Chemistry
William Hulme's Grammar School - Manchester
01612262054
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Course summary

At WHGS you will cover the Chemistry AQA Key Stage 5 curriculum by studying the Physical, Inorganic and Organic topics listed below: Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc, Oxidation, reduction and redox equations, Thermodynamics , Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems, Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells, Acids and bases. Inorganic Chemistry, Periodicity, Group 2, the alkaline, earth metals, Group 7, the halogens, Transition metals, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic analysis, Optical isomerism, Aromatic chemistry, Carbonyls, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids, proteins and DNA, Organic synthesis, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Chromatography

Entry requirements

Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Chemistry and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityManchester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSpring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR