Edexcel A-Level Chemistry
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Chemistry (IAL)
NotePearson Edexcel IAL Chemistry
Welcome to the unified Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Chemistry resource center. Access official curriculum specifications, lesson-by-lesson revision notes, topical practice question papers (QP), mark schemes (MS), interactive flashcards, and official past papers bank for both AS Level and A2 Level.
1. Course Overview
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) Chemistry provides a modular, flexible assessment structure designed to build deep conceptual understanding and practical analytical skills across physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry.
Assessment Outline
The complete IAL Chemistry qualification consists of six modular examination units divided equally between IAS (Year 1) and IA2 (Year 2):
| Level | Unit / Component | Duration | Assessment Format | Marks | Weight (A-Level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IAS Level (50% of A-Level) |
Unit 1 (WCH11) Structure, Bonding & Intro Organic Chemistry |
1h 30m | Written paper (Section A: MCQs, Section B: Structured) | 80 | 20% |
|
Unit 2 (WCH12) Energetics, Group 2 & 7, Redox & Organic II |
1h 30m | Written paper (Section A: MCQs, Section B: Structured) | 80 | 20% | |
|
Unit 3 (WCH13) Practical Skills in Chemistry I |
1h 20m | Written practical skills exam (Laboratory Techniques) | 50 | 10% | |
|
IA2 Level (50% of A-Level) |
Unit 4 (WCH14) Rates, Equilibria & Further Organic Chemistry |
1h 45m | Written paper (Structured, Data & Mechanism questions) | 90 | 20% |
|
Unit 5 (WCH15) Transition Metals & Organic Nitrogen Chemistry |
1h 45m | Written paper (Structured, Transition Metal & Synthesis) | 90 | 20% | |
|
Unit 6 (WCH16) Practical Skills in Chemistry II |
1h 20m | Written practical skills exam (Advanced Analysis) | 50 | 10% |
Official Curriculum Documents
Download the official Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Chemistry specification for offline reference:
2. Study notes
Explore comprehensive revision notes, topical practice question papers (QP), and mark schemes (MS) organized by syllabus units. Use the tabs below to switch between AS Level and A-Level (A2) content.
| Syllabus Topic & Subtopic | Note | Struct QP | Struct MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic 1 — Physical Chemistry | |||
| 1.1 — Atomic Structure | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.2 — Ions & Electrons | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.3 — The Periodic Table | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.4 — Bonding | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.5 — Structure | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.6 — Formulae, Equations & Avogadro’s Constant | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.7 — Reaction Calculations | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.8 — Energetics I | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.9 — Kinetics I | Notes | QP | — |
| 1.10 — Equilibrium I | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 2 — Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| 2.1 — Redox I | Notes | QP | — |
| 2.2 — Groups 1 & 2 | Notes | QP | — |
| 2.3 — Group 7 | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 3 — Organic Chemistry | |||
| 3.1 — Introduction to Organic Chemistry | Notes | QP | — |
| 3.2 — Alkanes | Notes | QP | — |
| 3.3 — Alkenes | Notes | QP | — |
| 3.4 — Halogenoalkanes | Notes | QP | — |
| 3.5 — Alcohols | Notes | QP | — |
| 3.6 — Modern Analytical Techniques I | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 4 — Core Chemistry Practicals | |||
| 4.1 — Physical Chemistry Core Practicals | Notes | QP | — |
| 4.2 — Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals | Notes | QP | — |
| Syllabus Topic & Subtopic | Note | Struct QP | Struct MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic 5 — Advanced Physical Chemistry | |||
| 5.1 — Equilibrium II | Notes | QP | — |
| 5.2 — Acid-base Equilibria | Notes | QP | — |
| 5.3 — Energetics II: Born–Haber | Notes | QP | — |
| 5.4 — Energetics II: Entropy | Notes | QP | — |
| 5.5 — Kinetics II | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 6 — Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| 6.1 — Redox II | Notes | QP | — |
| 6.2 — Principles of Transition Metal Chemistry | Notes | QP | — |
| 6.3 — Reactions of Transition Metal Elements | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 7 — Advanced Organic Chemistry | |||
| 7.1 — Organic Chemistry II: Chirality | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.2 — Organic Chemistry II: Carbonyl Chemistry | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.3 — Organic Chemistry II: Carboxylic Acids | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.4 — Organic Chemistry III: Aromatic Chemistry | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.5 — Organic Chemistry III: Nitrogen Chemistry | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.6 — Organic Chemistry III: Organic Synthesis | Notes | QP | — |
| 7.7 — Modern Analytical Techniques II | Notes | QP | — |
| Topic 8 — Advanced Core Practicals | |||
| 8.1 — Advanced Physical Chemistry Core Practicals | Notes | QP | MS |
| 8.2 — Advanced Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals | Notes | QP | MS |
3. More Study Notes
This section contains supplementary reference guides, topic revision notes with flashcards, and comprehensive unit summaries for deep conceptual mastery.
| Topics / Syllabus Unit | Notes | Flashcards |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Atomic Structure & Periodic Table | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 2. Bonding | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 3. Redox | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 4. Inorganic Chemistry | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 5. Formulae Equations & Amount | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 6. Organic Chemistry I | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 7. Analysis | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 8. Energetics I 1 | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 9. Reaction Kinetics I | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 10. Equilibria I | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 11. Equilibria II Edexcel | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 12. Acid Base Equilibria | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 13. Energetics II | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 14. Redox | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 15. Transition Metals | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 16. Reaction Kinetics II | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 17. Organic Chemistry II | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 18. Organic Chemistry IIi | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| 19. Spectroscopy | Revision Notes | Flashcards |
| Practical Chemistry Guide | Revision Notes | — |
| Topics | Notes |
|---|---|
| 1. Formulae Equations & Amount Of Substance | Chapter Notes |
| 2. Atomic Structure & Periodic Table | Chapter Notes |
| 3. Bonding | Chapter Notes |
| 4. Introductory Organic Chemistry & Alkanes | Chapter Notes |
| 5. Alkenes | Chapter Notes |
| 6. Energetics 1 | Chapter Notes |
| 7. Intermolecular Forces | Chapter Notes |
| 8. Redox | Chapter Notes |
| 9. Introduction To Kinetics & Equilibria | Chapter Notes |
| 10. Halogenoalkanes Alcohols Analysis | Chapter Notes |
| 11. Reaction Kinetics | Chapter Notes |
| 12. Entropy & Energetics | Chapter Notes |
| 13. Chemical Equilibria | Chapter Notes |
| 14. Acid Base Equilibria | Chapter Notes |
| 15. Carbonyls Carboxylic Acids & Chirality | Chapter Notes |
| 16. Redox Equilibria | Chapter Notes |
| 17. Transition Metals | Chapter Notes |
| 18. Organic Chemistry Arenes | Chapter Notes |
| 19. Organic Nitrogen Compounds | Chapter Notes |
| 20. Organic Chemistry Synthesis | Chapter Notes |
| Practical Chemistry Guide | Chapter Notes |
| Unit | Notes |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Structure, Bonding & Intro Organic Chemistry | Complete Unit Guide |
| Unit 2: Energetics, Group 2 & 7, Redox & Organic II | Complete Unit Guide |
| Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I | Complete Unit Guide |
| Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria & Further Organic Chemistry | Complete Unit Guide |
| Unit 5: Transition Metals & Organic Nitrogen Chemistry | Complete Unit Guide |
4. Practice Questions
Topical practice question papers (QP) and official mark schemes (MS) for Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Chemistry organized by Units 1 to 6.
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Alkanes | QP | MS |
| Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table | QP | MS |
| Covalent Bonding | QP | MS |
| Energetics | QP | MS |
| Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance | QP | MS |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry | QP | MS |
| Ionic Bonding | QP | MS |
| Metallic Bonding | QP | MS |
| Moles, Equations and Qualitative | QP | MS |
| Organic Alkanes and Alkenes | QP | MS |
| Shapes of Molecules | QP | MS |
| Structure, Bonding and Periodicity | QP | MS |
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols | QP | MS |
| Energetics | QP | MS |
| Equilibria | QP | MS |
| General Principles of Organic Chemistry | QP | MS |
| Groups 2 and 7 | QP | MS |
| Halogenoalkanes | QP | MS |
| Inorganic Chemistry of Group 7 | QP | MS |
| Intermolecular Forces | QP | MS |
| Kinetics | QP | MS |
| Kinetics and Equilibria | QP | MS |
| Mass Spectra and IR | QP | MS |
| Organic Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols | QP | MS |
| Redox Chemistry | QP | MS |
| Shapes, Structure and Bonding | QP | MS |
| The Elements of Groups 1 and 2 | QP | MS |
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| CP 1 - Finding the Molar Volume of a Gas | QP | — |
| CP 2 - Enthalpy Change of a Reaction using Hess’s Law | QP | — |
| CP 3 - Titration to find the Concentration of a Solution of Hydrochloric Acid | QP | — |
| CP 4 - Preparation of a Standard Solution and Titration | QP | — |
| CP 5 - Investigating the Rates of Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes | QP | — |
| CP 6 - Chlorination of 2-methlypropan-2-ol | QP | — |
| CP 7 - Oxidation of Propan-1-ol to Produce Propanal and Propanoic Acid | QP | — |
| CP 8 - Analysis of Some Inorganic and Organic Unknowns | QP | — |
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid-Base Equilibria | QP | MS |
| Carbonyl Compounds | QP | MS |
| Carboxylic Acid Derivatives | QP | MS |
| Carboxylic Acids | QP | MS |
| Chemical Equilibria | QP | MS |
| Chirality | QP | MS |
| Entropy | QP | MS |
| Equilibria and Acids and Bases | QP | MS |
| Kinetics | QP | MS |
| Lattice Energy | QP | MS |
| Organics, Spectroscopy and Mechanisms | — | MS |
| Rates of Reactions | QP | MS |
| Spectroscopy and Chromatography | QP | MS |
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Arenes | QP | MS |
| Calculation Questions | QP | MS |
| Complexes, Ligands, Colour Changes and Entropy | QP | MS |
| Electrode Potentials | QP | MS |
| Organic Nitrogen Compounds | QP | MS |
| Organic Synthesis | QP | MS |
| Organics, Synthesis and Enthalpy | QP | MS |
| Redox Equlibria | QP | MS |
| Transition Metals and Chemistry | QP | MS |
| Transition Metals and Redox | QP | MS |
| Topic | QP | MS |
|---|---|---|
| CP 09 - Following the Rate of the Iodine-Propanone Reaction | QP | — |
| CP 10 - Finding the Activation Energy of a Reaction | QP | — |
| CP 11 - Finding the Ka Value for a Weak Acid | QP | — |
| CP 12 - Investigating Electrochemical Cells | QP | — |
| CP 13 - Carry out Redox Titrations | QP | — |
| CP 14 - Preparation of a Transition Metal Complex | QP | — |
| CP 15 - Analysis of Some Inorganic and Organic Unknowns | QP | — |
| CP 16 - The Preparation of Aspirin | QP | — |
5. Topical Past Papers Questions
NoteTopical Practice Question Papers
Topical past paper packs for Edexcel IAL Chemistry Units 1 to 6 are organized above under Section 4 Practice Questions.
6. Past Papers Bank
Search and download official Pearson Edexcel IAL Chemistry past exam papers, question papers (QP), and mark schemes (MS). Use the interactive filter controls below to refine by Unit or Year.
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