Chemistry is a vital science. It is the study of materials based on the properties of atoms and the way that these atoms can be combined. Without Chemistry, there could not have been any new drug development, new dyes, agrochemicals, plastics, computers or spacecraft. We would have a much poorer understanding of the world, from the way that our bodies work, to the effects on the environment of human activity. Chemistry is at the cutting edge of new technology. Chemistry addresses a wide range of questions: - why do chemical reactions occur? - how quickly do they occur? What factors affect their speed? - how do electrons affect properties of materials? - how can industrial processes be improved to give better yields or to occur faster? - how do the properties of materials depend on the elements they contain? - why is carbon the basis of life? - what is damaging the environment and what can be done? Some of the time in lessons will be spent doing practical work. You will prepare and analyse various substances and learn how to take accurate observations and measurements. You will also have the opportunity to develop your deductive skills and your ability to draw appropriate conclusions from sometimes contradictory evidence. For the rest of the time you will be listening to presentations, working on exercises both in written form and on computer, taking part in discussions and preparing presentations of your own. Chemistry goes well with Biology, Physics or Mathematics, especially if you are contemplating a career in Science. If you wish to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, you must take Chemistry. Chemistry also combines well with Computing, Economics, Geography or Modern Languages, opening up a range of opportunities in many different areas.
Name: GCE A Level in Chemistry Qualification title: GCE A Level in Chemistry Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The A-level Chemistry course is a 2 year linear course with the assessment taken at the end. There will be three written papers, Paper One contains inorganic chemistry and some physical chemistry, Paper Two organic and some physical chemistry and Paper Three which contains all topics. Practical skills will be assessed by teachers and reported separately to the A-level grade as a measure of practical competency. The assessment is based on core practicals specified by the exam board, which will be completed throughout the 2 year course. There will also be assessment of practical skills in the written papers. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150708 12:53:36 Updated 20150708 12:53:36
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