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    Chemistry is involved in everything around you, all that you can see, touch, taste and smell is because of Chemistry - it really is the Science of the senses!

    Chemistry is known as the central Science because of the many links it shares with both Biology and Physics and because it impacts on every aspect of our lives.

    Chemistry is an exciting and interesting subject which is also academically demanding and as such it is highly regarded by universities and employers.
    An A level in Chemistry presents an opportunity to work or study in many fields such as Chemical engineering, Materials Science or Biotechnology to name a few. Chemistry is also the one subject that is a requirement in order to study Medicine or Veterinary Science.

    The A Level course explores Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry through a combination of theory and practicals to develop understanding of scientific principles and an awareness of the advances and responsibilities of Chemistry in society.

    If you are interested in learning more about this fundamental Science and you are an ambitious and conscientious student we would welcome you onto the course (providing the entry requirements are met).

    COURSE CONTENTS:

      

    Content

    Year 12

    Year 13

    Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry

    Practical skills assessed in a written examination

    Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement

    Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

    Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations

    Amount of substance

    Acid–base and redox reactions

    Electrons, bonding and structure

    Module 3 – Periodic table and energy

    The periodic table and periodicity

    Group 2 and the halogens

    Qualitative analysis

    Enthalpy changes

    Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative)

    Module 4 – Core organic chemistry

    Basic concepts

    Hydrocarbons

    Alcohols and haloalkanes

    Organic synthesis

    Analytical techniques (IR and MS)

    Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements

    Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative)

    pH and buffers

    Enthalpy, entropy and free energy

    Redox and electrode potentials

    Transition elements

    Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

    Aromatic compounds

    Carbonyl compounds

    Carboxylic acids and esters

    Nitrogen compounds

    Polymers

    Organic synthesis

    Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)

    Assessment:

    • Three written examinations at the end of year 13
    • A practical endorsement, which is mandatory which will not count towards the A Level grade but is reported alongside it.

    Paper

    1

    2

    3

    Modules

    1,2,3 &5

    1,2,4 &6

    1-6

    Marks available

    100

    100

    70

    Percentage

    37

    37

    26

    Time

    2hr 15

    2hr 15

    1 hr 30

    Link to Specification:

    https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/

    For further details please contact Head of Chemistry - Sarah Clarke (sck@pershore.worcs.sch.uk)

    A selection of websites to help with your independent study:


    https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/a-level-chemistry/ (past papers)
    https://s-cool.co.uk/a-level/chemistry (revision notes and past papers)
    https://www.chemguide.co.uk/ (revision notes)
    https://studywise.co.uk/a-level-revision/chemistry/ (revision notes and resources)
    https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/a-level-chemistry-revision/ (past papers and revision resources)

    MaChemGuy - YouTube (videos of each topic)

    OCR AS and A Level Chemistry Revision Notes | A-Level Chemistry  (past papers and revision notes, basic option is free)

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