Chemistry
EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA CHEMISTRY
AS
CONTENT
Unit 1: Foundation Chemistry
Unit 2: Chemistry
In Action
Unit 3: Investigative and Practical Skills at AS.
A2
CONTENT
Unit 4: Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
Unit
5: Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry
Unit 6: Investigative
and Practical Skills at A2
Chemistry is the science of
investigating matter at the atomic to the macromolecular scale. It can
be divided into three main areas: physical chemistry (kinetics,
thermodynamics and why reactions happen), inorganic chemistry
(properties and behaviour of compounds) and organic chemistry
(properties and mechanisms of the reactions of carbon compounds). All
three areas are studied over the two years through both theoretical and
practical work. There is a marked increase in the complexity and depth
of study from Year 12 to Year 13. The course aims to allow students to
develop essential knowledge and understanding in chemistry, link
theoretical and practical work, to be aware of how advances in
information technology can further chemistry and appreciate the
contribution of chemistry to society as a whole. Chemistry requires the
need for a logical and analytical approach to problem solving. It helps
if students have a firm grasp of mathematical concepts, such as algebra.
The reading and preparing of graphs and the ability to solve equations
is also essential.
This may be a valuable course for
you if you are interested in reading any of the following at
University:
Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry,
Pharmacology, Dentistry, Veterinary Science.
Entry
Requirements:
- GCSE Core Science – A*/A
- GCSE Additional Science – A*/A
Other GCSEs that would assist progression:
- Mathematics – A/B
