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Pearson Edexcel International A Level

Chemistry

Year group:

Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance

  • Atomic structure and mass spectrometry
  • The mole and Avogadro constant
  • Empirical and molecular formulae
  • Reacting masses and gas volumes

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Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

  • Electronic configuration and orbitals
  • Ionisation energies
  • Periodicity

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Bonding and Structure

  • Ionic bonding and lattices
  • Covalent and dative bonding
  • Metallic bonding
  • Shapes of molecules and electronegativity
  • Intermolecular forces

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Introductory Organic Chemistry

  • Nomenclature and isomerism
  • Alkanes and free-radical substitution
  • Alkenes and addition reactions

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Energetics I

  • Enthalpy changes and calorimetry
  • Hess's law and enthalpy cycles
  • Bond enthalpies

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Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table

  • Group 2 elements and compounds
  • Group 7 halogens and reactions
  • Tests for ions

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Kinetics and Equilibria I

  • Collision theory and rates
  • Catalysts
  • Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier

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Organic Chemistry I

  • Halogenoalkanes and substitution
  • Alcohols and oxidation
  • Mass spectrometry and IR spectroscopy

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Practical Skills in Chemistry I

  • Planning and experimental design
  • Measurement and data recording
  • Titration and volumetric analysis
  • Analysis and evaluation

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Kinetics II

  • Rate equations and orders
  • Rate-determining step
  • Arrhenius equation

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Equilibria II

  • Kp and partial pressures
  • Acid-base equilibria, pH and Ka
  • Buffers and titration curves

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Organic Chemistry II

  • Optical isomerism
  • Carbonyl compounds
  • Carboxylic acids and derivatives
  • Spectroscopy and chromatography

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Redox and Electrochemistry

  • Standard electrode potentials
  • Electrochemical cells and EMF
  • Redox titrations

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Transition Metals

  • Electron configuration and complex ions
  • Colour and the spectrochemical series
  • Catalysis and ligand substitution

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Organic Nitrogen Chemistry and Polymers

  • Arenes and benzene
  • Amines and amino acids
  • Condensation polymers and synthesis
  • NMR spectroscopy

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Practical Skills in Chemistry II

  • Advanced experimental design
  • Statistical analysis of data
  • Evaluation of methodology
  • Independent investigation

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Chemistry — frequently asked questions

Everything students and parents ask about revising Edexcel IAL Chemistry.

The fastest route is past-paper-first revision: practise exam-style questions by topic, mark every answer against the real Pearson Edexcel International A Level 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 International A Level Chemistry is mapped to the official specification and covers 16 units, including Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance, Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, Bonding and Structure, Introductory Organic Chemistry, Energetics I, Inorganic Chemistry and 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 IAL 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 International A Level 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 International A Level 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 International A Level specification is aimed at Years 12–13. 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 International A Level 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.