GCSE Chemistry Higher Tier Including Exams and Practical

This course will cover the following topics:

Unit 1: Atomic structure and the periodic table

• Atoms, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotypes
• The periodic table
• Properties of transition metals

Unit 2: Bonding, structure and, the properties of matter

• Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
• Bonding and structure and their relation to the properties of substance
• Structure and bonding of carbon
• Bulk and surface properties of matter
• Nano particles

Unit 3: Quantitative chemistry

• Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
• Amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
• Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions

Unit 4: Chemical changes

• Reactivity of metals
• Reactions of acids
• Electrolysis

Unit 5: Energy changes

• Exothermic and endothermic reactions
• Chemical cells and fuel cells

Unit 6: The rate and extent of chemical change

• Rate of reaction
• Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium

Unit 7: Organic Chemistry

• Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
• Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
• Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers

Unit 8: Chemical analysis

• Purity, formulations and chromatography
• Identification of common gases
• Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means

Unit 9: Chemistry of the atmosphere

• The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere
• Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
• Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources

Unit 10: Using resources

• Using the Earth’s resources and sustainable development
• Life cycle assessment and recycling
• Using materials
• The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers