Specification
The content studied in each module is outlined in the table below:
Module |
Content
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AS 1:
Basic Concepts in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
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- Formulae, equations and amounts of a substance
- Atomic structure
- Bonding and structure
- Shapes of molecules and ions
- Intermolecular forces
- Redox
- The Periodic Table
- Group V11 (flouride, chlorine, bromine and iodine)
- Titrations
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AS 2:
Further Physical and Inorganic Chemistry and Introduction to
Organic Chemistry
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- Formulae and amounts of a substance
- Nomenclature and isomerism in organic compounds
- Hydrocarbons – alkanes
- Hydrocarbons – alkenes
- Halogenoalkanes
- Alcohols
- Infra-red spectroscopy
- Energetics
- Equilibrium
- Kinetics
- Group II elements and their compounds (Mg to Ba)
- Qualitative analysis
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AS 3:
Internal Assessment
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A2 1:
Periodic Trends and Further Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
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- Lattice enthalpy
- Enthalpy, entropy and free energy
- Kinetics
- Equilibrium (including principles from Unit 2)
- Acid-base equilibria
- Isomerism (incorporates examples from Unit 2)
- Aldehydes and ketones
- Carboxylic acids
- Esters, fats and oils
- Periodic trends
- Environmental chemistry (simple treatment only)
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A2 2:
Analytical, Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Further Organic Chemistry |
- Mass spectrometry
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Volumetric analysis
- Colorimetry
- Chromatography
- General properties
- Complexes
- Oxidation states
- Catalytic behaviour
- Applications of transition metal complexes
- Electrode potentials
- Arenes
- Amines
- Amides
- Amino acids
- Polymer chemistry
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A2 3:
Internal Assessment: Practical Examination
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