AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) revision

13 free interactive Chemistry revision modules for AQA GCSE, matched to the AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification.

Revision modules

Bonding Basics Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallic ⏱️ 16 min Catalyst Corner Rate of reaction ⏱️ 22 min Energy In, Energy Out Exothermic and endothermic reactions ⏱️ 24 min Group Showdown The periodic table ⏱️ 16 min Inside the Atom A simple model of the atom ⏱️ 17 min Mass Matters Chemical measurements and conservation of mass ⏱️ 16 min Mixture or Compound? A simple model of the atom ⏱️ 16 min Need for Speed Rate of reaction ⏱️ 28 min Periodic Patterns The periodic table ⏱️ 16 min The Crude Oil Refinery Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock ⏱️ 26 min The Heat Lab Exothermic and endothermic reactions ⏱️ 22 min The Reactivity Race Reactivity of metals ⏱️ 24 min The Transition Zone Properties of transition metals ⏱️ 16 min

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AQA GCSE Chemistry past papers 106 official documents · 2018-2025

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What the specification covers

1 Atomic structure and the periodic table (spec 4.1)

4.1.1 A simple model of the atom
4.1.2 The periodic table
4.1.3 Properties of transition metals

2 Bonding, structure and the properties of matter (spec 4.2)

4.2.1 Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallic
4.2.2 How bonding and structure are related to properties
4.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
4.2.4 Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

3 Quantitative chemistry (spec 4.3)

4.3.1 Chemical measurements and conservation of mass
4.3.2 Amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
4.3.3 Yield and atom economy
4.3.4 Using concentrations of solutions in mol/dm3
4.3.5 Amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases

4 Chemical changes (spec 4.4)

4.4.1 Reactivity of metals
4.4.2 Reactions of acids
4.4.3 Electrolysis

5 Energy changes (spec 4.5)

4.5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
4.5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells

6 The rate and extent of chemical change (spec 4.6)

4.6.1 Rate of reaction
4.6.2 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium

7 Organic chemistry (spec 4.7)

4.7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
4.7.2 Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
4.7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers

8 Chemical analysis (spec 4.8)

4.8.1 Purity, formulations and chromatography
4.8.2 Identification of common gases
4.8.3 Identification of common ions by chemical and spectroscopic means

9 Chemistry of the atmosphere (spec 4.9)

4.9.1 Composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
4.9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
4.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources

10 Using resources (spec 4.10)

4.10.1 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
4.10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling
4.10.3 Using materials
4.10.4 The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers

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