A Level - Chemistry

AQA Year 12 (Year 1)

Physical chemistry -Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding page, Energetics page, Kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle, Oxidation, reduction and redox equations,

Inorganic chemistry - Periodicity Group 2, the Alkaline Earth metals, Group 7, the Halogens

Organic chemistry- Introduction to organic chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols Organic analysis.

AQA Year 13 (Year 2)

Physical Chemistry- Rate equations, Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems, Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells, Acids and Bases.

Inorganic chemistry - Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, Transition metals, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution.

Organic chemistry- Optical isomerism, Aldehydes and ketones, Carboxylic acids and derivatives, Aromatic chemistry, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids, proteins and DNA, Organic synthesis, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Chromatography.

Progression Route

A level Chemistry is designed to give pupils the necessary qualifications to progress into higher education. A level Chemistry is a mandatory requirement for most medical courses e.g. Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. It is also taken by many Law applicants as it demonstrates an analytical mind which can cope with complex concepts. Chemistry is also required for a diverse range of other career paths such as Veterinary Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Oceanography. If you are not thinking of attending a higher level course after sixth form, A- level Chemistry provides students with higher level thinking skills, specifically analytical practical skills and problem solving skills which many employers are looking for.

Enrichment Opportunities

We organise STEM trips to local universities, in particular University of Liverpool and LJMU via their Chemistry and Chemical Engineering outreach programmes.