The introductory blog in our new series, Beyond Science breaks down AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 revision into topic-by-topic chunks, helping you to revise the core components of the GCSE exam and benefit from a range of insider tips and tricks. Our AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 revision blogs focus on topics 1 to 5 on the AQA specification:
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Atoms
- Elements
- Isotopes
- Relative Atomic Mass
- Electronic Structure
- History of the Atom
- Compounds
- Chemical Equations
- Mixtures
- The Periodic Table
- Metals and Non-Metals
- Group 1: Alkali Metals
- Group 7: Halogens
- Group 0: Noble Gases
Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter
- States of Matter
- State Symbols
- Identifying the Physical State of a Substance
- Formation of Ions
- Metallic Bonding
- Ionic Bonding
- Covalent Bonding
- Structural Formulae
- Giant Covalent Structures
- Polymers
- Fullerenes and Nanotubes
Quantitative Chemistry
- Conservation of Mass
- Relative Formula Mass
- Concentration of Solutions
- Calculating Percentage Mass of an Element in a Compound
- Uncertainty
- Moles – (Higher)
- Amount of substance in equations
- Limiting reactions
Chemical Changes
- The Reactivity Series
- Reactions of Metals with Water
- Reactions of Metals with Dilute Acid
- Reactions of Metals with Oxygen
- Reactions of Acids
- Naming Salts
- Redox Reactions
- Reactions with Bases
- Reactions with Carbonates
- pH Scale
- Strong and Weak Acids – (Higher)
- Electrolysis
- Electrolysis of Aqueous solutions
- Using Electrolysis to Extract Metals
- Electrolysis of Molten Ionic Compounds – Lead Bromide
Energy Changes
- Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Reaction Profiles
- Bond Making and Breaking – (Higher)
- Calculations using Bond Energies – (Higher)
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