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A Level Chemistry Course Edexcel

This International A Level Chemistry Course with Edexcel will enable you to gain an essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and change of matter. It focuses on elements and compounds, which are made up of atoms, molecules, and ions, and how they interact and transform.ย  You will also learn a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.

  • Awarding Body: Edexcel
  • A Level Chemistry: YCH11
    AS Level Chemistry: XCH11
  • Learning Hours: 360hrs Full A Level
  • Fast Track Available
  • Full A Level Qualification

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Syllabus

The Full A Level has six topics you will need to cover and the AS Level has three topics.ย  These are listed below.

IAS Modules

  • 1A Atoms, elements and molecules
  • 1B.1 Writing chemical equations
  • 1B.2 Typical reactions of acidsย 
  • 1B.3 Displacement reactions
  • 1B.4 Precipitation reactions
  • 1C.1 Comparing masses of substances
  • 1C.2 Calculations involving molesย 
  • 1C.3 Calculations using reacting masses
  • 1C.4 The yield of a reaction
  • 1C.5 Atom economy
  • 1D.1 Empirical formulae
  • 1D.2 Molecular formulae
  • 1E.1 Molar volume calculations
  • 1E.2 Concentrations of solutions
  • 1E.3 Concentrations in ppm
  • 2A.1 Structure of the atom and isotopes
  • 2A.2 Mass spectrometry and relative masses of atoms, isotopes and molecules
  • 2A.3 Atomic orbitals and electronic configurations
  • 2A.4 Ionisation energies
  • 2B.1 The Periodic Table
  • 2B.2 Periodic properties
  • 3A.1 The nature of ionic bonding
  • 3A.2 Ionic radii and polarisation of ions
  • 3A.3 Physical properties of ionic compounds
  • 3B.1 Covalent bonding
  • 3B.2 Electronegativity and bond polarity
  • 3B.3 Bonding in discrete (simple) molecules
  • 3B.4 Dative covalent bonds
  • 3C.1 Shapes of molecules and ions
  • 3C.2 Non-polar and polar molecules
  • 3D Metallic bonding
  • 3E.1 Introduction to solid lattices
  • 3E.2 Structure and properties
  • 4A.1-6 (1): 4A.1 What is organic chemistry?
  • 4A.2 Different types of formulae
  • 4A.4 Nomenclature
  • 4A.5 Structural isomerism
  • 4A.6 Types of reaction
  • 4A.1-6 (2): 4A.1 What is organic chemistry?
  • 4A.2 Different types of formulae
  • 4A.3 Functional groups and homologous series
  • 4A.5 Structural isomerism
  • 4A.6 Types of reaction
  • 4B.1 Alkanes from crude oil
  • 4A.7 Hazards, risks and risk assessments
  • 4B.2 Alkanes as fuels
  • 4B.3 Alternative fuels
  • 4B.4 Substitution reactions of alkanes
  • 5A.1 Alkenes and their bonding
  • 5A.2 Geometric isomerism
  • 5A.3 Addition reactions of alkenes
  • 5A.3 Addition reactions of alkenes
  • 5A.4i The mechanisms of addition reactions
  • 5A.3 Addition reactions of alkenes
  • 5A.4ii The mechanisms of addition reactions
  • 5B.1 Polymerisation reactions
  • 5B.2 Dealing with polymer waste
  • 6A Introducing enthalpy and enthalpy change
  • 6B Enthalpy level diagrams
  • 6C Standard enthalpy change of combustion
  • 6D Standard enthalpy change of neutralisation
  • 6E Standard enthalpy change of formation and Hessโ€™s law
  • 6F Bond enthalpy and mean bond enthalpy,
  • 6G Using mean bond enthalpies
  • 7A Intermolecular interactions
  • 7B Intermolecular interactions and physical properties
  • 8A.1 Electron loss and gain
  • 8A.2 Assigning oxidation numbers
  • 8A.4 Oxidation numbers and nomenclature
  • 8A.3 Recognising reactions using oxidation numbers
  • 8A.5 Constructing full ionic equations
  • 8B.1 Trends in Groups 1 and 2
  • 8B.2 Reactions of Group 1 elements
  • 8B.3 Reactions of Group 2 elements
  • 8B.4 Oxides and hydroxides in Groups 1 and 2
  • 8B.5 Thermal stability of compounds in Groups 1 and 2
  • 8B.6 Flame tests and the test for ammonium ions
  • 8C.1 Trends in Group 7
  • 8C.2 Redox reactions in Group 7
  • 8C.3 Reactions of halides with sulfuric acid
  • 8C.4 Other reactions of halides
  • 8D.1 Making standard solutions
  • 8D.2 Doing titrations
  • 8D.2 Doing titrations,
  • 8D.3 Calculations from titrations
  • 8D.4 Mistakes, errors, accuracy and precision
  • 8D.5 Measurement errors and measurement uncertainties
  • 8D.6 Overall measurement uncertainty
  • 9A.1 Reaction rate, collision theory and activation energy
  • 9A.4 Effect of catalysts on rate of reaction
  • 9A.2 Effect of concentration, pressure and surface area on rate of reaction
  • 9A.3 Effect of temperature on rate of reaction
  • 9A.3 Effect of temperature on rate of reaction
  • 9A.4 Effect of catalysts on rate of reaction
  • 9B.1 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
  • 9B.2 Effect of changes in conditions on equilibrium composition
  • 9B.3 Reversible reactions in industry
  • 10B.1 Halogenoalkanes and hydrolysis reaction
  • 10B.3 Halogenoalkane reactions and mechanisms
  • 10A General principles in organic chemistry
  • 10B.2 Comparing the rates of hydrolysis reactions
  • 10 B.3 Halogenoalkane reactions and mechanisms
  • 10C.1 Alcohols and some of their reactions
  • 10C.2 Oxidation reactions of alcohols
  • 10C.3 Purifying an organic liquid
  • 10D.1 Mass spectrometry of organic compounds
  • 10D.2 Deducing structures from mass spectra
  • 10D.3 Infrared spectroscopy
  • 10D.4 Using infrared spectra

IA2 Modules

  • 11A.1 Techniques for measuring the rate of reaction
  • 11A.2 Rate equations, rate constants and orders of reaction
  • 11A.3 Determining orders of reaction
  • 11A.4 Rate equations and mechanisms
  • 11A.5 Activation energy and catalysis
  • 11A.6 Effect of temperature on the rate constant
  • 12A.1 Introduction to entropy
  • 12A.2 Total entropy
  • 12A.3 Understanding entropy changes
  • 12B.1 Lattice energy, ฮ”LEH, and Bornโ€“Haber cycles
  • 12B.2 Experimental and theoretical lattice energies
  • 12B.3 Enthalpy changes of solution and hydration
  • 13A.1โ€“2 Equilibrium constant, Kc; Equilibrium constant, Kp
  • 13A.3โ€“4 Factors affecting equilibrium constants 1โ€“2
  • 13A.5 Relating entropy to equilibrium constants
  • 14A.1 The Brรธnstedโ€“Lowry theory
  • 14A.2 Hydrogen ion concentration and the pH scale
  • 14A.3 Ionic product of water, Kw
  • 14A.4 Analysing data from pH measurements
  • 14B.1 Acidโ€“base titrations, pH curves and indicators
  • 14B.2 Buffer solutions
  • 14B.3 Buffer solutions and pH curves
  • 15A.1โ€“3 Chirality and enantiomers; Optical activity; Optical activity and reaction mechanisms
  • 15B.1โ€“3 Carbonyl compounds and their physical properties; Redox reactions of carbonyl compounds; Nucleophilic addition reactions
  • 15C.1โ€“2 Carboxylic acids and their physical properties; Preparations and reactions of carboxylic acids
  • 15D.1โ€“2 Carboxylic acid derivatives: Acyl chlorides; Esters
  • 15D.3 Carboxylic acid derivatives: Polyesters
  • 15E.1 Simple chromatography
  • 15E.2 Determining structures using mass spectra
  • 15E.3โ€“4 Chromatography: HPLC and GC; Chromatography and mass spectrometry
  • 15E.5โ€“6 Principles of NMR spectroscopy; 13C NMR spectroscopy
  • 15E.7โ€“8 1H NMR spectroscopy; Splitting patterns in 1H NMR spectra
  • 16A.1โ€“2 Standard electrode (redox) potentials; Electrochemical cells
  • 16A.3 Standard electrode potentials and thermodynamic feasibility
  • 16B.1 Fuel cells
  • 16B.2 Redox titrations
  • 17A.1 Transition metal electronic configurations
  • 17A.2 Ligands and complexes
  • 17A.3 The origin of colour in complexes
  • 17A.4โ€“6 Common shapes of complexes; Square planar complexes; Multidentate ligands
  • 17B.1โ€“3 Different types of reactions; Reactions of cobalt and iron complexes; The chemistry of chromium
  • 17B.4โ€“5 Reactions of manganese complexes; The chemistry of vanadium
  • 17B.6 Reactions of nickel and zinc complexes
  • 17C.1โ€“2 Heterogeneous catalysis; Homogeneous catalysis
  • 18A.1 Benzene: a molecule with two models
  • 18A.2โ€“3 Some reactions of benzene; Electrophilic substitution mechanisms
  • 18A.4 Phenol
  • 19A.1โ€“3 Amines and their preparations; Acidโ€“base reactions of amines;ย Other reactions of amines
  • 19A.4 Amides and polyamides
  • 19A.5โ€“6 Amino acids; Peptides and proteins
  • 20A.1 Organic analysis
  • 20A.2 Organic synthesis
  • 20A.3 Hazards, risks and control measures
  • 20A.4โ€“5 Practical techniques in organic chemistry โ€“ Parts 1 and 2

What can I do with an A Level in Chemistry?

These qualifications enable successful progression to further education courses in chemical sciences. Through Edexcel’s world-class qualification development process they have consulted with a number of universities in the UK, as well as internationally, to validate the appropriateness of these qualifications, including content, skills and assessment structure.

Our International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Levels in Chemistry sit within our wider subject offer for sciences. We also offer International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Levels in Biology, Physics and Psychology, and in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

For more information about the Pearson Edexcel exam board, please click here.ย 

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.ย 

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Enrolment Fees

Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course.  This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.

Our enrolment fee includes:

  • All study materials covering the full specification.
  • Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
  • Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
  • Help completing university applications including UCAS and The Common Application.
  • Reference and predicted grade for University.
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track A Level if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.

Assessments

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an Edexcel approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

A Level Exams
There are six exams for the full A Level qualification.

Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1

Exam Paper 4 Paper 1 ย  Paper 1 A Level Qualification

AS Level Exams
There are three exams for the AS Level qualification.

Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 IAS Exams

Practical Assessment
It is really important to remember that the term practical skills covers a very wide range of requirements at A level. It does not mean just the ability to handle equipment in a school laboratory or know how to use some particular piece of apparatus. It ranges from using mathematics in a practical context to understanding how scientists investigate ideas, how they analyse their data and how they are very cautious when drawing conclusions.

Practical skills are assessed through a dedicated examination unit both at AS (Unit 3) and at A Level (Unit 6).

The practical assessment is by written exam only.ย  For further information, pleaseย click here

A Level Chemistry Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Chemistry Online Course, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:

International A Level in Chemistry with Pearson Edexcel | International AS Level in Chemistry with Pearson Edexcel

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FAQs

You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.

Your A Level course will be online.ย  You will access it via our online portal.ย ย 

With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled.ย  Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available.ย  All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal.ย  Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.

By opting for our International A Level, you can study the course from anywhere and exam centres are located all over the world.ย  With our UK A Levels (AQA), you can study them from outside of the UK, however you would need to sit the actual exams for these within the UK.

You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.

The Guided learning hours for A Levels are as follows:-

AS Level: 180 hours

A Level:ย  360 hours

These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed to gain the qualification may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.

Yes you will gain UCAS points and these depend on your final grade once you have completed your exams.ย 

If you are referring to A Levels at college then yes!

You will sit the same exam as thousands of students across the world in an exam centre, and achieve the same qualification as everyone else.

Provided you have completed enough work on the course within a reasonable amount of time, we will be able to provide a predicted grade / reference for university.ย 

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