Chemistry
Course summary
In Year 12 you will be introduced to concepts of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding and the Periodic Table with emphasis on the elements and compounds of Groups 2 and 7 by one teacher. You will then continue by looking at chemical energetics, reaction rates and chemical equilibria. With your other teacher you will be introduced to the atomic structure and quantitative chemistry. In the spring term you will study organic chemistry via hydrocarbons, alcohols and their derivatives involving the study of modern instrumental techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must have 5 or more GCSE passes, including English and Mathematics, grade 5 or B to study A levels. For Sciences a GCSE pass at grade 6,6 or above in additional sciences or a grade 6 or above in two or more single sciences
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Assessment
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise short-answer, multiple choice, extended answer and essay questions, critical analysis and questions on practical techniques. There will also be a teacher assessed practical.
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