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p1 Paper 1 - Multiple Choice (Core)

Duration 45 min · Marks 40 · Weighting 30.00 · Structure fixed_items · Question count fixed 40 · Assembly exact_fixed_count

Patterns: 40

p2 Paper 2 - Multiple Choice (Extended)

Duration 45 min · Marks 40 · Weighting 30.00 · Structure fixed_items · Question count fixed 40 · Assembly exact_fixed_count

Patterns: 40

p3 Paper 3 - Theory (Core)

Duration 75 min · Marks 80 · Weighting 50.00 · Structure flexible_structured_core · Question count flexible_total_marks · Assembly exact_total_marks

Patterns: 5

p4 Paper 4 - Theory (Extended)

Duration 75 min · Marks 80 · Weighting 50.00 · Structure flexible_structured_extended · Question count flexible_total_marks · Assembly exact_total_marks

Patterns: 5

p5 Paper 5 - Practical Test

Duration 75 min · Marks 40 · Weighting 20.00 · Structure flexible_practical · Question count flexible_total_marks · Assembly exact_total_marks

Patterns: 5

p6 Paper 6 - Alternative to Practical

Duration 60 min · Marks 40 · Weighting 20.00 · Structure flexible_alternative_practical · Question count flexible_total_marks · Assembly exact_total_marks

Patterns: 5

1 States of matter

• 1.1 Solids, liquids and gases 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Solids, liquids and gases using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 an... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Solids, liquids and gases, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Solids, liquids and gases with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as app... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Solids, liquids and gases to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Solids, liquids and gases using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 1.2 Diffusion 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Diffusion using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where rele... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Diffusion, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate w... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Diffusion with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Diffusion to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Diffusion using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

2 Atoms, elements and compounds

• 2.1 Elements, compounds and mixtures 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Elements, compounds and mixtures using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4,... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Elements, compounds and mixtures, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate,... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Elements, compounds and mixtures with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Elements, compounds and mixtures to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Elements, compounds and mixtures using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Atomic structure and the Periodic Table using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Atomic structure and the Periodic Table, using terms such as precipitate, fil... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Atomic structure and the Periodic Table with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodi... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Atomic structure and the Periodic Table to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-e... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Atomic structure and the Periodic Table using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.3 Isotopes 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Isotopes using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relev... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Isotopes, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate wh... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Isotopes with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Isotopes to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Isotopes using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.4 Ions and ionic bonds 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Ions and ionic bonds using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Ions and ionic bonds, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or d... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Ions and ionic bonds with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropri... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Ions and ionic bonds to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Ions and ionic bonds using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.5 Simple molecules and covalent bonds 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Simple molecules and covalent bonds using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, C... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Simple molecules and covalent bonds, using terms such as precipitate, filtrat... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Simple molecules and covalent bonds with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Ta... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Simple molecules and covalent bonds to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equat... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Simple molecules and covalent bonds using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.6 Giant covalent structures 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Giant covalent structures using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 an... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Giant covalent structures, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Giant covalent structures with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as app... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Giant covalent structures to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Giant covalent structures using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 2.7 Metallic bonding 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Metallic bonding using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl whe... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Metallic bonding, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or disti... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Metallic bonding with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Metallic bonding to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Metallic bonding using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

3 Stoichiometry

• 3.1 Formulae 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Formulae using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relev... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Formulae, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate wh... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Formulae with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Formulae to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Formulae using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 3.2 Relative masses of atoms and molecules 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Relative masses of atoms and molecules using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Relative masses of atoms and molecules, using terms such as precipitate, filt... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Relative masses of atoms and molecules with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Relative masses of atoms and molecules to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-eq... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Relative masses of atoms and molecules using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 3.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant 5 outcomes
  • C1 Calculate amounts of substance using mol, mol/dm3, g/dm3, cm3, dm3, r.t.p. and the Avogadro constant. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Use Ar and Mr to calculate empirical formula, molecular formula and reacting masses. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Interpret chemical equations in terms of moles and particles. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply The mole and the Avogadro constant to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equati... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in The mole and the Avogadro constant using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

4 Electrochemistry

• 4.1 Electrolysis 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Electrolysis using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where r... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Electrolysis, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillat... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Electrolysis with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Electrolysis to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Electrolysis using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 4.2 Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 a... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residu... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as ap... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

5 Chemical energetics

• 5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions 5 outcomes
  • C1 Describe exothermic and endothermic reactions using ΔH, activation energy and reaction pathway diagrams. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Interpret energy level diagrams and graphs for exothermic and endothermic changes. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain bond breaking and bond making in energy changes. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Exothermic and endothermic reactions to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equa... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Exothermic and endothermic reactions using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

6 Chemical reactions

• 6.1 Physical and chemical changes 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Physical and chemical changes using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Physical and chemical changes, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, res... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Physical and chemical changes with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Physical and chemical changes to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation wh... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Physical and chemical changes using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 6.2 Rate of reaction 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Rate of reaction using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl whe... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Rate of reaction, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or disti... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Rate of reaction with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Rate of reaction to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Rate of reaction using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 6.3 Reversible reactions and equilibrium 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Reversible reactions and equilibrium using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O,... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Reversible reactions and equilibrium, using terms such as precipitate, filtra... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Reversible reactions and equilibrium with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic T... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Reversible reactions and equilibrium to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equa... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Reversible reactions and equilibrium using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 6.4 Redox 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Redox using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relevant... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Redox, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate where... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Redox with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Redox to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Redox using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

7 Acids, bases and salts

• 7.1 The characteristic properties of acids and bases 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for The characteristic properties of acids and bases using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in The characteristic properties of acids and bases, using terms such as precipi... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in The characteristic properties of acids and bases with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or th... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply The characteristic properties of acids and bases to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in The characteristic properties of acids and bases using extended chemical reasoni... p2, p4
• 7.2 Oxides 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Oxides using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relevan... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Oxides, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate wher... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Oxides with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Oxides to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Oxides using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 7.3 Preparation of salts 5 outcomes
  • C1 Describe preparation of salts by reaction of acids with metals, bases, carbonates and alkalis. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Plan and evaluate salt preparation methods including filtration, crystallisation and titration. p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • C3 Write word, symbol and ionic equations for salt preparation reactions. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Preparation of salts to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Preparation of salts using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

8 The Periodic Table

• 8.1 Arrangement of elements 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Arrangement of elements using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Arrangement of elements, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue o... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Arrangement of elements with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appro... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Arrangement of elements to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where re... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Arrangement of elements using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 8.2 Group I properties 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Group I properties using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl w... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Group I properties, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or dis... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Group I properties with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriat... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Group I properties to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevan... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Group I properties using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 8.3 Group VII properties 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Group VII properties using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Group VII properties, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or d... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Group VII properties with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropri... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Group VII properties to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Group VII properties using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 8.4 Transition elements 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Transition elements using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Transition elements, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or di... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Transition elements with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropria... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Transition elements to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where releva... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Transition elements using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 8.5 Noble gases 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Noble gases using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where re... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Noble gases, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Noble gases with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Noble gases to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Noble gases using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

9 Metals

• 9.1 Properties of metals 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Properties of metals using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Properties of metals, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or d... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Properties of metals with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropri... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Properties of metals to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Properties of metals using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 9.2 Uses of metals 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Uses of metals using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Uses of metals, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distill... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Uses of metals with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Uses of metals to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Uses of metals using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 9.3 Alloys and their properties 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Alloys and their properties using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Alloys and their properties, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, resid... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Alloys and their properties with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as a... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Alloys and their properties to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation wher... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Alloys and their properties using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 9.4 Reactivity series 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Reactivity series using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl wh... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Reactivity series, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or dist... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Reactivity series with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Reactivity series to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Reactivity series using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 9.5 Corrosion of metals 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Corrosion of metals using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Corrosion of metals, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or di... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Corrosion of metals with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropria... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Corrosion of metals to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where releva... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Corrosion of metals using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 9.6 Extraction of metals 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Extraction of metals using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Extraction of metals, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or d... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Extraction of metals with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropri... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Extraction of metals to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Extraction of metals using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

10 Chemistry of the environment

• 10.1 Water 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Water using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relevant... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Water, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate where... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Water with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Water to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Water using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 10.2 Fertilisers 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Fertilisers using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where re... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Fertilisers, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Fertilisers with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Fertilisers to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Fertilisers using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 10.3 Air quality and climate 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Air quality and climate using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Air quality and climate, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue o... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Air quality and climate with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appro... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Air quality and climate to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where re... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Air quality and climate using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

11 Organic chemistry

• 11.1 Formulae, functional groups and terminology 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Formulae, functional groups and terminology using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Formulae, functional groups and terminology, using terms such as precipitate,... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Formulae, functional groups and terminology with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Per... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Formulae, functional groups and terminology to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or ha... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Formulae, functional groups and terminology using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.2 Naming organic compounds 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Naming organic compounds using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Naming organic compounds, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Naming organic compounds with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appr... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Naming organic compounds to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where r... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Naming organic compounds using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.3 Fuels 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Fuels using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relevant... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Fuels, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate where... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Fuels with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Fuels to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Fuels using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.4 Alkanes 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Alkanes using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where releva... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Alkanes, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate whe... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Alkanes with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Alkanes to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Alkanes using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.5 Alkenes 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Alkenes using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where releva... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Alkenes, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate whe... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Alkenes with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Alkenes to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Alkenes using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.6 Alcohols 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Alcohols using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relev... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Alcohols, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate wh... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Alcohols with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Alcohols to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Alcohols using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.7 Carboxylic acids 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Carboxylic acids using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl whe... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Carboxylic acids, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or disti... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Carboxylic acids with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Carboxylic acids to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Carboxylic acids using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 11.8 Polymers 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Polymers using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where relev... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Polymers, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distillate wh... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Polymers with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Polymers to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Polymers using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4

12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

• 12.1 Experimental design 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Experimental design using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Experimental design, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or di... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Experimental design with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropria... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Experimental design to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where releva... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Experimental design using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 12.2 Acid–base titrations 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Acid–base titrations using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl... p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Acid–base titrations, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or d... p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Acid–base titrations with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropri... p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • S1 Apply Acid–base titrations to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relev... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Acid–base titrations using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 12.3 Chromatography 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Chromatography using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3 and HCl where... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Chromatography, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, residue or distill... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Chromatography with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as appropriate. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Chromatography to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation where relevant. p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Chromatography using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 12.4 Separation and purification 5 outcomes
  • C1 State key definitions and examples for Separation and purification using correct chemical terminology including H+, OH−, CO2, H2O, CH4, NH3... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C2 Describe the important properties, observations and changes in Separation and purification, using terms such as precipitate, filtrate, resid... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Explain the chemical ideas in Separation and purification with reference to particles, bonding, energy, equations or the Periodic Table as a... p1, p2, p3, p4
  • S1 Apply Separation and purification to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation wher... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Separation and purification using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4
• 12.5 Identification of ions and gases 5 outcomes
  • C1 Identify aqueous cations including Cu2+, Na+, Ag+ and Ba2+ using test results and observations. p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • C2 Identify anions including Cl− and SO4 2− and gases using Notes for use in qualitative analysis. p1, p2, p3, p4
  • C3 Record and interpret qualitative analysis observations in tables. p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6
  • S1 Apply Identification of ions and gases to unfamiliar chemical contexts, including balanced symbol equations, ionic equation or half-equation... p2, p4
  • S2 Explain trends, mechanisms or quantitative relationships in Identification of ions and gases using extended chemical reasoning. p2, p4