S2 Chemistry

Module 2.1 Chemical Reactions

Revision of S1 work on elements and compounds; Chemical and physical change; Energy changes in chemical reactions; Writing word equations; Signs of a chemical reaction.

Module 2.2 Acids & Bases

Acids and bases; identification of acidic, alkaline and neutral solutions using indicators; understanding of the pH scale as a measure of acidity/alkalinity; neutralisation and its uses.

Module 2.3 Analysis

Test for, preparation of and uses of carbon dioxide, hydrogen and oxygen; flame tests; tests for carbonates and sulphates

Module 2.4 Rate of Reaction

Following the course of a reaction by measuring changes; factors which affect the rate of reaction; catalysts.

MODULE 3.1 The Structure of the Atom – Intermediate 2

Sub-atomic particles; important numbers; isotopes

Recommended text book: Longman Chemistry