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GROUP SIX: ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
Chemistry (available at HL only)
The course starts with ideas of atomic structure, the mole concept, bonding and
energetics. This leads on to group chemistry, equilibrium and kinetics. The more
demanding concepts involved in thermodynamics and equilibrium will challenge you,
stimulating and extending your appreciation of Chemistry. Knowledge of organic
chemistry will be developed to include important industrial and environmental aspects,
and you will be encouraged to consider the impact Chemistry has had on society and
the responsibilities those connected with the chemical industry have.
We have very strong connections with both Brighton and Sussex Universities and
attend events there, plus competitions such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad exam,
Cambridge Chemistry Challenge plus the Cambridge Chemistry Race and the RSC
Analytical Competition.
Course Essentials
The practical component includes an Investigative
Assignment and previous titles have included:
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“The biochemical oxygen demand of the River
Ouse/Adur”.
Chemistry
Levels Available
HL
“The analysis of mass of Vitamin C in di昀昀erent
brands of ready made lemon juice using redox
titration.”
Entry Requirements
“An investigation to compare the e昀昀ectiveness by
mass of 昀椀ve di昀昀erent brands of antacid tablets.”
IA weighting
20%
“What is the e昀昀ect of changing the acid catalyst
on the purity and yield of aspirin?”
Yr Y2 teaching split
60/40
University courses and
careers
7/7 in Combined Science or 7/7 in two
separate sciences
Medicine,Veterinary Science, Dentistry,
Chemistry, Forensics, Engineering
