Chemistry Resources

AQA GCSE

Revision notes

Part 1

1.1 Atoms
1.2 The periodic table
1.3 Properties of transition metals

Part 2

2.1 Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
2.4 Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

Part 3

3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
3.2 Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
3.3 Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions
3.4 Using concentrations of solutions in mol/dm³
3.5 Use of amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases

Part 4

4.1 Reactivity of metals
4.2 Reactions of acids
4.3 Electrolysis

Part 5

5.1 Endothermic and exothermic reactions
5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells

Part 6

6.1 Rate of reaction
6.2 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium

Part 7

Introduction to organic chemistry
7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
7.2 Reactions of Alkenes and Alcohols
7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers

Part 8

8.1 Purity, formulations and chromatography
8.2 Identification of common gases
8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means

Part 9

9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources

Part 10

10.1 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling