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Leaving Certificate
Chemistry
Ballinrobe
Community
School
Topics Covered
• The Atom
• Arrangement of electrons in the atom
• The Periodic Table
• Chemical Bonding
• Chemical Equations
• Radioactivity
• Properties of Gases
• The Mole
• Stoichiometry
• Acids and Bases
• Oxidation and Reduction
• Titrations
• Rate of Reactions
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Electrochemistry
• Organic Chemistry
Experiments
• Usually 1 double class and 3 single classes per week
• 28 mandatory experiments
Examples
• To extract clove oil from cloves by steam distillation
• To prepare a sample of soap
• To determine the concentration of ethanoic acid in vinegar
• To prepare ethene and examine its properties
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions!
• You do not need to be doing honours maths, but you should be
able to manipulate a formula
• Basic use of equations required on the course
• Having a logical brain, that is good at problem solving, is a help
in Chemistry
• You should be able to visualize things that we can’t see (eg.
atoms, electrons, radioactivity)
• In 2021, 19.1% of students achieved H1 in Chemistry
• If you know your stuff, the marking scheme is very black and
white – opportunity to do very well!
• About 80 definitions to be learned off by heart.
Some university courses definitely require Leaving Cert Chemistry as an entry requirement.
Lots of courses require a science subject (eg. Science, engineering, nursing, medicine etc)
What sort of careers does a study of chemistry lead to?
• Chemist in industry
- Drug design and production (eg.Abbvie, Boston Scientific, etc)
- Cosmetics and perfumes
- Food production
- etc
• Forensic Scientist
• Medical laboratory scientist
• Academic research
• Regulatory bodies (eg. Health products regulatory authority)
A science qualification is very highly regarded by lots of employers. The skills you learn in
problem solving, logical thinking, planning etc are useful in whatever area you progress to.

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Chemistry Subject Choice 3rd Year.pptx

  • 2. Topics Covered • The Atom • Arrangement of electrons in the atom • The Periodic Table • Chemical Bonding • Chemical Equations • Radioactivity • Properties of Gases • The Mole • Stoichiometry • Acids and Bases • Oxidation and Reduction • Titrations • Rate of Reactions • Chemical Equilibrium • Electrochemistry • Organic Chemistry
  • 3. Experiments • Usually 1 double class and 3 single classes per week • 28 mandatory experiments Examples • To extract clove oil from cloves by steam distillation • To prepare a sample of soap • To determine the concentration of ethanoic acid in vinegar • To prepare ethene and examine its properties
  • 4. Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions! • You do not need to be doing honours maths, but you should be able to manipulate a formula • Basic use of equations required on the course • Having a logical brain, that is good at problem solving, is a help in Chemistry • You should be able to visualize things that we can’t see (eg. atoms, electrons, radioactivity) • In 2021, 19.1% of students achieved H1 in Chemistry • If you know your stuff, the marking scheme is very black and white – opportunity to do very well! • About 80 definitions to be learned off by heart.
  • 5. Some university courses definitely require Leaving Cert Chemistry as an entry requirement. Lots of courses require a science subject (eg. Science, engineering, nursing, medicine etc)
  • 6. What sort of careers does a study of chemistry lead to? • Chemist in industry - Drug design and production (eg.Abbvie, Boston Scientific, etc) - Cosmetics and perfumes - Food production - etc • Forensic Scientist • Medical laboratory scientist • Academic research • Regulatory bodies (eg. Health products regulatory authority) A science qualification is very highly regarded by lots of employers. The skills you learn in problem solving, logical thinking, planning etc are useful in whatever area you progress to.