Chelmsford County High School for Girls

A foundation grammar school and specialist college

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Subjects

Chemistry - GCSE Resources

Course Details

The course builds upon the Chemistry studied in Years 7, 8 and 9. It covers all the work required by the National Curriculum and provides a body of knowledge appropriate for all students whether, or not, they choose to study Chemistry at A Level.

The topics studies are:

The course is practically based and investigative work is internally assessed during lesson time.

Examination Board
AQA
Derivation of Final Grade
25% C1 Examination in June of Year 10
50% Examination in June of Year 11 (C2 & C3)
25% Practical Assessment

Topics
  • Changing World
  • Atomic Structure and Bonding
  • Fuels & Oils
  • Food Science
  • How much?
  • Water.
  • The Periodic Table
  • Acids, Alkalis & Salts
  • Electrolysis
  • Energy Calculations
  • Rates of Reactions
  • Equilibria

    • A qualification in GCSE Chemistry will make a substantial contribution to any career aspiration. It is essential for students who wish to study Chemistry at A Level and useful for complementary subjects such as A Level Biology, Physics and Geography.