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Step-by-step AQA GCSE Chemistry lessons by topic, building up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.
1 Atomic structure and the periodic table
1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
1.2 The periodic table
1.3 Properties of transition metals
2 Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
2.1 Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
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
3 Quantitative chemistry
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
4 Chemical changes
4.1 Reactivity of metals
4.2 Reactions of acids
4.3 Electrolysis
5 Energy changes
5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells
6 The rate and extent of chemical change
6.1 Rate of reaction
6.2 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
7 Organic chemistry
7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
7.2 Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
8 Chemical analysis
8.1 Purity, formulations and chromatography
8.2 Identification of common gases
8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
9 Chemistry of the atmosphere
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
10 Using resources
10.1 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling
10.3 Using materials
10.4 The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers
