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Chemistry
A Level
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An A-level topic 'Esterification' Year 12
Here is an example of an experiment we do. It was performed by Joon and Estefanía in Year 12. And it worked! |
A level at Runnymede College
This course is a two year course divided into three sections:
- AS Level. representing study in Year 12.
- A2 Level. AS plus a further year of study in Year 13. The traditional A level.
- Key skills. Covering communication, numeracy and information technology.This aspect of the course is covered in detail further down the page.
Programme of study
Term 1
- Physical Chemistry 1: Atomic structure in terms of spdf notation, bonding.
Term 2
- Inorganic Chemistry 1: Group chemistry with trends within a group.
Term 3
- Organic Chemistry 1: Carbon chemistry with simple functional groups. Revision and preparation for the AS examination.
Term 4
- Physical Chemistry 2: Equilibria and energetics. Industrial processes.
Term 5
- Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 2: Functional group analysis, synthesis and reactions.
Term 6
Key skills
- Numeracy: built into the course
- Communication: Demonstration of an experiment to the group.
- Information Technology: Presentation graphics used to build up a concept such as electron orbital arrangement.
- Development: built into the course. A review of accuracy and criticism of practical work will also be included.
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