IGCSE Chemistry Course
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Objectives of the IGCSE Chemistry
The Edexcel IGCSE in Chemistry qualification enables students to:
learn about the unifying patterns and themes of chemistry
acquire knowledge and understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles.
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
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The course is designed to match the Exexcel 4CH0 specification and is divided into six modules, as follows:
Module 1: Principles of Chemistry
Module 2: Chemistry of the Elements
Module 3: Organic Chemistry
Module 4: Physical Chemistry
Module 5: Chemistry in Society
Module 6: Investigative Skills
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Chemistry and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Edexcel international GCSE in Chemistry (4CH0)
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- IT
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Metallic Crystals
- Chemical Equations
- Chemical Formulae
- Physical Chemistry
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How is the course structured?
The IGCSE Chemistry course is divided into six comprehensive modules:
Module 1: Principles of Chemistry
- States of Matter and Atoms
- Atomic Structure
- Relative Formula Masses
- Chemical Formulae and Chemical Equations
- TMA A
- Ionic Compounds
- Covalent Substances
- Metallic Crystals
- Electrolysis
- TMA B
Module 2: Chemistry of the Elements
- The Periodic Table
- Group 1 and Group 7 Elements
- Oxygen and Oxides
- Hydrogen and Water
- Reactivity Series
- Tests for Ions and Gases
- TMA C
Module 3: Organic Chemistry
- Alkanes and Alkenes
- Ethanol
- TMA D
Module 4: Physical Chemistry
- Acids, Alkalis and Salts
- Energetics
- Rates of Reaction
- Equilibria
- TMA E
Module 5: Chemistry in Society
- Extraction and Uses of Metals
- Crude Oil
- Synthetic Polymers
- The Industrial Manufacture of
- Chemicals
- TMA F
Module 6: Investigative Skills
- Designing and Carrying Out a Scientific Experiment
- Interpreting the Results of an Experiment
- TMA G: Mock Exam, Paper 1
- TMA H: Mock Exam, Paper 2
IGCSE Chemistry Course