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Chemistry
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Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter and how chemical change happens.
- Dr Rorke, Head of Chemistry
WHAT WE DO
In Chemistry we understand the properties of individual atoms, how atoms form chemical bonds to create chemical compounds, the interactions within substances that give matter its general properties and the interaction between substances through chemical reactions to form different substances.
Lower Years Chemistry
The lower years curriculum will involve the following:
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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Autumn |
Introduction to the lab The particle model |
Chemical Reactions |
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Spring |
Theories and Investigations Atoms and Elements |
Combustion, thermal decomposition and displacement Acids and Bases |
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Summer |
Atoms and Elements Pure and Impure Substances |
Acids and Bases Environmental chemistry |
Middle Years (Y9-11) Chemistry
The middle years curriculum will involve the following:
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Autumn Term |
Atomic structure and the Periodic Table Bonding, structure and properties |
Quantitative chemistry Chemical changes |
Chemistry and atmosphere Equilibria Using resources |
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Spring Term |
Bonding, structure and properties Energy changes Rates of reaction |
Organic Chemistry |
Using resources |
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Summer Term |
Rates of reaction Quantitative chemistry |
Chemical analysis |
Using resources |
Upper Years Chemistry
The upper years curriculum will involve the following:
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Autumn Term |
Atomic structure Bonding Formulae, equations & amounts Redox 1 Equilibrium 1 |
Acid base equilibrium Redox 2 Organic 2 (from 2019) |
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Spring Term |
Atomic structure Bonding Formulae, equations & amounts Redox 1 Equilibrium 1 |
Transition metals Organic 3 Analytical techniques 2 Organic synthesis |
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Summer Term |
Atomic structure Bonding Formulae, equations & amounts Redox 1 Equilibrium 1 |
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