Chemistry

Course summary

OCR’s Chemistry ‘A’ specification is a modern and relevant Chemistry course, clearly structured and flexible so that pupils of all abilities can engage with the subject. Emphasis throughout the course is on developing knowledge, competence and confidence in the areas of Inorganic (the chemistry of the elements other than carbon), Organic (the chemistry of carbon based compounds) and Physical (theoretical) Chemistry, in practical skills and in problem solving. The content is divided into chemical topics, each containing key concepts. Once these key features have been developed, applications are considered. The teaching and learning of practical skills are integrated with the theoretical topics. Practical and laboratory skills, which are so important in this subject, are developed in a way suited to each individual pupil, combining academic challenge with practical focus.