Chemistry

Introduction

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) chemistry syllabus is designed as two years courses for examination at age 16-plus. Cambridge IGCSE chemistry is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential chemistry knowledge and ability.

Aims

The aims of the syllabus are the same for all students. The aims are to :

1. Provide  well-designed studies of experimental and practical science for all students.
2. Develop abilities and skills of chemistry that are relevant in everyday life
3. Develop attitudes relevant to Chemistry
4. Stimulate interest in and care for the environment
5. Promotes an awareness in the development of scientific theories and methods;  related to other interdisciplinary; the community and the environment.

Contents

IGCSE Chemistry Topics :

1. The particulate nature of matter – Core curriculum
2. Experimental techniques – Core curriculum
3. Atom, elements and compounds – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
4. Stoichiometry – Core curriculum and Extended curricullum
5. Electricity and chemistry – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
6. Chemical changes – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
7. Chemical reaction – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
8. Acids, bases and salts – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
9. The Periodic Table – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
10. Metals – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
11. Air and water – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
12. Sulfur – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
13. Carbonates – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum
14. Organic Chemistry – Core curriculum and Extended curriculum