OCR GCSE Chemistry

Syllabus J248 · Version 3.6, for first teaching 2016 · sourced from OCR — official GCSE (9-1) Chemistry A (Gateway Science) J248 specification PDF, verified 2026-09-02.

1. 1. Topic C1 – Particles

   • C1.1 The Particle Model
   • C1.2 Atomic Structure

2. 2. Topic C2 – Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

   • C2.1 Purity and Separating Mixtures
   • C2.2 Bonding
   • C2.3 Properties of Materials

3. 3. Topic C3 – Chemical Reactions

   • C3.1 Introducing Chemical Reactions
   • C3.2 Energetics
   • C3.3 Types of Chemical Reactions
   • C3.4 Electrolysis

4. 4. Topic C4 – Predicting and Identifying Reactions and Products

   • C4.1 Predicting Chemical Reactions
   • C4.2 Identifying the Products of Chemical Reactions

5. 5. Topic C5 – Monitoring and Controlling Chemical Reactions

   • C5.1 Monitoring Chemical Reactions
   • C5.2 Controlling Reactions
   • C5.3 Equilibria

6. 6. Topic C6 – Global Challenges

   • C6.1 Improving Processes and Products
   • C6.2 Organic Chemistry
   • C6.3 Interpreting and Interacting with Earth Systems