Y12 Chemistry Bridging Work 2022-23 - Transition from GCSE to A-Level

Sep 5, 2026

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Y12 Chemistry Bridging Work 2022-23 supports students transitioning from GCSE Chemistry to A-Level Chemistry through targeted background reading and structured revision tasks. It maps key GCSE topics for consolidation, including atomic structure, bonding, and quantitative chemistry, and highlights additional areas helpful for A-Level readiness such as transition metal properties, nanoscience, redox, energy changes, rates, and organic chemistry. It also provides essential start-up guidance for folder preparation and long-term organization with clear study sections and booklet ordering.

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Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Task 1 – GCSE Chemistry Background reading

Key GCSE consolidation topics (4.1–4.8)

Essential skills for a successful start to A-Level Chemistry

Extension and further interest

Task 2 – Folder preparation

Day-to-day folder contents

Y12 ‘Storage’ Folder organisation

Y12 Chemistry Bridging Work 2022-23 The tasks and reading below are designed to support you in your transition from GCSE Chemistry to A-Level Chemistry Task 1 – GCSE Chemistry Background reading Use the information below to guide your revision around key topics from GCSE to ensure your knowledge and skills are secure for you to be successful as you start at A Level Chemistry. The AQA GCSE specification and A-Level specifications are a useful starting point to help your consolidation of GCSE and planning for a smooth transition onto your A-Level. The following table details areas to focus your consolidation of GCSE work. In preparation for your baseline test in the first few weeks of term the key areas are- 4.1 Atomic structure, 4.2 Bonding and 4.3 Quantitative Chemistry. . Note: Click the main topic link to go to the free science lessons playlist for that unit | Revision topics AQA GCSE Chemistry | Topics not covered in AQA trilogy(combined) but would help transition to A-Level. | | --- | --- | | 4.1 Atomic structure and the periodic table
Elements and compounds-Elements, compounds and mixtures-BBC Bitesize Structure of the atom – Structure of the atomBBC Bitesize
Electronic structure-Electronic structureAQA-BBC Bitesize | Properties of transition metals-Physical properties of transition elements AQA-BBC Bitesize | | 4.2 Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Ionic bonding- Ionic bonding-AQA-BBC Bitesize
Covalent bonding-Covalent bonds-Small molecules-AQA-BBC Bitesize
Giant covalent structures-Substances with many covalent bonds-Giant covalent molecules-AQA -BBC Bitesize
Metallic structures-Structure and bonding in metals-Metals and alloys-AQA-BBC Bitesize Polymers-Polymers-AQA- BBC Bitesize | Nanoparticles-Nanoscience-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) | | 4.3 Quantitative chemistry
Calculating Mr, moles and reacting massesCalculations in chemistry-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk))
- | Percentage yield, Atom economy and gas volumes-Atom economy, percentage yield and gas calculations-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk))
Using concentrations of solutions
Concentration of solutions-AQA -BBC Bitesize | | 4.4 Chemical Changes
Redox-Reactions of metals and REDOX-AQABBC Bitesize
Reactions of acids and acid strength-Acidic and alkaline solutions-AQA-BBC Bitesize Electrolysis-Electrolysis-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) | Titrations-Titrations-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) | | 4.5 Energy Changes
Exo and endothermic reactions-Exothermic and endothermic reactions-AQA ([bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) Energy profiles-Reaction profiles-AQA-BBC Bitesize | Chemical cells and fuel cells-Chemical cellsAQA ( [bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) | | 4.6 Rate and extent of Chemical Change | | | Calculating rates-Rates of reaction-AQA ( [bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk))
Collision theory-Collision theory-BBC Bitesize Reversible reactions-Reversible reactionsAQA ( [bbc.co.uk](bbc.co.uk)) | | | --- | --- | | 4.7 Organic Chemistry
Alkanes-Alkanes-AQA -BBC Bitesize
Alkenes-Alkenes-AQA-BBC Bitesize | Reactions of alcohols and alkenes-AlcoholsAQA-BBC Bitesize
Polymerisation-Addition polymerisation-AQABBC Bitesize
Biochemistry-Biological polymers-AQA-BBC Bitesize | | 4.8 Chemical Analysis
Chromatography-Chromatography -BBC Bitesize | Ion tests-Testing for ions and gases -BBC Bitesize | | Essential skills for successful start to A-Level Chemistry
Working out formulae- Ionic formulae-BBC Bitesize Calculating Mr-Relative formula mass- -BBC Bitesize Balancing equations-Balancing equations- -BBC Bitesize
Rearranging equations-Changing the subject of a formula- -BBC Bitesize | | | Some things to learn –
| | --- | | Extension and further interest
The following sites are great for A-Level Chemistry reference: Chemguide, Physics and maths tutor, s-cool and savemyexams.
These are just some really great chemistry sites: Compound Chemistry, Crash Course Chemistry, Chem Talk, Chemix, and Chem Elements periodic table.

FAQs

What is the purpose of Y12 Chemistry Bridging Work 2022-23?

It prepares students for the transition from GCSE Chemistry to A-Level Chemistry by guiding revision around key GCSE topics and additional A-Level relevant areas.

Which topics are highlighted for GCSE consolidation before the baseline test?

The key areas listed are 4.1 Atomic structure, 4.2 Bonding and 4.3 Quantitative Chemistry, with further unit links across 4.4–4.8.

How should students organize their folders for September?

Students prepare two folders: a day-to-day ring binder for lessons and storage in a larger lever arch file, ordered using specified dividers and booklet sequences for physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry.

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