Topics included in this course

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These topics are based on CXC Chemistry Syllabus for CSEC examinations and comprise of content taken from Section B and Section C of the syllabus.

  • Introduction to Organic Compounds
  • Properties and reactions of the Hydrocarbons ( Alkanes and Alkenes)
  • Properties and reactions of Alcohols
  • Properties and reactions of Alkanoic Acids
  • Properties and reactions of Esters
  • Types , formation and uses of Polymers
  • Characteristics of metals
  • Reactivity, extraction and uses of metals
  • Metals and the environment
  • Chemical properties and reactions of non-metals
  • Green Chemistry
  • Qualitative Analysis


Main Instructor

Dr Michaella Charles

Senior Chemistry Instructor

Dr. Michealla Charles has been an educator for the past 19 years. She holds a PhD in Science Education with a focus in Organic Chemistry from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus. She has taught and tutored Chemistry at the CSEC level and undergraduate level respectfully. She currently lecturers CAPE Chemistry Unit II as well as Science Education at the Undergraduate level. Dr. Charles also serves as an assistant examiner for CXC where she marks the CSEC Chemistry examination.

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