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National 5
This course has three compulsory units.
Atoms, Acids and Alkalis
In this unit, pupils will build on detailed chemical concepts, using them in a variety of analytical applications.
The unit develops skills and raises awareness of ethical and environmental issues in a local and international
context, with pupils gaining an understanding of how chemistry is involved in the cause, effect and resolution
of these issues.
Nature’s Chemistry
In this unit, pupils will build on the understanding of a variety of natural resources and associated products to
gain knowledge and develop skills. Pupils will then use these skills when considering the ethical and
environmental implications of the application of chemical knowledge to fuelling and feeding a modern
society.
Chemistry in Society
In this unit, pupils will be introduced to fundamental chemical concepts and apply their skills in a variety of
areas, such as the development and use of novel and new materials, including forms of energy generation.
Conditions of award
To achieve the National 5 Chemistry course, pupils must pass all of the units detailed above as well as the
course assessment.

Assessment
National 4
All units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis. National 4 Courses are not graded.
National 5
All units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis. Pupils will be externally assessed in a final exam, at the
end of the course.

Progression
National 4
This course or its components may provide pupils with progression to:
• National 5 Chemistry
• National 4 or 5 in another Science subject
National 5
This course or its components may provide pupils with progression to:
• Higher Chemistry
• National 4 or 5 in another Science subject

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