Chemistry

Assessment

The course is entirely assessed by three exams at the end of Year 13. ● Paper 1: Periodic table, Elements and Physical Chemistry. This assesses modules 1, 2, 3 & 5, and is 2hrs 15min long. Paper 1 counts for 37% of the A level. ● Paper 2: Synthesis and Analytical techniques. This assesses modules 1, 2, 4 & 6, and is also 2hrs 15min long. Paper 2 counts for 37% of the A level. ● Paper 3: Unified Chemistry. This is a synoptic paper which assesses all modules, and is 1hr 30 mins long. It counts for 26% of the A level.