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AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) revision for both papers
34 AQA papers at Foundation and Higher tier, 1,803 questions across all ten topics, plus revision notes and flashcards. Answer a question, get it marked against the AQA mark scheme with feedback on what you missed, then rewrite it and have it marked again.
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What you'll study
The AQA GCSE Chemistry topics on Markaroo
Foundation (1F) and Higher (1H).
- 4.1 Atomic structure and the periodic table
- 4.2 Bonding, structure and properties of matter
- 4.3 Quantitative chemistry
- 4.4 Chemical changes
- 4.5 Energy changes
Foundation (2F) and Higher (2H).
- 4.6 Rate and extent of chemical change
- 4.7 Organic chemistry
- 4.8 Chemical analysis
- 4.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere
- 4.10 Using resources
Paper 1 (1F and 1H) covers the AQA specimen set, June 2018, June 2019, November 2020, November 2021, June 2022, June 2023, June 2024 and June 2025. Paper 2 (2F and 2H) covers the same series except June 2019: 34 papers in all.
Assessment
How AQA GCSE Chemistry is examined
| Paper | What's assessed | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (1 hr 45 min) | Topics 4.1 to 4.5: atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, structure and properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, and energy changes | 100 · 50% |
| Paper 2 (1 hr 45 min) | Topics 4.6 to 4.10: rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, and using resources | 100 · 50% |
Both papers are sat at Foundation or Higher tier. Your written answers are marked against the AQA mark scheme for that question, with feedback on what would gain you more marks.
Markaroo is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA. Past papers are attempted and marked inside the app, not offered as downloads.
Questions
AQA GCSE Chemistry on Markaroo
Which AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) papers does Markaroo cover?
Both papers at both tiers: Paper 1 Foundation and Higher (topics 4.1 to 4.5) and Paper 2 Foundation and Higher (topics 4.6 to 4.10). There are 34 AQA papers: 1F and 1H for the specimen set, June 2018, June 2019, November 2020, November 2021 and June 2022 to June 2025, and 2F and 2H for the same series except June 2019. That is 1,803 exam questions.
How is AQA GCSE Chemistry assessed?
Two written exams, each 1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks and 50% of the GCSE, sat at Foundation or Higher tier. Paper 1 covers atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, structure and properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, and energy changes. Paper 2 covers rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, and using resources.
Is this GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science?
This course is AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462, the separate science. It is not AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464). For the A-Level, see the AQA A-Level Chemistry (7405) course.
Are there revision notes and flashcards?
Yes. There are 124 revision notes across topics 4.1 to 4.10, and 1,188 spaced-repetition flashcards in 124 decks, alongside the past-paper questions.
Does Markaroo replace my teacher's marking?
No. Markaroo supplements teacher marking rather than replacing it. It gives you more practice with feedback against the AQA mark scheme between the pieces of work your teacher marks.
Is there a free plan for AQA GCSE Chemistry on Markaroo?
Yes. The free plan gives you your coach and 2 written answers marked free, with no card required. Plus unlocks unlimited questions, AI essay marking and the rewrite loop from £6.99 a month (add more subjects for £5 each, with a 7-day free trial).