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Qualification
A Level
A Level
Exam Board
Exam Board
AQA
AQA
Why should I study Chemistry?
Why should I study Chemistry?
50% A* - B in 2024!
50% A* - B in 2024!
If you have often found yourself asking the questions ‘why?’ or ‘how?’ in GCSE Science , then Chemistry is likely to appeal to you.
If you have often found yourself asking the questions ‘why?’ or ‘how?’ in GCSE Science , then Chemistry is likely to appeal to you.
At A level, you will take your understanding of the behaviour of materials to a higher level, and in the process you will discover that all was not as it seemed at GCSE – chemicals can behave in ways you are not aware of!
At A level, you will take your understanding of the behaviour of materials to a higher level, and in the process you will discover that all was not as it seemed at GCSE – chemicals can behave in ways you are not aware of!
In the process you will experiment with a much wider range of substances than you have encountered so far, and learn how to handle them safely.
In the process you will experiment with a much wider range of substances than you have encountered so far, and learn how to handle them safely.
Studying A Level Chemistry is an enriching and engaging experience. Even if you do not go on to study Chemistry in further education you will find the skills and knowledge you acquire will be highly valuable to you and the subject perfectly complements your studies in Maths, Biology or Physics.
What students say
What students say
"Chemistry is a challenging but very interesting subject and the skills I have learnt are really valuable. I feel more confident in my practical skills as well as my analytical and math skills which has helped me in my other A-levels too!"
"Chemistry is a really interesting subject, which helps you think logically and develop problem solving skills. The teacher support is brilliant and they challenge me to improve".
Enrichment
Enrichment
Lab experience
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
Content Overview
Content Overview
3.1 Physical chemistry
3.1 Physical chemistry
Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Equilibria, Redox, Thermodynamics, Rates, Electrochemical cells, Acids and bases, Kp
3.2 Inorganic chemistry
Periodicity, Group 2, Group 7, Period 3, Transition metals, Reactions of ions
3.3 Organic chemistry
Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Analysis, Optical isomerism, aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Aromatics, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids and proteins, synthesis, NMR, Chromatography
Assessment Overview
Assessment Overview
Paper 1 - Relevant physical and inorganic chemistry
Paper 1 - Relevant physical and inorganic chemistry
105 marks
2 hours written exam - short and long answer questions
35% of A-level
Paper 2 -Relevant physical and inorganic chemistry
Paper 2 -Relevant physical and inorganic chemistry
105 marks
2 hours written exam - short and long answer questions
35% of A-level
Paper 3 - all topics
Paper 3 - all topics
90 marks
2 hour written exam - Practical techniques, multiple choice questions, short and long answer
30% of A-level
Practical endorsement in Chemistry
Practical endorsement in Chemistry
(non- exam assessment)
(non- exam assessment)
Reported separately
Reported separately
Opportunities for progression
Opportunities for progression
Chemistry is a basic entry requirement for a wide range of employment areas and higher education courses. This includes environmental science, pharmacy, pharmacology, analytical and forensic science, the life sciences, health and medical sciences (nursing, physiotherapy, radiography, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science…) and earth sciences, materials technology, engineering and agricultural science. Chemists find that their analytical skills are highly valued even in unrelated fields such as law and accountancy.
Chemistry is a basic entry requirement for a wide range of employment areas and higher education courses. This includes environmental science, pharmacy, pharmacology, analytical and forensic science, the life sciences, health and medical sciences (nursing, physiotherapy, radiography, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science…) and earth sciences, materials technology, engineering and agricultural science. Chemists find that their analytical skills are highly valued even in unrelated fields such as law and accountancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I learn practical skills?
Yes! There is a series of required practicals we complete as well as others where we will develop your skills as a chemist and learn new practical techniques! This earns you a practical endorsement which can be taken on to Universities to show your competency in a lab.
Staff Link:
Staff Link:
Miss F Marsh
Miss F Marsh
fmarsh@fxs.org.uk
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