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AS Level Chemistry: Topics 1 to 10
Topics 1–10. 14 courses, 6 live now.
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Build the foundation for Edexcel A Level Chemistry with atomic structure, isotopes, electronic configuration and periodic trends.
Ionic and Metallic Bonding and Structure
Understand metallic bonding, giant metallic lattices, delocalised electrons and the properties of metals.
Covalent Bonding, Structure and Shapes of Molecules
Cover covalent bonding, dot-and-cross diagrams, electronegativity, intermolecular forces, bond angles and molecular shapes.
Intermolecular Forces
This course will cover London forces, permanent dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonding, and how they explain physical properties.
Redox I
This course is being built and will support oxidation numbers, electron transfer, half-equations and redox classification.
Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table
This course will cover key inorganic trends, periodicity and the chemistry required for the Paper 1 specification.
Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance
This calculation course is being built and will cover formulae, balanced equations, moles, reacting masses, solutions and gases.
Organic Chemistry and Alkanes
Start organic chemistry with nomenclature, formulae, homologous series, crude oil, alkanes and alkane reactions.
Alkenes
Learn alkene bonding, electrophilic addition, addition reactions, polymerisation and tests for unsaturation.
Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols
This course will cover halogenoalkanes and their substitution and elimination reactions, and alcohols: oxidation, halogenation and dehydration.
Modern Analytical Techniques I
This course will cover mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and introductory analytical interpretation.
Energetics I
This course will support enthalpy changes, Hess cycles, calorimetry and the energetic foundations needed for Paper 1.
Kinetics I
This course will support rates of reaction, rate equations, activation energy and graphical analysis.
Equilibrium I
This course will introduce reversible reactions, dynamic equilibrium and qualitative equilibrium shifts.
A Level Chemistry: Topics 11 to 19
Topics 11–19. 9 courses.
Equilibrium II
This course will extend equilibrium ideas for Paper 1, including quantitative reasoning where required by the specification.
Acid-base Equilibria
This course will cover acid-base theory, pH calculations, buffers and equilibrium applications for Paper 1.
Energetics II
This course will support lattice enthalpy, Born-Haber cycles, entropy and free-energy calculations.
Redox II
This course will extend redox chemistry for Paper 1 with advanced redox equilibria and exam-style applications.
Transition Metals
This course will cover transition metal properties, complexes, colours, ligand substitution and catalysis.
Kinetics II
This course will extend rate equations, mechanisms and quantitative kinetics for advanced Paper 2 questions.
Organic Chemistry II
This course will cover further organic reactions, mechanisms and synthetic routes required for advanced organic chemistry.
Organic Chemistry III
This course will support advanced functional-group chemistry, synthesis and multi-step organic problem solving.
Modern Analytical Techniques II
This course will develop advanced analytical interpretation, including modern spectroscopy and structure determination.
Core Practicals 1 to 16
These practical courses will support the Edexcel A Level Chemistry core practicals, experimental methods, data analysis, uncertainty, evaluation and Paper 3 practical-principles preparation. 16 courses.
Molar Volume of a Gas
This core practical course will support gas collection, molar volume calculations, experimental method and evaluation.
Preparation of a Standard Solution
This core practical course will cover accurate weighing, volumetric flasks, solution preparation, concentration calculations and uncertainty.
Concentration of HCl by Titration
This core practical course will support titration technique, endpoint judgement, calculations and sources of error.
Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes
This core practical course will cover rate comparisons, experimental variables, observations and interpretation.
Oxidation of Ethanol
This core practical course will support oxidation conditions, distillation or reflux decisions, observations and product identification.
Chlorination of 2-methylpropan-2-ol
This core practical course will cover organic preparation, apparatus, purification, safety and practical reasoning.
Analysis of Inorganic and Organic Unknowns
This core practical course will cover qualitative tests, observations, deductions and practical analysis.
Enthalpy Change via Hess’s Law
This core practical course will cover calorimetry, Hess cycles, enthalpy calculations, uncertainty and practical evaluation.
Finding the Ka Value for a Weak Acid
This core practical course will cover pH measurement, weak acid equilibria, Ka calculations and uncertainty.
Investigating Electrochemical Cells
This core practical course will support cell construction, electrode potentials, salt bridges, measurements and feasibility predictions.
Redox Titration with Iron(II) and Manganate(VII)
This core practical course will cover redox titration technique, calculation method, indicators, endpoints and evaluation.
Preparation of a Transition Metal Complex
This core practical course will support inorganic preparation, filtration, recrystallisation, yield and purity considerations.
Iodine–Propanone Kinetics and a Clock Reaction
This core practical course will cover rate experiments, timing methods, concentration effects, graphs and kinetic interpretation.
Finding the Activation Energy of a Reaction
This core practical course will support temperature-rate investigations, Arrhenius plots, gradients and activation energy calculations.
Analysis of Inorganic and Organic Unknowns
This core practical course will cover advanced qualitative analysis, functional-group tests, ion tests and evidence-based conclusions.
Preparation of Aspirin
This core practical course will support organic synthesis, purification, recrystallisation, melting-point analysis and yield calculations.
Paper 3 skills
Synoptic Chemistry Skills
This course will support multi-topic exam questions that combine ideas from physical, inorganic and organic chemistry.
Practical Principles and Core Practicals
This course will support experimental methods, practical planning, analysis, uncertainty, evaluation and application of core practical knowledge.
Calculations and Extended Responses
This course will focus on calculation strategy, mathematical skills, extended writing, data interpretation and high-mark response structure.