AQA · 8462
Chemistry GCSE
Separate chemistry across two papers, with required practicals and quantitative skills throughout.
Specification points
9
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — Atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes (1h 45m, 50%).
- Paper 2 — Rates and equilibrium, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, atmosphere, using resources (1h 45m, 50%).
Taught lessons
Textbook-style lessons written for this course: explanation, a worked model answer, then marked checks.
GCSE chemistry: atomic structure and bonding
Atoms, isotopes and electronic structure, periodic trends, and how ionic, covalent and metallic bonding explain properties.
GCSE chemistry: quantitative chemistry and chemical change
Relative formula mass and moles, conservation of mass in calculations, reactivity, acids and electrolysis.
Exam-style practice papers
Chemistry practice paper
Structure, moles, rates, organic chemistry and analysis in exam style.
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Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Paper 1
- 4.1Atomic structure and the periodic tableNot started
Describe atoms, isotopes, electronic structure and trends in groups 1, 7 and 0.
- 4.2Bonding and structureNot started
Explain ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and relate structure to properties, including nanoparticles.
- 4.3Quantitative chemistryNot started
Use relative formula mass, moles, concentration, limiting reactants and percentage yield.
- 4.4Chemical changesNot started
Explain reactivity, extraction, acids and alkalis, neutralisation, titration and electrolysis.
- 4.5Energy changesNot started
Distinguish exothermic and endothermic reactions and use reaction profiles and bond energies.
Paper 2
- 4.6Rates and equilibriumNot started
Explain factors affecting rate, catalysts, reversible reactions and Le Chatelier's principle.
- 4.7Organic chemistryNot started
Describe crude oil, fractional distillation, cracking, alkanes, alkenes and polymers.
- 4.8Chemical analysisNot started
Use purity, formulations, chromatography and tests for gases and ions.
- 4.9–4.10Atmosphere and resourcesNot started
Explain the evolving atmosphere, greenhouse gases, potable water, life-cycle assessment and recycling.