top of page

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 

notes and videos

Periodic Table

electron configuration of atoms

electron configuration of ions

history of periodic table

features of periodic table

notes and videos
Bonding and Structure

Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding

Ionic Formula

Dot and Cross Diagrams

​

notes and videos

Covalent Bonding

covalent bonding

how they form

dot and cross diagrams

notes and videos

Ionic Compunds

structure

properties

examples

notes and videos

Covalent Structures

simple covalent bonds

giant covalent bonds 

carbon allotropes

bonding and structure summary

​

notes and videos

Metallic Bonding

properties of metals

bonding in metals

uses of metals

alloys and hardness

notes and videos
States of Matter, Practical Techniques, Water

States of Matter 

solids liquids and gases

melting/boiling points

dilutions diffusion

solutions

notes and videos

Separating Mixtures

purity

separating techniques

notes and videos

Water Treatment

types of water

water treatment

distillation practical

notes and videos
Chemical Calcs

Moles and Avogadro

moles and Avogadro

relative atomic mass

calculating moles, mass and particles

notes and videos

Concentration

calculating concentrations

titrations

notes and videos

Empirical Formulae

empirical mass

experiments to find empirical formula

water of crystallisation

percentage by mass

​

notes and videos

Yield of Reactions

percentage yield

atom economy

notes and videos

Reacting Masses

reacting masses

limiting reagents

deducing stoichiometry 

notes and videos

Gas Volumes

molar volumes

volume calcs

notes and videos
Equations

Equations and Hazards

chemical equations

hazards and risk

notes and videos

Ionic Equations

writing ionic equations

spectator ions

notes and videos
Acids, Bases, Salts

Acids and Bases

acids, bases and alkalis

reactions of acids

pH scale

notes and videos

Making Salts

making soluble salts

making insoluble salts

notes and videos
Metals and Obtaining

Electrolysis

molten electrolysis

electron involvement

aqueous electrolysis

chemical cells/ fuel cells

notes and videos

Metal Reactivity

reactivity series

reactions of metals

notes and videos

Obtaining Metals

metals in nature

extracting metals

life cycle assessments

notes and videos
Periodic Table Groups

Groups 1 and 0

nobel gases

alkali metals

notes and videos

Corrosion and Alloys

corrosion

alloys

notes and videos

Halogens and Redox

halogens

redox

notes and videos

Transition metals

transition metals 

comparing metals

notes and videos
Reaction Rates, Heat Energy, Equilibria

Reaction Rates

collision theory

calculating reaction rates

rates practicals

notes and videos

Heat Energy Changes

endothermic and exothermic

reaction profiles

bond energies

reversible reactions

notes and videos

Equilibria

reversible reactions

industrial processes

notes and videos
Fuels, Bulk Properties, Chemical Tests

Fossil Fuels

hydrocarbon fuels

combustion

pollutants

alternative fuels

notes and videos

Chemical Tests

test for gases

positive ions

negative ions

flame photometry

notes and videos

Atmosphere

earth's atmosphere today

early earth's atmosphere

global warming

​

notes and videos

Bulk Properties

formulations

types of materials

nanoparticles

notes and videos
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

homologous series

representing organic molecules

further homologous series

notes and videos

Organic Properties

properties and reactions of organic compounds

polymerisation

notes and videos
bottom of page