Advanced Higher Chemistry

"The Advanced Higher Chemistry Course develops learners' knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural environments beyond Higher level.

The Course builds on Higher Chemistry and continues to develop the underlying theories of chemistry, and the practical skills used in the chemistry laboratory." -- SQA statement

Advanced Higher Chemistry is a New Advanced Higher course in Scottish Qualifications. It consists of three main units - Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, and Researching Chemistry - alongside a Project and an LO3.

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
The longest unit, and the most mathematical. Contains Electromagnetic Radiation theory, Orbitals, Transition Metals, Equilibrium theory and Kinetics.

Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
The intermediate unit; contains further work on molecular structures, Stereochemistry, Synthesis, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Researching Chemistry
The shortest unit; mostly concerned with practical applications and techniques.

Project
The Advanced Higher project is worth 30 marks (~23% of the total grade) and is conducted by the candidate in order to gain a deeper insight into an aspect of chemistry. It consists of a 2,500 - 3,000(?) word essay detailing procedures, results and discussion of both.

LO3
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Exam
The exam is out of 100 marks (~77% of the total grade), and consists of a single paper. A Data Booklet is provided.