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GCSE AQA Combined Science: Trilogy: Chemistry Revision Notes
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Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
- Elements and compounds
- Mixtures and separation
- The atomic model
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Atomic Structure
- Subatomic particles
- Isotopes and relative atomic mass
- Electronic structure
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The Periodic Table
- Groups and periods
- Group 1, 7 and 0
- Transition metals
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Bonds, Structure and Properties of Matter
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
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Structure and Properties
- States of matter
- Giant structures
- Simple molecules
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Carbon Structures
- Diamond and graphite
- Graphene and fullerenes
- Nanoparticles
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Quantitative Chemistry
Conservation of Mass
- Balanced equations
- Relative formula mass
- Mass changes
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Moles
- The mole
- Reacting masses
- Limiting reactants
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Concentration and Yield
- Concentration of solutions
- Percentage yield
- Atom economy
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Chemical Changes
Reactivity of Metals
- The reactivity series
- Extraction of metals
- Oxidation and reduction
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Reactions of Acids
- Acids with metals and bases
- Making salts
- pH and neutralisation
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Electrolysis
- Molten compounds
- Aqueous solutions
- Required practical: electrolysis
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Energy Changes
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Energy transfer
- Reaction profiles
- Bond energies
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Cells and Fuel Cells
- Chemical cells and batteries
- Fuel cells
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Chemical Change: Rate and Extent
Rate of Reaction
- Measuring rate
- Factors affecting rate
- Collision theory and catalysts
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Reversible Reactions
- Reversible reactions
- Dynamic equilibrium
- Le Chatelier's principle
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Open these notes on their own pageOrganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons
- Crude oil and alkanes
- Fractional distillation
- Cracking
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Alkenes, Alcohols and Acids
- Alkenes
- Alcohols
- Carboxylic acids
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Polymers
- Addition polymers
- Condensation polymers
- Natural polymers
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Chemical Analysis
Purity and Chromatography
- Pure substances and formulations
- Chromatography
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Identifying Substances
- Tests for gases
- Flame tests
- Tests for ions
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Chemistry of the Atmosphere
The Earth's Atmosphere
- Evolution of the atmosphere
- Greenhouse gases
- Climate change
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Atmospheric Pollutants
- Carbon monoxide and particulates
- Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
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Using Resources
Using the Earth's Resources
- Sustainable development
- Potable water
- Waste water
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Life Cycle Assessment
- Life cycle assessment
- Reduce, reuse and recycle
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