Chemistry

Exam Board: AQA 7405

Head of Subject: Mr D Liebeschuetz

Entry Requirements: Grade 6 6 or above for GCSE Combined Science or a 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry.

What will you learn in Year12?

Year 12 Chemistry allows students to develop the basic chemistry skills and knowledge that provides the basis for further study.

The following topics are studied: Atomic structure, Bonding, Chemical Calculations, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria, an introduction to Redox Chemistry, Periodicity, Group 2, Group 7, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes Alkenes and Alcohols.

What will you learn in Year13?

Year 13 Chemistry builds on the knowledge and understanding gained during Year 12. The following topics are studied: Thermodynamics, Rate Equations, further study of Equilibria and Redox Chemistry, Acid Base Equilibria, Period 3, Transition Metal Chemistry, Isomerism, Aldehydes, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic Chemistry, Amines, Polymers, Amino Acids and DNA, Organic Synthesis and NMR Spectroscopy.

Which modules will you take?

Paper 1, 2 hours, 35% of A Level

• Relevant physical chemistry topics

• Inorganic chemistry

• Relevant practical skills

Paper 2, 2 hours, 35% of A Level

• Relevant physical chemistry topics

• Organic chemistry

• Relevant practical skills

Paper 3, 2 hours, 30% of A Level

• Any content

• Any practical skills

The qualification also includes the opportunity to gain an endorsement in practical skills.

Where will this course lead?

At the current time there are over 200 university courses which accept A Level Chemistry. Grade 8 in A Level Chemistry is mandatory for the study of medicine or veterinary science. Other potential careers include Dentistry, Pharmacy, Forensics, Research Science, Business, Law, Engineering, Food Technology and Biotechnology.