IGCSE Chemistry covers foundational concepts in chemistry including atomic structure, chemical reactions, acids and bases, organic chemistry, and environmental chemistry. The subject emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical skills through laboratory work, preparing students for further study in chemistry and related fields.
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IGSCE Chemistry
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States of Matter
Understanding the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), changes of state, and the particle theory.
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
Study of atomic structure, elements, compounds, mixtures, and chemical symbols and formulas.
Stoichiometry
The quantitative aspect of chemical reactions, including molar relationships, balancing chemical equations, and calculating reacting masses and volumes.
Electrochemistry
Exploration of electrical conductivity in different substances, electrolysis, and its applications.
Chemical Energetics
Study of energy changes during chemical reactions, exothermic and endothermic processes, and energy transfer.
Chemical Reactions
Understanding the rates of reaction, factors affecting reaction rates, and the concept of reversible reactions and equilibrium.
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Properties and reactions of acids and bases, pH scale, and methods of preparing, identifying, and testing salts.
The Periodic Table
Understanding the arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table, periodic trends, and the properties of groups and periods.
Metals
Properties of metals, extraction of metals from their ores, and the reactivity series of metals.
Chemistry of the Environment
Study of environmental chemistry, including air and water pollution, greenhouse gases, and the impact of human activity on the environment.
Organic Chemistry
Introduction to organic compounds, hydrocarbons, functional groups, and reactions of organic molecules.
Experimental Techniques and Chemical Analysis
Methods and techniques for conducting experiments, separating mixtures, and analyzing substances qualitatively and quantitatively.