Chemistry
16
specification units
55
named subtopics
Year 12–Year 13
year groups
Pearson Edexcel International A Level Chemistry is organised here into 16 specification units covering 55 named subtopics, studied across Year 12–Year 13. The units are 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, Kinetics and Equilibria I, Organic Chemistry I, Practical Skills in Chemistry I, Kinetics II, Equilibria II, Organic Chemistry II, Redox and Electrochemistry, Transition Metals, Organic Nitrogen Chemistry and Polymers and Practical Skills in Chemistry II.
Each subtopic is tagged on the question bank, so you can practise one skill at a time, sit a full Edexcel IAL past paper, or build a mixed worksheet from several units at once. Answers are checked against the Pearson Edexcel International A Level mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks separately so you can see exactly where marks were lost.
Bonding and Structure is the widest unit on this specification with 5 subtopics, so it is usually the highest-value place to start revision.
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
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Electronic configuration and orbitals
- Ionisation energies
- Periodicity
Bonding and Structure
- Ionic bonding and lattices
- Covalent and dative bonding
- Metallic bonding
- Shapes of molecules and electronegativity
- Intermolecular forces
Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Nomenclature and isomerism
- Alkanes and free-radical substitution
- Alkenes and addition reactions
Energetics I
- Enthalpy changes and calorimetry
- Hess's law and enthalpy cycles
- Bond enthalpies
Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table
- Group 2 elements and compounds
- Group 7 halogens and reactions
- Tests for ions
Kinetics and Equilibria I
- Collision theory and rates
- Catalysts
- Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier
Organic Chemistry I
- Halogenoalkanes and substitution
- Alcohols and oxidation
- Mass spectrometry and IR spectroscopy
Practical Skills in Chemistry I
- Planning and experimental design
- Measurement and data recording
- Titration and volumetric analysis
- Analysis and evaluation
Kinetics II
- Rate equations and orders
- Rate-determining step
- Arrhenius equation
Equilibria II
- Kp and partial pressures
- Acid-base equilibria, pH and Ka
- Buffers and titration curves
Organic Chemistry II
- Optical isomerism
- Carbonyl compounds
- Carboxylic acids and derivatives
- Spectroscopy and chromatography
Redox and Electrochemistry
- Standard electrode potentials
- Electrochemical cells and EMF
- Redox titrations
Transition Metals
- Electron configuration and complex ions
- Colour and the spectrochemical series
- Catalysis and ligand substitution
Organic Nitrogen Chemistry and Polymers
- Arenes and benzene
- Amines and amino acids
- Condensation polymers and synthesis
- NMR spectroscopy
Practical Skills in Chemistry II
- Advanced experimental design
- Statistical analysis of data
- Evaluation of methodology
- Independent investigation
How to revise Edexcel IAL Chemistry
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Diagnose with one mixed set
Start with a mixed set drawn from all 16 units to find where Chemistry marks are actually being lost, rather than revising what already feels comfortable.
- 2
Drill unit by unit
Work through the subtopics in order, from Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance to Practical Skills in Chemistry II, doing short focused sets rather than long unfocused sessions.
- 3
Sit a full past paper under timing
Once two or three units are solid, sit a complete Edexcel IAL Chemistry paper to timing and mark it against the official mark scheme.
- 4
Re-practise only the dropped marks
Convert every dropped mark into a targeted set on that subtopic, then re-test it a week later to check the fix stuck.
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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.
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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.