Chemistry is the science of matter: its properties, structure, composition, behaviour, reactions, interactions and the changes it undergoes. Chemistry is one of the key branches of Science along with Physics and Biology and is sometimes called “the central science”. It explains the structure and properties of matter as a consequence of the physical properties of chemical substances and their interactions. For example, steel is harder than iron because its atoms are held together in a more rigid crystalline lattice and wood burns because it can react spontaneously with oxygen in a chemical reaction. Chemistry uses quantities like energy and entropy in relation to explain the spontaneity of processes such as sugar and salt dissolving in water. Chemistry includes the design and manufacture, i.e. synthesis, of more complex substances from simpler ones. There are three major branches of Chemistry: organic, physical and inorganic. Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, mechanisms, and reactions of organic compounds. An organic compound is defined as any compound based on a carbon skeleton. Physical chemistry is the study of the physical and fundamental basis of chemical systems and processes. Important areas of study include rates of reaction, equilibria and energy changes. Inorganic chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of non-organic compounds. Chemists make discoveries which affect the lives of all of us. For example: how to make plastics from oil; how to make fertilisers to promote the growth of crops; how to make alloys which can resist high stresses and temperatures; how to extract metals from the Earth’s crust; and how to make drugs which will control pain or disease.
The course is a demanding one and therefore at least a grade 7 in IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science is required. A grade 6 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Paper 1 and 2: Short and long answer questions 2 hours Paper 3: Questions on practical techniques and data analysis (40 marks) Multiple choice questions (30 marks) Short and long answer questions (20 marks) 2 Hours Practical assessments have been divided into those that can be assessed in written exams and those that can only be directly assessed whilst students are carrying out experiments. A-level grades will be based only on marks from written exams. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for all A-level Chemistry courses will require the assessment of practical skills. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills in twelve required practicals, that are not assessable in written exams
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Chemistry is the science of matter: its properties, structure, composition, behaviour, reactions, interactions and the changes it undergoes. Chemistry is one of the key branches of Science along with Physics and Biology and is sometimes called “the central science”. It explains the structure and properties of matter as a consequence of the physical properties of chemical substances and their interactions. For example, steel is harder than iron because its atoms are held together in a more rigid crystalline lattice and wood burns because it can react spontaneously with oxygen in a chemical reaction. Chemistry uses quantities like energy and entropy in relation to explain the spontaneity of processes such as sugar and salt dissolving in water. Chemistry includes the design and manufacture, i.e. synthesis, of more complex substances from simpler ones. There are three major branches of Chemistry: organic, physical and inorganic. Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, mechanisms, and reactions of organic compounds. An organic compound is defined as any compound based on a carbon skeleton. Physical chemistry is the study of the physical and fundamental basis of chemical systems and processes. Important areas of study include rates of reaction, equilibria and energy changes. Inorganic chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of non-organic compounds. Chemists make discoveries which affect the lives of all of us. For example: how to make plastics from oil; how to make fertilisers to promote the growth of crops; how to make alloys which can resist high stresses and temperatures; how to extract metals from the Earth’s crust; and how to make drugs which will control pain or disease.
The course is a demanding one and therefore at least a grade 7 in IGCSE/GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science is required. A grade 6 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Paper 1 and 2: Short and long answer questions 2 hours Paper 3: Questions on practical techniques and data analysis (40 marks) Multiple choice questions (30 marks) Short and long answer questions (20 marks) 2 Hours Practical assessments have been divided into those that can be assessed in written exams and those that can only be directly assessed whilst students are carrying out experiments. A-level grades will be based only on marks from written exams. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for all A-level Chemistry courses will require the assessment of practical skills. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills in twelve required practicals, that are not assessable in written exams