Chemistry

Course summary

‘Every aspect of the world today, even politics and international relations, is affected by chemistry,’ said Linus Pauling. Chemistry is all around us: in our food, clothes, water, air, medicines, detergents and cleaning agents. Even our emotions are governed by chemical reactions in the body. Chemistry helps pupils to study and understand the world around them. The A Level course provides opportunities to consider the applications of Chemistry in the wider environment, such as the development of new forms of energy, the study of climate change and the uses of nanotechnology and analytical techniques.