A Level Chemistry
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
200h
For those of you new to A levels, these courses consist of two parts, the AS and A2. Both parts are covered here providing students with an opportunity to acheive their full A level AQA certification and invaluable UCAS points. Perfect for students looking to gain a university place. Suitable for: Wanting a place at university or simply want a recognised qualification.
About this course
Students are recommended to posses the ability to read and write english to GCSE standards and be over 16 years of age.
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Course programme
AS Level
Unit 1 – CHEM1 – Foundation Chemistry
Topics
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 Action
Topics
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
Unit 4 – CHEM4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
Topics
4.1 – Kinetics
4.2 – Equilibria
4.3 – Acids and Bases
4.4 – Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry
4.5 – 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 Chemistry
Topics
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
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
A Level Chemistry