GCSE Chemistry Specification

AQA 8462

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1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
1.2 The periodic table
1.3 Properties of transition metals
2.1 Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
2.4 Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
3.2 Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
3.3 Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions
3.4 Using concentrations of solutions in mol/dm3
3.5 Use of amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases
4.1 Reactivity of metals
4.2 Reactions of acids
4.3 Electrolysis
5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells
6.1 Rate of reaction
6.2 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
7.2 Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
8.1 Purity, formulations and chromatography
8.2 Identification of common gases
8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
10.1 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling
10.3 Using materials
10.4 The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers

Paper 1H (8462/1H)

Paper 1 (Higher Tier)
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Topics 1-5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes. Assesses all the content, including content that is in bold.

Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 2H (8462/2H)

Paper 2 (Higher Tier)
Unknown date

Topics 6-10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources. Assesses all the content, including content that is in bold.

Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 1F (8462/1F)

Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
Unknown date

Topics 1-5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes. Assesses the content that is not in bold.

Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 2F (8462/2F)

Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Unknown date

Topics 6-10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources. Assesses the content that is not in bold.

Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks