AQA GCSE Chemistry — Higher
Targets grades 4–9. Includes mole calculations, electrolysis half-equations and equilibrium analysis.
Course overview
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) at Higher tier targets grades 4–9. Same paper structure as Foundation. Higher tier students must be confident with mole calculations, balanced ionic equations, electrolysis half-equations, dynamic equilibrium and quantitative analysis (e.g. titration calculations, atom economy beyond simple cases).
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%
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