AQA GCSE Chemistry — Foundation
Two 1h 45m papers across atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, organic, analysis and atmosphere.
Course overview
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) at Foundation tier targets grades 1–5. Two written papers each 1h 45m / 100 marks. Paper 1 covers Topics 1–5; Paper 2 covers Topics 6–10 (with Topic 1 atomic structure assumed throughout).
Paper-by-paper breakdown
Paper 1
- •Atomic structure and the periodic table
- •Bonding, structure and properties of matter
- •Quantitative chemistry
- •Chemical changes
- •Energy changes
Paper 2
- •Rate and extent of chemical change
- •Organic chemistry
- •Chemical analysis
- •Chemistry of the atmosphere
- •Using resources
Assessment objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, techniques and procedures
Weighting: 40%
Apply knowledge and understanding to scientific contexts
Weighting: 40%
Analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate and develop arguments
Weighting: 20%
Tier differences
Foundation excludes mole calculations beyond simple ratios, electrolysis half-equations, and Hess cycle calculations.
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