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A-Level H2

JC1 and JC2

H2 Chemistry that holds together, from moles to mechanisms.

For JC students who want the whole H2 syllabus to make sense and want answers that collect every mark. In person at Upper Thomson.

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Who it's for

Is this class right for your child?

Students usually join us in one of these situations.

  1. 01

    New to JC

    JC1 students finding the jump from O-Level Chemistry steep.

  2. 02

    Stuck at a grade

    Students who know the content but lose marks in structured and free-response answers.

  3. 03

    Organic feels like memorising

    Students who want mechanisms to follow from reasons, not lists.

  4. 04

    Heading for A-Levels

    JC2 students who need timed practice and steady feedback before the exam.

Syllabus coverage

Every A-Level H2 topic, in a sensible order

[PLACEHOLDER] Topic order to be confirmed by the tutors. Follows H2 Chemistry (9476) [PLACEHOLDER: confirm syllabus code].

Physical chemistry

Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Gaseous state, Chemical energetics, Reaction kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Acid-base equilibria, Electrochemistry.

Inorganic chemistry

The Periodic Table: Period 3, Group 2 and Group 17, Transition elements.

Organic chemistry

Isomerism, Hydrocarbons, Halogen derivatives, Hydroxy compounds, Carbonyl compounds, Carboxylic acids and derivatives, Nitrogen compounds.

Practical skills [PLACEHOLDER]

Planning, Data analysis, Evaluation.

How lessons run

Four parts, every lesson

The same rhythm each week, so students know what to expect.

  1. 01

    Concept

    A short, clear explanation of the idea, with the why behind it.

  2. 02

    Worked practice

    We solve a question together and show how each line earns a mark.

  3. 03

    Timed questions

    Students attempt exam-style questions under time pressure.

  4. 04

    Feedback

    Marked against the mark scheme, with notes on what to change.

Worked example

What a full-mark answer looks like

One exam-style question, two answers, marked the way an examiner would.

Worked example

[PLACEHOLDER] Original exam-style question written by Chemify

Question

The first ionisation energy of aluminium is lower than that of magnesium. Explain why. [3]

Weak answer

1 / 3

Aluminium has one more proton than magnesium, so it should be harder to remove an electron. But aluminium's electron is further away so it is easier to remove.

  • B1Recognises that the outermost electron in Al is easier to remove.
  • B1Does not name the 3p subshell versus 3s.
  • B1Does not say the 3p electron is shielded by the 3s electrons.

Strong answer

3 / 3

Al: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹; Mg: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s². The electron removed from Al is in the 3p subshell, which is higher in energy than 3s. The 3p electron is also partially shielded by the 3s² electrons, so less energy is needed to remove it despite the larger nuclear charge.

  • B1Electron removed from 3p in Al, 3s in Mg.
  • B13p is higher in energy than 3s.
  • B1Extra shielding by 3s² outweighs the extra proton.

Marks follow the examiner's mark scheme: B = independent mark, M = method/reasoning, A = answer.

Your tutors

Who teaches A-Level H2

[PLACEHOLDER] Confirm which tutor teaches this level.

[PLACEHOLDER] Co-founder and chemistry tutor

Dave

[PLACEHOLDER] Dave teaches A-Level and Sec Pure Chemistry and likes to start every topic from why it happens before what to write.

  • [PLACEHOLDER] Degree in Chemistry
  • [PLACEHOLDER] Years of teaching experience

[PLACEHOLDER] Co-founder and chemistry tutor

Jacy

[PLACEHOLDER] Jacy teaches A-Level, Sec Pure and Combined Science Chemistry and focuses on exam technique: reading the question, planning, and writing answers examiners can mark.

  • [PLACEHOLDER] Degree in Chemistry
  • [PLACEHOLDER] Years of teaching experience
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Class times

A-Level H2 slots

Pick a slot and message us about it. [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmed.

  • Saturday2:00pm - 4:00pmA-Level H2A-Level H2Upper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
  • Tuesday7:00pm - 9:00pmA-Level H2A-Level H2Upper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
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FAQ

Questions about this class

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How much are the fees?

We share fees directly on WhatsApp, so we can tell you the right package for your child's level and schedule.

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How big are the classes?

[PLACEHOLDER] Classes are kept small so every student gets their work checked in each lesson.

Do you teach H1 Chemistry?

[PLACEHOLDER] Our JC class follows the H2 syllabus. Message us on WhatsApp if you take H1 and we'll tell you whether the class suits you.

What happens in a typical lesson?

[PLACEHOLDER] We explain the concept, work through an exam-style question together, then students try timed questions and get feedback on their answers before they leave.

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Next step

Ready to try a lesson?

Message us with your child's level and we will suggest a slot. In person at Upper Thomson.