A Level Chemistry

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AS Level units: Unit F331 Chemistry for Life Atomic structure/ radioactivity Chemical equations/ amount of substance Periodic Table/ Group 2 chemistry Bonding/shapes of molecules Thermochemistry Organic chemistry Introduction to entropy Dealing with polluting exhaust emissions Unit F332 Chemistry of Natural Resources Halogen, redox, halogenoalkane and industrial chemistry Periodic Table Intermolecular dipole bonds Giant covalent structures Rates of reaction Chemical equilibrium Radical reactions Electromagnetic spectrum/ the interaction of radiation with matter Hydrogen bonding Alkene reactions Addition polymerisation E/Z isomerism Alcohol reactions Infrared spectra Unit F333 - Chemistry in Practice A Level units Unit F334 Chemistry of Materials Phenols, carboxylic acids, esters, carbonyl compounds Acid-base reactions Medicine manufacture/ testing; IR spectroscopy/mass spectroscopy Condensation polymers Amines and amides Factors affecting the properties of polymers Disposal of polymers Rates of reaction Enzyme catalysis Optical isomerism Amino acid/ protein chemistry The structure/ function of DNA Redox reactions Electrode potentials D-block chemistry Colorimetry Unit F335 Chemistry by Design An overview of structure and bonding, including shapes of molecules Equilibrium/ equilibrium constant Aspects of nitrogen chemistry, including the nitrogen cycle An overview of redox reactions Costs of an industrial process/ hazards and their effect on society Chemical origins of colour in transition metal compounds/ organic compounds Analysing pigments /oils, restoring paintings Dyes/ dyeing Dissolving Acid-base equilibria and pH Entropy Disposing of carbon dioxide Molecular recognition Computer modelling /design of drugs Synthesis of organic molecules NMR spectroscopy Using spectroscopic techniques to elucidate structure Unit F336 Chemistry Individual Investigation

Course information

Name: A Level Chemistry Qualification title: GCE A Level in Chemistry B Qualification type: Assessment The programme includes regular work in the College's science labs as well as taught lessons and self-directed study. For the AS Level you will complete two external assessments of between 85 and 100 minutes each and one coursework assessment. For the A Level you will complete two external assessments of between 90 and 120 minutes each and one coursework assessment. Successful completion of the AS Level is needed to progress to the A Level units. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20161031 14:31:27 Updated 20161031 14:31:27

Entry requirements

None

Provider

HIGHBURY COLLEGE,PORTSMOUTH
Further Education
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Highbury Campus
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