AS and A Level Chemistry

Studying Chemistry at Summit Saturday School can be an extremely rewarding experience. Our Specialised teachers help you surmount hurdles and you will witness a difference in your understanding and ultimately, in your grades. Our teachers go the extra mile for and with you. We are keen to work with students who are conscientious and willing to put in the work required to achieve A* – B grades.

AS Level Chemistry
We understand that the leap from GCSE to AS Level is daunting, with the support available to you at Summit, we make the transition as smooth as possible. Edexcel Specification is taught at Summit Saturday School.

The Course
AS Chemistry is a standalone qualification. You will benefit enormously from the knowledge and expertise of our teachers. Each teacher works full time in either independent or grammar schools and are qualified Chemistry graduates (and postgraduates), with years of teaching experience.

Entry to the AS Chemistry Course is dependent on having achieved a 9 – 6 level in GCSE Chemistry. Acceptance on the course is based on an assessment to determine your ability to cope with Chemistry at AS Level.

Structure of the AS Chemistry Course

AS level Chemistry comprises Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Organic and Physical Chemistry.

The topics are:

Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

• Topic 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
• Topic 2: Bonding and Structure
• Topic 3: Redox I
• Topic 4: Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table

Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance

Core Organic and Physical Chemistry

• Topic 2: Bonding and Structure
• Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance
• Topic 6: Organic Chemistry
• Topic 7: Modern Analytical Techniques
• Topic 8: Energetics
• Topic 9: Kinetics
• Topic 10: Equilibrium

This exam consists of 2 written papers
8CH0/01 1 hr 30 mins 80 marks
8CH0/02 1 hr 30 mins 80 marks

A Level Chemistry
Your practical endorsement is conducted in your full-time school or college.
At Summit, our expert Chemistry teacher will elucidate on the theoretical aspects of the course whilst incorporating practical aspects.
The topics are covered in great depth and there is a strong practical, logical, and mathematical element to each lesson.

Structure of the A Level Chemistry Course
Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Organic and Physical Chemistry General and Practical Principles in Chemistry

Topic 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Topic 2: Bonding and Structure
Topic 3: Redox I
Topic 4: Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table
Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance
Topic 8: Energetics I
Topic 10: Equilibrium I
Topic 11: Equilibrium II
Topic 12: Acid-base Equilibria
Topic 13: Energetics II
Topic 14: Redox II
Topic 15: Transition Metals

This exam consists of 3 Papers.
9CH0/01 1hr 45mins A level Paper 1 – Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 90 marks 30% weighting
9CHO/02 1 hr 45 mins Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry 90 marks 30% weighting 1 hour 45 minutes
9CH0/03 2hrs 30mins. This paper covers all topics across the full A level specification and tests conceptual and theoretical understanding of experiments carried out in the laboratory.

Teaching is available in the classeoom on Saturdays and online mid-week for students who prefer distance learning. This opportunity is growing in popularity owing to COVID-19.

We welcome applications in September of each year.