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GROUP SIX: ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
OUR STUDENTS
LAURA COOPER
Chemistry (available at HL only)
The course starts with ideas of atomic structure, the mole concept,
bonding and energetics. This leads on to group chemistry, equilibrium and
kinetics. The more demanding concepts involved in thermodynamics and
equilibrium will challenge you, stimulating and extending your appreciation
of Chemistry. Knowledge of organic chemistry will be developed to
include important industrial and environmental aspects, and you will be
encouraged to consider the impact Chemistry has had on society and the
responsibilities those connected with the chemical industry have.
STUDIED:
Chemistry, Biology, Psychology (HL)
English, Maths, German (SL)
PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Downlands Community School
WHAT NEXT?
Dentistry, University of Birmingham
We have very strong connections with both Brighton and Sussex
Universities and attend events there, plus competitions such as the RSC
Chemistry Olympiad exam, Cambridge Chemistry Challenge plus the
Cambridge Chemistry Race and the RSC Analytical Competition.
The practical component includes
an Investigative Assignment and
previous titles have included:
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“The biochemical oxygen demand
of the River Ouse/Adur”.
“The analysis of mass of Vitamin
C in di昀昀erent brands of ready
made lemon juice using redox
titration.”
“An investigation to compare
the e昀昀ectiveness by mass of
昀椀ve di昀昀erent brands of antacid
tablets.”
“What is the e昀昀ect of changing
the acid catalyst on the purity and
yield of aspirin?”
Course Essentials
Chemistry
Levels Available
Entry Requirements
HL
7/7 in Combined Science or 7/7 in
two separate sciences
IA weighting
20%
Yr Y2 teaching split
60/40
University courses and
careers
Medicine,Veterinary Science, Dentistry,
Chemistry, Forensics, Engineering
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