Chemistry

Course summary

The A Level Chemistry course is designed to introduce pupils to how Chemistry fits into every aspect of their lives and help them to make sense of the world around them. The course involves substantial practical work to consolidate the theoretical content needed and enable pupils to appreciate the wider application of Chemistry. Year 1 Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria, Redox Reactions, Periodicity, Group 2 and Group 7 Elements, Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and Organic Analysis. Year 2 Acids and Bases, Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group, Aromatics, Amines, Amino Acids, Polymers, Organic Synthesis, Structure Determination, Thermodynamics, Transition Metals and Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution.