Chemistry
The Joseph Whitaker School - Nottinghamshire
01623792327
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Course summary

Atoms, compounds, molecules, equations Acid-base and redox reactions The Periodic table and periodicity Qualitative analysis Basic concepts of carbon chemistry Alcohols and halogen alkanes pH and buffers Redox and electrode potentials Aromatic compounds Carboxylic acids and esters Polymers Amount of substance Electrons, bonding and structure. Group 2 and the halogens Enthalpy changes Reaction rates and equilibria Hydrocarbons Enthalpy, entropy and free energy Transition elements, Carbonyl compounds, Nitrogen compounds, Organic synthesis, Analytical techniques (Infrared, mass spectroscopy, chromatography, NMR).

Entry requirements

5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. GCSE Trilogy Grade 7/7 or Triple Grade 7 and a Grade 7 in Mathematics. Students with a near miss in Mathematics at Grade 6 will be considered if their score on the GCSE Examination is within 5% of Grade 7

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Periodic table, elements, and physical chemistry Section A – Multiple choice Section B – Structured questions covering theory and practical skills. Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3, and 5 (2 hours 15 min written exam 37%) Paper 2 – Synthesis and Analytical Techniques Structured questions and extended response questions, covering theory and practical skills. Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4, and 6. (2 hours 15 min written exam 37%) Paper 3 – Unified chemistry Structured questions and extended response questions, covering theory and practical skills. Assesses content from modules 1 to 6. (1 hour 30 min written exam 26%) Practical endorsement for Chemistry Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate competence. Performance is then reported separately to the A Level grade. (Non-exam Reported separately)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWarsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG