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AQA GCSE Chemistry Syllabus
The complete AQA GCSE Chemistry specification mapped to 150 topics. Click any topic for free revision notes and practice questions.
Air pollution
sources and effects of pollutants
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Alcohols
structure, properties and reactions
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Atomic structure and the periodic table
atomic structure and subatomic particles
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atoms, elements and compounds
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development of the atomic model
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development of the periodic table
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electronic structure
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groups and periods in the periodic table
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mixtures and separation techniques
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properties of Group 0 (noble gases)
properties of Group 1 (alkali metals)
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properties of Group 7 (halogens)
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relative atomic mass and isotopes
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transition metals
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Bonding, structure and properties of matter
bonding models and representing structures (dot-and-cross diagrams, ball-and-stick, 2D and 3D models)
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bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
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covalent bonding and simple molecular substances
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giant covalent structures
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giant ionic lattices and properties
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ionic bonding and ionic compounds
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metallic bonding and properties of metals and alloys
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nanoparticles and their uses
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polymers and their properties
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states of matter and changes of state
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Carboxylic acids
structure, properties and reactions
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Chemical analysis
chromatography and Rf values
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flame tests and identification of metal ions
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instrumental methods of analysis (including flame emission spectroscopy)
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purity and formulations
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tests for anions (carbonates, sulfates, halides)
tests for common gases (hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine)
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Chemical changes
displacement reactions and the reactivity series
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electrolysis of aqueous solutions
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electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
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half equations and electrode reactions in electrolysis
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oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons and oxygen
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pH scale, neutralisation and salt production
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reactions of acids with metals, bases and carbonates
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reactivity of metals and metal extraction
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reactivity series and extraction of metals
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strong and weak acids
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Chemistry of the atmosphere
common pollutants from combustion and their effects
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evolution and composition of the Earth's atmosphere
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greenhouse gases and climate change
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Electrolysis
principles and ionic equations
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Energy changes
bond energies and calculating energy changes
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exothermic and endothermic reactions
fuel cells and hydrogen as a fuel
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reaction profiles and activation energy
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Energy changes in chemical reactions
exothermic and endothermic
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Group 0
noble gases
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Group 1
alkali metals
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Group 7
halogens
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Identifying ions
flame tests and chemical tests for anions
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Industrial electrolysis
aluminium extraction and chlor-alkali process
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Organic chemistry
addition and condensation polymerisation
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alcohols — structure, properties and uses
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carboxylic acids — structure, properties and reactions
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combustion of fuels and incomplete combustion
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cracking and alkenes
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crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
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fractional distillation and uses of fractions
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naturally occurring polymers (DNA, starch, proteins)
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reactions of alkenes (addition reactions)
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Quantitative chemistry
concentration of solutions
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percentage yield and atom economy
reacting masses and limiting reactants
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relative formula mass and conservation of mass
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the mole and molar mass
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use of moles to balance equations and calculate reacting volumes of gases
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volumes of gases and molar volume
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Rate of reaction
measuring and factors affecting rate
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Required practical
chromatography
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electrolysis
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making salts (preparation of a pure, dry sample)
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rates of reaction (including use of colorimeter and gas syringe)
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temperature changes (energy changes in reactions)
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tests for gases, ions and water
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titration
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The Earth's atmosphere
composition and evolution
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The Earth's resources
water treatment and potable water
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The Haber process
equilibrium and economics
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The periodic table
history and development
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The rate and extent of chemical change
calculating rates of reaction
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catalysts and their action
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collision theory and activation energy
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factors affecting the rate of reaction (concentration, temperature, surface area, catalysts)
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Le Chatelier's principle and effect of changing conditions on equilibrium
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reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
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Using resources
alternative methods of metal extraction (phytomining and bioleaching)
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ceramics, composites and polymers as materials
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corrosion and its prevention
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finite and renewable resources and sustainability
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life cycle assessment and recycling
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potable water and water treatment
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the Haber process and NPK fertilisers
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waste water treatment
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Using the Earth's resources
finite and renewable resources
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All topics
Addition and condensation polymers
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Amino acids, proteins and DNA as naturally occurring polymers
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Atomic structure and the development of the atomic model
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Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
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Bond energies and calculating energy changes
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Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter
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Bulk and surface properties of matter including allotropes of carbon
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Carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect
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Cells, batteries and fuel cells
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Chemical Analysis
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Chemical Changes
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Chemistry of the Atmosphere
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Collision theory and effect of concentration, temperature, surface area and catalysts
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Combustion of fuels and incomplete combustion
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Concentration of solutions
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Covalent bonding and simple molecular substances
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Cracking and alkenes
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Crude oil, hydrocarbons and fractional distillation
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Electrolysis of aqueous solutions and molten ionic compounds
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Electronic structure and electron configuration
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Energy Changes
Giant covalent structures
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Instrumental methods of analysis including flame emission spectroscopy
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Ionic bonding and ionic compounds
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Isotopes and relative atomic mass
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Le Chatelier's principle and changing equilibrium conditions
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Life cycle assessment and recycling
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Limiting reactants and excess reactants
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Metallic bonding and properties of metals
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Moles in solution and volumes of gases (STP)
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Moles, reacting masses and conservation of mass
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Nanoparticles and their uses
Organic Chemistry
Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons and oxygen
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Percentage yield and atom economy
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pH, neutralisation and strong and weak acids
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Polymer structures and properties
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Production and uses of NPK fertilisers
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Properties and uses of fractions from crude oil
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Quantitative Chemistry
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Reaction profiles and activation energy
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Reactions of acids with metals, bases and carbonates
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Relative formula mass and molar mass
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Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
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Structure and reactions of alkenes including addition reactions
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Subatomic particles, atomic number and mass number
The Haber process and industrial conditions
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The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
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Titrations and calculations from titration data
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Transition metals
Using moles to balance equations
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Using Resources
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