A Level Chemistry AS/A2

Modules

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

Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage.

A2 Level

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

Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage.

An understanding of How Science Works is a requirement. How Science Works is an underpinning set of concepts and is the means whereby students come to understand how scientists investigate scientific phenomena in their attempts to explain the world about us. Moreover, How Science Works recognises the contribution scientists have made to their own disciplines and to the wider world.