Students will study the AQA A level Chemistry course (7405).  This course covers aspects of chemistry which build on the core ideas covered at GCSE.  The main sections of the course are:
  • Physical chemistry
    • Bonding
    • Thermodynamics
    • Kinetics
  • Inorganic chemistry
    • Periodicity
    • Properties of elemental groups
  • Organic chemistry
    • Introduction to key organic compounds
    • Analysis of organic compounds
    • Organic synthesis
 
Alongside this, students will also be taught relevant practical skills through a variety of practical based activities, which includes twelve required practical tasks to gain the accreditation in this area.
 
Independent study: Students will be required to complete 6 – 8 hours of independent study as directed by their teachers, which will include pre-reading, consolidation of work covered in lessons and exam practice tasks.
 
If you require any more information, please contact Mr Carl Cooper, Mrs Rebecca Earle (A level Chemistry teacher) or Ms Karen de Boer (KS5 lead)
 
 
Department Leader: Alice Gibbs

Suggested reading

  • AQA Chemistry – A level student book (ISBN: 978-0198351825)
  • Advanced Chemistry for You (ISBN: 978-1408527368)
  • Advanced Chemistry (ISBN: 978-0198392910)
  • Calculations in A level Chemistry (ISBN: 978-0582411272)
  • What is Chemistry? (ISBN: 978-0199683987)

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