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A-Level Chemistry
 

 

 

Benefits of studying Chemistry….

Among the many benefits, this new Course is designed to encourage students to:

  • Gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills
  • Appreciate How Science Works and its relevance beyond the laboratory
  • Develop an enthusiasm for Chemistry
  • Study Chemistry in a contemporary context

At AS You will study 3 Units:

Unit 1 will cover:

  • Particles, composition of the nucleus, isotopes and use of mass spectrometer
  • Calculating the amount of substance
  • Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and intermolecular forces
  • The construction of the periodic table
  • Organic chemistry
  • Alkanes from crude oil

Unit 2 will cover:

  • Collision theory and effect
  • Definitions of oxidation and reduction
  • Redox properties of halogens and halide ions
  • The extraction of Metals
  • Haloalkanes and alkenes

Unit 3 will cover:

The practical skills which are essential to a Chemistry course at this level and fundamental to a greater understanding of How Science Works . Such skills include:

  • Making observations and measurements
  • Analysing and evaluating results

At A2 You will study 3 Units:

Unit 4 will cover:

  • Acids and bases
  • Nomenclature and Isomerism in organic chemistry
  • Compounds containing the carbonyl group
  • Amines; base properties and nucleophilic properties
  • Polymers
  • Organic synthesis and analysis

Unit 5 will cover:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Pperiodicity; reactions of Period 3 elements
  • Redox equilibria
  • General properties of transition metals

Unit 6 will cover:

The practical skills which are essential to a Chemistry course at this level and fundamental to a greater understanding of How Science Works . Such skills include:

  • Making observations and measurements
  • Analysing and evaluating results

 

How will I be assessed ?

Written Paper on Unit 1:

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Weighting: 33% of the total AS marks
  • 4 - 6 short answer questions plus one or two longer structured questions

Written Paper on Unit 2:

  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Weighting: 46% of the total AS marks
  • 6 - 8 short answer questions plus two longer questions

 Internal Assessment :

  • Weighting: 20% of the total AS marks
  • 10% of the total A Level marks Teacher assessment of practical skills (PSA) 12 marks
  • Teacher assessment of investigative assignment (ISA) 38 Marks

Entry Requirements:

2 B grades in GCSE Core and Additional Science
or
B grades in the separate sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology)

 AND

 Grade B in GCSE Maths

 


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