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Offered at both the higher and standard levels, the core of the Chemistry program
consists of study in eleven topics: stoichiometry; atomic theory; periodicity;
bonding; states of matter; energetics; kinetics; equilibrium; acids and bases; oxidation and reduction; and organic chemistry. Students at the higher level perform further study in all of these areas. Students at the standard level study two of six optional topics in higher physical organic chemistry; medicines
and drugs; human biochemistry; environmental chemistry; chemical industries; or fuels and energy. At the higher level, students complete two of six options in similar topics.
At the higher and standard levels, Chemistry is assessed through three
written examination papers, which constitute 76% of the final grade. In addition,
students must participate and report upon a multidisciplinary project and complete a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory
investigations. This work constitutes the remaining 24% of the final grade. This work is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO.
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