AQA A-Level Chemistry 7405 specification checklist
AQA A-Level Chemistry 7405 specification checklist
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3.1.1Atomic structure
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Fundamental particles, mass number and isotopes
- 3.1.1.2
Mass spectrometry and relative atomic mass
- 3.1.1.3
Electron configuration
- 3.1.1.3
Ionisation energies
3.1.2Amount of substance
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Relative masses and the mole
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The ideal gas equation
- 3.1.2.4
Empirical and molecular formulae
- 3.1.2.5
Balanced equations, yield and atom economy
3.1.3Bonding
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Ionic bonding
- 3.1.3.2
Covalent and dative covalent bonding
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Metallic bonding and types of crystal structure
- 3.1.3.5
Shapes of simple molecules and ions
- 3.1.3.6
Electronegativity and bond polarity
- 3.1.3.7
Forces between molecules
3.1.4Energetics
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Enthalpy changes and standard conditions
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Calorimetry
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Hess's law and enthalpy cycles
- 3.1.4.4
Bond enthalpies
3.1.5Kinetics
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Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution and temperature
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Catalysts
3.1.6Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle
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Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle
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The equilibrium constant Kc
3.1.7Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
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Oxidation states and redox
- 3.1.7
Half-equations and balancing redox equations
3.1.8Thermodynamics
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Born-Haber cycles and lattice enthalpy
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Enthalpy of solution and hydration
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Entropy
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Gibbs free-energy change and feasibility
3.1.9Rate equations
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Rate equations, orders and rate constants
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Arrhenius equation
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Determining rate equations experimentally
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Rate-determining step and reaction mechanisms
3.1.10Equilibrium constant Kp
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Partial pressures and the equilibrium constant Kp
3.1.11Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
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Electrode potentials and cells
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Commercial electrochemical cells
3.1.12Acids and bases
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Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases
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pH and the ionic product of water
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Weak acids and Ka
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pH curves, titrations and indicators
- 3.1.12.6
Buffer solutions
3.2.1Periodicity
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Classification of elements in the periodic table
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Physical properties of Period 3 elements
3.2.2Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
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Trends in Group 2 properties and reactions
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Group 2 compounds and their uses
3.2.3Group 7(17), the halogens
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Trends in properties of the halogens
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Reactions of halide ions
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Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I)
3.2.4Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
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Reactions of Period 3 elements with water and oxygen
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Period 3 oxides: structure and acid-base character
3.2.5Transition metals
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General properties of transition metals
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Ligand substitution and the chelate effect
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Shapes of complex ions and isomerism
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Formation of coloured ions
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Variable oxidation states and redox titrations
- 3.2.5.6
Transition metals as catalysts
3.2.6Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
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Metal-aqua ions and their acidity
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Reactions of metal ions with hydroxide, ammonia and carbonate
3.3.1Introduction to organic chemistry
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Nomenclature and formulae
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Reaction mechanisms
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Structural isomerism and E-Z isomerism
3.3.2Alkanes
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Fractional distillation and cracking
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Combustion of alkanes and pollution
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Chlorination of alkanes
3.3.3Halogenoalkanes
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Nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes
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Elimination from halogenoalkanes
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Ozone depletion and CFCs
3.3.4Alkenes
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Structure and electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes
- 3.3.4.3
Addition polymers
3.3.5Alcohols
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Alcohol production
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Oxidation of alcohols
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Dehydration of alcohols
3.3.6Organic analysis
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Test-tube reactions for functional groups
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Mass spectrometry in organic analysis
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Infrared spectroscopy
3.3.7Optical isomerism
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Optical isomerism and chirality
3.3.8Aldehydes and ketones
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Reactions of aldehydes and ketones
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Nucleophilic addition with cyanide
3.3.9Carboxylic acids and derivatives
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Carboxylic acids and esters
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Acid anhydrides, acyl chlorides and acylation
3.3.10Aromatic chemistry
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Bonding and stability of benzene
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Electrophilic substitution of benzene
3.3.11Amines
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Preparation of amines
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Base properties of amines
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Nucleophilic properties of amines
3.3.12Polymers
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Condensation polymers
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Biodegradability and disposal of polymers
3.3.13Amino acids, proteins and DNA
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Amino acids
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Proteins
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Enzymes
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DNA and anticancer drugs
3.3.14Organic synthesis
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Organic synthesis routes
3.3.15Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
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Principles of NMR and carbon-13 NMR
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Proton NMR
3.3.16Chromatography
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Chromatography techniques