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GCSE Chemistry Modules Covered

Every topic you need for exam success — all in one place.

At Amino AI, we cover every topic in the GCSE Chemistry syllabus so you can study smarter, save time, and feel confident for exams. Whether you’re preparing for AQA, OCR, or Edexcel, our AI tutor provides instant explanations, worked examples, and step-by-step solutions for every module below.

Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table

  • The particle model

  • Atoms, elements, compounds

  • Subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons)

  • The development of the atomic model

  • Electron structure

  • The periodic table and group trends

Bonding, Structure & Properties of Matter

  • Ionic bonding

  • Covalent bonding

  • Metallic bonding

  • Properties of ionic, simple molecular, giant covalent, and metallic structures

  • Polymers

  • States of matter & changes of state

The Rate & Extent of Chemical Change

  • Measuring rates

  • Factors affecting rate (temperature, concentration, surface area, catalysts)

  • Collision theory

  • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium (Le Chatelier’s Principle)

Chemical Analysis

  • Purity, formulations, and chromatography

  • Tests for gases (H₂, O₂, CO₂, Cl₂)

  • Tests for ions (cations and anions)

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

  • The Earth’s early atmosphere

  • Greenhouse gases & climate change

  • Atmospheric pollutants & their effects

Quantitative Chemistry

  • Relative atomic mass (Ar) & relative formula mass (Mr)

  • Moles and Avogadro’s constant

  • Conservation of mass & balanced equations

  • Concentration and percentage yield

  • Atom economy

Chemical Changes

  • Reactivity series of metals

  • Displacement reactions

  • Extraction of metals and reduction

  • Acids, alkalis & neutralisation

  • Soluble salts

  • Electrolysis

Energy Changes

  • Exothermic and endothermic reactions

  • Reaction profiles

  • Energy changes in reactions (bond energies)

Organic Chemistry

  • Crude oil, hydrocarbons, and alkanes

  • Alkenes, alcohols, and carboxylic acids

  • Polymers (addition and condensation)

  • Fractional distillation and cracking

Using Resources

  • Sustainable development

  • Potable water and water treatment

  • Life cycle assessments

  • Recycling and reuse of materials

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