Chemistry A Level

Modules

AS Level

Unit 1 – CHEM1 – Foundation ChemistryTopics 1.1 – Atomic Structure 1.2 – Amount of Substance 1.3 – Bonding 1.4 – Periodicity 1.5 – Introduction to Organic Chemistry 1.6 – Alkanes

Unit 2 –CHEM2 – Chemistry in ActionTopics 2.1 – Energetics 2.2 – Kinetics 2.3 – Equilibria 2.4 – Redox Reactions 2.5 – Group 7, the Halogens 2.6 – Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals 2.7 – Extraction of Metals 2.8 – Haloalkanes 2.9 – Alkenes 2.10 – Alcohols 2.11 – Analytical Techniques

Unit 3 – Investigative and Practical Skills Topics in the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:
- Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
- Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy
- Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways

A2 Level

Unit 4 – CHEM4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic ChemistryTopics 4.1 – Kinetics 4.2 – Equilibria 4.3 – Acids and Bases 4.4 – Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry4.5 – Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group 4.6 – Aromatic Chemistry 4.7 – Amines 4.8 – Amino Acids 4.9 – Polymers 4.10 – Organic Synthesis and Analysis 4.11 – Structure Determination

Unit 5 – CHEM5 – Energetics, Redox and Inorganic ChemistryTopics 5.1 – Thermodynamics 5.2 – Periodicity 5.3 – Redox Equilibria 5.4 – Transition Metals 5.5 – Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions

Unit 6 - Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Biology TopicsIn the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:
- Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
- Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations
- Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy
- Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways