A Level Chemistry Course - 2015 (AQA)
A Level
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Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
300h
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Duration
2 Years
This distance learning A Level Chemistry course has been designed to the latest specifications. Chemistry is a subject that can be applied across a number of fields, from medicine to engineering. It is an exciting and wide ranging subject with real world applications that students can relate to. An A Level in chemistry can open up a world of science, and act as a pathway to higher education and future employment in a interesting and important industry.
The first available exam dates for this version of the AQA Chemistry A Level are in June 2017.
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Price for Emagister users: We are offering students a 20% discount this month if you enrol online and pay in full.
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Key Topics
The AQA A Level Chemistry specification is structured into three main topics, assessed across three examinations. This course has been designed to reflect this, and will take students through each topic, as listed below:
Topic 1 - Physical Chemistry
Topic 2 - Inorganic Chemistry
Topic 3 - Organic Chemistry
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Chemistry and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. However, we recommend that students should have the skills and knowledge associated with at least GCSE Science and Additional Science or a GCSE Chemistry course or equivalent.
AQA A level in Chemistry
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The AQA A' Level Chemistry course is divided into following topics:
Topic 1 - Physical Chemistry
- 1.1 – Atomic structure
- 1.2 – Amount of substance
- 1.3 – Bonding
- 1.4 - Energetics
- 1.5 – Kinetics
- 1.6 – Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc ATP
- 1.7 – Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
- 1.8 - Thermodynamics
- 1.9 - Rate equations
- 1.10 - Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
- 1.11 – Electrode potentials and electromechanical cells
- 1.12 – Acids and bases
Topic 2 - Inorganic Chemistry
- 2.1 – Periodicity
- 2.2 – Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
- 2.3 – The Halogens
- 2.4 – Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
- 2.5 – Transition metals
- 2.6 – Reactions of the ions in aqueous solution
Topic 3 - Organic Chemistry
- 3.1 – Introduction to organic chemistry
- 3.2 – Alkanes
- 3.3 – Halogenoalkanes
- 3.4 - Alkenes
- 3.5 – Alcohols
- 3.6 – Organic analysis
- 3.7 – Optical isomerism
- 3.8 – Aldehydes & ketones
- 3.9 – Carboxylic acids and derivatives
- 3.10 – Aromatic chemistry
- 3.11 – Amines
- 3.12 – Polymers
- 3.13 – Amino acids, proteins and DNA
- 3.14 – Organic synthesis
- 3.15 – Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- 3.16 – Chromatography
In order to attain this qualification you must sit three examinations and six practical assessments. The practicals are not marked, but you will need to be observed by an examination centre to demonstrate competence in the different techniques. The practicals are usually held in Spring of each year, while the written exams are in May/June. Booking exams is the responsibility of the student. Any and all exam fees will be paid by the student directly to their chosen exam centre. On purchasing the course, students will be provided with a list of recommended exam centres.
Paper 1
Assessment details:
- 35% of A-Level
- 105 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours
What is assessed?:
- Relevant Physical chemistry topics
- Inorganic chemistry
- Relevant practical skills
Questions:
105marks = A mixture of short and long answer questions
Paper 2
Assessment details:
- 35% of A-Level
- 105 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours
What is assessed?:
- Relevant Physical chemistry topics
- Organic chemistry
- Relevant practical skills
Questions:
105 marks = A mixture of short and long answer questions
Paper 3
Assessment details:
- 30% of A-Level
- 90 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours
What is assessed?:
- Any content
- Any practical skills
Questions:
40 marks = Questions on practical techniques and data analysis
20 marks = Questions testing across the specification
30 marks = Multiple choice questions
Practical Assessment
Your A Level grade will be based on your written examinations. However, in order to recieve your A Level you must also undergo a seperate endorsement of 6 practical skills. These are listed below:
- Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration
- Measurement of an enthalpy change
- Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature
- Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify:
- cations – Group 2, NH4+
- anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH–, CO3 2–, SO4 2–
- Distillation of a product from a reaction
- Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid
Course Fees
The enrolment fee for the New A' Level Chemistry (Full AS + A2) home study course is £450, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £360 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £90 and then 4 equal payments of £90 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
Additional information
A-level chemistry can be the gateway into a number of great career choices and it is absolutely necessary to access certain degree courses at university. Having an A-level in chemistry is a very desirable trait and is a highly respected qualification to have in academic circles. Chemistry is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, nursing, biochemistry, dentistry or forensic science. It will also equip you for a career in industry, for example in the petrochemical or pharmaceutical industries.
A Level Chemistry Course - 2015 (AQA)