Chemistry is everywhere in the world around you! It’s in the food you eat, the clothes you wear and the water you drink. It’s in medicines, the atmosphere, and cleaning agents. Chemistry connects other sciences – like Biology, Physics, Geology and Environmental Science – together. It links with many areas of everyday life and helps develop an understanding of current events and phenomena. The course will provide a rewarding experience across the ability range, while genuinely challenging the most able students. There are many careers in chemistry, but even if you’re looking for a job in another field, the analytical skills you gain in chemistry are helpful. Chemistry A level can open doors to a vast diversity of careers. Module 1 – Practical skills • Development of practical skills • Planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation 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 • Periodic table and periodicity • Group 2 and the halogens • Qualitative analysis • Enthalpy changes • Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) Module 4 – Core organic chemistry • Basic concepts • Hydrocarbons • Alcohols and haloalkanes • Organic synthesis • Analytical techniques (IR, MS) Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements • Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative) • pH and buffers • Enthalpy, entropy and free energy • Redox and electrode potentials • Transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis • Aromatic compounds • Carbonyl compounds • Carboxylic acids and esters • Nitrogen compounds • Polymers • Organic synthesis • Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR) A level Practical Endorsement – Minimum of 12 practical activities.