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My TMG: ______• Exam Board: AQA (www.aqa.org.uk) • Course Code: 7404/7405 (A’ Level) • Exam Dates: My TAG: ______

1 The Specification The following is an outline of the content of the A-Level course:

3.1 Physical chemistry 3.2 Inorganic chemistry 3.3 Organic chemistry  3.1.1 Atomic structure  3.2.1 Periodicity 3.3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry  3.1.2 Amount of substance  3.2.2 Group 2 3.3.2 Alkanes  3.1.3 Bonding the alkaline earth metals 3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes  3.1.4 Energetics  3.2.3 Group 7(17) 3.3.4 Alkenes  3.1.5 Kinetics the halogens 3.3.5 Alcohols  3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc  3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 3.3.6 Organic analysis  3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations elements and their oxides 3.3.7 Optical isomerism (A-level only)  3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A-level only) (A-level only) 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)  3.1.9 Rate equations (A-level only)  3.2.5 Transition metals 3.3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A-level only)  3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems (A-level only) 3.3.10 Aromatic chemistry (A-level only) (A-level only)  3.2.6 Reactions of ions in 3.3.11 Amines (A-level only)  3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells aqueous solution 3.3.12 Polymers (A-level only) (A-level only) (A-level only) 3.3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA (A-level only)  3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only) 3.3.14 Organic synthesis (A-level only) 3.3.15 NMR spectroscopy (A-level only) 3.3.16 Chromatography (A-level only)

More details on each section can be found on the AQA website http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405/specification-at-a- glance as well as the full printable specification and other support resources including practice papers.

2 Assessment

Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1

What's assessed What's assessed What's assessed  Relevant physical chemistry topics  Any content  Relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6 and 3.1.9)  Any practical skills (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8 and  Organic chemistry (section 3.3) 3.1.10 to 3.1.12)  Relevant practical skills Assessed  Inorganic chemistry (section 3.2)  written exam: 2 hours  Relevant practical skills Assessed  90 marks  written exam: 2 hours  30% of A-level Assessed  105 marks  written exam: 2 hours  35% of A-level Questions  105 marks 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data  35% of A-level Questions analysis 105 marks of short and long answer questions Questions 20 marks of questions testing across the specification 105 marks of short and long answer questions 30 marks of multiple choice questions

3 A Level Chemistry = A FOR EFFORT

1 PUNCTUAL Be punctual, arrive on time, ideally early, that means be there at 9, not 9.02, etc. There is no excuse for lateness to P1, P3 and P4.

2 ATTENDANCE Attendance should be near 100% and only in exceptional circumstances should lessons be missed. When a lesson is missed you should catch up with work BEFORE your next lesson.

3 FAST START Come ready to learn. Read previous notes before the lesson. Open books ready to start, don’t wait to be asked.

4 INDEPENDENT LEARNING. Take the initiative with your subject. Read beyond your textbook, this can include reading chemical publications article or surfing the net for a topic.

5 HOMEWORK Aim high with homework. It should generally be completed to at least your TMG, ideally aim above. Test scores should at least meet your TMG. Complete homework early so that if you have problems you can ask your teacher for help before the deadline.

6 ENGAGED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE LESSON Be fully engaged throughout the lesson and lead with debates, questions, group work etc. Show a genuine interest in your work. Using your mobile phone for anything other than your work suggests you are not interested enough to do this subject. Don’t pack up before the teacher has told you the lesson is over, it only embarrasses you getting all your work back out.

7 ORGANISATION Folders should be in order with no loose papers. You should be ready for a folder check at any time. Ensure you keep essential information such as data sheets with your folder at all time.