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OCR GCE A-level CHEMISTRY A (advanced level chemistry specification syllabus, H432) PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU NEED TO REVISE ALL of the two years work for the final A Level Examination - anything can come up! Doc Brown's Unofficial Support for OCR GCE A-Level Chemistry OCR AS Chemistry A (separate page) Doc Brown's Chemistry Clinic - chemistry revision notes for the OCR A level chemistry course from September 2015 UNOFFICIAL HELP for this OCR A level chemistry UK based Advanced Level Chemistry Courses First examinations in the summer of 2017 for A level Selected links to my Advanced Level Chemistry revision notes based on the three index pages ... [ORGANIC CHEMISTRY] * [INORGANIC CHEMISTRY] * [PHYSICAL-THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY] PLEASE NOTE for students doing the OCR A level chemistry course.
Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) pH scale, strong/weak acids/bases, titrations - pH curves Molarity, volumes and solution concentrations (and diagrams of apparatus) How to do acid-alkali titration calculations, diagrams of apparatus, details of procedures Chromatography - the basics of paper chromatography Simple cells, notation and construction Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 2.1 Atoms and reactions (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Atomic structure, sub-atomic particles, Bohr model and isotopes Mass spectrometry - introduction (including determination of relative atomic mass) What is relative atomic mass?, relative isotopic mass & calculating relative atomic mass Module 2.1.2 Compounds, formulae and equations (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Equations and formulae - the basics of working them all out and a simple m/c quiz on balancing equations Formulae - some common inorganic compound formulae Module 2.1.3 Amount of substance (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Chemical Calculations - Index (lots of pages to browse through, examples and quizzes on the basics!)
Module 2.1.4 Acids (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Acids, Bases, Salts, pH, titrations - all the basics (8 linked pages of the basics) Titration Questions - acid-base (2 pages plus worked out answers) Module 2.1.5 Redox (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Oxidation and reduction - Introduction to redox reactions (but only the electron definitions important) Oxidation numbers & oxidation states and Redox reactions Module 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 2.2.1 Electron structure (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Electronic Structure of atoms and ionisation energies (7 sections on 3 linked pages) Module 2.2.2 Bonding and structure (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Chemical bonding - introduction and index (6 linked pages) eg
Molecule shapes and bond angles (3 linked pages) Intermolecular forces/bonding - an introduction Intermolecular forces/bonding - some further case studies Intermolecular forces/bonding - hydrogen bonding in molecules Module 3 – Periodic table and energy (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 3.1 Periodic Table (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 3.1.1 Periodicity (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Periodic Table - electronic basis - electron configurations of elements Periodic Table - Physical property trends in Period 2 Periodic Table - Physical property trends in Period 3 Periodic Table - Important trends down a group Covalent Bonding – macromolecules and giant covalent structures and Graphene Metallic Bonding – structure and properties of metals Module 3.1.2 Group 2 (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Periodic Table - s-block including detailed notes on Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals (3 linked pages) Periodic Table - Important trends down a group Module 3.1.3 The Halogens (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Periodic table The Group 7/17 halogens (9 linked pages) Module 3.1.4 Qualitative analysis (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Inorganic analysis - chemical tests for cations and chemical tests for anions (use alphabetical index) Module 3.2 Physical chemistry (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 3.2.1 Enthalpy changes (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Energetics - introduction to enthalpy changes (4 linked pages) Energetics - detailed notes on enthalpy changes (6 linked pages and question page) Module 3.2.2 Reaction rates - kinetics (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Kinetics - introduction to factors affecting the rates-speeds of chemical reactions (9 linked pages) Kinetics - advanced theory (2 linked pages) Module 3.2.3 Chemical equilibrium (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Chemical equilibria - applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Industrial Processes Chemical equilibria - writing Kc expressions and doing equilibrium expression calculations Module 4 – Core organic chemistry (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Functional Groups, organic molecule structure & representation & organic homologous series Alkanes - molecular structure and naming (with quizzes)
Alkenes - molecular structure and naming (with quizzes)
Halogenoalkanes - naming and structure (3 linked pages and quizzes)
Alcohols - molecular structure and naming (2 pages, with quizzes)
Isomerism in organic chemistry: introduction, type definitions, examples explained (several useful linked pages) Organic chemistry mechanisms - an introduction and technical terms explained Module 4.1.2 Alkanes (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Alkanes - molecular structure and naming (with quizzes)
Molecular structure - shapes of organic molecules and bond angles Intermolecular forces/bonding - an introduction Intermolecular forces/bonding - boiling point plots for six organic homologous series Alkanes - complete combustion and incomplete combustion - pollution etc. Organic chemistry mechanisms - an introduction and technical terms explained Alkanes - free radical chlorination/bromination mechanism to give halogenoalkanes Alkanes and Petrochemical Industry INDEX
Module 4.1.3 Alkenes (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Alkenes - molecular structure and naming (with quiz)
Molecular structure - shapes of organic molecules and bond angles Alkenes - introduction to their chemistry and addition reactions (5 linked pages)
Isomerism in organic chemistry: introduction, type definitions, examples explained (several useful pages) eg Polymers - the basics of addition polymer chemistry and uses, recycling Module 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 4.2.1 Alcohols (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Alcohols - molecular structure and naming (2 pages, with quizzes)
Alcohols - Ethanol, manufacture, physical properties and introduction to its chemical reactions (the basics) Alcohols - oxidation to give aldehydes, ketones or carboxylic acids (sections 9.1 to 9.3) Intermolecular forces/bonding - an introduction Intermolecular forces/bonding - some further case studies Intermolecular forces/bonding - boiling point plots for six organic homologous series Intermolecular forces/bonding - hydrogen bonding in molecules Intermolecular forces/bonding - solubility of covalent compounds, miscible and immiscible liquids Alcohols - elimination of water to give an alkene Alcohols - conversion of an alcohol to a halogenoalkane Module 4.2.2 Haloalkanes (halogenoalkanes) (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Halogenoalkanes/haloalkanes - naming and structure (3 linked pages and quizzes)
Halogenoalkanes/haloalkanes - Nucleophilic substitution by water/hydroxide ion Module 4.2.3 Organic synthesis (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 4.2.4 Analytical techniques (IR and MS) (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Mass spectrometry - introduction (including determination of relative molecular mass, i.d. of compounds) Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 5.1 Rates and equilibrium and pH (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 5.1.1 How fast? (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Kinetics - introduction to factors affecting the rates-speeds of chemical reactions (9 linked pages of basics) Kinetics - introduction to advanced theory of rates of reactions Kinetics - advanced theory, rate expressions, Arrhenius equation, calculations etc. (2 linked pages) Module 5.1.2 How far? (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Chemical equilibria: applying Le Chatelier's Principle to Industrial Processes Chemical equilibria: writing Kc expressions and doing equilibrium expression calculations Chemical equilibria Kp equilibrium expressions and calculations Module 5.1.3 Acids, Bases and buffers (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Chemical equilibria: acid-base theory, pH scale, strong/weak acids/bases, titrations - pH curves, buffers, worked out calculations (4 linked pages) Module 5.2 Energy (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 5.2.1 Enthalpy (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 5.2.2 Enthalpy and entropy & free energy (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Energetics - ΔS Entropy and ΔG Free Energy Changes (5 linked pages) Module 5.2.3 Redox and electrode potentials (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Oxidation and reduction - Introduction to redox reactions (but only the electron definitions important) Oxidation numbers & oxidation states and Redox reactions
Electrode potentials, hydrogen electrode, cells etc. (6 linked pages) eg Module 5.3 Transition elements (GCE OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 5.3.1 Transition elements (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Periodic Table: 3d-block Transition Metals, chemistry, complexes, reactions of ions etc. (13 linked pages plus 12 Appendices, mention of Al3+) Module 5.3.2 Qualitative analysis (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Inorganic analysis - chemical tests for cations and chemical tests for anions (use alphabetical index) Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis (GCE OCR A-Level Chemistry A) Module 6.1 Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 6.1.1 Aromatic compounds (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Aromatic chemistry: Structure and nomenclature Aromatic chemistry: Introduction to arene structure and electrophilic substitution mechanisms Aromatic chemistry: Nitration to give nitro-aromatics like nitrobenzene Aromatic chemistry: Chlorination to chloro-aromatics like chlorobenzene Aromatic chemistry: Alkylation to give alkyl-aromatics like methylbenzene [Friedel-Crafts reaction] Aromatic chemistry: Acylation to give aromatic ketones [Friedel-Crafts reaction] Module 6.1.2 Carbonyl compounds (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Aldehydes & ketones: Their structure and naming (plus quizzes)
Alcohols - oxidation to give aldehydes, ketones or carboxylic acids (sections 9.1 to 9.3) Aldehydes & ketones: Carbonyl compounds - introduction to their chemistry Aldehydes & ketones: Nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide to form a hydroxy-nitrile Aldehydes & ketones: Addition of hydrogen - reduction NaBH4 to give alcohols Module 6.1.3 Carboxylic acids and esters (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Carboxylic acids & derivatives: Their structure and naming (and quizzes)
Carboxylic acids & derivatives: common reactions and uses Carboxylic acids - formation from oxidation of Alcohols (sections 9.1 to 9.3) Carboxylic acids & derivatives: Esters, chemistry and uses including perfumes Carboxylic acids & derivatives: Hydrolysis of acid chlorides with water to give a carboxylic acid Carboxylic acids & derivatives: Esterification of acid chlorides with alcohols to give an ester Module 6.2 Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 6.2.1 Amines (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Organic nitrogen compounds - structure, classification & naming Reduction in organic synthesis reactions Module 6.2.2 Amino acids, amides and chirality (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Organic nitrogen compounds - structure, classification & naming Isomerism - R/S Optical Isomerism Module 6.2.3 Polyesters and polyamides (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Polymers - the basics of addition polymer chemistry and uses, recycling Organic nitrogen compounds - structure, classification & naming Module 6.2.4 Carbon-carbon bond formation (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Aldehydes & ketones: Nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide to form a hydroxy-nitrile Halogenoalkanes - Nucleophilic substitution by cyanide ion to give a nitrile Aromatic chemistry: Alkylation to give alkyl-aromatics like methylbenzene [Friedel-Crafts reaction] Module 6.2.5 Organic synthesis (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 6.3 Analysis (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Module 6.3.1 Chromatography and qualitative analysis (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Chromatography - the basics of paper, thin layer and gas chromatography Qualitative Analysis Tests (use alphabetical index) Module 6.3.2 Spectroscopy (OCR A Level Chemistry A) Analysis - combined techniques (some 'simple' examples) and answers |
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