Senior Cycle ChemistrySenior ChemistryThe syllabus consists of approximately 70% pure chemistry; the remaining 30% deals with the social and applied aspects of chemistry. Chemistry is assessed by means of a 3 hour terminal written examination paper. Students are required to keep a record of their practical work over the two years of the course.
Subject Content 1. Periodic Table & Atomic Structure 2. Chemical Bonding 3. Stoichiometry, Formulae & Equations 4. Volumetric Analysis 5. Fuels & Heat of Reaction 6. Rates of Reaction 7. Organic Chemistry 8. Chemical Equilibrium 9. Environmental Chemistry - Water & pH OPTIONS 1A: Industrial Chemistry 1B: Atmospheric Chemistry 2A: Materials 2B: Electrochemistry & Extraction of Metals |
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