Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry Exam board – OCR, Specification H432 Minimum requirements for the course: Grade 6, 6 in Combined Science. If studying separate sciences then students must have Grade 6 in at least two sciences including Chemistry. Students must also have Grade 6 in Mathematics. Staff contact: Mr Finch, fma@cheneyschool.org What is Chemistry all about? The course builds on the science covered at GCSE by further exploring quantitative and analytical chemistry as well as structure and bonding; the course also introduces more complex concepts such as organic chemistry and thermochemistry in Year 12. Course structure: Year 12 Unit 1: Development of Practical Skills; Unit 2: Foundations in Chemistry; Unit 3: Periodic Table and Energy; Unit 4: Core Organic Chemistry. Year 13 Unit 1 (continued): Development of Practical Skills; Unit 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements; Unit 6: Organic Chemistry and Analytical Techniques. 3 x 2-hour exams at the end of Year 13 (Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 37%, Organic Synthesis 37% and Synoptic 26%), plus a minimum of 12 required practicals. Successful completion will mean that students gain a practical endorsement. Complementary courses: Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Leads to: Pure or Applied Chemistry, Biological/Life Sciences or most Physical Sciences courses or it can act as a ‘facilitating subject’ at Russell Group universities. Resources: A Level Chemistry for OCR A Yr 1 & 2 Complete Revision Guide and Practice; Seneca Learning (free, online); Chemistry Review; Chemguide.co.uk. Bursary students can request copies from the Bursary Fund. What students say: ‘It has very fun practicals.’