United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 13 Chemistry
A rigorous exploration of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry for senior students. This course bridges the gap between foundational concepts and university level chemistry through mathematical modeling and complex structural analysis.
Thermodynamics and Entropy
Investigating why chemical reactions occur and the energetic factors that drive spontaneous change.
Analyzing the energy changes involved in the formation of ionic lattices from gaseous ions.
Defining disorder and calculating the feasibility of reactions using the Gibbs equation.
Kinetics and Rate Equations
Applying mathematical models to determine the mechanism and speed of chemical transformations.
Using experimental data to derive rate equations and determine reaction orders.
Quantifying the relationship between temperature, activation energy, and the rate constant.
Proposing step by step sequences of elementary reactions that match experimental rate laws.
Equilibrium and Acid Base Systems
Quantitative analysis of reversible reactions, buffer solutions, and pH calculations.
Calculating equilibrium constants using partial pressures in gaseous systems.
Exploring the behavior of weak acids, bases, and the ionic product of water.
Designing and analyzing systems that resist changes in pH.
Transition Metals and Inorganic Chemistry
Exploring the unique properties, colors, and catalytic behaviors of d block elements.
Studying the bonding between central metal ions and ligands.
Explaining the origin of color through electron transitions and light absorption.
Investigating the mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
Advanced Organic Synthesis
Mastering the synthesis of aromatic compounds, amines, and polymers.
Examining the stability and reactivity of the benzene ring.
Exploring nitrogen containing compounds and the building blocks of life.
Planning multi step synthetic routes to create target molecules.
Analytical Techniques and Structure Determination
Utilizing sophisticated instrumental methods to identify unknown substances.
Interpreting Carbon 13 and Proton NMR spectra to deduce molecular frameworks.
Separating mixtures and determining molecular masses and fragmentation patterns.
Integrating data from IR, NMR, and Mass Spec to solve structural puzzles.