π§ͺ CIE A-Level Chemistry
Cambridge International AS & A-Level Chemistry (9701)
Complete resource hub for AS and A2 Chemistry students
π Assessment Structure
Paper 1
π Multiple Choice
β±οΈ 1 hour
βοΈ 15%
π AS Level topics
π― 40 marks
Paper 2
π AS Level Theory
β±οΈ 1 hour 15 min
βοΈ 25%
π AS Level topics
π― 60 marks
Paper 3
π A2 Level Theory
β±οΈ 2 hours
βοΈ 25%
π A2 Level topics
π― 100 marks
Paper 4
π A2 Level Theory
β±οΈ 2 hours
βοΈ 25%
π Entire syllabus
π― 100 marks
Paper 5
π Practical
β±οΈ 1 hour 15 min
βοΈ 10%
π Practical skills
π― 30 marks
π Syllabus Topics
Topic 1
Atomic Structure
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- β’ Protons, neutrons, electrons
- β’ Mass number & atomic number
- β’ Isotopes
- β’ Electronic configuration
- β’ Ionisation energy
Topic 2
Atoms, Molecules and Stoichiometry
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- β’ Relative atomic mass
- β’ Mole concept
- β’ Empirical & molecular formulae
- β’ Balancing equations
- β’ Calculations from equations
Topic 3
Chemical Bonding
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- β’ Ionic bonding
- β’ Covalent bonding
- β’ Metallic bonding
- β’ Intermolecular forces
- β’ Shapes of molecules
Topic 4
States of Matter
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- β’ Ideal gas equation
- β’ Kinetic theory
- β’ Gas laws
- β’ Liquid and solid states
Topic 5
Chemical Energetics
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- β’ Enthalpy changes
- β’ Hess's law
- β’ Bond energies
- β’ Enthalpy of formation/combustion
Topic 6
Electrochemistry
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- β’ Redox reactions
- β’ Oxidation states
- β’ Electrochemical cells
- β’ Standard electrode potentials
Topic 7
Equilibria
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- β’ Dynamic equilibrium
- β’ Le Chatelier's principle
- β’ Equilibrium constant Kc
- β’ Equilibrium constant Kp
Topic 8
Reaction Kinetics
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- β’ Rate of reaction
- β’ Rate equations
- β’ Order of reaction
- β’ Activation energy
Topic 9
Periodicity
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- β’ Period 3 elements
- β’ Period 3 oxides
- β’ Period 3 chlorides
- β’ Trends in properties
Topic 10
Group 2
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- β’ Physical properties
- β’ Chemical properties
- β’ Reactions with water/oxygen
- β’ Uses of Group 2 compounds
Topic 11
Group 17
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- β’ Physical properties
- β’ Chemical properties
- β’ Displacement reactions
- β’ Halide ion tests
Topic 12
Nitrogen and Sulfur
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- β’ Nitrogen compounds
- β’ Ammonia production
- β’ Sulfur dioxide
- β’ Environmental impact
Topic 13
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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- β’ Functional groups
- β’ Nomenclature
- β’ Structural isomerism
- β’ Stereoisomerism
Topic 14
Hydrocarbons
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- β’ Alkanes
- β’ Alkenes
- β’ Free radical substitution
- β’ Electrophilic addition
Topic 15
Halogen Compounds
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- β’ Haloalkanes
- β’ Nucleophilic substitution
- β’ Elimination reactions
Topic 16
Hydroxy Compounds
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- β’ Alcohols
- β’ Phenols
- β’ Oxidation of alcohols
- β’ Esterification
Topic 17
Carbonyl Compounds
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- β’ Aldehydes
- β’ Ketones
- β’ Nucleophilic addition
- β’ Testing for carbonyls
Topic 18
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
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- β’ Carboxylic acids
- β’ Acyl chlorides
- β’ Esters
- β’ Amides
Topic 19
Nitrogen Compounds
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- β’ Amines
- β’ Amino acids
- β’ Amides
- β’ Protein structure
Topic 20
Polymerisation
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- β’ Addition polymers
- β’ Condensation polymers
- β’ Polyamides
- β’ Polyesters
Topic 21
Organic Synthesis
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- β’ Synthetic routes
- β’ Retrosynthesis
- β’ Reaction pathways
- β’ Yield calculations
Topic 22
Analytical Techniques
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- β’ IR spectroscopy
- β’ Mass spectrometry
- β’ NMR spectroscopy
- β’ Chromatography
Topic 23
Inorganic Chemistry: Transition Elements
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- β’ Electronic configuration
- β’ Variable oxidation states
- β’ Coloured complexes
- β’ Catalytic behaviour
Topic 24
Inorganic Chemistry: Further Equilibria
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- β’ Solubility product Ksp
- β’ Common ion effect
- β’ Partition coefficient
Topic 25
Further Kinetics
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- β’ Rate-determining step
- β’ Arrhenius equation
- β’ Reaction mechanisms
Topic 26
Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy
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- β’ Entropy change
- β’ Gibbs free energy
- β’ Feasibility of reactions
Topic 27
Acid-Base Equilibria
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- β’ pH scale
- β’ Ka and Kb
- β’ Buffers
- β’ Indicators
- β’ Titration curves
π Course Overview
27
Topics
5
Exam Papers
2
Years
12+
Practical Skills
π¬ Required Practicals (Paper 5)
π§ͺ Enthalpy Change
Measuring temperature changes in chemical reactions
Skills: Calorimetry, data plottingπ§ͺ Rate of Reaction
Investigating factors affecting reaction rates
Skills: Clock reactions, graph analysisπ§ͺ Electrochemistry
Constructing electrochemical cells
Skills: Voltage measurement, cell diagramsπ§ͺ Titration
Acid-base and redox titrations
Skills: Burette use, endpoint detectionπ§ͺ Qualitative Analysis
Testing for cations and anions
Skills: Flame tests, precipitation reactionsπ§ͺ Organic Synthesis
Preparation of organic compounds
Skills: Recrystallisation, distillation, yield calculationπ Command Words
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