Entry Requirements:
BB in Core and Additional Science or B in Chemistry and C in Maths. In addition, a D Grade in AS Chemistry is
needed to progress to the A Level.
Wainwright, Miss J Rigby
Exam Board:
AQA
Teachers: Mrs V Bates, Mr A Conheeney, Mr N Barnet, Mr P Carter, Mrs J
Timetable Organisation: 5 periods of 1 hour length each week for two years, taught by 2 teachers. Students in Year 13 also have one hour of directed study time each week.
Main Syllabus Area
A Level Chemistry will inspire students, nurture their passion for chemistry and lay the foundations for further study. It covers the three main areas of chemistry; physical, inorganic and organic.
Physical chemistry
Atomic structure
Amount of substance
Bonding
Energetics
Kinetics
Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
Thermodynamics
Rate Equations
Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems
Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
Acids and bases
Inorganic chemistry
Periodicity
Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
Group 7, the halogens
Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
Transition metals
1 A Level Chemistry
Organic chemistry
Introduction to organic chemistry
Alkanes
Halogenoalkanes
Alkenes
Alcohols
Organic analysis
Optical isomerism
Aldehydes and ketones
Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Aromatic chemistry
Amines
Polymers
Amino acids, proteins and DNA
Organic synthesis
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Chromatography
Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
Method of Assessment
Paper 1 – 2 hours – 35%
Paper 2 – 2 hours – 35%
Paper 3 – 2 hours – 30%
Qualities Required
High levels of interest, commitment and organisation; good mathematical skills; enthusiasm for practicals; enjoyment of science.
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