A-Level Chemistry Tutor in North London
Atomic structure, bonding, equilibria, and organic chemistry
Ganes Academy is a A-Level Chemistry tutor in North London offering both small group sessions (4–6 students) and 1-to-1 tuition covering the AQA, Edexcel, OCR exam boards. All sessions are led by a PhD-qualified UCL graduate and cover the full A-Level Chemistry syllabus, including Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance, Bonding and more. Group and individual sessions are available to book online.
What We Cover
Atomic Structure
Electron configuration, ionisation energies, mass spectrometry
Amount of Substance
Moles, empirical formulae, calculations, titrations
Bonding
Ionic, covalent, metallic bonding, shapes of molecules, intermolecular forces
Energetics
Enthalpy changes, calorimetry, Hess's law, bond enthalpies
Kinetics
Collision theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, catalysts
Chemical Equilibria
Dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, Kc calculations
Oxidation, Reduction and Redox
Oxidation states, redox equations, disproportionation
Thermodynamics
Born-Haber cycles, entropy, Gibbs free energy
Rate Equations
Rate equations, orders of reaction, rate determining step
Equilibrium Constant Kp
Kp calculations, relationship between Kp and Kc
Electrode Potentials and Cells
Standard electrode potentials, electrochemical cells, batteries
Acids, Bases and pH
pH calculations, weak acids/bases, buffers, titration curves
Periodicity
Periodic trends in atomic properties and Period 3 elements
Group 2 - The Alkaline Earth Metals
Trends in properties, reactions, uses of Group 2 compounds
Group 7(17) - The Halogens
Trends in properties, halide tests, uses of chlorine
Period 3 Elements
Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
Transition Metals
General properties, complex ions, ligand substitution, redox
Transition Metal Complexes
Shapes, isomerism, colour, ligand exchange reactions
Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution
Metal-aqua ions, acidity, precipitation reactions
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Nomenclature, isomerism, organic analysis
Alkanes
Properties, combustion, chlorination, environmental issues
Halogenoalkanes
Nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, uses
Alkenes
Structure, addition reactions, polymerisation
Alcohols
Classification, oxidation, dehydration, esterification
Organic Analysis
Mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, test-tube reactions
Optical Isomerism
Chirality, enantiomers, optical activity
Aldehydes and Ketones
Oxidation, reduction, nucleophilic addition, testing
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Acidity, esters, acyl chlorides, acid anhydrides, amides
Aromatic Chemistry
Benzene structure, electrophilic substitution, phenols
Amines
Basicity, synthesis, reactions with acids and acyl chlorides
Polymers
Addition and condensation polymers, biodegradability
Amino Acids, Proteins and DNA
Structure, peptide bonds, protein structure, DNA
Organic Synthesis
Synthetic routes, practical techniques
NMR Spectroscopy
¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, integration, splitting patterns
Chromatography
TLC, gas chromatography, principles and applications
Exam Boards We Cover
Our A-Level Chemistry tutoring covers all major UK exam boards. Lessons are tailored to the specific syllabus and mark scheme requirements of your board.
AQA
A-Level Chemistry specification — full syllabus coverage
Edexcel
A-Level Chemistry specification — full syllabus coverage
OCR
A-Level Chemistry specification — full syllabus coverage
Practice with Past Papers
Practise with official A-Level Chemistry past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports from all exam boards.
Browse A-Level Chemistry Past Papers →Session Types
Small Group Tuition
4–6 students
- Collaborative learning environment
- Individual goals within the group
- Weekly fixed schedule
- More affordable per session
1-to-1 Tuition
Personalised
- Fully tailored to your needs
- Flexible scheduling
- Focused exam preparation
- In-person or online
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A-Level Chemistry Tutoring Across North London
In-person group sessions and 1-to-1 tuition available in Kentish Town, Camden, Highgate, Hampstead, Tufnell Park, Islington, and across North London. Online sessions also available.
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