Course information
Chemistry
LVS Ascot - Bracknell Forest
01344882770
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR
Course summary

Year 12 course outline Physical Chemistry 1: Atomic structure, Amount of Substances, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria, Redox Reaction. Inorganic Chemistry 1: Periodicity, Group 2: The Alkaline Earth Metals, Group 7: The Halogens. Organic Chemistry 1: Introduction to organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic Analysis. Year 13 course outline Physical Chemistry 2: Thermodynamics, Rate equation, Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells, equilibria. Inorganic Chemistry 2: Acids and bases, Periodicity, Transition metals, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic Chemistry 2: Aromatic chemistry, Amines, polymers, Amino acids proteins and DNA, Organic synthesis and analysis, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Chromatography.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 at GCSE in Chemistry or Trilogy Science. Maths at GCSE grade 6 and study of Maths at A level is highly desirable.

How you'll be assessed

Coursework No coursework but 6 nominated practicals to be completed and assessed for Practical Endorsement. Examinations A level Paper 1: Physical, inorganic chemistry and practical skills • 2 hrs • 105 marks • 35% of A level. A level Paper 2: Physical, organic chemistry and practical skills • 105 hrs • 105 marks • 35% of A level. A level Paper 3: Content • Practical skills • 2 hrs • 90 marks • 30% of A level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,915 - £38,085
Sixth Form Fee£12,315 - £22,095
AddressLondon Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR