1. Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry

Physical Chemistry Practicals

Moles Determination

Acid-Base Titration

Determination of Enthalpy Changes

Reaction - Magnesium & Hydrochloric Acid

Organic & Inorganic Practicals

Qualitative Analysis of Ions

Synthesis of a Haloalkane

Preparation of Cyclohexene

Oxidation of Ethanol

Hydration of Hex-1-ene

2. Foundations in Chemistry

Atoms & Reactions

Atomic Structure & Isotopes

Atomic Structure & Mass Spectrometry

Compounds, Formulae & Equations

Amount of Substance

Amount of Substance

Determining Formulae

Reaction Calculations

The Ideal Gas Equation

Percentage Yield & Atom Economy

Acid-base & Redox Reactions

Acids

Acid-base Titrations

Redox

Electrons, Bonding & Structure

Electron Structure

Ionic Bonding & Structure

Covalent Bonding & Structure

The Shapes of Simple Molecules & Ions

The Shapes of Simple Molecules & Ions

Electronegativity & Bond Polarity

Intermolecular Forces

3. Periodic Table & Energy

Periodicity

Periodicity

Ionisation Energy

Structure & Physical Properties

Group 2

Group 2 Elements

Group 2 Compounds

The Halogens

The Halogens

Uses of Chlorine

Qualitative Analysis

Enthalpy Changes

Enthalpy Changes

Calorimetry

Bond Enthalpies

Hess' Law

Reaction Rates

Simple Collision Theory

Catalysis

The Boltzmann Distribution

Chemical Equilibrium

Dynamic Equilibrium

Le Chatelier’s Principle

The Equilibrium Constant, Kc

4. Core Organic Chemistry

Basic Concepts

Chemical Names & Formulae

Functional Groups

Structural Isomerism

Reaction Mechanisms

Alkanes

Introduction to Alkanes

Reactions of Alkanes

Free Radical Substitution of Alkanes

Alkenes

Introduction to Alkenes

Stereoisomerism in Alkenes

Addition Reactions of Alkenes

Electrophilic Addition

Polymers from Alkenes

Alcohols

Properties of Alcohols

Reactions of Alcohols

Haloalkanes

Reactions of Haloalkanes

Nucleophilic Substitution of Haloalkanes

Hydrolysis of Primary Haloalkanes

Environmental Concerns of Organohalogen Use

Organic Synthesis

Techniques

Synthetic Routes

Analytical Techniques

Infrared Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry

Combined Techniques

Exam boards

• Cambridge (CIE) AS Chemistry

Study tools

• OCR AS Chemistry A · Exam Questions
• OCR AS Chemistry A · Past Papers

Related links

• AS Chemistry · Revision Notes
• AS Chemistry · Exam Questions
• AS Chemistry · Past Papers