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GCSE Combined and Separate Science

Biology, chemistry and physics for Combined Science or the separate sciences, with every calculation worked and every answer checked.

AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR Gateway, Combined Science and the separate sciences

  • 31 units
  • 180 lessons
  • 74 free
  • 67 hr in all

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Chemistry

10 units

  1. Atomic structure and the periodic table 6 lessons2 hr 5 minFree AQA 4.1Edexcel Topics 1, 2 and 6OCR C1 and C2.1 Revision notes: Atomic structure, isotopes and relative atomic mass
  2. Bonding, structure and the properties of matter 6 lessons2 hr 10 min2 freePlus AQA 4.2Edexcel Topic 1OCR C2.2 Revision notes: Covalent bonding
  3. Quantitative chemistry and the mole 6 lessons2 hr 10 min2 freePlus AQA 4.3Edexcel Topics 1 and 5OCR C3.1 Revision notes: Conservation of mass, percentage by mass and concentration
  4. Chemical changes: reactivity, acids and electrolysis 6 lessons2 hr 20 min2 freePlus AQA 4.4Edexcel Topics 3 and 4OCR C3.2 to C3.4 Revision notes: The reactivity series and extracting metals
  5. Energy changes 5 lessons1 hr 40 min2 freePlus AQA 4.5Edexcel Topic 7 (1CH0 Topic 9 for fuel cells)OCR C3.1 Revision notes: Exothermic and endothermic reactions
  6. Rates of reaction and equilibrium 6 lessons2 hr 15 min2 freePlus AQA 4.6Edexcel Topics 4 and 7OCR C5 Revision notes: Rates of reaction and collision theory
  7. Organic chemistry 6 lessons2 hr 20 min2 freePlus AQA 4.7Edexcel Topics 8 and 9OCR C6.2 Revision notes: Crude oil, alkanes, fractional distillation and cracking
  8. Chemical analysis 5 lessons1 hr 45 min2 freePlus AQA 4.8Edexcel Topics 2 and 9OCR C2.1 and C4.2 Revision notes: Pure substances and chromatography
  9. The atmosphere and using resources 6 lessons2 hr 20 min2 freePlus AQA 4.9 and 4.10Edexcel Topics 2, 4 and 8 (1CH0 also Topics 5 and 9)OCR C6.1 and C6.3 (J250: C6.1 and C6.2) Revision notes: The atmosphere, greenhouse gases and pollution
  10. Required practicals and maths skills 6 lessons2 hr 5 min2 freePlus AQA required practicals and maths requirementsEdexcel Topic 0 and core practicalsOCR practical activity groups and maths skills

Physics

13 units

  1. Energy stores, transfers and efficiency 6 lessons2 hr 15 minFree AQA 4.1Edexcel Topics 3 and 8 (specific heat capacity: Topic 14)OCR P7 and P8.2; P5 and P6.2 (specific heat capacity: P1.2) Revision notes: Energy resources
  2. Electric circuits 6 lessons2 hr 10 min2 freePlus AQA 4.2.1 and 4.2.2Edexcel Topic 10OCR P3.1 and P3.2 Revision notes: Circuit symbols, charge and current
  3. Mains electricity, the National Grid and static 6 lessons2 hr 10 min2 freePlus AQA 4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 4.2.5Edexcel Topic 10 (static: 1PH0 Topic 11)OCR P3.3 (static: J249 P3.1) Revision notes: Electrical power and mains electricity
  4. Particle model, density and gas pressure 6 lessons2 hr 10 min2 freePlus AQA 4.3Edexcel Topic 14OCR P1 Revision notes: Density
  5. Atomic structure and radioactivity 6 lessons2 hr 15 min2 freePlus AQA 4.4Edexcel Topic 6OCR P6 and P4 Revision notes: Atoms, nuclear radiation and half-life
  6. Forces, work, elasticity, moments and pressure 6 lessons2 hr 20 min2 freePlus AQA 4.5.1 to 4.5.5Edexcel Topics 8, 9 and 15OCR P2.3 Revision notes: Forces, mass and weight
  7. Forces and motion 6 lessons2 hr 15 min2 freePlus AQA 4.5.6Edexcel Topic 2OCR P2.1 and P2.2 Revision notes: Speed, velocity and distance-time graphs
  8. Momentum 5 lessons1 hr 55 min2 freePlusHigher AQA 4.5.7Edexcel Topic 2OCR P2.2 Revision notes: Momentum and its conservation
  9. Waves and the electromagnetic spectrum 5 lessons2 hr2 freePlus AQA 4.6.1.1, 4.6.1.2 and 4.6.2Edexcel Topics 4 and 5OCR P5 (J249), P4.1 and P4.2 (J250) Revision notes: Transverse and longitudinal waves
  10. Lenses, visible light, sound and black bodies 6 lessons2 hr 25 min2 freePlusPhysics only AQA 4.6.1.3 to 4.6.1.5, 4.6.2.5, 4.6.2.6 and 4.6.3Edexcel Topics 4 and 5OCR P5 Revision notes: Reflection and refraction of light
  11. Magnetism and electromagnetism 6 lessons2 hr 15 min2 freePlus AQA 4.7Edexcel Topics 12 and 13OCR P4 and P3.4 Revision notes: Magnets, magnetic fields and electromagnetism
  12. Space physics 5 lessons1 hr 55 min2 freePlusPhysics only AQA 4.8Edexcel Topic 7OCR P8.2 Revision notes: The solar system and the life cycle of a star
  13. Required practicals, maths skills and the equations 6 lessons2 hr 25 min2 freePlus AQA required practicals 1 to 10, maths requirements and the Physics equation sheetEdexcel Topic 1 and core practicalsOCR practical activity groups and maths skills

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Every unit ends with a topic test, and the mock papers are timed like the real exams. Each one is marked when you hand it in, with every worked solution and a grade estimate. Take them when you feel ready.

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Which exam boards does GCSE Combined and Separate Science cover?

It follows AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR Gateway, Combined Science and the separate sciences. Choose your board above and each unit shows its specification reference for that board. Higher-only lessons are marked, and choosing Foundation above hides the topics that are Higher only.

Is it for Combined Science or the separate sciences?

Both. Every unit covers Combined Science, and the lessons that are only for Biology, Chemistry or Physics as separate GCSEs are marked. Choose Combined above to hide the units that are separate-science only.

What is free?

74 of the 180 lessons are free, with exam-style questions marked as you go. Brainlag Plus opens the rest of the lessons, the topic tests and the mock papers.

Do I need an account?

No. Your progress is saved in this browser. Sign in to keep it on your phone and your computer, and your exam board and tier stay with your account.

How long does it take?

About 67 hr of lessons in 31 units. Each lesson takes 15 to 25 minutes, so one fits between other things.

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