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Chemistry: GCSE & A-Level Core — MintDeck

150 cards covering the chemistry every GCSE and A-Level student needs. Six topics build from the atom up: atomic structure and the periodic table, the three types of bonding and the structures they create, quantitative chemistry and mole calculations, acids/bases/redox and key reactions, energetics/rates/equilibrium, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Each card gives a clear definition with a worked example, equation, or required-practical fact.

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Atom

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The smallest part of an element that can exist; a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.
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Proton

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A positively charged subatomic particle in the nucleus; relative mass 1, charge +1.
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Neutron

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A neutral subatomic particle in the nucleus; relative mass 1, charge 0.
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Electron

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A negatively charged subatomic particle orbiting the nucleus in shells; relative mass ~1/1840, charge −1.
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Atomic number (Z)

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The number of protons in an atom; defines the element. Example: Carbon has Z = 6.
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Mass number (A)

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. Example: Neutrons = A − Z.
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Isotopes

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Atoms of the same element with the same protons but different numbers of neutrons. Example: Carbon-12 and carbon-14.
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Relative atomic mass (Ar)

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The weighted mean mass of an element's isotopes relative to 1/12 of a carbon-12 atom.
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Electron shells / energy levels

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Regions around the nucleus holding electrons; max 2, 8, 8 in the first three shells.
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Electronic configuration

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The arrangement of electrons in shells. Example: Sodium = 2,8,1.
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Ion

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A charged particle formed when an atom gains or loses electrons. Example: Na → Na+ + e−.
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Cation vs anion

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A cation is a positive ion (lost electrons); an anion is a negative ion (gained electrons).
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Periodic table

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Elements arranged in order of increasing atomic number, in periods and groups. Example: Devised by Mendeleev.
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Group

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A vertical column of the periodic table; elements share the same number of outer electrons and similar properties.
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Period

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A horizontal row of the periodic table; the number equals the number of occupied electron shells.
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Group 1 (alkali metals)

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Reactive metals with 1 outer electron; reactivity increases down the group. Example: Lithium, sodium, potassium.
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Group 7 (halogens)

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Reactive non-metals with 7 outer electrons; reactivity decreases down the group. Example: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine.
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Group 0 (noble gases)

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Unreactive non-metals with a full outer shell of electrons. Example: Helium, neon, argon.
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Transition metals

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Central block metals that form coloured compounds, act as catalysts, and have variable oxidation states. Example: Iron, copper, nickel.
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Metals vs non-metals

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Metals lose electrons to form positive ions and conduct; non-metals gain electrons and are mostly insulators.

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Topics covered

6 topics

  • Atomic Structure & Periodic Table

    Subatomic particles, isotopes, electron shells, groups and periods

    26 cards
  • Bonding & Structure

    Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding; giant and simple structures

    24 cards
  • Quantitative Chemistry (Moles)

    Conservation of mass, moles, concentration, yield, atom economy

    22 cards
  • Acids, Bases & Reactions

    pH, neutralisation, redox, reactivity series, electrolysis, gas tests

    26 cards
  • Energetics, Rates & Equilibrium

    Exo/endothermic, collision theory, catalysts, Le Chatelier

    24 cards
  • Organic Chemistry

    Crude oil, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, combustion, polymers

    28 cards

Card format

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Chemistry term, concept, or equatione.g. Atom economy
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Clear definition + a worked example or equation

Who it’s for

  • GCSE and IGCSE chemistry students revising for exams
  • A-Level and IB students consolidating the fundamentals
  • Students sitting combined/triple science who want quick recall
  • Anyone returning to chemistry who wants the core in one place

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