Chemistry

Course summary

The AQA A Level specifications are designed to provide continuity with those at GCSE. Pupils are encouraged to develop essential knowledge and an understanding of the concepts of Chemistry and scientific methods, a recognition of the value of Chemistry in society, and to appreciate the relationship between the different aspects of the subject. The girls follow the AQA Chemistry specification. The A Level specifications is fully linear, with all examinations taken at the end of the course. Chemistry is fundamentally an experimental subject and the specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY atomic structure amount of substance bonding energetics kinetics equilibria redox acids & bases INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Periodicity group 2 group 7 transition metals & reactions of ions ORGANIC CHEMISTRY alkanes haloalkanes alkenes alcohols aldehydes & ketones carboxylic acids & derivatives aromatic chemistry amines polymers aminoacids, proteins & DNA NMR