The course begins by covering the structure of the atom and looking more closely at electronic orbital notation, demonstrating how the Periodic Table is linked to electronic configuration. Calculations form a large part of the first term’s work; titration experiments are carried out to calculate the concentration of unknown solutions and reaction stoichiometry is studied. We also cover the Ideal Gas Equation and simple spectroscopic methods. Over the year, you will also study Organic Chemistry. Some examples of topics focusing on the different functional groups include how alkanes act as fuels, how CFCs can break down the ozone layer, how alkenes can be used to make everyday polymers and the interesting properties of alcohols that make them soluble in water. As part of the Organic Chemistry course, you will learn about many different functional groups and their associated reactions. Aspirin is studied in detail, including the synthesis and purification of a sample as part of the A-Level Chemistry practical assessment. You will study familiar compounds like paracetamol and amino-acids and progress through the year to design synthetic routes to make these compounds.
The general requirement for a place in the Sixth Form is: • A minimum of six passes at GCSE (5-9) • In addition, each department has a particular entry requirement of either a 6 or 7 for subjects to be studied at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies which have not been studied previously should show proficiency in similar subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,605 - £33,297 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,755 |
| Address | Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH |
The course begins by covering the structure of the atom and looking more closely at electronic orbital notation, demonstrating how the Periodic Table is linked to electronic configuration. Calculations form a large part of the first term’s work; titration experiments are carried out to calculate the concentration of unknown solutions and reaction stoichiometry is studied. We also cover the Ideal Gas Equation and simple spectroscopic methods. Over the year, you will also study Organic Chemistry. Some examples of topics focusing on the different functional groups include how alkanes act as fuels, how CFCs can break down the ozone layer, how alkenes can be used to make everyday polymers and the interesting properties of alcohols that make them soluble in water. As part of the Organic Chemistry course, you will learn about many different functional groups and their associated reactions. Aspirin is studied in detail, including the synthesis and purification of a sample as part of the A-Level Chemistry practical assessment. You will study familiar compounds like paracetamol and amino-acids and progress through the year to design synthetic routes to make these compounds.
The general requirement for a place in the Sixth Form is: • A minimum of six passes at GCSE (5-9) • In addition, each department has a particular entry requirement of either a 6 or 7 for subjects to be studied at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies which have not been studied previously should show proficiency in similar subjects.