Chemistry
Minimum Entry Criteria
Desired: 7 in Chemistry and 7 in Maths
Essential: 6 in Chemistry and 6 in Maths
Board
OCR – Chemistry A
Outline of the Course
- Unit 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry
- Unit 2: Foundations in chemistry
- Unit 3: Periodic table and energy
- Unit 4: Core organic chemistry
- Unit 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements
- Unit 6: Organic chemistry and analysis
Assessment
Type of Assessment |
Modules Examined |
Duration |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry – 15 marks multiple choice, 85 marks structured questions on theory and practical |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
2 hours
|
37% |
2 |
Synthesis and analytical techniques – 15 marks multiple choice, 85 marks structured questions on theory and practical |
1, 2, 4, 6 |
2 hours
|
37% |
3 |
Unified chemistry – 70 marks structured and extended questions covering theory and practical |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
1 hour
|
26% |
|
|
Practical endorsement for chemistry – Pass / Fail no examination |
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- |
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