GCSE Chemistry Topic 8: Chemical Analysis, Tests for Ions and Gases (One-Page Sheet)

Part of All of GCSE Chemistry on 11 Sheets, the free examiner-made series. Made by Fiaraz Iqbal, Former Headteacher & Examiner. Works for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate an Rf value?

Rf = distance moved by the substance divided by distance moved by the solvent.

How do you test for carbon dioxide?

Bubble it through limewater. It turns cloudy.

The rest of the series

Annotated Periodic TableGroups, ions, reactivity, formulae and Mr in one annotated table.Topic 1: Atoms, Elements and MixturesAtomic structure, isotopes, electron shells and separation techniques.Topic 2: Bonding, Structure and PropertiesIonic, covalent and metallic bonding and how structure explains properties.Topic 3: Quantitative ChemistryMoles, Mr, yield, atom economy and concentration calculations.Topic 4: Chemical ChangesReactivity series, acids, salts, pH and electrolysis.Topic 5: Energy ChangesExo/endothermic reactions, reaction profiles, bond energies and cells.Topic 6: Rates and EquilibriumCollision theory, catalysts, reversible reactions and equilibrium.Topic 7: Organic ChemistryCrude oil, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, acids and polymers.Topic 9: Chemistry of the AtmosphereAtmosphere evolution, greenhouse effect and pollutants.Topic 10: Using ResourcesPotable water, LCA, recycling, alloys, Haber process and fertilisers.

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