Chemistry

Course summary

studied across both years of the Sixth Form, with extensive practical work linked to all three areas being undertaken. Year 1 Most of the topics studied in the Lower Sixth year are developments of topics already encountered at GCSE, including atomic structure, bonding, calculations and Organic Chemistry. Year 2 In the Upper Sixth year, the student’s knowledge and understanding of Chemistry is developed further and the mathematical aspects of the subject have greater emphasis. Further Organic Chemistry, entropy and transition metals are some of the topics studied in the Upper Sixth year.