Chemistry is all around us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. The courses offered aim to give pupils an insight into the importance of Chemistry in everyday life, but also cover the important chemical concepts to allow pupils to extend their studies, if wished.
The study of chemistry is broken down into 3 units,
Chemical Changes and Structure, Natures Chemistry and Chemistry in Society.
These cover a wide range of topics including……
- Chemical reactions
- Reaction rates
- Substances and bonding
- Acids and alkalis
- Metals and their reactions
- Plastics and synthetic fibres
- Fuels and carbon compounds
- Soaps and dyes
- Atomic structure
- Symbols and the mole
Useful Links
National 5 Chemistry in a Nutshell
Higher Chemistry in a Nutshell
