Chemistry (A2)
at The Mosslands School, Wallasey · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is an exciting A-level option for those looking for careers in the sciences and engineering The new specification has resulted in a slimmed down assessment structure that takes on board the changes already brought in at GCSE for Science A Level Chemistry - Year 1 These topics build upon work covered in year 11 and include: • The structure of atoms and how atoms join together into larger structures. • Energy changes in chemical reactions and the practical results of reversible reactions including equilibria. • A study of the elements in groups 2 and 7 of the Periodic Table and how the chemical and physical properties of these elements change within their Groups. • The structures and chemical reactions of simple organic (carbon) compounds including hydrocarbons and alcohols. • Quantitative chemistry. Including calculating the masses or volumes of substances produced in chemical reactions. A Level Chemistry – Year 2 The topics covered in year 2 are more demanding and build upon areas covered in year 1. Topics include: • Reaction kinetics, which involves the equations governing the speeds of chemical reactions. • Factors affecting equilibria and how these are taken into account in the chemical industry. • Acids and bases. • The structures and reactions of some more complicated organic (carbon) compounds including aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, benzene and other aromatic compounds. • Electrical chemistry. • The chemistry of the transition metals, including their r
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grades at 4+, inc English and Maths
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
The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, CH45 8PJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wallasey
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