The Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry 9701 is a qualification offered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) board. It is a two-year course typically taken by students aged 16-19 that provides an in-depth study of the principles of chemistry and their applications. The syllabus covers topics such as the mole concept and chemical calculations, atomic structure, bonding, energetics, equilibria, kinetics, redox processes, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry.
Successful completion of the course can lead to a range of university and career opportunities, including chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. The assessment of the course typically includes a combination of written exams and practical assessments. The syllabus is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of chemistry and to ensure that students receive a relevant and up-to-date education.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry 9701 syllabus for 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Multiple Choice 1 hour 15 minutes
- 40 marks
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 31% of the AS Level
- 15.5% of the A Level
AS Level subject content
Topic 2: Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry
Topic 4: States of matter
Topic 5: Chemical energetics
Topic 6: Electrochemistry
Topic 9: The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
Topic 12: Nitrogen and sulfur
Topic 13: An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry
Topic 14: Hydrocarbons
Topic 15: Halogen compounds
Topic 16: Hydroxy compounds
Topic 17: Carbonyl compounds
Topic 18: Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Topic 19:Nitrogen compounds
Topic 20: Polymerisation
Topic 21: Organic synthesis
- AS Level Structured Questions 1 hour 15 minutes
- 60 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 46% of the AS Level
- 23% of the A Level
AS Level subject content
Topic 2: Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry
Topic 4: States of matter
Topic 5: Chemical energetics
Topic 6: Electrochemistry
Topic 9: The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
Topic 12: Nitrogen and sulfur
Topic 13: An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry
Topic 14: Hydrocarbons
Topic 15: Halogen compounds
Topic 16: Hydroxy compounds
Topic 17: Carbonyl compounds
Topic 18: Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Topic 19:Nitrogen compounds
Topic 20: Polymerisation
Topic 21: Organic synthesis
- A Level Structured Questions 2 hour
- 100 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.
- Externally assessed
- 38.5% of the A Level
A Level subject content
Topic 25: Equilibria
Topic 28: Chemistry of transition elements
- 28.1 General physical and chemical properties of the first row of transition elements, titanium to copper
- 28.2 General characteristic chemical properties of the first set of transition elements, titanium to copper
- 28.3 Colour of complexes
- 28.4 Stereoisomerism in transition element complexes
- 28.5 Stability constants, $K_{\text {stab }}$
Topic 29: An introduction to A Level organic chemistry
Topic 30: Hydrocarbons
Topic 31: Halogen compounds
Topic 32: Hydroxy compounds
Topic 33: Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Topic 34: Nitrogen compounds
Topic 36: Organic synthesis