Chemistry iGCSE
GCSE
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Type
GCSE
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
12 Months
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This course provides you with the opportunity to explore Chemistry. Chemistry is a rigorous, challenging and ultimately rewarding course that develops students' scientific skills and knowledge. This flexible course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path.
Chemistry is a good choice for students considering careers in the health and clinical professions, including medicine, veterinary science, nursing, dentistry and forensic science. Studying Chemistry will also prepare students for industry careers, such as those within the pharmaceutical or petrochemical sectors. In combination with other suitable IGCSE entry subjects the course is an ideal preparation for those who wish to go on to study Chemistry at A level, and higher education.
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About this course
On this course you will:
Acquire knowledge and understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles, develop experimental and investigative skills.
Appreciate the widespread importance of chemistry to everyday life.
Develop and explore a broad understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles.
Acquire an ability to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of modern scientific developments.
There are no specific entry requirements but you will need basic English reading and writing skills.
Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an iGCSE in Chemistry, issued by Edexcel.
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Subjects
- Mathematics
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Industry
- Electrochemistry
- Petrochemical
- Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Energetics
- Oxygen
- Periodic Table
- Substance
- Covalent Substances
- Ionic compounds
- Hydrogen and water
- Ethanol
Course programme
- Atoms
- Atomic structure
- Relative formula masses
- Chemical formula and chemical equations
- Ionic compounds
- Covalent Substances
- Metallic crystals
- Electrolysis
- You will also consider the practical aspects of study in these topic areas.
Unit 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
Unit 3: Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to organic chemistry
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Ethanol
- You will also consider the practical aspects of study in these topic areas.
Unit 4: Physical Chemistry
- Acids, alkalis and salts
- Energetics
- Rates of reaction
- Equilibria
- You will also consider the practical aspects of study in these topic areas.
Unit 5: Chemistry in Industry
- Extraction and uses of metals
- Crude oil
- Synthetic polymers
- The industrial manufacture of chemicals
- You will also consider the practical aspects of study in these topic areas.
Assessment
To fully complete this course you will need to take the 2 standard iGCSE examinations.
Chemistry iGCSE