GCSE Chemistry Bundle (Notes & Flashcards)

From one Grade 9 student to another.

These are the notes and flashcards I made during my GCSE years, allowing me to be get a grade 9 in every chemistry exam.

Please note that these notes and flashcards are specific to the AQA Separate Science Trilogy course (8461 AQA course code). Using only these notes may not be suitable for other courses or exam boards - please check with your teacher if you are unsure.

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This course consists of the following:

C1 - Atomic Structure

• C1.1 - Atoms
• C1.2 - Chemical equations
• C1.3 - Separating mixtures
• C1.4 - Fractional distillation and paper chromatography
• C1.5 - History of the atom
• C1.6 - Structure of the atom
• C1.7 - Ions, atoms and isotopes
• C1.8 - Electronic structures

C2 - The Periodic Table

• C2.1 - Development of the periodic table
• C2.2 - Electronic structures and the periodic table
• C2.3 - Group 1: The Alkali Metals
• C2.4 - Group 7: The Halogens
• C2.5 - Explaining trends
• C2.6 - The transition metals

C3 - Structure & Bonding

• C3.1 - States of matter
• C3.2 - Atoms into ions
• C3.3 - Ionic bonding
• C3.4 - Giant ionic structures
• C3.5 - Covalent bonding
• C3.6 - Structure of simple molecules
• C3.7 - Giant covalent structures
• C3.8 - Fullerenes and graphene
• C3.9 - Metallic bonding
• C3.10 - Giant metallic structures
• C3.11 - Nanoparticles
• C3.12 - Application of nanoparticles

C4 - Chemical Calculations

• C4.1 - Relative atomic mass/formula mass
• C4.2 - The mole and avagadros constant
• C4.3 - Reacting masses
• C4.4 - Limiting reactants
• C4.5 - Yields
• C4.6 - Atom economy
• C4.7 - Concentration of solutions
• C4.8 - Titrations
• C4.9 - Gas calculations

C5 - Chemical Changes

• C5.1 - The reactivity series
• C5.2 - Displacement reactions
• C5.3 - Extracting metals
• C5.4 - Salts from metals
• C5.5 - Salts from insoluble bases
• C5.6 - Making more salts
• C5.7 - Neutralisation and the pH scale
• C5.8 - Strong and weak acids

C6 - Electrolysis

• C6.1 - Introduction to electrolysis
• C6.2 - Changes at the electrode
• C6.3 - The extraction of aluminium
• C6.4 - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

C7 - Energy Changes

• C7.1 - Exothermic and endothermic reactions
• C7.2 - Using energy transfers from reactions
• C7.3 - Reaction profiles
• C7.4 - Bond energy calculations
• C7.5 - Chemical cells and batteries
• C7.6 - Fuel cells

C8 - Rates & Equilibrium

• C8.1 - Rate of reaction
• C8.2 - Collision theory and surface area
• C8.3 - The effect of temperature
• C8.4 - The effect of concentration and pressure
• C8.5 - The effect of catalysts
• C8.6 - Reversible reactions
• C8.7 - Energy and reversible reactions
• C8.8 - Dynamic equilibrium
• C8.9 - Altering conditions

C9 - Crude Oil & Fuels

• C9.1 - Hydrocarbons
• C9.2 - Fractional distillation of oil
• C9.3 - Burning hydrocarbon fuels
• C9.4 - Cracking hydrocarbons

C10 - Organic Reactions

• C10.1 - Reactions of the alkenes
• C10.2 - Structures of alcohols, carboxylic acids, and esters
• C10.3 - Reactions and uses of alcohols
• C10.4 - Carboxylic acids and esters

C11 - Polymers

• C11.1 - Addition polymerisation
• C11.2 - Condensation polymerisation
• C11.3 - Natural polymers
• C11.4 - DNA

C12 - Chemical Analysis

• C12.1 - Pure substances and mixtures
• C12.2 - Analysing chromatograms
• C12.3 - Testing for gases
• C12.4 - Tests for positive ions
• C12.5 - Tests for negative ions
• C12.6 - Instrumental analysis

C13 - The Earth's Atmosphere

• C13.1 - History of our atmosphere
• C13.2 - Our evolving atmosphere
• C13.3 - Greenhouse gases
• C13.4 - Global climate change
• C13.5 - Atmospheric pollutants

C14 - The Earth's Resources

• C14.1 - Finite and renewable resources
• C14.2 - Water safe to drink
• C14.3 - Treating waste water
• C14.4 - Extracting metals from ores
• C14.5 - Life cycle assessments
• C14.6 - Reduce, reuse and recycle

C15 - Using Our Resources

• C15.1 - Rusting
• C15.2 - Useful alloys
• C15.3 - The properties of polymers
• C15.4 - Glass, ceramics and composites
• C15.5 - Making ammonia: The Haber Process
• C15.6 - The economics of The Haber Process
• C15.7 - Making fertilisers in the lab
• C15.8 - Making fertilisers in industry