Edexcel International A Level Chemistry
Synopsis
Contents
About this specification 2
Why choose Edexcel qualifications? 4
Why choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
Subsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in Chemistry? 5
Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 6
Qualification at a glance 7
Chemistry content 14
Unit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry 16
Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and
Alcohols 27
Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I 41
Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry 44
Unit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry 58
Unit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry II 70
Assessment information 73
Administration and general information 77
Entries and resitting of units 77
Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special
consideration and malpractice 77
Awarding and reporting 79
Student recruitment and progression 81
Appendices 83
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Codes 84
Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 85
Transferable skills 87
Level 3 Extended Project qualification 89
Glossary 91
Mathematical skills and exemplifications 92
Taxonomy 96
Use of calculators 98
Data booklet 99