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 12: Acid-base equilibria Topic 13: Energetics 2 Topic 14: Redox 2 Topic 17: Organic Chemistry 2

Term 2

Topic 16: Kinetics 2 Topic 15: Transition Metals Topic 18: Organic Chemistry 3 Topic 19: Modern Analytical Techniques 2

Term 3

Synoptic and past paper practice

SKILLS DEVELOPED

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

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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ASSESSMENTS

Students will be externally assessed via three examination papers; • Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (30%) • Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry (30%) • Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry (40%). This paper covers everything from the full two years of the course. Students are also required to pass a practical endorsement. This is 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.