A-level Chemistry/CCEA

Introduction

This is the branch of the A-level Chemistry book, designed to follow the AQA specification. It is not endorsed by AQA. It will hopefully be useful as a revision guide, or for those seeking a basic grounding in the principles of the course.

AS Units

• Module 1: Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity
  • Atomic Structure
  • Amount of Substance
  • Bonding
  • Periodicity

• Module 2: Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
  • Energetics
  • Kinetics
  • Equilibria
  • Redox Reactions
  • Group VII: The Halogens
  • Extraction of Metals

• Module 3: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • Nomenclature and Isomerism
  • Petroleum and Alkanes
  • Alkenes and Epoxyethane
  • Haloalkanes
  • Alcohols

AS Chemistry Specification, 2007 Entry

A2 Units

• Module 4: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry
  • Kinetics
  • Equilibria
  • Acids and Bases
  • Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry
  • Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group
  • Aromatic Chemistry
  • Amines
  • Amino Acids
  • Polymers
  • Organic Synthesis and Analysis
  • Structure Determination