Chemistry

As a science, chemistry spans a number of disciplines, but essentially is the science of materials. Students will learn a variety of topics from the three main areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic and physical.

This includes looking at how how atomic and electronic structure is linked to the Periodic Table, how pharmaceuticals can be made from simple organic molecules, and how reactions are controlled to get the maximum amount of product in the shortest time.

COURSE CONTENT

BSAK Chemistry Department follows the Pearson Edexcel Chemistry A Level specification.

Term 1

Topic 1: Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table Topic 2: Bonding and Structure Topic 3: Redox I Topic 5: Formulae, Equations & Amounts of Substance Topic 6: Organic Chemistry 1

Term 2

Topic 4: Inorganic Chemistry & the Periodic Table Topic 6: Organic Chemistry 1 Topic 8: Energetics 1 Topic 9: Kinetics 1

Term 3

Topic 6: Organic Chemistry 1 Topic 7: Modern Analytical Techniques Topic 10: Equilibrium 1 Topic 11: Equilibrium 2

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Data analysis and calculations ● Non-routine problem solving ● Reasoning ● Critical thinking ● Practical investigative skills

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ASSESSMENTS

Regular end of topic assessments take place as well as a series of core practicals carried out in class and internally assessed by their teacher to ensure they have mastered a range of practical skills; this leads to the A Level Practical Endorsement at the end of Year 13.

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