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For further information, please visit our qualification website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than  \n70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis specification has been produced by Pearson on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Pearson would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to the specification’s development.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of going to publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94996 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nAbout this specification 2  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 4  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced  \nSubsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in Chemistry? 5  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 6  \nQualification at a glance 7  \nChemistry content 14  \nUnit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry 16  \nUnit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols 27  \nUnit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I 41  \nUnit 4: Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry 44  \nUnit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry 58  \nUnit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry II 70  \nAssessment information 73  \nAdministration and general information 77  \nEntries and resitting of units 77  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special  \nconsideration and malpractice 77  \nAwarding and reporting 79  \nStudent recruitment and progression 81  \nAppendices 83  \nAppendix 1: Codes 84  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 85  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 87  \nAppendix 4: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 89  \nAppendix 5: Glossary 91  \nAppendix 6: Mathematical skills and exemplifications 92  \nAppendix 7: Taxonomy 96  \nAppendix 8: Use of calculators 98  \nAppendix 9: Data booklet 99  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Chemistry and the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Chemistry are part of a suite of International Advanced Level qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThese qualifications are not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nKey features  \nThis specification includes the following key features .  \nStructure  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Chemistry and the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Chemist","cbCaic0E9ri9FBtl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic0E9ri9FBtl","pdf",4131632,108,"English","# About this specification\n## Why choose Edexcel qualifications?\n## Why choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in Chemistry?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications\n## Qualification at a glance\n## Chemistry content\n## Unit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry\n## Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols\n## Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I\n## Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry\n## Unit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry\n## Unit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry II\n# Assessment information\n## Administration and general information\n## Entries and resitting of units\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Student recruitment and progression\n# Appendices\n## Appendix 1: Codes\n## Appendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles\n## Appendix 3: Transferable skills\n## Appendix 4: Level 3 Extended Project qualification\n## Appendix 5: Glossary\n## Appendix 6: Mathematical skills and exemplifications\n## Appendix 7: Taxonomy\n## Appendix 8: Use of calculators\n## Appendix 9: Data booklet","[{\"question\":\"What are the main qualification stages covered by the Chemistry specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS) and Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level. 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