistry IGCSE
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Summary
Overview
Chemistry IGCSE
IGCSE in Chemistry aims to develop an understanding of the unifying patterns and themes of chemistry, as well as experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of scientific methods and learn to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them.
Key subject aims:
- The Edexcel IGCSE in Chemistry qualification enables students to:
- learn about the unifying patterns and themes of chemistry
- appreciate the practical nature of chemistry, acquiring experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques
- appreciate the importance to scientific methods of accurate experimental work and reporting
- form hypotheses and design experiments to test them
- develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context
- understand the widespread importance of chemistry and the way materials are used in the world
- appreciate how the work of the chemist has social, industrial, technological, environmental and economic consequences for the community
- prepare for more advanced courses in chemistry and for courses which require them to have a knowledge of chemistry
Description
Module 1 - Principles of chemistry
- States of matter
- Atoms
- Atomic structure
- Relative formula masses
- Chemical formulae and chemical equations
- Ionic compounds
- Covalent Substances
- Metallic crystals
- Electrolysis
Module 2 - Chemistry of the elements
- The Periodic Table
- Group 1 elements - lithium, sodium and potassium
- Group 7 elements - chlorine, bromine and iodine
- Oxygen and oxides
- Hydrogen and water
- Reactivity series
- Tests for ions and gases
Module 3 - Organic chemistry
- Introduction to organic chemistry
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Ethanol
Module 4 - Physical chemistry
- Acids, alkalis and salts
- Energetics
- Rates of reaction
- Equilibria
Module 5 - Chemistry in society
- Extraction and uses of metals
- Crude oil
- Synthetic polymers
- The industrial manufacture of chemicals
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Our Chemistry IGCSE Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Chemistry IGCSE and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.
- Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
- Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
- Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
- You should be fully committed to your studies.
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