Cambridge A Level Chemistry 9701 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Cambridge International A Level Chemistry 9701?
Cambridge International A Level Chemistry (9701) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's A Level chemistry qualification. AS covers physical chemistry (atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria), inorganic chemistry (periodicity, Groups 2 and 17), and organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, halogenoalkanes, alcohols, carbonyls). A2 extends with advanced physical chemistry, transition elements, and aromatic/carboxylic-acid/nitrogen organic chemistry, plus analytical techniques. Five-paper assessment including two practical-skills papers.
Assessment
- Paper 1 (MCQ) + Paper 2 (AS theory) + Paper 3 (AS practical)
- Paper 4 (A2 theory) + Paper 5 (planning, analysis, evaluation)
- 5 papers total for full A Level
Topics
- Physical: atoms, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria
- Inorganic: periodicity, Groups 2/17, transition elements
- Organic: hydrocarbons, alcohols, carbonyls, aromatics
Grading
- A*-E grading
- Recognised by universities worldwide
- Grade A*/A required for medicine, pharmacy, chem engineering
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