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AQA KS4 GCSE Science-CHEMISTRY

My unofficial support for the CHEMISTRY of the single, double, triple-separate award courses of

Year 10 AQA Science, and Year 11 Additional Science, Chemistry, Additional Applied Science & Applied Science - Double Award syllabus-specifications

At the start of your GCSE Science-CHEMISTRY course (via broadband at school or home) ...

... How much Chemistry and Earth Science have you remembered from KS3 Science?

... click on the AQA link at the top of this multiple choice Quiz to return to this page

My on-site help links on this page for the CHEMISTRY of the following syllabus specifications (read Appendix):

AQA GCSE Science A/B 4461:

Chemistry Units 1a: 1. How do rocks provide building material?  *  2. How do rocks provide metals and how are metals used?  *  3. How do we get fuels from crude oil?  *  Chemistry Unit 1b: 4. How are polymers and ethanol made from oil?  *  5. How can plant oils be used?  *  6. What are the changes in the Earth and its atmosphere?

AQA GCSE Additional Science 4463:

Chemistry Unit 2: 1. How do sub-atomic particles help us understand the structure of substances?  *  2. How do structures influence the properties and uses of substances?  * 3. How much can we make and how much do we need to use?  *  4. How can we control the rates of chemical reactions?  *  5. Do chemical reactions always release energy?  *  6. How can we use ions in solution?

AQA GCSE Chemistry 4421:

Chemistry Unit 3: 1. How was the periodic table developed and how can it help us understand the reactions of elements?  *  2. What are strong and weak acids and alkalis? How can we find the amounts of acids and alkalis in solution?  *  3. What is in the water we drink?  *  4. How much energy is involved in chemical reactions?  *  5. How do we identify and analyse substances?

 AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science 4863:

Unit 1 Science in the Workplace  *  Unit 2 Science at Work  *  Unit 3 Using Scientific Skills

AQA GCSE Applied Science - Double Award 4861:

Unit 1 Science in the workplace  *  Unit 2 Science for the needs of society  *  Unit 3 Developing Scientific Skills and Unit 4 Using Scientific skills for the benefit of society

Full syllabus from www.aqa.org.uk/ * EMAIL query?comment

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Parts of AQA GCSE "Science" A or B Syllabus Specification 4461

AQA GCSE Science Unit Chemistry 1

For AQA GCSE Chemistry 1 written examination paper CHY1F (foundation) CHY1H (higher), Chemistry OT-screen based Objective Test CH1ASH and CH1AFH, Chemistry OT-Paper Based Objective Test CHY1AP and CHY1BP

AQA GCSE Science Unit Chemistry 1a Products from Rocks

For AQA GCSE Chemistry 1 written examination paper CHY1F (foundation) CHY1H (higher), Chemistry OT-screen based Objective Test CH1ASH and CH1AFH, Chemistry OT-Paper Based Objective Test CHY1AP

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 1. How do rocks provide building material?

• Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - Much basic chemistry on this page e.g. definitions and examples of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, separation methods, physical & chemical changes and sections on 'how to understand and write chemical equations' and work out the formula of a compound. General quizzes on Elements, Compounds and Mixtures and more specific AQA unit links below.

  • Revision Quizzes-worksheets on basic chemistry:

    • Wordfill worksheet revision on (1) some basic ideas

    • Easier Quiz on names and symbols of elements and harder Quiz on names and symbols of elements (in each case you 1st go to a page with a list of symbols and names)

• Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Section 1. on Limestone and its uses.

  • Quizzes-worksheets: Word-fill worksheet on limestone and its uses

  • Multiple choice Quiz on limestone and its uses : Harder version of m/c limestone quiz

• The Periodic Table Notes - Explanation and overview of Groups, Periods, Series etc.

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 2. How do rocks provide metals and how are metals used?

• Notes on Extraction of Metals - the extraction of iron, economic and environmental issues (near end of page).

• The Reactivity Series of Metals - The reactions of metals with oxygen, water and acids, plus comments related to method of metal extraction.

• Materials Structure and Types of Chemical Bonding - metallic bonding and structure (including alloys) theory and examples, explaining the physical properties of metals.

• The Transition Metals and Uses of other metals - chemical and physical properties of them, uses of iron, copper, chromium etc., and a section on the uses and applications of other non-transition metals.

• Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Uses of titanium.

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 3. How do we get fuels from crude oil?

• Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil, fuels, fossil fuels, environmental problems etc.

AQA GCSE Science Unit Chemistry 1b Oils, Earth and Atmosphere

For AQA GCSE Chemistry 1 written examination paper CHY1F (foundation) CHY1H (higher), Chemistry OT-screen based Objective Test CH1BSF and CH1BSH, Chemistry OT-Paper Based Objective Test CHY1BP

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 4. How are polymers and ethanol made from oil?

• Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil, alkanes and alkenes, polymers/plastics.

• Extra Organic Chemistry Notes - more on alkenes and ethanol (alcohols). Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 5. How can plant oils be used?

• Extra Organic Chemistry Notes - a section 5c. on oils and fats. Use sub-index at top of page.

• Extra Aqueous Chemistry - section on emulsions.

• Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - has a section on chromatography.

AQA GCSE Science-Chemistry 6. What are the changes in the Earth and its atmosphere?

• Earth Science Notes - based a series of 'cue' questions on atmospheric evolution, carbon cycle, igneous-metamorphic-sedimentary rock formation and properties, plate tectonics and rock cycle etc. Associated Quizzes and worksheets.

• Group 0 Noble Gases Notes - data, properties, chemical inertness and uses.

Part of AQA GCSE "Additional Science" Syllabus Specification 4463

Students also do/have done Chemistry Unit 1

AQA GCSE Additional Science Unit Chemistry 2

For AQA GCSE Chemistry 2 written examination paper CHY2F (foundation) CHY2H (higher)

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry 1. How do sub-atomic particles help us understand the structure of substances?

• Atomic Structure Notes - the structure of atoms, isotopes, nuclear structure notation, electronic structure and the Periodic Table. Quizzes and worksheets on atomic structure.

• Materials Structure and Types of Chemical Bonding - Ionic, covalent (simple molecule and giant structures) and metallic bonding (including alloys) theory and examples, physical properties of elements and compound explained. Associated Quizzes and worksheets.

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry 2. How do structures influence the properties and uses of substances?

• Materials Structure and Types of Chemical Bonding - physical properties of elements and compound explained.

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry 3. How much can we make and how much do we need to use?

• Chemical Calculations - Sections 2. to 6. and 14. Explanation-examples and quizzes built into the notes.

• Atomic Structure Notes - nuclide atomic notation.

• Ammonia synthesis, reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium notes

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry 4. How can we control the rates of chemical reactions?

• Factors affecting the rates-speeds of chemical reactions - the factors affecting reaction rates, experimental methods for obtaining data, graphs, energy change-reaction profiles and activation energies. see also enzymes, energy changes and coursework ideas.

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry 5. Do chemical reactions always release energy?

• Notes on Energy changes-transfers in Chemical Reactions - Exothermic and endothermic energy changes.

• Ammonia synthesis, reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium notes

AQA GCSE Additional Science-Chemistry Science 6. How can we use ions in solution?

• Extra notes on Electrochemistry  - an introduction to electrolysis, theory, electrolysis cells, industrial electrolysis process links summary, experimental methods for electrolysis.

• Notes on Acids, Bases, Alkalis, pH, Neutralisation and  Salts - includes theory, salt preparations and equations. Associated Quizzes and worksheets.

• Extra Aqueous Chemistry - notes on insoluble salt preparations in section 4. Use sub-index at top of page.

AQA GCSE "Chemistry" Syllabus Specification 4421

Students also do/have done AQA Chemistry Units 1 and 2

AQA Chemistry Unit Chemistry 3

For AQA GCSE Chemistry 3 written examination paper CHY3F (foundation) CHY3H (higher)

AQA GCSE Chemistry 1. How was the periodic table developed and how can it help us understand the reactions of elements?

• The Periodic Table Notes - Explanation and overview of Groups, Periods, Series etc. with links to more detailed notes on the Group 1 Alkali Metals, Group 7 Halogens, Group 0 Noble Gases and Transition Metals. Quizzes and worksheets based on the Periodic Table.

• Group 1 The Alkali Metals Notes - Tabulated element data for lithium, sodium and potassium etc., physical and chemical properties of the metals, group trends, reactions with water, oxygen and chlorine, theory of group reactivity trend, compound formulae, uses of metals and compounds. Quizzes and worksheets on the Alkali Metals.

• Group 7 The Halogens Notes - data, physical properties and chemistry of elements chlorine, bromine, iodine and their compounds, electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride/brine and the uses of the products - chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide. Quizzes and worksheets on The Halogens.

• The Transition Metals and Uses of other metals - chemical and physical properties of them, uses of iron, copper, chromium etc.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 2. What are strong and weak acids and alkalis? How can we find the amounts of acids and alkalis in solution?

• Extra Aqueous Chemistry Section 3. - pH, acid-base theory, salt preparations.

• Chemical Calculations - Section 12. Acid-alkali titration questions.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 3. What is in the water we drink?

• Extra Aqueous Chemistry - Sections 1. and 2. water treatment, hard and soft water, solubility. Use sub-index at top of page.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 4. How much energy is involved in chemical reactions?

• Notes on Energy changes-transfers in Chemical Reactions - Exothermic and endothermic energy changes, bond energy calculations, simple calorimetry. The associated m/c quiz includes revision of physical and chemical changes.

• Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Effect of heat on carbonates in section 1.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 5. How do we identify and analyse substances?

• Chemical Tests - Gives descriptions of lots of tests for gases and ions etc. and use the keyword alphabetical index near top of the page.

• Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Section 6. on instrumental methods of analysis.

AQA GCSE "Additional Applied Science" Syllabus Specification 4863

 Students also do/have done Chemistry Unit 1. The following links to chemistry sections which may be of use.

AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science Unit 1 Science in the Workplace

• Working safely in Science

  • Warning symbols and hazards.

  • Radioactivity Notes particularly section 5. and section 7.

AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science Unit 2 Science at Work

• Analysing evidence from the crime scene

  • Chemical Tests - Gives descriptions of lots of tests for gases and ions etc. and use the keyword alphabetical index near top of the page.

  • Types of Chemical Reactions - 40 different reactions-processes are described, use the top alphabetical index to find examples of the reaction type you seek, Email me if one is missing, always happy to add extra examples.

  • Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - Much basic chemistry on this page e.g. definitions and examples of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, separation methods, physical & chemical changes and sections on 'how to understand and write chemical equations' and work out the formula of a compound. Quizzes and worksheets on element symbols, formula and equations (click on icons - see key).

AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science Unit 3 Using Scientific Skills

• Forensic Science

  • Chemical Tests - Gives descriptions of lots of tests for gases and ions etc. and use the keyword alphabetical index near top of the page.

AQA GCSE "Applied Science - Double Award" Syllabus Specification 4861

AQA GCSE Applied Science - Double Award - Unit 1 Science in the Workplace

• Working Safely in Science

  • Warning symbols and hazards.

  • Radioactivity Notes particularly section 5. and section 7.

AQA GCSE Applied Science - Double Award - Unit 2 Science for the Needs of Society

• Managing the Environment

  • Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - Much basic chemistry on this page e.g. definitions and examples of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, separation methods, physical & chemical changes and sections on 'how to understand and write chemical equations' and work out the formula of a compound.

  • Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil, fuels, fossil fuels, environmental problems etc.

  • Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Section 1. Limestone

  • Notes on Extraction of Metals - the extraction of aluminium, chromium, copper, iron, sodium, titanium and zinc, method details and equations, and method related to reactivity of metal.

• Energy resources

  • Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil, fuels, fossil fuels, environmental problems etc.

  • Radioactivity and Nuclear Power - The dangers of alpha, beta and gamma radiation and explanation of fission nuclear reactions for nuclear power.

• Environmental management

  • Earth Science Notes - atmospheric evolution in section 1.

• The Home Environment

• Chemical building blocks, chemical symbols and chemical bonding

  • Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - Much basic chemistry on this page e.g. definitions and examples of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, separation methods, physical & chemical changes and sections on 'how to understand and write chemical equations' and work out the formula of a compound. Quizzes and worksheets on element symbols, formula and equations (click on icons - see key).

  • Atomic Structure Notes - the structure of atoms, isotopes, nuclear structure notation, electronic structure and the Periodic Table. Quizzes and worksheets on atomic structure.

  • Materials Structure and Types of Chemical Bonding - Ionic, covalent (simple molecule and giant structures) and metallic bonding (including alloys) theory and examples, physical properties of elements and compound explained.

• Materials for construction: Limestone, Metals and Other Materials

  • Extra Industrial Chemistry Notes - Section 1. Limestone

  • Notes on Energy changes-transfers in Chemical Reactions - Exothermic and endothermic energy changes.

  • The Transition Metals and Uses of other metals - chemical and physical properties of them, uses of iron, copper, chromium etc., and a section on the uses and applications of other non-transition metals (see also Extra Industrial Chemistry section 4.)

  • Materials Structure and Types of Chemical Bonding - short section on polymers.

  • Oil and useful products - a few notes on polymers/plastics.

  • Extra Organic Chemistry Notes - a few notes on polymers/plastics.

• Fuel for Transport

  • Oil and useful products - Notes on fuels, complete and incomplete combustion and equations.

AQA GCSE Applied Science - Double Award - Unit 3 Developing Scientific Skills

• How Analytical Chemists Find Out About Substances

  • Chemical Tests - Gives descriptions of lots of tests for gases and ions etc. and use the keyword alphabetical index near top of the page.

AQA GCSE Applied Science - Double Award - Unit 4 Using Scientific Skills for the Benefit of Society

• Making a useful product

  • Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Notes - Much basic chemistry on this page e.g. definitions and examples of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, separation methods, physical & chemical changes and sections on 'how to understand and write chemical equations' and work out the formula of a compound.

  • Chemical Calculations - 1. to 15. sections of explanation-examples and quizzes built into the notes.

  • Factors affecting the rates-speeds of chemical reactions - the factors affecting reaction rates, experimental methods for obtaining data, graphs, energy change-reaction profiles and activation energies. see also enzymes, energy changes and coursework ideas.

APPENDIX: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY

 This unofficial page I'm designing provides links to useful Chemistry sections on My site for the UK KS4 Science - GCSE AQA Science (4461), Additional Science (4463), Chemistry (4421), Additional Applied Science (4863) and AQA Applied Science - Double Award (4861) syllabuses on my site. Over the past 7 years I've written lots of notes for the previous GCSE courses, but I'm sure they will still prove useful for the CHEMISTRY of the new GCSE-KS4 Science courses. PLEASE remember the notes are NOT complete and not just for your particular syllabus, but are designed to cover, eventually, any Chemistry, Earth Science and Radioactivity of any GCSE syllabus. Some sections will be useful, others less so, therefore make of my chemistry web pages what you can!

When you follow a link you will find some useful information on the web page about the topic you are researching. Sometimes the link goes straight to the relevant paragraph but otherwise use the sub-indexes of key words or headings at the top of each page. All the syllabus-topic-unit titles are taken from the official GCSE syllabus-specification which you can download from the AQA site. New word-fill worksheets and multiple choice (m/c) quizzes will be adapted from 'old' ones and new ones developed through 2008.

Further note that the new GCSE science-chemistry courses, particularly those in applied science, require much more detail in some topics than will appear in my notes, however, I hope my 'old' revision-information-research notes will help in some small way for individual students. My chemistry research-information-revision notes ALL are being slowly revised and extended-updated to cover the new chemistry material BUT I do not have time to deliver extended responses to email questions and please do NOT ask for past papers.

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