Chemistry

Course summary

A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of?’ and it’s 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. • Formulae, equations and amounts of substance • Atomic structure • Bonding and structure • Energetics and kinetics • Equilibria • Redox • Inorganic chemistry and the periodic table • Organic chemistry • Modern analytical techniques