Chemistry is the study of matter in terms of composition, structure and reactions. We also study elements of the earth, atmosphere and the environment.

You need to have an understanding of:

This section will give you a foundation for studying chemistry by learning about atoms. You will also learn the elements of the modern periodic table.

Here you will study the different types of chemical bonds; ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. You also need to understand the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and how matter can change state

You need to write chemical symbols, formulas and equations. You should also understand the reactions of matter as well as the chemistry of acids.

Chemistry topics

This area largely focuses on endothermic and exothermic reactions and their explanations.

Know how to measure the rate of a reaction and factors affecting the process

This involves purifying and separating mixtures plus calculations such as using the law of conservation of mass.

There are 3 topics; lifecycle assessment and recycling, crude oil and cracking and extracting and purifying metals

Along with studying the composition of earth, you will learn how it is damaged by greenhouse gases and atmospheric pollutants.