Module
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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
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Atomic structure
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Bonding and structure
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Shapes of molecules and ions
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Intermolecular forces
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Redox
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The Periodic Table
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Group VII (flouride, chlorine, bromine and iodine)
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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
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Nomenclature and isomerism in organic compounds
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Hydrocarbons – alkanes
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Hydrocarbons – alkenes
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Halogenoalkanes
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Alcohols
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Infra-red spectroscopy
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Energetics
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Equilibrium
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Kinetics
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Group II elements and their compounds (Mg to Ba)
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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
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Enthalpy, entropy and free energy
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Kinetics
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Equilibrium (including principles from Unit 2)
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Acid-base equilibria
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Isomerism (incorporates examples from Unit 2)
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Aldehydes and ketones
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Carboxylic acids
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Esters, fats and oils
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Periodic trends
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Environmental chemistry (simple treatment only)
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A2 2:
Analytical, Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Further Organic Chemistry
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Mass spectrometry
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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
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Volumetric analysis
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Colorimetry
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Chromatography
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General properties
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Complexes
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Oxidation states
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Catalytic behaviour
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Applications of transition metal complexes
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Electrode potentials
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Arenes
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Amines
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Amides
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Amino acids
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Polymer chemistry
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A2 3:
Internal Assessment: Practical Examination
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