Study A Level Chemistry (9701) Online
Explore the principles of atomic structure, forces and bonding, patterns in chemical behaviour, experimental evidence and models, and the energy changes that drive chemical reactions, and more.
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Overview
CAIE A Level Chemistry (9701) introduces students to core themes such as atomic structure, forces, experimental methods, chemical patterns, bonding, and energy changes. Through these topics, students develop the ability to observe, analyze, and interpret chemical phenomena, apply models to explain reactivity, and predict outcomes in new contexts. This approach cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills essential for success in higher education and careers in science, medicine, and engineering.
Exam Board
Cambridge Assessment International Education
Hours of Study
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Approx. 370 hours plus time for assignments
Mode of Study
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Level
AS and A2 Level
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Course Content
- 1. Atomic structure
- 2. Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry
- 3. Chemical bonding
- 4. States of matter
- 5. Chemical energetics
- 6. Electrochemistry
- 7. Equilibria
- 8. Reaction kinetics
- 9. The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
- 10. Group 2
- 11. Group 17
- 12. Nitrogen and sulfur
- 13. Introduction to AS Level organic chemistry
- 14. Hydrocarbons
- 15. Halogen compounds
- 16. Hydroxy compounds
- 17. Carbonyl compounds
- 18. Carboxylic acids and derivatives
- 19. Nitrogen compounds
- 20. Polymerisation
- 21. Organic synthesis
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Assessments & exams
- Paper 1: This is a 1-hour and 15-minute multiple-choice paper covering core AS Chemistry topics. It consists of 40 questions testing your understanding and application of fundamental concepts.
- Paper 2: This is a 1-hour and 15-minute structured written exam with short-answer and extended-response questions. It assesses your theoretical knowledge from the AS syllabus.
- Paper 3: This 2-hour practical paper evaluates your laboratory skills. Students must complete experimental tasks and answer questions based on observations, data analysis, and evaluation of methods.
- Paper 4: This is a 2-hour written exam consisting of structured and extended questions for A2 (second-year) Chemistry topics, and with knowledge of material from the AS Level content.
- Paper 5: This is a 1-hour and 15-minute practical paper focused on planning, analysis, and evaluation. It assesses your ability to apply practical chemistry across the full A Level syllabus.
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