Chemistry
Kirk Hallam Community Academy - Derbyshire
01159301522
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH
Course summary

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry - Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations - Amount of substance - Acid–base and redox reactions - Electrons, bonding and structure Module 3 – Periodic table and energy - The periodic table and periodicity - Group 2 and the halogens - Qualitative analysis - Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) Module 4 – Core organic chemistry - Basic concepts - Organic synthesis - Analytical techniques Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements - Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative) - Enthalpy, entropy and free energy Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

Entry requirements

- General Sixth Form admission requirements plus a grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a minimum of two 6 grades in GCSE Science subjects. - Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. - Grade 6 at GCSE in the subjects they choose at A-Level

How you'll be assessed

3 externally assessed exams 1. Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (assesses modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) – 37% 2. Synthesis and analytical techniques (assesses modules 1, 2, 4, and 6) – 37% 3. Unified chemistry (assesses all modules) – 26% Internally assessed and externally moderated science practical endorsement programme.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGodfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH