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    Course Title:

    Biotechnology

  • Examination Board:

    Pearson Edexcel

  • Price: HK$22,500

Course Overview

The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (iAL) Chemistry course delivers a rigorous exploration of chemical principles, blending theoretical mastery with hands-on experimentation to prepare students for STEM careers and university studies. From atomic structure and bonding to advanced organic synthesis and thermodynamics, the curriculum builds ​​analytical thinking​​ through problem-solving in synoptic contexts, while ​​practical expertise​​ is honed via 16+ core experiments, including titrations, spectroscopy, and organic synthesis.

Study Module:

ModuleCode
Unit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic ChemistryWCH11/01
Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and AlcoholsWCH12/01
Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry IWCH13/01
Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic ChemistryWCH14/01
Unit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen ChemistryWCH15/01
Unit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry IIWCH16/01
Examination Board: Pearson Edexcel

What You Will Learn:

Unit 1: Structure, Bonding, and Introduction to Organic Chemistry​​

  1. Master atomic structure, ionic/covalent bonding, and molecular shapes.
  2. Explore organic chemistry basics: alkanes, alkenes, and isomerism.
  3. ​​Core Practical:​​ Measure molar volume of gases and deduce empirical formulae.

​​Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes, and Alcohols​​

  1. Calculate enthalpy changes using Hess’s Law; analyze redox reactions in Groups 1, 2, and 7.
  2. Investigate reaction mechanisms (e.g., nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes).
  3. ​​Core Practical:​​ Determine enthalpy changes and perform titrations for acid-base analysis.

​​Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I​​

  1. Develop experimental techniques: calibration, error analysis, and safe handling of hazardous substances.
  2. Synthesize organic compounds (e.g., cyclohexene) and test functional groups.

​​Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria, and Further Organic Chemistry​​

  1. Model reaction kinetics, entropy, and acid-base equilibria.
  2. Study carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones) and chirality.
  3. ​​Core Practical:​​ Investigate iodine-clock reactions and partition coefficients.

​​Unit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry​​

  1. Analyse redox equilibria, ligand substitution, and catalytic properties of transition metals.
  2. Synthesize amines, amino acids, and explore polymer chemistry.
  3. ​​Core Practical:​​ Prepare transition metal complexes and test for ions.

​​Unit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry II​​

  1. Advanced data analysis: logarithmic plots, spectroscopy (IR, mass spectrometry).
  2. Design experiments to evaluate industrial processes (e.g., equilibrium shifts in Haber process).

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