Chemistry

Course summary

The course follows the OCR A syllabus. The programme of study is as follows: Module 1 - Development of practical skills in chemistry: this module is taught in context throughout the two years. Year 12 Module 2 - Foundations of chemistry: structure of an atom; bonding; chemical calculations; acids and bases; redox reactions. Module 3 - Periodic table and energy: modern periodic table; periodicity; group 2; halogens; enthalpy changes; rates of reaction; chemical equilibrium. Module 4 - Core organic chemistry: basic concepts; alkanes; alkenes; alcohols; haloalkanes; analysis. Year 13 Module 5 - Physical chemistry and transition Elements: further rates of reaction; further chemical equilibrium; further acids and bases; thermodynamics; redox and electrode potentials; transition elements. Module 6 - Organic chemistry and analysis: aromatic compounds; carbonyls and carboxylic acids; amines; amino acids and polymers; organic synthesis; further analysis.