A Level Chemistry A

Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in Chemistry. Practical skills assessed in a written examination. Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement. 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 (IR and MS). 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. Nitrogen compounds. Polymers. Organic synthesis. Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR).

General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 7 in Chemistry, Grade 7/7 in Double Science, Grade 6 in Maths.

Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of A level. Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of A level. Unified chemistry (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of A level. Practical endorsement in chemistry (04)* (non exam assessment) Reported separately.