Chemistry

Course summary

3.1 Physical chemistry - Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle oxidation, reduction and redox equations , Thermodynamics, Rate equations, Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems, Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells, Acids and bases 3.2 Inorganic chemistry - Periodicity, Group 2, the alkaline earth metals, Group 7, the halogens, Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, Transition metals, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution 3.3 Organic chemistry - Introduction to organic chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic analysis, Optical isomerism, Aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, Aromatic chemistry, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids, proteins and DNA, Organic synthesis, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Spectroscopy, Chromatography What it can lead to Chemistry is a very highly regarded A level. Any scientific degree course would accept a good grade in Chemistry. Related careers include typical science related careers such as medicine, veterinary, engineering, environmental, forensic or materials scientists, as well as other careers like accounting and business.