DSE Chemistry revision
DSE Chemistry syllabus:
Topic 1. Planet earth
Topic 2. Microscopic world I
Topic 3. Metals
Topic 4. Acids and bases
Topic 5. Fossil fuels and carbon compounds
Topic 6. Microscopic world II
Topic 7. Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis
Topic 8. Chemical reactions and energy
Topic 9. Rate of reaction
Topic 10. Chemical equilibrium
Topic 11. Chemistry of carbon compounds
Topic 12. Patterns in the chemical world
Topic 13. Industrial chemistry
Topic 14. Material chemistry
Topic 15. Analytical chemistry
DSE Chemistry syllabus change (2022 DSE開始)
DSE Chemistry 考試模式:
Component |
Weighting |
Duration |
Paper 1: Compulsory part of the curriculum |
60% |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper 2: Elective part of the curriculum |
20% |
1 hour |
School-based Assessment (SBA) |
20% |
|
Paper 1 comprises two sections: A and B.
- Section A consists of multiple-choice questions and carries 18% of the subject mark.
- Section B includes short questions, structured questions and essay questions, and carries 42% of the subject mark.
- In each of the sections A and B, Part I will set questions mainly on topics I to VIII of the curriculum, while Part II mainly on topics IX to XII.
- Candidates have to attempt all questions in this paper.
Paper 2 consists of structured questions and carries 20% of the subject mark.
- Candidates are required to answer the questions on the 2 electives selected