Year 12 (AS Level) Chemistry

Online AS Level Chemistry Classes for UK Students

AS Level Chemistry is the first big step into advanced studies in Year 12. It provides a strong foundation for A Level success and future university courses such as medicine, biomedical sciences, natural sciences, pharmaceuticals and chemical engineering.

Many UK students find the transition from GCSE to AS-Level Chemistry quite difficult. The topics feel harder, and exam questions seem more complex. At MathsAlpha, our expert online AS Level Chemistry tutoring provides personalised lessons designed around UK exam boards.

Course Descriptions

• The AS Level Chemistry course develops strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning for UK A-level studies.
• Lessons follow the AQA, Edexcel, and OCR syllabuses, ensuring alignment with UK exam requirements.
• Students receive personalised one-to-one online tutoring focused on their individual learning needs.
• Experienced tutors explain complex concepts using simple, step-by-step methods.
• The course builds a strong foundation in core AS-level Chemistry topics.
• Regular practice helps improve performance in school tests and mock exams.

Fees and Payments

• The first lesson is FREE.
• Regular fee: £50 for a 2-hour weekly session.
• Missed a session? You receive full recorded lessons and notes at no extra cost.
• Fees are non-refundable for attended sessions.
• If you discontinue, unused monthly fees will be refunded.
• Payment details are shared in your enrolment email, with monthly invoices provided.

Course Plan – AS

Physical chemistry

Atomic structure: Isotopes, electron configurations, and ionization energies.

Amount of substance: Relative atomic mass, the mole concept, and ideal gas equations.

Bonding: Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, plus shapes of molecules.

Energetics: Enthalpy changes (Δ H) and calorimetry.

Kinetics: Collision theory and reaction rates.

Equilibria: Le Chatelier’s principle and equilibrium constant

Redox: Oxidation states and electron transfer.

Inorganic chemistry

Periodicity: Trends in physical properties of Period 3 elements.

Group 2: The alkaline earth metals and their trends in reactivity.

Group 7: The halogens and displacement reaction

Organic chemistry

Introduction: Nomenclature, functional groups, and isomerism.

Alkanes: Fractional distillation and free-radical substitution.

Halogenoalkanes: Nucleophilic substitution and elimination.

Alkenes: Electrophilic addition and addition polymers.

Alcohols: Fermentation, hydration, and oxidation.

Analysis: Use of infrared (IR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry