We will firstly finish our study on Organic Chemistry, the first of our three externals. will expand upon knowledge of organic chemistry from Level 2 to include functional groups such as aldehydes, ketones, esters, amides, and acyl chlorides. It is worth 5 Credits
Secondly, we will focus on the second Internal which is all about Oxidation and Reduction Reactions. What's inside a battery? Let's find out! Come learn about the chemistry behind different types of batteries, and about the future of battery chemistry as the world looks for better batteries with higher energy density to power things like electric cars with even longer driving distances. It is worth 3 Credits
Thirdly, we will make a start on our second External, Aqueous Systems. The concept of equilibrium is foundational to the field of chemistry, and it will help deepen our understanding of topics we've already looked at, such as organic chemistry. We'll look at real-world contexts where the principle of chemical equilibrium is key to life on our planet, such as its role in regulating the pH of our oceans and our blood. It is worth 5 Credits
There will be an internal assessment opportunity (AS91393 - 3 credits).
There will be an external assessment opportunity (AS91392 - 5 credits).