Expected change
- Apply the complete AS physical-chemistry toolkit with precise units, assumptions and significant figures.
- Explain periodic and Group chemistry through structure, bonding, energetics and redox evidence.
- Represent and reason through the AS organic families, mechanisms and multi-step synthesis.
- Interpret mass spectra, infrared spectra and other analytical evidence at AS depth.
- Carry out Paper 3-style observation, measurement, calculation and evaluation safely and systematically.
- Build a connected AS knowledge base ready for Paper 1, Paper 2 and progression to A Level content.
Entry check
- Can use algebra, scientific notation and significant figures
- Can write chemical formulae and complete basic mole calculations
- Is preparing for 9701 AS content or needs a structured AS consolidation
- Can complete a short pre-course diagnostic
Course plan
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- Week 1 — Atomic structure, formulae and stoichiometry
- Week 2 — Bonding, intermolecular forces, states and gases
- Week 3 — Enthalpy changes, Hess cycles and reaction energetics
- Week 4 — Redox processes and electrochemistry
- Week 5 — Equilibria, acids, bases and kinetics
- Week 6 — Periodicity, Groups 2 and 17, nitrogen and sulfur
- Week 7 — Organic representation, nomenclature, isomerism, alkanes and alkenes
- Week 8 — Halogenoalkanes, hydroxy compounds and mechanisms
- Week 9 — Carbonyl, carboxylic-acid and nitrogen compounds
- Week 10 — Polymerisation, organic synthesis and analytical evidence
- Week 11 — Paper 3 observation, measurement, data processing and evaluation
- Week 12 — Integrated Paper 1 and 2 problems, correction and progression plan
Current individual tuition option
This syllabus guide remains available for reference, but no scheduled group is currently advertised for this international programme.
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