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Leaving Certificate Chemistry

Curriculum Specification for Leaving Certificate Chemistry
Levels
Higher and Ordinary level
In 5th Year now
New specification from September 2025
Additional Assessment Component
Yes, as in every redeveloped specification (see the specification for details)

Strands

  • The Nature of Science

    IE-LC-CHEM.NS · 13 learning outcomes

    Understanding about chemistry, Investigating in chemistry, Chemistry in society, Abstraction to representation

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  • Nature of Matter

    IE-LC-CHEM.NM · 22 learning outcomes

    Matter, Atomic structure, The periodic table, Quantifying matter

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  • Behaviour of Matter

    IE-LC-CHEM.BM · 21 learning outcomes

    Chemical bonding, Intermolecular forces and molecular shapes, Behaviour of gases

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  • Interactions of Matter

    IE-LC-CHEM.IM · 36 learning outcomes

    Thermochemistry, Rates of reaction, Acid-base systems, Electrochemistry

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  • Matter in our World

    IE-LC-CHEM.MW · 31 learning outcomes

    Volumetric analysis, Reactivity of organic compounds, Our chemical environment

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Official specification (curriculumonline.ie) Past papers and marking schemes (examinations.ie)

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Questions teachers ask

What levels is Leaving Cert Chemistry taken at?
Higher and Ordinary level.
Can Heapso plan Leaving Cert Chemistry?
Yes. Heapso plans units, lessons and revision worksheets for Chemistry, set to 5th or 6th Year. Pip writes in its own words and doesn't reproduce exam papers or marking schemes. Check the official specification for exact requirements.

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