My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Science Double Award
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Biology
1 Cells
Animal, plant and bacterial cells
Using a microscope to examine plant and animal cells
Multicelled organisms and specialisation
2 Photosynthesis and plants
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis experiments
Limiting factors in photosynthesis
Leaf structure
3 Food and energy
Food tests
Biological molecules
4 Enzymes and digestion
Enzymes
Digestion and absorption in the digestive system
Commercial enzymes
5 The respiratory system and cell respiration
Respiration
Respiratory surfaces
6 Coordination and control
The nervous system
Hormones
The excretory system and osmoregulation
Plant hormones
7 Ecological relationships and energy flow
Fieldwork
Competition
Food chains and food webs
Energy flow
Nutrient cycles
Eutrophication
8 Osmosis and plant transport
Osmosis
Transpiration
9 The circulatory system
Blood
Blood vessels
The heart
Exercise and the circulatory system
10 DNA, cell division and genetics
The genome, chromosomes, genes and DNA
Cell division
Genetics
Genetic conditions
Genetic screening
Genetic engineering
11 Reproduction, fertility and contraception
Reproduction
Contraception - preventing pregnancy
12 Variation and selection
Variation
Natural selection
Selective breeding
13 Health, disease, defence mechanisms and treatments
Microorganisms and communicable diseases
The body’s defence mechanisms
Antibiotics
Aseptic techniques
Non-communicable diseases
Cancer
Chemistry
14 Atomic structure
The structure of atoms
Atomic number and mass number
Determining numbers of subatomic particles
Isotopes
Calculating relative atomic mass
Electronic configuration
Electronic configuration from the periodic table
Compounds
Ions
15 Bonding, structures and nanoparticles
Types of bonding
Formation of ionic compounds
Formation of ions from atoms
Ionic bonding and structure
Properties of ionic compounds
Covalent bonding
Properties of molecular covalent substances
Metallic bonding
Giant covalent structures
Summary of bonding and structures
Uses and risks of nanoparticles
16 Symbols, formulae and equations
Valency and group number
The valencies of molecular ions
The valencies of transition elements
How to work out the formula of a compound
Atoms in formulae
Word equations and balanced symbol equations
Ionic equations
Half-equations
17 The periodic table
History of development of the periodic table
Groups and periods
Metals and non-metals
Names of groups
Solids, liquids and gases
Diatomicity
Group 1 (I)
Group 7 (VII)
Applying trends to unfamiliar elements
Group 0
Transition metals
18 Quantitative chemistry I
Relative atomic mass
The mole
Relative formula mass (Mr)
Percentage of an element in a compound by mass
Interchanging Mr and moles
Measuring and calculating quantities
Limiting reactant
Percentage yield
19 Acids, bases and salts
Hazard symbols
Risk assessment
Indicators
Concentration of solutions
pH
Validity, reliability and accuracy
Formulae of acids and alkalis
Ions in acids and alkalis
Bases and alkalis
Reactions of acids
Observations during acid reactions
20 Chemical analysis
Melting and boiling point
Assessing purity
Determining state from melting and boiling points
Formulations
Separation techniques
Planning methods of separation
Basic information
Cation tests
21 Reactivity series of metals
Explaining the reactivity of metals
Reactions of metals with air
Reaction of metals with water
Reaction of metals with steam
Solutions
Solids
Placing an unfamiliar metal in the reactivity series
Extraction of metals from their ores
22 Redox, rusting and iron
Redox reactions
Redox and displacement reactions
The cause of rusting
Prevention of rusting
Extraction of iron in a blast furnace
23 Rates of reaction
Factors affecting rate of reaction
Reactions used in rate of reaction experiments
Measuring a change in mass
Measuring gas volume
Measuring the time for a reaction to be completed
Measuring production of a solid precipitate
Calculating rate from time
Planning an investigation
Explaining the effects of temperature and concentration on reaction rate
Investigating the effect of the presence of a catalyst
Metal with acid reactions
Catalysts
24 Equilibrium
Reversible reactions
Understanding dynamic equilibrium
Dynamic equilibrium reactions
Features of reversible reactions
25 Organic chemistry
General formulae for organic molecules
Drawing structural formulae for organic molecules
Alkanes
Fractional distillation of crude oil
Alkenes
Alcohols
Carboxylic acids
Functional groups
Complete and incomplete combustion
Balancing equations for combustion of hydrocarbons
Combustion of alcohols
Testing the products of combustion
Chemistry of alkanes
Chemistry of alkenes
Addition polymerisation
Chemistry of alcohols
Chemistry of carboxylic acids
Greenhouse effect
Acid rain
26 Quantitative chemistry II
Water of crystallisation and degree of hydration
Empirical formula and molecular formula
Determining formulae of simple compounds
Determining degree of hydration by heating to constant mass
Heating to constant mass
Solution calculations
Determining moles of solute in a solution
Atom economies
27 Electrochemistry
What is electrolysis?
How electrolysis works
Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
Extraction of aluminium from its ore
28 Energy changes in chemistry
Reaction profile diagrams
Understanding energy change values
Activation energy
Explaining energy changes in terms of bonds
Calculating energy changes from bond energies
29 Gas chemistry
Gases in the atmosphere
Preparation of the gases
Collection of gases
Nitrogen
Ammonia
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Physics
30 Motion
Motion in a straight line
Vectors and scalars
Motion graphs
31 Forces
Balanced and unbalanced forces
Mass and weight
Free fall
Vertical motion under gravity
Hooke’s law
Pressure
Centre of gravity
Moments and levers
32 Density and kinetic theory
Density
Kinetic theory
33 Energy
Energy forms
Energy resources
Energy flow diagrams
The Sun
Work
Work and energy
Power
Measuring power
Efficiency
Gravitational potential energy
Kinetic energy
34 Atomic and nuclear physics
The structure of atoms
Nuclear radiation
Dangers of radiation
Nuclear disintegration equations
Radioactive decay
Uses of radiation
Background radiation
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
What is ITER?
35 Waves
Longitudinal waves
Transverse waves
Describing waves
The wave equation
Graphs and waves
Echoes
Electromagnetic waves
36 Light
Reflection of light
Refraction of light
Dispersion of white light
Lenses
Image in a concave (diverging) lens
Image in a convex (converging) lens
Ray diagrams
37 Electricity
Why are metals good conductors?
Standard symbols
Cell polarity
The relationship between charge and current
Resistance
Voltage in series circuits
Voltage in parallel circuits
Hybrid circuits
38 Electricity in the home
Electrical energy
Electrical power
The three equations for power
Paying for electricity
One-way switches
Two-way switches
How to wire a three-pin plug
The earth wire
Double insulation
The live wire
39 Magnetism and electromagnetism
Magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet
Magnetic field pattern due to a current-carrying coil
Alternating and direct currents
40 Space physics
The Solar System
Artificial satellites
The life cycle of stars
Planet formation
The galaxies
Formation and evolution of the Universe
Red-shift
Cosmic microwave background radiation
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