Head Start to A Level Chemistry
This course puts together some resources, notes, practice questions and quizzes to help students make a successful transition between GCSE and A Level Chemistry. The materials have been designed for students taking any of the major exam boards for UK qualifications.
The course is free to sign up and you can keep access to the materials, so you can come back to the lessons when you get to a relevant part of the course. You can also repeat quizzes to see how you’re progressing.
Chemical formula and equation skills
In this module you will practice some key skills in different types of chemical formulae and equations. Some of the ideas might be challenging, but you can come back to them for extra practice during the first year of your A Level course.
Lessons
Quiz – GCSE elements and compounds Video: chemical formulae Video: types of reactionAtomic structure, bonding and the periodic table
There are some fundamental ideas from GCSE that will be built on during the A Level course, but many students have misconceptions in this area! This module will help you be more specific with your language and chemical explanations.
Lessons
Quiz – GCSE atomic structure Quiz – GCSE bonding and structure Video: redox and half equations Quiz – GCSE redox and the periodic table Video: acid base reactions and equationsCalculations, energy changes and physical chemistry
There are a LOT of calculations in A Level chemistry! Make sure you remember the basics and practice them regularly.
Lessons
Video: ionic equations Quiz – GCSE calculations Quiz – GCSE energy, rates and equilibriaDownload Head Start to A Level Guide
Here you’ll find more downloadable practice questions and resources to help you get a good start to A Level chemistry