Exhibit Mapping to KS5 Exam Specifications - Chemistry
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How Science Works
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Subunit description |
Exhibit Name |
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How Science Works· Communicate information and ideas in appropriate ways using appropriate technology · Appreciate the role of the scientific community in validating new knowledge and ensuring integrity · |
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Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence, recognising correlations and causal relationships · |
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Appreciate the tentative nature of scientific knowledge · Carry out experimental and investigative activities · |
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Consider applications and implications of science and the associated risks · Consider ethical issues in the treatment of humans, other organisms and the environment · |
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Evaluate methodology, evidence and data and resolve conflicting evidence |
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Appreciate ways in which society uses science to inform decision-making · |
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Use appropriate methodology, including ICT, to answer scientific questions and solve scientific problems · |
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AQA
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Unit |
Subunit |
Subunit description |
Exhibit Name |
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Unit 1 |
3.1.3 |
Bonding and states of matter · Relationship between the physical properties of a substance and the type of the structure and bonding present in the substance · Intermolecular forces and hydrogen bonding · Importance of hydrogen bonding in determining the structure of ice · Structure, bonding and properties · |
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Unit 2 |
3.2.4 / 3.2.10 / 3.2.11 |
Alcohols · Production of biofuels by fermentation (bio-ethanol) · Carbon-neutral processes · Consideration of evidence for link between carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and global warming · |
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Unit 2 |
3.2.6 |
The Periodic Table · Group 2 chemistry · |
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Unit 2 |
3.2.11 |
Analytical techniques · Infra-red spectroscopy · Effect of infra-red radiation on the vibration of bonds within molecules · Identification of functional groups and molecules · How Science Works and applications of analytical techniques · |
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Unit 4 |
3.4.4 |
Isomerism · Optical isomerism arising from chiral centres in molecules · Optical isomers differ in their effect on plane-polarised light · |
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Unit 4 |
3.4.5 |
Esters · Biodiesel production · |
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Unit 4 |
3.4.11 |
Interaction of radiation with matter · Structure determination and infra-red spectroscopy · Application of different spectroscopic techniques to determine the molecular formulae and structure of organic compounds · |
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Unit 5 |
3.5.1 |
Lattice enthalpy · Enthalpy of hydration · Enthalpy of solution · Born-Haber cycles · Entropy change when a substance dissolves · Balance between enthalpy and entropy · |
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Unit 5 |
3.5.3 |
Redox equilibria · Electrochemical cells as a commercial source of electrical energy · Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells · Benefits and risks of applications of this technology |
Meet the algae |
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Unit 5 |
3.5.4 |
Transition metals · Formation of coloured ions · Origin of colour in terms of the absorption of visible light · |
OCR (A)
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Unit |
Subunit |
Subunit description |
Exhibit Name |
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F321 |
Module 2 / 1.2.2 |
Bonding and structure · Relationship between the physical properties of a substance and the type of structure and bonding present · Intermolecular forces · Hydrogen bonding · Anomalous properties of water arising from hydrogen bonding · Solubility of solutes in polar and non-polar solvents · |
Nanoscale science |
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F321 |
Module 3 / 1.3.2 |
The Periodic Table · Group 2 chemistry · |
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F322 |
Module 1 / 2.1.2 |
Hydrocarbons · Over-reliance on non-renewable fossil fuel reserves and the importance of developing renewable plant-based fuels (bio-alcohol and bio-diesel) · |
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F322 |
Module 2 / 2.2.3 |
Modern analytical techniques and infra-red spectroscopy · Effect of infra-red radiation on the vibration of covalent bonds · Organic functional group and compound identification · Application of the technique for analysis and monitoring (e.g. breathalyser for drink-driving assessment) · |
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F322 |
Module 4 / 2.4.1 |
Controlling air pollution and the use of infra-red spectroscopy to monitor air pollutants |
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F322 |
Module 4 / 2.4.2 |
Green chemistry · Use of renewable resources such as plant-based substances · Importance of developing alternative energy sources such as solar energy · |
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F324 |
Module 2 / 4.2.1 |
Stereoisomerism · Chiral centres and optical isomers · |
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F324 |
Module 3 / 4.3.2 |
Application of modern analytical techniques for organic compound and forensic analysis · Infra-red spectroscopy and combinations of techniques · Interaction of different types of radiation with matter · Application of important instrumentation techniques and combination of such techniques · Structure determination · |
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F325 |
Module 3 / 5.3.1 |
Transition elements · Complex ions · Anti-cancer drugs |
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F325 |
Module 5 / 5.2.2 |
Lattice enthalpy · Enthalpy of hydration · Enthalpy of solution · Born-Haber cycles · Entropy change when an ionic lattice dissolves · Balance between enthalpy and entropy · |
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F335 |
Module 2 / 5.2.3 |
Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells · Development of modern storage cells and fuels cells · Advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell vehicles fuelled by hydrogen gas · Issues with methods of production of hydrogen · The hydrogen economy · |
OCR (B)
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Unit |
Subunit |
Subunit description |
Exhibit Name |
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All units (thread through all units) |
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Bonding, structure and physical properties of materials · |
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F331 |
(DF) Developing Fuels |
Hydrocarbons and the development of alternative fuels · The work of chemists in improving fuels and developing fuels for the future · The hydrogen economy · Benefits and risks associated with using fossil fuels and alternative fuels (e.g. biofuels and hydrogen) · Making decisions about ensuring sustainable energy supplies · |
Meet the algae |
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F331 |
Elements of Life |
The Periodic Table · Group 2 chemistry · |
Calcium signalling |
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F332 |
(A) Atmosphere |
Electromagnetic spectrum · Interaction of different types of radiation with matter · Infra-red spectroscopy · Absorption of infra-red radiation and the change in molecular vibrational energy states · Evidence for the relationship between increased concentrations of greenhouse gases and global warming · Possible methods for reducing carbon emissions - including increasing photosynthesis · |
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F332 |
(PR) The Polymer Revolution |
Modern analytical techniques and infra-red spectroscopy · Interpretation of infra-red spectra · Idea that every compound has a unique 'fingerprint' region in its infra-red spectrum · Formation of hydrogen bonds · Examples of hydrogen bonding in water and ice · Structure, bonding and properties · |
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F334 |
(MR) The Materials Revolution |
Factors affecting the properties of polymeric materials · Effect of temperature, chains length and crystallinity · Modifications to alter the properties of polymeric materials to perform a specific task · |
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F334 |
(SS) Steel Story |
Transition metals · Complex ions · Origin of colour in terms of absorption of light in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum · |
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F334 |
(TL) The Thread of Life |
Chemical structure of DNA · Role of DNA in the replication of genetic information and protein synthesis · Stereoisomerism · Chiral centres and optical isomers · |
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F334 |
(WM) What's in a Medicine? |
Modern analytical techniques and the interpretation of infra-red spectra for the identification of organic compounds · |
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F335 |
(AI) Agriculture and Industry |
The work of scientists in contributing to a safe and sustainable food supply · Facts and ethics associated with the work of scientists in developments to improve food production (extra nutrients, controlling soil pH, control of pests or diseases) · |
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F335 |
(CD) Colour by Design |
Chemical basis of colour · Origins of colour in terms of electron transitions · |
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F335 |
(MD) Medicines by Design |
Modern analytical techniques · use of spectrsocopic techniques to elucidate structure · |
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F335 |
(O) The Oceans |
Benefits and risks associated with various approaches to reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels including: more economical use of fuels, the use of alternative fuels (including hydrogen), capture and storage of carbon dioxide and increased photosynthesis · The unusual properties of water arising from hydrogen bonding · Hydration of ions · Factors determining solubility of a solute in aqueous solution · Enthalpy and entropy · |
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Edexcel
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Unit |
Subunit |
Subunit description |
Exhibit Name |
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Unit 1 |
1.6 |
Bonding · Relationship between physical properties of a material and the type of structure and bonding present · |
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Unit 2 |
2.12 |
Infra-red spectroscopy and functional group determination · use of infra-red spectroscopy as an analytical tool · |
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Unit 2 |
2.13 |
Green chemistry · The development of more sustainable processes including changing to renewable resources and the more efficient use of energy · Carbon footprints associated with different fuels including hydrogen and bio-ethanol · |
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Unit 2 |
2.5 |
Intermolecular forces · Hydrogen bonding · Hydration of ions · Factors determining solubility of a solute in aqueous solution · |
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Unit 2 |
2.7 |
The Periodic Table · Group 2 chemistry · |
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Unit 4 |
4.4 |
Lattice energy · Enthalpy of hydration · Enthalpy of solution · Predicting solubility of ionic solids using entropy and enthalpy of solution values · |
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Unit 4 |
4.8 |
Isomerism · Optical isomerism arising from chiral centres in molecules · Optical activity and the rotation of the plane of polarisation of plane-polarised monochromatic light · |
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Unit 4 |
4.9 |
Effect of different types of radiation on molecules · Use of different spectroscopic and imaging techniques for chemical analysis · Use of infra-red spectroscopy for analysis in the chemical industry · Spectroscopy and chromatography · Interaction of different types of radiation with matter · Application of analytical techniques to assess chemical purity, determine molecular structure and to follow chemical reactions · |
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Unit 5 |
5.3 |
Redox equilibria · Electrochemical cells · Use of hydrogen and alcohol based fuel cells as energy sources · The origin or source of the hydrogen and alcohol used in such fuel cells · Transition metals and the development of new catalysts for green chemistry applications · Formation of coloured ions · Origin of colour in terms of electron transitions · |
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Unit 5 |
5.4 |
Organic synthesis · Preparation of cholesteryl benzoate |