Chemistry

Assessment

AQA A level chemistry course 7405 requires you to take 3 2 hour exams at the end of Year 13. You will also carry out practical work to gain the practical endorsement award which is now usually required for you to study a science degree at university. Physical chemistry The theoretical parts of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical calculations, bonding, rates of reaction, acids & bases, equilibria and energetics. Inorganic chemistry The study of reactions of Groups 2, 7 & transition metal elements plus periodicity. Organic chemistry The study of reactions of carbon-containing compounds, e.g. alkenes, alcohols and benzene.