GCSE Edexcel Chemistry
In short
GCSE Edexcel Chemistry has 7 topics: Key Concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter and Mixtures, Chemical Changes and 4 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Key Concepts in Chemistry or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Chemistry?
Atomic Structure
- Subatomic particles
- Isotopes
- Electronic configuration
The Periodic Table
- Mendeleev's table
- Groups and periods
Bonding and Structure
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
Calculations
- Relative formula mass
- Moles
- Empirical formulae
States of Matter
- Particle model
- Changes of state
Methods of Separating Mixtures
- Filtration and crystallisation
- Distillation
- Chromatography
Acids
- Acids and bases
- Neutralisation
- Making salts
Electrolytic Processes
- Electrolysis of molten compounds
- Electrolysis of solutions
Obtaining and Using Metals
- The reactivity series
- Extraction of metals
- Recycling
Reversible Reactions and Equilibria
- Dynamic equilibrium
- The Haber process
Group 1
- The alkali metals
- Reactions with water
Group 7
- The halogens
- Displacement reactions
Group 0
- The noble gases
Rates of Reaction
- Factors affecting rate
- Catalysts
- Required practical: rates
Heat Energy Changes
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Bond energies
Fuels
- Crude oil
- Alkanes
- Combustion and pollutants
Earth and Atmospheric Science
- Evolution of the atmosphere
- Greenhouse effect
- Climate change
How should you use these resources?
Revise
Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.
Test yourself
Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.
Improve
Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.
GCSE Edexcel Chemistry: common questions
What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Chemistry?
GCSE Edexcel Chemistry has 7 topics: Topic 1: Key Concepts in Chemistry; Topic 2: States of Matter and Mixtures; Topic 3: Chemical Changes; Topic 4: Extracting Metals and Equilibria; Topic 5: Groups in the Periodic Table; Topic 6: Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes; Topic 7: Fuels and Earth Science.
How should I revise GCSE Edexcel Chemistry?
Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.
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