A Level Chemistry a for OCR Student Book notes (1st edition)

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision of Polymers, Amino Acids and Amides from Module 6 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. There are key definitions, diagrams and tables followed by detailed explanations of the reactions of the amine group and the carboxylic acid group. This revision sheet covers chirality, naming amides, the formation of polyesters & polyamides and revision of condensation polymerisation. I'd recommend ...

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision of Acids, Bases and pH, taken from Chapter 20 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. There are key definitions followed by an explanation of Conjugate Acids & Bases, Ka Calculations, the significance of pKa & Kw, and a page of worked examples with clear steps. I'd recommend using summary sheets in conjunction with practice papers to make the most out of your revision. If you'd like any...

This document contains summary notes for Module 4 Core organic chemistry and analysis taken from the A Level Chemistry for OCR A OXFORD textbook.

This summary sheet provides a thorough explanation of Rates of Reaction, taken from Chapter 18 of the OCR A-Level textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. The material in the revision sheet covers Orders of Reaction (first order, second order, overall order), Rate Determining Step, Initial Rate method, Half Lives and the Arrhenius Equation. This summary will provide you with all the key definitions required, detailed explanations, a table summary orders of reaction ...

This revision sheet provides an in-depth revision of Buffers and Neutralisation, Chapter 21 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although this material would be applicable to any exam board. This sheet consists of thorough revision of Buffer Solutions, Titration Curves, Buffer Calculations, Indicators, Diprotic Acids & Bases, Buffers in the body. The material is covered through concise explanations, examples, key definitions, diagrams, clear calculations and a few practice questions to d...

This revision sheet summarises the Alkenes, with a detailed explanation of pi-bonds, relevant diagrams and definitions followed by revision of Stereoisomerism, Polymerisation, Addition, Hydrogenation, Halogenation and Hydration Reactions of the Alkenes. This study resource also provides an in-depth description of Electrophilic Addition with suitable examples and diagrams, as well as revision of Markownikoff's Rule. Further, there's a section on Polymerisation, the Environmental Concerns ...

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision of Carbonyls and Carboxylic Acids, taken from Chapter 26 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. This revision sheet consists of a concise and clear summary of the Aldehydes and Ketones, including: their oxidation and reduction reactions, and testing using Tollens' Reagent. This is followed by the reactions and relevant tests for Carboxylic Acids, Esterification, the Hydrolysis of an Ester w...

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision source for the basic concepts covered in the Core Organic Chemistry Module of OCR A-Level Chemistry. This revision sheet covers Hydrocarbons, Saturated vs. Unsaturated Compounds, Functional Groups, Homologous Series, Naming Complex Hydrocarbons, Isomerism, Bond Fissions, Molecular/Empirical/General/Displayed/Structural Formulae, Addition Reactions, Substitution Reactions and Elimination Reactions. The material is displayed initially with key ...

This summary sheet provides a detailed revision of Amines taken from Module 6 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry textbook, although the material is applicable to any exam board. There are key definitions and diagrams followed by an explanation of how Amines are named, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Amines, Making Amines and a description of how Amines form dative covalent bonds. There's also revision of the formation of Aromatic Amines and thorough description of the Reduction of a Nitrile. I...

Clear and concise summary of Reacting Masses, Stoichiometry, Percentage Yield, Ideal Gas Equation, Concentration, Molarity, Limiting Reagent, Water of Crystallisation and Percentage Error from Chapters 2 & 3 of the OCR A-Level Chemistry A Textbook. This summary sheet contains key definitions, formulas, equations, examples, practice questions and detailed explanations in a colour-coded format.