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AQA GCSE Chemistry
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 8462
- Board
- AQA
- Qualification
- GCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official AQA document for AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) only.
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- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Self-check practice 180 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
Atomic structure and the periodic table
Covers A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes, The periodic table, Properties of transition metals (chemistry only)
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- Topic 2
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Covers Chemical bonds, Ionic bonding, Ionic compounds, Covalent bonding, Metallic bonding
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- Topic 3
Quantitative chemistry
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- Topic 4
Chemical changes
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- Topic 5
Energy changes
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- Topic 6
The rate and extent of chemical change
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- Topic 7
Organic chemistry
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- Topic 8
Chemical analysis
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- Topic 9
Chemistry of the atmosphere
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- Topic 10
Using resources
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- Topic 11
Key ideas
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Study guides
No study guide for this course yet.
Revision notes
No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: AQA — official GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification PDF — For teaching from September 2016. Verified 2026-08-21. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. This syllabus is tiered: see “About this course” below for the tier structure. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA GCSE Chemistry
- Spec code
- 8462
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Farhat ul Ain Sehgal · Nouman Ahmed
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 49 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 8462 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-21, official AQA specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 180 self-check questions
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-21.
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The qualification
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
AQA GCSE Chemistry develops learners' understanding of chemistry, including how to work scientifically, and is co-teachable with AQA GCSE Combined Science.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
For teaching from September 2016. Tiered Foundation/Higher. Eleven topics.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462/1F: Paper 1 (Foundation): Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes (Foundation) | 1h 45m | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 8462/1H: Paper 1 (Higher): Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes (Higher) | 1h 45m | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 8462/2F: Paper 2 (Foundation): The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources (Foundation) | 1h 45m | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 8462/2H: Paper 2 (Higher): The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources (Higher) | 1h 45m | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: an identical structure to sibling Biology 8461, independently re-confirmed from Chemistry's own page – linear, tiered Foundation/Higher, each tier sits its own Paper 1 and Paper 2, each 1h45/100marks/50% of GCSE. Paper 1 covers Topics 1-5; Paper 2 covers Topics 6-10 (may also draw on fundamental concepts from 4.1-4.3). AO weightings identical to Biology: AO1 40%, AO2 40%, AO3 20% overall. First teaching September 2016, first examination May/June 2018.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Chemistry (8462) assessed?
AQA Chemistry (8462) is assessed through: Foundation candidates take: 8462/1F (Paper 1 (Foundation): Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 8462/2F (Paper 2 (Foundation): The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. Higher candidates take: 8462/1H (Paper 1 (Higher): Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 8462/2H (Paper 2 (Higher): The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) cover?
11 topics in the current syllabus: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; Energy changes; The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; Using resources; Key ideas. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 49 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Chemistry teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Chemistry at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Chemistry Syllabus YCH11
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Syllabus 4CH1
- AQA A Level Chemistry Syllabus 7405
- OCR A Level Chemistry Syllabus H432
- OxfordAQA IGCSE Chemistry Syllabus 9202
- OxfordAQA A Level Chemistry Syllabus 9620
- Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Syllabus 0620
- Cambridge O Level Chemistry Syllabus 5070
- Cambridge A Level Chemistry Syllabus 9701
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Chemistry Syllabus DP Chemistry
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