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A guide to A-Level Chemistry
Welcome!
If you have any questions about A-Level Chemistry, this is the place to ask!
I have just completed my A-Levels (teacher-assessed grades) and am happy to advise on revision techniques or provide an insight into the A-Level. 
Below, I have answered some FAQs, but if you have any other questions, make a post and I will be more than happy to help you!
Good luck with A-Level Chemistry!
Specification
How much practical work is there?
What types of questions are in the exam?
Is there any coursework?
Resources
How do I revise?
What grade did you achieve?
If you have any questions about A-Level Chemistry, this is the place to ask!
I have just completed my A-Levels (teacher-assessed grades) and am happy to advise on revision techniques or provide an insight into the A-Level. Below, I have answered some FAQs, but if you have any other questions, make a post and I will be more than happy to help you!
Good luck with A-Level Chemistry!
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How much practical work is there?
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What types of questions are in the exam?
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Is there any coursework?
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Resources
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How do I revise?
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What grade did you achieve?
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Reply 1
Thank you 
As one of the incoming Year 12s I’ll definitely refer to this occasionally
As one of the incoming Year 12s I’ll definitely refer to this occasionallyReply 2
Can alumni chemistry A-Level students chip in 👀
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by Mesopotamian.Can alumni chemistry A-Level students chip in 👀
Sure!
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by zacn01Thank you As one of the incoming Year 12s I’ll definitely refer to this occasionally
As one of the incoming Year 12s I’ll definitely refer to this occasionallyNo problem! That's great!
I'll be back later to add more to the original post... 
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Any recommendations on textbooks that cover the new spec?
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by Bexsterrh22Any recommendations on textbooks that cover the new spec?
Hi I'm sorry for the late reply.
I wouldn't recommend buying any textbooks just yet because your school may offer them at a discounted price or even provide a free online version.
What exam board are you so I can link the right one?
Hi! It is been a while that I have taken Cjemistry at A levels successfully, so no use for me anylonger. But that is not the point! I just wanted to tell you that I like your idea and effort you have invested in this thread so far. Very helpful for another students who think to take it as A levels!
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by KallistoHi! It is been a while that I have taken Cjemistry at A levels successfully, so no use for me anylonger. But that is not the point! I just wanted to tell you that I like your idea and effort you have invested in this thread so far. Very helpful for another students who think to take it as A levels!
Thank you!
I wasn't aware you took Chemistry for A-Levels! It is definitely my favourite subject.
There isn't much on it yet, but I'm hoping to build it up slowly every day and I might make one for my other two A-Level subjects Physics and Psychology if this one proves to be popular.
Thank you for taking out the time to comment on this thread. It means a lot.
You are welcome. I am serious, it can really be helpful for students who are thinking about further Chemistry at higher levels. I would even stick it in this forum that students are able to find - or to recommend it at least. 
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by KallistoYou are welcome. I am serious, it can really be helpful for students who are thinking about further Chemistry at higher levels. I would even stick it in this forum that students are able to find - or to recommend it at least.
PRSOM
I will work on it a bit and then post it in other forums. Thanks for the advice!
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Hi, as an A level chemistry alumni this thread is so good and those resources are lifesavers. I think it's so nice that you're doing this even though I'm done with A levels now. I saw you have only completed AS so I wanted to say that imo year 13 is so much more enjoyable and everything just basically clicks and you recognise the links (you'll understand what I mean when you start it).
If you ever feel like you need any more resources to use I like Allery Chemistry for videos and chemrevise.org to print off topic booklets. Also, chemguide is great for in depth explanations if you're stuck or want to get ahead. Chemsheets is another thing I recommend it's ten pounds a year I think but helped me so much with organic chemistry when I was struggling. I wish you all the best with your A levels
If you ever feel like you need any more resources to use I like Allery Chemistry for videos and chemrevise.org to print off topic booklets. Also, chemguide is great for in depth explanations if you're stuck or want to get ahead. Chemsheets is another thing I recommend it's ten pounds a year I think but helped me so much with organic chemistry when I was struggling. I wish you all the best with your A levels
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by DechanteHi, as an A level chemistry alumni this thread is so good and those resources are lifesavers. I think it's so nice that you're doing this even though I'm done with A levels now. I saw you have only completed AS so I wanted to say that imo year 13 is so much more enjoyable and everything just basically clicks and you recognise the links (you'll understand what I mean when you start it).
If you ever feel like you need any more resources to use I like Allery Chemistry for videos and chemrevise.org to print off topic booklets. Also, chemguide is great for in depth explanations if you're stuck or want to get ahead. Chemsheets is another thing I recommend it's ten pounds a year I think but helped me so much with organic chemistry when I was struggling. I wish you all the best with your A levels
If you ever feel like you need any more resources to use I like Allery Chemistry for videos and chemrevise.org to print off topic booklets. Also, chemguide is great for in depth explanations if you're stuck or want to get ahead. Chemsheets is another thing I recommend it's ten pounds a year I think but helped me so much with organic chemistry when I was struggling. I wish you all the best with your A levels
Hi!
Thank you!
My school has started a bit of year 13 content and I have to say, I'm enjoying it slightly more than year 12 content! I have started to see a few links which is great!
I will definitely need to add more resources. Those are great! I didn't know ChemSheets is only £10 a year. My teacher usually gives them out as handouts to our class sometimes, but I might invest in them myself.
Thank you for your support.
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If you don't mind me asking, what month did you finish your yr 1 course? thanks
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by jazzjIf you don't mind me asking, what month did you finish your yr 1 course? thanks
It was quite different this year because of lockdown, but we finished Physical Chemistry by March and Organic Chemistry by May. Then both my teachers split the Inorganic content between themselves and finished the course by the end of June.
We started year 13 content this year too which was great. We have only done a bit of Yr2 Organic, however.
Hope this helped. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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thank you! <3 <3
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Hey, I enjoyed gcse chemistry but wasn’t planning on taking it until a few days ago. I’m kinda worried about starting it as I haven’t refreshed myself on the gcse content just yet. I’m expecting a 7 (maybe a 6), do you think if I go over the content this month I’ll be okay to start it? I’m fully aware it’s gonna be a struggle but I’m willing to put in the effort. And if you don’t mind asking, what did you get at gcse?
Reply 18
fantastic resource
I don't know where, that is why I ask you here at this place: Is it possible to stick this thread here in the forum?
I think that would be a good idea for students who are insecure or think of to take Chemistry as A levels (had found some here now and then) and have not to look for such a thread anylonger and even make the efford to create.
What do you think?
@EierVonSatan, @charco and @nyxnko_
I think that would be a good idea for students who are insecure or think of to take Chemistry as A levels (had found some here now and then) and have not to look for such a thread anylonger and even make the efford to create.
What do you think?
@EierVonSatan, @charco and @nyxnko_
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