Intermediate Chemistry (IM 06) MATSEC

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Intermediate Chemistry Syllabus 2010

Introduction
The syllabus is intended for candidates who have followed an introductory course in chemistry. It attempts to consolidate this knowledge by extending it beyond the limits usually set at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) level to cover more advanced concepts in chemistry which are dealt with in a broad manner. Most of the concepts studied at intermediate level will not be developed to the same depth and with the same rigour
as at the Advanced Matriculation level. It is hoped that a general overview of chemistry is conveyed which covers in sufficient detail key concepts in the subject.

The Examination
The Examination consists of one three-hour paper. The paper will be divided into three sections: Section A will contain between fifteen and twenty compulsory questions of the fill-in type requiring short answers; Section B will consist of five compulsory structured questions; Section C will require candidates to choose two out of four long questions. Each section carries equal marks. The minimum mathematical requirements
of the syllabus are the same as those for the SEC examination in Chemistry. Questions will be set in SI units except that pressures may be expressed in atmospheres (atm.). The Periodic Table, complete with atomic numbers, will be provided. Relative atomic masses and the molar
volume for gases will also be given when required.