chemistry CAPE syllabus

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination

CAPE

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CHEMISTRY
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 - effective for examinations from May/June 2007
Unit 2 - effective for examinations from May/June 2008

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Contents
RATIONALE.................................................................................................................................................... 1
AIMS ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 - 2
SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED ............................................................................................. 2 - 4
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS ..................................................................................................... 4
STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS ............................................................................................................ 4 - 5
UNIT 1 : CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS I
MODULE 1 : FUNDAMENTALS IN CHEMISTRY……… ..................................................................6 - 15
MODULE 2 : KINETICS AND EQUILIBRIA ……… ............................................................................ 16