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1. Knowledge Base

Each GCSE topic has a set of revision notes with all the info you need for your GSCE!

​Read and learn all of the information in the Knowledge Base!

2. Attempt Video Examples

Have a go at the questions at the end of each set of notes! This will enable you to test your understanding of the information you have learnt. 

3. Watch Video Solutions

Once you have had a go at the questions. Click on the watch video now button at the end of the questions and use the video solutions to check your work!

Click on a topic below to get started!

Key Concepts

Atomic Structure

atoms and isotopes

ions

models of the atom

relative atomic mass 

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Periodic Table

electron configuration of atoms

electron configuration of ions

history of periodic table

features of periodic table

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Bonding and Structure

Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding

Ionic Formula

Dot and Cross Diagrams

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Covalent Bonding

covalent bonding

how they form

dot and cross diagrams

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Ionic Compunds

structure

properties

examples

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Covalent Structures

simple covalent bonds

giant covalent bonds 

carbon allotropes

bonding and structure summary

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Metallic Bonding

properties of metals

bonding in metals

uses of metals

alloys and hardness

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States of Matter, Practical Techniques, Water

States of Matter 

solids liquids and gases

melting/boiling points

dilutions diffusion

solutions

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Separating Mixtures

purity

separating techniques

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Water Treatment

types of water

water treatment

distillation practical

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Chemical Calcs

Moles and Avogadro

moles and Avogadro

relative atomic mass

calculating moles, mass and particles

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Concentration

calculating concentrations

titrations

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Empirical Formulae

empirical mass

experiments to find empirical formula

water of crystallisation

percentage by mass

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Yield of Reactions

percentage yield

atom economy

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Reacting Masses

reacting masses

limiting reagents

deducing stoichiometry 

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Gas Volumes

molar volumes

volume calcs

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Equations

Equations and Hazards

chemical equations

hazards and risk

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Ionic Equations

writing ionic equations

spectator ions

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Acids, Bases, Salts

Acids and Bases

acids, bases and alkalis

reactions of acids

pH scale

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Making Salts

making soluble salts

making insoluble salts

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Metals and Obtaining

Electrolysis

molten electrolysis

electron involvement

aqueous electrolysis

chemical cells/ fuel cells

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Metal Reactivity

reactivity series

reactions of metals

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Obtaining Metals

metals in nature

extracting metals

life cycle assessments

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Periodic Table Groups

Groups 1 and 0

nobel gases

alkali metals

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Corrosion and Alloys

corrosion

alloys

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Halogens and Redox

halogens

redox

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Transition metals

transition metals 

comparing metals

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Reaction Rates, Heat Energy, Equilibria

Reaction Rates

collision theory

calculating reaction rates

rates practicals

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Heat Energy Changes

endothermic and exothermic

reaction profiles

bond energies

reversible reactions

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Equilibria

reversible reactions

industrial processes

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Fuels, Bulk Properties, Chemical Tests

Fossil Fuels

hydrocarbon fuels

combustion

pollutants

alternative fuels

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Chemical Tests

test for gases

positive ions

negative ions

flame photometry

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Atmosphere

earth's atmosphere today

early earth's atmosphere

global warming

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Bulk Properties

formulations

types of materials

nanoparticles

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Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

homologous series

representing organic molecules

further homologous series

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Organic Properties

properties and reactions of organic compounds

polymerisation

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