13CHC

13CHC - Chemistry - 9701 A2 Level

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr I. Thomas.

13 Chemistry - 9701 A2 Level

Course Statement:
Chemistry involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.  Students develop an understanding of the structure, composition and properties of matter, how it chemically changes and the energy involved.  Using the fundamental understanding of the properties of materials, students can make sense of the material world around them, and critically analyse what is going on.  As a result, Chemistry students are better equipped to understand issues such as environmental sustainability as well as the development of new materials and sources of energy.
Topics Covered:
  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry, 

  • Transition metals

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Solubility equilibria, 

  • Acids and Bases, 

  • Reaction kinetics, 

  • Enthalpy and Entropy

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Benzene and its derivatives; 

  • Nitrogen containing molecules;

  • Carboxylic acids and derivatives; 

  • Polymers; 

  • Analytical techniques; 

  • Synthetic pathways


Recommended Prior Learning

Course Prerequisites:

To have completed 12CHC: AS Chemistry with Grade C or above.  

D grade students must apply for permission and will have to retake the year of AS Chemistry.


Course Skills

Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 43 Structured Questions External 38.50%
Paper 53 Practical Skills External 11.50%
Paper 13 and 23 and 35 C/F AS Mark External 50.00%

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.