AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 Topics
AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 focuses on foundational chemical principles — structure, bonding, calculations and core reactions. Mole calculations appear throughout; master them early.
AQA Chemistry specification topics
Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Atoms, elements and compounds
- Electronic structure
- The periodic table
- Group 0, 1 and 7 trends
Bonding, structure and properties
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
- Properties of substances
Quantitative chemistry
- Relative formula mass
- Moles and equations
- Concentration calculations
- Yield and atom economy
Chemical changes
- Reactivity series
- Electrolysis
- Acids and alkalis
- Titrations
Energy changes
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Bond energy calculations
Frequently asked questions
What topics are in GCSE chemistry paper 1?
For AQA, Paper 1 covers atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes.
What topics are in chemistry paper 1 combined science?
Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 covers the same core topics as separate GCSE Chemistry but with fewer extended questions.