Chemistry
Atomic structure and the periodic table
- A simple model of the atom
- Isotopes and relative atomic mass
- Development of the model of the atom
- Electronic structure
- The periodic table and its development
- Metals and non-metals
- Group 0
- Group 1
- Group 7
- Transition metals
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Bonding, structure and the properties of matter
- Chemical bonds
- Ionic bonding and compounds
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
- States of matter
- Properties of ionic and molecular substances
- Giant covalent structures and polymers
- Structure and bonding of carbon
- Nanoparticles
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Quantitative chemistry
- Conservation of mass and balanced equations
- Relative formula mass
- Mass changes when gases react
- Chemical measurements and uncertainty
- Moles and amounts of substance
- Concentration of solutions
- Yield and atom economy
- Gas volumes
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Chemical changes
- Reactivity of metals
- Reactions of acids
- Electrolysis
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Energy changes
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Reaction profiles
- Energy change of reactions
- Cells and fuel cells
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The rate and extent of chemical change
- Rate of reaction
- Factors affecting rate
- Collision theory and catalysts
- Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
- Le Chatelier's principle
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Organic chemistry
- Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
- Fractional distillation
- Cracking and alkenes
- Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
- Carboxylic acids
- Synthetic and natural polymers
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Chemical analysis
- Pure substances and formulations
- Chromatography
- Tests for gases
- Tests for ions
- Instrumental methods
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Chemistry of the atmosphere
- The proportions of gases in the atmosphere
- Evolution of the atmosphere
- Greenhouse gases and climate change
- Atmospheric pollutants
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Using resources
- Using the Earth's resources and sustainability
- Potable water and waste water treatment
- Alternative methods of extracting metals
- Life cycle assessment and recycling
- Corrosion and using materials
- The Haber process and fertilisers
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Chemistry — frequently asked questions
Everything students and parents ask about revising AQA Chemistry.
The fastest route is past-paper-first revision: practise exam-style questions by topic, mark every answer against the real AQA mark scheme, then drill the topics where you lose marks. On MathsGradeUp you can do all of this for Chemistry in one place — topic practice, full past papers and instant examiner-grade feedback.
AQA Chemistry is mapped to the official specification and covers 10 units, including Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and the properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes, Energy changes, The rate and extent of chemical change and more. Every unit is broken down into subtopics so you can target exactly what you need to revise.
Yes. You can open full AQA Chemistry past papers, write directly on them with pen and maths tools, save your work, export a PDF, and submit for examiner-grade marking against the mark scheme.
Yes — our predicted papers for Chemistry are assembled from the topics that recur most in AQA exams and the topics you have practised least. They are a revision aid built from the specification, not leaked content.
Each answer is checked against the real AQA mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks the way a real examiner would. You see exactly where marks were earned or dropped, with feedback you can act on.
Chemistry on the AQA specification is aimed at Years 8–11. You can filter practice by year group and topic so the questions always match where you are in the course.
Yes. The Chemistry content follows the current AQA specification, including all units and subtopics, so what you practise reflects what you will actually be examined on.
Yes — Chemistry practice, past papers and marking are free during our early launch period. Subscription plans may be introduced later, but launch users get full access now.
You do not just get an answer to copy. Chemistry marking guides you with hints, worked steps and mark-scheme-based feedback so you understand the method and pick up the marks yourself next time. Calculation-style questions are tagged so you can practise both structured and extended-response answers.
Yes. Parents and tutors can see completed Chemistry practice, accuracy, weak topics and overall exam readiness, making it easy to support revision and focus on the right areas.
Short, regular sessions beat occasional long ones. Aim for a few focused Chemistry sessions a week, always finishing by marking your work so each session ends with clear next steps. The progress dashboard shows what to revise next.