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Chemistry

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Key concepts in chemistry

  • Formulae, equations and hazards
  • Atomic structure
  • The periodic table
  • Ionic bonding
  • Covalent bonding
  • Types of substance
  • Calculations involving masses

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States of matter and mixtures

  • States of matter
  • Methods of separating and purifying substances

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Chemical changes

  • Acids
  • Electrolytic processes

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Extracting metals and equilibria

  • Obtaining and using metals
  • Reversible reactions and equilibria

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Separate chemistry 1

  • Transition metals, alloys and corrosion
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Dynamic equilibria
  • Chemical cells and fuel cells

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Groups in the periodic table

  • Group 1
  • Group 7
  • Group 0

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Rates of reaction and energy changes

  • Rates of reaction
  • Heat energy changes in chemical reactions

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Fuels and Earth science

  • Fuels
  • Earth and atmospheric science

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Separate chemistry 2

  • Qualitative analysis: tests for ions
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Polymers
  • Alcohols and carboxylic acids
  • Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

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Chemistry — frequently asked questions

Everything students and parents ask about revising Edexcel GCSE Chemistry.

The fastest route is past-paper-first revision: practise exam-style questions by topic, mark every answer against the real Pearson Edexcel GCSE 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.

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry is mapped to the official specification and covers 9 units, including Key concepts in chemistry, States of matter and mixtures, Chemical changes, Extracting metals and equilibria, Separate chemistry 1, Groups in the periodic table and more. Every unit is broken down into subtopics so you can target exactly what you need to revise.

Yes. You can open full Edexcel GCSE 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 Pearson Edexcel GCSE 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 Pearson Edexcel GCSE 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 Pearson Edexcel GCSE 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 Pearson Edexcel GCSE 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.