Chemistry
Head of Department: Dr I M Butterfield – imb@barneyschool.org.uk
Teacher of Chemistry: Dr K B Cosstick
Teacher of Chemistry: Dr E E McDermott
Teacher of Chemistry: Mrs J Wilson
Course/Exam board: IGCSE CIE 0620
Specification at a glance
| 1. The particulate nature of matter | 2. Experimental techniques |
| 3. Atoms, elements and compounds | 4. Stoichiometry |
| 5. Electricity and chemistry | 6. Chemical energetics |
| 7. Chemical reactions | 8. Acids, bases and salts |
| 9. The Periodic Table | 10. Metals |
| 11. Air and water | 12. Sulfur |
| 13. Carbonates | 14. Organic chemistry |
Assessment
Three exam papers are taken at the end of the two-year course.
Paper 1 – 45 minutes
Multiple choice question paper weighted at 30% of total available marks
Paper 2 – 1 hour 15 minutes
Core theory paper weighted at 50% of total available marks
or
Paper 3 – 1 hour 15 minutes
Extended theory paper weighted at 50% of total available marks
Paper 6 – 1 hour
Alternative to Practical weighted at 20% of total available marks
What chemistry can do for you
Chemistry enhances our lifestyle greatly and its importance to our society cannot be denied. It provides a great variety of career opportunities in, for example, research, analysis, production, sales and marketing, pharmacy, food technology and archaeology. An A Level qualification in chemistry is a pre-requisite for many degree courses such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and chemical engineering. A good A Level grade starts with a good iGCSE grade.
