There are six modules in A-level Chemistry. Modules 1 to 6, combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitute the full A Level. The modules can be summarised as: • Module 1: Development of practical skills in planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation – this module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations and (for A Level only) within the Practical Endorsement. • Module 2: Foundations in chemistry (covering concepts required throughout the remaining modules) – this includes atoms, compounds, molecules and equations; amount of substance; acid–base and redox reactions; electrons, bonding and structure. • Module 3: Periodic table – this module covers the Periodic table and periodicity; Group 2 and Group 7; qualitative analysis; enthalpy changes; reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) • Module 4: Core organic chemistry – this includes basic concepts; hydrocarbons; alcohols and haloalkanes; organic synthesis and analytical techniques (IR, MS) • Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements – this includes 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 – this includes aromatic compounds; carbonyl compounds; carboxylic acids and esters; nitrogen compounds; polymers; organic synthesis; chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)
Name: GCE A Level in Chemistry Qualification title: GCE A Level in Chemistry A Qualification type: Assessment Paper Marks Duration Weighting Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) 100 2hrs 15 mins 37% Section A Multiple choice 15 Section B Structured questions covering theory and practical skills 85 Paper 2 Synthesis and analytical techniques (assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6) 100 2hrs 15mins 37% Section A Multiple choice 15 Section B Structured questions covering theory and practical skills 85 Paper 3 Unified chemistry (assesses the content from Modules 1 to 6) 70 1hr 30mins 26% Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills 70 Non-exam assessment Practical endorsement Pass or fail Non-exam assessment Reported separately Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence 0 Overview Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20150814 14:53:55 Updated 20150930 09:38:56
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