Chemistry

Course summary

A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of chemistry. Emphasis throughout the course is on developing knowledge, competence and confidence in practical skills and problem-solving. You will learn how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying A-level chemistry highly appealing. You will learn about chemistry in a range of different contexts and the impact it has on industry and many aspects of everyday life. You will learn to investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. The specification is taught linearly over two years. Most of the knowledge is covered in Y12 alongside practical and mathematical skills with a gradual build-up of application of concepts. Students prepare aspirin in the lab, set up redox cells, investigate the % of iron in iron tablets, and % of copper in brass and investigate rates of reaction using a wide range of laboratory techniques. Course Content Year 12 Topics Atomic Struc and the PT Bonding and Structure Redoxl Inorganic Chemistry and the PT Formulae, Equations and Amounts of substance Organic Chemistry I Mod Analytical Techniques Energetics I Kinetics I Year 13 Topics Equilibrium II Acid-base Equilibria Energetics II Redox II Transition Metals Kinetics II Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry III Modern Analytical Techniques II Equilibrium I Kinetics