Chemistry A
at Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course extends your knowledge of some familiar topics such as Atomic Structure, Bonding, Energy Changes, Rates of Reaction and The Periodic Table. A number of new topics and concepts will also be introduced during the course. These include: • Organic Chemistry: Nomenclature, Alkenes, Haloalkanes, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Esters. This includes reaction mechanisms. • Physical Chemistry: Redox Reactions, Equilibria, Thermodynamics, Electrode Potentials and Acids, Bases & Buffers. • Inorganic Chemistry: Studying the trends and properties of Group 2, Group 7, Period 3 and the Transition Elements. • Spectroscopic Techniques including Mass Spectrometry, IR Spectroscopy and NMR Spectroscopy. Assessments There are 3 exams at the end of Year 13 which contribute to the overall A Level qualification.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 or above
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, CONGLETON, CW12 1NT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CONGLETON
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