Course information
Chemistry
All Hallows Catholic School - Surrey
01252319211
Weybourne Road, Farnham, GU9 9HF
Course summary

Across the 2 years of the A-Level course you will cover: 3.1 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 3.2 Inorganic chemistry - Periodicity, Group 2, the alkaline earth metals, Group 7, the halogens, Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, Transition metals, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution 3.3 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 What it can lead to Chemistry is a very highly regarded A level. Any scientific degree course would accept a good grade in Chemistry. Related careers include typical science related careers such as medicine, veterinary, engineering, environmental, forensic or materials scientists, as well as other careers like accounting and business.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in Chemistry or Grade 77 in Science Grade 6 in Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Three external examinations

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWeybourne Road, Farnham, GU9 9HF