A-level chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of’ and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Chemistry is of particular value to those hoping to pursue careers in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, clinical biochemistry, toxicology, environmental science, scientific patent law, science writing, and teaching. In Year 12, the A-level chemistry lasts two years, with exams at the end of the second year. The information below shows what you will learn in each year. Physical chemistry – atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, chemical equilibria, and Le Chatelier’s principle. Inorganic chemistry – periodicity, Group 2 the alkaline earth metals, Group 7 the halogens. Organic chemistry – introduction to organic chemistry, alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, organic analysis. Year 13 Physical chemistry – thermodynamics, rate equations, the equilibrium constant Kp, electrode potentials, and electrochemical cells. Inorganic chemistry – properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic chemistry – optical isomerism, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, aromatic chemistry, amines, polymers, amino acids, proteins and DNA, organic synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, chromatography. Required practical (throughout years 1 and 2) – volumetric preparation, titrimetric analysis, measuring energy changes in chemical reactions, tests for identifying different types of compound, different methods for measuring rates of reaction, studying electrochemical cells, preparation of organic solids and liquids, an advanced form of chromatography for more accurate results.
A Grade 5 or above in at least five separate subject areas A Grade 4 or above in English language and maths. GCSE at Grade 5 or above in both maths and English. Five or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and maths). Grade 6 or above in chemistry triple award or grade 6 or above in science dual award.
Three written examinations – at the end of Year 13. At least 15% of the written papers will assess knowledge and understanding of practical skills. 20% of the papers will assess mathematical skills. Practical endorsement – students will complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.
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A-level chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of’ and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Chemistry is of particular value to those hoping to pursue careers in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, clinical biochemistry, toxicology, environmental science, scientific patent law, science writing, and teaching. In Year 12, the A-level chemistry lasts two years, with exams at the end of the second year. The information below shows what you will learn in each year. Physical chemistry – atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, chemical equilibria, and Le Chatelier’s principle. Inorganic chemistry – periodicity, Group 2 the alkaline earth metals, Group 7 the halogens. Organic chemistry – introduction to organic chemistry, alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, organic analysis. Year 13 Physical chemistry – thermodynamics, rate equations, the equilibrium constant Kp, electrode potentials, and electrochemical cells. Inorganic chemistry – properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic chemistry – optical isomerism, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, aromatic chemistry, amines, polymers, amino acids, proteins and DNA, organic synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, chromatography. Required practical (throughout years 1 and 2) – volumetric preparation, titrimetric analysis, measuring energy changes in chemical reactions, tests for identifying different types of compound, different methods for measuring rates of reaction, studying electrochemical cells, preparation of organic solids and liquids, an advanced form of chromatography for more accurate results.
A Grade 5 or above in at least five separate subject areas A Grade 4 or above in English language and maths. GCSE at Grade 5 or above in both maths and English. Five or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and maths). Grade 6 or above in chemistry triple award or grade 6 or above in science dual award.
Three written examinations – at the end of Year 13. At least 15% of the written papers will assess knowledge and understanding of practical skills. 20% of the papers will assess mathematical skills. Practical endorsement – students will complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.