A Level Chemistry will give you an insight into the physical universe. Chemistry touches every aspect of our lives from the bodily functions within us to the atmosphere around us. Chemists can go onto a diverse range of careers from finding more sustainable ways of harnessing energy to making medical advancements in research or being a doctor. Chemistry is often referred to as a central science as it combines physics, biology, mathematics and medicine. Through Chemistry we are able to explain biological and physical phenomena that cannot be understood through one science alone. A Level Chemistry covers the fundamentals of Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Physical Chemistry is the study of the physical structure of chemical compounds. You will explore how chemicals react with one another and the bonds that hold them together. Physical Chemistry is used in everyday life whether that’s baking or in medicinal fields. The knowledge we have gained from understanding chemical compounds and how they interact has been life changing. Topics studied in physical chemistry include: Atomic structure, bonding, kinetics, rates, electrochemical cell, acids and bases. Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and behaviour of inorganic compounds, which include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds. Inorganic compounds are chemical compounds that lack carbonhydrogen bonds. This part of the course will cover: Periodicity, Alkaline earth metals, Halogens, Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, Transition metals and Reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Inorganic chemistry is used to study and develop catalysts, coatings, fuels, surfactants, materials, superconductors, and medicines. Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding. These structurally diverse compounds vary from naturally occurring petroleum fuels to DNA and the molecules in living systems. Many of these compounds are used as drugs, medicines and plastics. Organic chemistry builds on the knowledge you already have from GCSE chemistry on alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, DNA and polymers.
In order to start the course Pupils must have gained at least a 6 in dual award but preferably Chemistry GCSE along with a 6 in Maths and a 6 in English.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL |
A Level Chemistry will give you an insight into the physical universe. Chemistry touches every aspect of our lives from the bodily functions within us to the atmosphere around us. Chemists can go onto a diverse range of careers from finding more sustainable ways of harnessing energy to making medical advancements in research or being a doctor. Chemistry is often referred to as a central science as it combines physics, biology, mathematics and medicine. Through Chemistry we are able to explain biological and physical phenomena that cannot be understood through one science alone. A Level Chemistry covers the fundamentals of Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Physical Chemistry is the study of the physical structure of chemical compounds. You will explore how chemicals react with one another and the bonds that hold them together. Physical Chemistry is used in everyday life whether that’s baking or in medicinal fields. The knowledge we have gained from understanding chemical compounds and how they interact has been life changing. Topics studied in physical chemistry include: Atomic structure, bonding, kinetics, rates, electrochemical cell, acids and bases. Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and behaviour of inorganic compounds, which include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds. Inorganic compounds are chemical compounds that lack carbonhydrogen bonds. This part of the course will cover: Periodicity, Alkaline earth metals, Halogens, Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, Transition metals and Reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Inorganic chemistry is used to study and develop catalysts, coatings, fuels, surfactants, materials, superconductors, and medicines. Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding. These structurally diverse compounds vary from naturally occurring petroleum fuels to DNA and the molecules in living systems. Many of these compounds are used as drugs, medicines and plastics. Organic chemistry builds on the knowledge you already have from GCSE chemistry on alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, DNA and polymers.
In order to start the course Pupils must have gained at least a 6 in dual award but preferably Chemistry GCSE along with a 6 in Maths and a 6 in English.