Chemistry
Overview
Students studying the subject at A Level follow the AQA A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY 7405 specification. During the course, the following topics are covered.
Content
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Atomic structure Bonding Oxidation reduction and redox equations Group 2, the alkaline earth metals Group 7(17), the halogens Periodicity Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc Alcohols Organic analysis Introduction to organic chemistry including Empirical Formula. Alkanes Halogenoalkanes Alkenes Amount of substance Energetics Kinetics |
Thermodynamics Acids and Bases Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells Transition metals Reactions of ions in aqueous Solution Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides Optical isomerism Aldehydes and ketones Carboxylic acids and derivatives Rate equations Aromatic chemistry Amines Polymers Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy Amino acids, proteins and DNA Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems Chromatography Organic synthesis |
Requirements
For more detailed information about the course content and assessment requirements, please refer to the examination board website.
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