IB Prospectus 2027 - Flipbook - Page 30
GROUP SIX: ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
Chemistry (available at HL only)
The course starts with familiar ideas of atomic structure, moles, bonding and energetics
as well as trends, thermodynamics and organic chemistry. The IB curriculum deepens
your understanding of these topics, challenging you with concepts from across the
subject that link topics together and extending your appreciation of Chemistry. This
also includes important industrial and environmental aspects to the course where
you will be encouraged to consider the impact Chemistry has had on society and the
responsibilities that those connected with the chemical industry have.
We also have strong connections with both local universities and those further a昀椀eld
via talks and extra curricular competitions such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad exam
and Cambridge Chemistry Challenge or practical challenges such as the RSC Analytical
Competition.
The practical component includes an Investigative
Assignment and previous topics have included:
Course Essentials
Chemistry
• Solubility of salicylic acid at a range of temperatures
• Rate of saponi昀椀cation of olive oil with a strong base at
di昀昀erent concentration
Levels Available
• Thermal degradation of vitamin C
Entry Requirements
• Application of Freundlich isotherm to study adsorption
of ethanoic acid by charcoal
IA weighting
20%
• Determination of the activation energy of a chemical
system
Yr Y2 teaching split
60/40
• Application of the Winkler method to determine oxygen
capacity of salt water at various concentrations.
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University courses and
careers
HL
7/7 in Combined Science or 7/7 in
Chemistry plus one other
Medicine,Veterinary Science, Dentistry,
Chemistry, Forensics, Engineering,
Pharmacy
