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

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WJEC GCSE SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY 1

for WJEC GCSE Science Chemistry 1 examination paper Unit 2 Foundation (023601) Higher (023602)


1. AT0MIC STRUCTURE, ELEMENTS AND THE PERIODIC TABLE

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

  • Summary of the Periodic Table - 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. Section 3. 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. Section 4. 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. Alphabetical keyword-phrase list at top of page. Section 8. Quizzes and worksheets on The Halogens.

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

2. COMPOUNDS

  • 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, displayed formula, compound formulae and equations (keyword-phrase index at top of page).

  • Notes on Acids, Bases, Alkalis and Salts - including lots of formulae in section (8) and elsewhere on the page.

3. USING CHEMICAL REACTIONS TO MAKE NEW MATERIALS

4. RATES OF CHEMICAL CHANGE

5. NANOSCIENCE

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6. THE PRODUCTION and USE OF FUELS

7. EVOLUTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE

8. GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES

  • 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.

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WJEC GCSE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY 2

for WJEC GCSE Science Chemistry 2 examination paper Unit 2 Foundation (024001) Higher (024002)


1. ATOMIC STRUCTURE

2. CHEMICAL BONDING, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES

3. THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF METALS

4. CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS

5. AMMONIA AND FERTILISERS

6. ALKANES, ALKENES and POLYMERS

7. SMART MATERIALS

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8. WATER

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WJEC GCSE SEPARATE SCIENCES - CHEMISTRY 3


1. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  • Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil - alkanes, alkenes, combustion.

  • Extra Organic Chemistry Notes - Alkane & alkene homologous series 'families', alcohols like ethanol, other organic molecule families e.g. carboxylic acids, esters, polymers, more on combustion.  Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

2. SULPHURIC ACID

3. CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS

4. LIMESTONE

5. INORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

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WJEC GCSE Additional Applied Science

Forensic Science


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