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GCSE Chemistry revision

Every topic in the course and where it sits in each board's specification. Choose your board for its own topic list, official links and summer 2027 exam dates.

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AQA 8462Edexcel 1CH0OCR J248

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Eduqas GCSE Chemistry (C410)Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620)National 5 Chemistry (C813 75)

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Topics

  1. Atomic structure and the periodic table

    Atomic structure, isotopes and relative atomic massThe periodic table: groups 1, 7 and 0Separating mixturesAtomic structure and the periodic table: lessons and questionsMolar massPeriodic table

  2. Bonding, structure and the properties of matter

    Covalent bondingIonic bondingBonding, structure and the properties of matter: lessons and questionsPeriodic table

  3. Quantitative chemistry and the mole

    Conservation of mass, percentage by mass and concentrationRelative formula mass, percentage by mass and molesQuantitative chemistry and the mole: lessons and questionsMolar massPeriodic table

  4. Chemical changes: reactivity, acids and electrolysis

    The reactivity series and extracting metalsChemical changes: reactivity, acids and electrolysis: lessons and questionsMolar massPeriodic table

  5. Energy changes

    Exothermic and endothermic reactionsEnergy changes: lessons and questions
5 topics

  1. Rates of reaction and equilibrium

    Rates of reaction and collision theoryRates of reaction and equilibrium: lessons and questionsReaction rates

  2. Organic chemistry

    Crude oil, alkanes, fractional distillation and crackingOrganic chemistry: lessons and questionsMolar mass

  3. Chemical analysis

    Pure substances and chromatographyChemical analysis: lessons and questions

  4. The atmosphere and using resources

    The atmosphere, greenhouse gases and pollutionThe Earth's atmosphere: lessons and questionsMolar mass

  5. Required practicals and maths skills

    Reaction ratesMolar mass

Specification references

TopicAQAEdexcelOCR
Atomic structure and the periodic table 4.1 (8462); 5.1 (8464)Topics 1, 2 and 6C1 and C2.1
Bonding, structure and the properties of matter 4.2 (8462); 5.2 (8464)Topic 1C2.2
Quantitative chemistry and the mole 4.3 (8462); 5.3 (8464)Topics 1 and 5C3.1
Chemical changes: reactivity, acids and electrolysis 4.4 (8462); 5.4 (8464)Topics 3 and 4C3.2 to C3.4
Energy changes 4.5 (8462); 5.5 (8464)Topic 7 (1CH0 Topic 9 for fuel cells)C3.1
Rates of reaction and equilibrium 4.6 (8462); 5.6 (8464)Topics 4 and 7C5
Organic chemistry 4.7 (8462); 5.7 (8464)Topics 8 and 9C6.2
Chemical analysis 4.8 (8462); 5.8 (8464)Topics 2 and 9C2.1 and C4.2
The atmosphere and using resources 4.9 and 4.10 (8462); 5.9 and 5.10 (8464)Topics 2, 4 and 8 (1CH0 also Topics 5 and 9)C6.1 and C6.3 (J250: C6.1 and C6.2)
Required practicals and maths skills required practicals and maths requirements (8462); chemistry required practicals (8464)Topic 0 and core practicalspractical activity groups and maths skills

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