This introductory blog in our new series, Beyond Science, breaks down AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 topics for revision into chunks. These quick revision blogs help you to revise the core components of the GCSE exam and benefit from a range of insider tips and tricks. You’ll find links to our AQA Chemistry Paper 1 topics for revision on this page, so no need to go searching!
There are five Chemistry Paper 1 topics for revision, and you’ll find them all below. For more information on C1 revision topics, you can access our main site here. We have revision notes, exercises, and practice papers – everything you need to sit your exams with confidence!
1. 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
Find all of our resources for Topic 1 here.
2. 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
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3. 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
All of our Topic 3 resources and activities can be found here.
4. 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
More Topic 4 resources and revision material to be found right here!
5. Energy Changes
- Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Reaction Profiles
- Bond Making and Breaking – (Higher)
- Calculations using Bond Energies – (Higher)
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