12CHC

12CHC - Chemistry - 9701 AS Level

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.

12 Chemistry - 9701 AS Level

Course Statement:
Chemistry involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.  Students develop an understanding of the structure, composition and properties of matter, how it chemically changes and the energy involved.  Using the fundamental understanding of the properties of materials, students can make sense of the material world around them, and to critically analyse what is going on.  As a result, Chemistry students are better equipped to understand issues such as environmental sustainability as well as the development of new materials and sources of energy.
Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to skills for Paper 3

  • Particles - Atoms and Molecules

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Practical Skills for Paper 3

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

Student Voice

Course prerequisites


CIE Entry requirements 2025

Pathway

Course Skills

Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 13 Multi Choice External 31.00%
Paper 23 Structured Questions External 46.00%
Paper 35 and 36 Advanced Practical Skills External 23.00%

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.