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H1 Chemistry

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A-Level 8873, revised syllabus (2026-2027)

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10 chapters
  1. Atomic Structure

    Use particles, orbitals and ionisation data to explain the behaviour of atoms and ions.

    3 topics
  2. Chemical Bonding

    Explain particles, molecular shape and material properties through electrostatic attraction.

    3 topics
  3. Theories of Acids and Bases

    Follow protons, calculate strong-solution pH and explain how buffers respond to change.

    3 topics
  4. The Periodic Table

    Use electron arrangements and structure to explain trends, reactions and unknown elements.

    3 topics
  5. The Mole Concept and Stoichiometry

    Turn mass, gas and solution evidence into amounts, formulae and balanced chemical relationships.

    3 topics
  6. Chemical Energetics: Thermochemistry

    Read reaction energy, measure heat and use supplied cycles without losing signs or stoichiometric factors.

    3 topics
  7. Reaction Kinetics

    Infer a rate law from evidence and explain how concentration, temperature and catalysts change reaction speed.

    3 topics
  8. Chemical Equilibria

    Explain a changing equilibrium, calculate its composition and connect the Haber process to rate and yield.

    3 topics
  9. Polymers and Organic Chemistry

    Read organic structures, predict reactions and explain why a protein or plastic behaves as it does.

    12 topics
  10. Data and Experimental Skills

    Read unfamiliar evidence, make useful measurements and explain what a result can support.

    3 topics