AQA A Level Chemistry Revision Guide notes (1st edition)

This document provides clear and concise revision mind maps and summary notes for Chapter 3: Bonding from the AQA A-Level Chemistry syllabus. It covers all key areas including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding; properties of substances based on bonding and structure; dative covalent bonds; electronegativity and polarity; intermolecular forces (van der Waals, permanent dipole–dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding); and the shapes of molecules and bond angles explained using electron pai...

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.13 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Amino acids, Proteins and DNA). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Introduction to DNA - Peptides, polypeptides and proteins - Enzymes - DNA - The action of anti-cancer drugs

This document presents well-organised mind maps and revision notes for Chapter 4: Energetics from the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification. It covers all essential topics including exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy change definitions (ΔH), standard conditions, calorimetry, Hess’s Law, and bond enthalpy calculations. The content is broken down into clear, visual summaries with step-by-step guidance on enthalpy calculations and important exam-style keywords. These notes help build a...

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.15 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Nuclear Magnetic resonance spectroscopy - Proton NMR - Interpreting Proton NMR Spectra

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 2.6 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - The acid-base chemistry of aqueous transition metal ions - Ligand substitution reactions - A summary of acid-base and substitution reactions of some metal ions

This resource contains comprehensive mind maps and summary notes for Chapter 5: Kinetics from the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification. It covers key concepts such as the collision theory, activation energy, Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution curves, and the effects of temperature, concentration, pressure, surface area, and catalysts on reaction rate. Clear diagrams and keyword-focused explanations make this document ideal for visual learners and exam preparation. It provides a strong foundation in...

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.7 and 3.8 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids and derivatives). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Introduction to aldehydes and ketones - Reactions of the carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones - Carboxylic acids and esters - Reactions of carboxylic acids and esters - Acylation

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.2 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Alkanes). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Halogenoalkanes - introduction - Nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes - Elimination reaction in halogenoalkanes

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 2.5 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Transition Metals). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - The general properties of transition metals - Complex formation and the shape of complex ions - Coloured ions - Variable oxidation states of transition element s - Catalysts

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.7 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Optical Isomerism). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Naming organic compounds - Optical isomerism - Synthesis of optically active compounds

This concise, expertly designed A-Level Chemistry Knowledge Organiser focusing on Transition Metals — a key topic in AQA, OCR, and Edexcel specifications. Perfect for students aiming for top grades, this organiser distills complex content into an easy-to-navigate, visually structured format. Covering essential concepts including: Electron configurations and oxidation states Characteristic properties of transition metals Ligand substitution and complex ion formation Colour changes, cat...

This advanced revision resource focuses on Chapter 18: Kinetics from the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification. It provides detailed mind maps and concise notes covering essential A-Level kinetics content, including rate equations, orders of reaction, rate constants, and the rate-determining step. The document also explains how to derive rate equations from experimental data, interpret concentration-time and rate-concentration graphs, and apply knowledge to unfamiliar reactions. Designed for clari...

This document presents well-organised mind maps and revision notes for Chapter 4: Energetics from the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification. It covers all essential topics including exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy change definitions (ΔH), standard conditions, calorimetry, Hess’s Law, and bond enthalpy calculations. The content is broken down into clear, visual summaries with step-by-step guidance on enthalpy calculations and important exam-style keywords. These notes help build a...

This resource contains comprehensive mind maps and summary notes for Chapter 5: Kinetics from the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification. It covers key concepts such as the collision theory, activation energy, Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution curves, and the effects of temperature, concentration, pressure, surface area, and catalysts on reaction rate. Clear diagrams and keyword-focused explanations make this document ideal for visual learners and exam preparation. It provides a strong foundation in...

This document provides clear and concise revision mind maps and summary notes for Chapter 3: Bonding from the AQA A-Level Chemistry syllabus. It covers all key areas including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding; properties of substances based on bonding and structure; dative covalent bonds; electronegativity and polarity; intermolecular forces (van der Waals, permanent dipole–dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding); and the shapes of molecules and bond angles explained using electron pai...

This comprehensive revision resource covers the entire AQA A-Level Chemistry specification, presented through clear and well-organised mind maps. Each topic and sub-topic is distilled into its key concepts, keywords, definitions, and processes, offering an efficient overview for quick recall and exam preparation. The notes span both AS and A2 content, including Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry. Designed to aid understanding and long-term memory, this document is perfect for students lo...

These are detailed Revision Notes for Topic 3.7 and 3.8 of AQA A-Level Chemistry (Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids and derivatives). They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Introduction to aldehydes and ketones - Reactions of the carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones - Carboxylic acids and esters - Reactions of carboxylic acids and esters - Acylation