The National 5 chemistry course aims to encourage pupils to develop an understanding of chemistry’s role in scientific issues whilst acquiring and applying knowledge and understanding of key chemistry concepts. Pupils will develop scientific, analytical and problem solving skills in a chemistry context.

The National 5 chemistry course covers the following units of work:

• Chemical Changes and Structure
• Nature’s Chemistry
• Chemistry in Society

More information about the National 5 course can be found on the SQA website.