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AQA GCSE Chemistry Syllabus
The complete AQA GCSE Chemistry specification mapped to 95 topics. Click any topic for free revision notes and practice questions.
Atomic structure and the periodic table
atomic structure and subatomic particles
atoms, elements and compounds
development of the atomic model
development of the periodic table
electronic structure
groups and periods in the periodic table
mixtures and separation techniques
properties of Group 0 (noble gases)
properties of Group 1 (alkali metals)
properties of Group 7 (halogens)
relative atomic mass and isotopes
transition metals
Bonding, structure and properties of matter
bonding models and representing structures (dot-and-cross diagrams, ball-and-stick, 2D and 3D models)
bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
covalent bonding and simple molecular substances
giant covalent structures
giant ionic lattices and properties
ionic bonding and ionic compounds
metallic bonding and properties of metals and alloys
nanoparticles and their uses
polymers and their properties
states of matter and changes of state
Chemical analysis
chromatography and Rf values
flame tests and identification of metal ions
instrumental methods of analysis (including flame emission spectroscopy)
purity and formulations
tests for anions (carbonates, sulfates, halides)
tests for common gases (hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine)
Chemical changes
displacement reactions and the reactivity series
electrolysis of aqueous solutions
electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
half equations and electrode reactions in electrolysis
oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons and oxygen
pH scale, neutralisation and salt production
reactions of acids with metals, bases and carbonates
reactivity series and extraction of metals
strong and weak acids
Chemistry of the atmosphere
common pollutants from combustion and their effects
evolution and composition of the Earth's atmosphere
greenhouse gases and climate change
Energy changes
bond energies and calculating energy changes
exothermic and endothermic reactions
fuel cells and hydrogen as a fuel
reaction profiles and activation energy
Industrial electrolysis
aluminium extraction and chlor-alkali process
Organic chemistry
addition and condensation polymerisation
alcohols — structure, properties and uses
carboxylic acids — structure, properties and reactions
combustion of fuels and incomplete combustion
cracking and alkenes
crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
fractional distillation and uses of fractions
naturally occurring polymers (DNA, starch, proteins)
reactions of alkenes (addition reactions)
Quantitative chemistry
concentration of solutions
percentage yield and atom economy
reacting masses and limiting reactants
relative formula mass and conservation of mass
the mole and molar mass
use of moles to balance equations and calculate reacting volumes of gases
volumes of gases and molar volume
Rate of reaction
measuring and factors affecting rate
12 Qs⚡ Practice
Required practical
chromatography
electrolysis
making salts (preparation of a pure, dry sample)
rates of reaction (including use of colorimeter and gas syringe)
temperature changes (energy changes in reactions)
tests for gases, ions and water
titration
The rate and extent of chemical change
calculating rates of reaction
catalysts and their action
collision theory and activation energy
factors affecting the rate of reaction (concentration, temperature, surface area, catalysts)
Le Chatelier's principle and effect of changing conditions on equilibrium
reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Using resources
alternative methods of metal extraction (phytomining and bioleaching)
ceramics, composites and polymers as materials
corrosion and its prevention
finite and renewable resources and sustainability
life cycle assessment and recycling
potable water and water treatment
the Haber process and NPK fertilisers
waste water treatment
All topics
Amino acids, proteins and DNA as naturally occurring polymers
12 Qs⚡ Practice
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Cells, batteries and fuel cells
Combustion of fuels and incomplete combustion
12 Qs⚡ Practice
Covalent bonding and simple molecular substances
Giant covalent structures
12 Qs⚡ Practice
Ionic bonding and ionic compounds
Metallic bonding and properties of metals
Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons and oxygen
12 Qs⚡ Practice
Production and uses of NPK fertilisers
12 Qs⚡ Practice
The Haber process and industrial conditions
Titrations and calculations from titration data
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