Chemistry

Course summary

There are 6 modules within the Biology courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Chemistry, and all 6 are taught in A- A-level Chemistry. Module 1 – Development of practical skills Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry Atoms, compounds, molecules, and equations. Amount of substance. Acid-base and redox reactions. Electrons, bonding, and structure. Module 3 – Periodic table and energy The periodic table and periodicity. Group 2 and the halogens. Qualitative analysis. Enthalpy changes. Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative). Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Basic concepts. Hydrocarbons. Alcohols and haloalkanes. Organic synthesis Analytical techniques Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative). pH and buffers. Enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Redox and electrode potentials. Transition elements. Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Aromatic compounds. Carbonyl compounds. Carboxylic acids and esters. Polymers. Organic Synthesis. Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR).