Chemistry

Assessment

AS and A2 units have a 40% and 60% weighting respectively. An E grade at AS is the minimum requirement to continue onto the A2 course. AS Level Units. These carry a 40% weighting of the final A2 award. Unit 1. The Language of Chemistry, Structure of Matter and Simple Reactions (20%) Unit 2 Energy, Rate and the Chemistry of Carbon Compounds (20%) A2 Level Units These carry a 60% weighting of the final A2 award. Unit 3. Physical and Inorganic Chemistry (25%) Unit 4. Organic Chemistry and Analysis (25%) Unit 5. Practical assessment (10%)