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Revision Planner 2024
Contents:

• Monthly planner
• Weekly and daily pages
• Weekly breakdown of revision and activities

How to use this planner:

The monthly planner pages can be used as an overview of the month ahead –
you can add in important dates or things to remember as well as your
priorities for each month.
At the beginning of each week, use the weekly planner page to decide how
much time you’ll spend on chemistry and on which days – you can also
include your other A Level subjects.
Then use the daily planner page to make a note of specific, achievable tasks
for revision in each subject. There are two different pages so you can choose
the style that works for you, or use a different planner if you prefer.
The weekly breakdown pages have suggested activities for each week to help
focus your revision on different topics and different types of activity. At the
start of your revision you should focus more on mind maps, notes and basic
retrieval practice using flashcards or quizzes. The closer you get to the
exam, the more your revision should focus on practising full past papers
under exam conditions – and remember to include time to go through the
mark schemes or walkthroughs.
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MARCH NOTES:

2024 This month, focus on revising Year 12 content:

Mole calculations
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Atomic structure and bonding
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Redox and periodic trends
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Organic: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and haloalkanes
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Enthalpy changes

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APRIL NOTES:

2024 This month, focus on revising the following:

Equilibria (Kc and Kp) and acid-base equilibria

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Kinetics
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Organic: carbonyls, arenes, amines and synthesis
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Analysis (organic and inorganic)
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Enthalpy, entropy and lattice enthalpy

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Half term
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MAY NOTES:

2024 This month, focus on the following:

Electrochemical cells and transition metals

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Spectroscopy and organic synthesis
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Practical techniques
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Multiple choice questions
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Extended response questions

APRIL 2024 JUNE 2024

Time to start timed past paper/predicted paper practice!

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JUNE NOTES:

2024 Total focus on exam technique this month!

Identify weak topic areas

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Practice multiple choice questions
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Practice extended response questions
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Practice past exam papers, practice papers and
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predicted papers

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Weekly topic breakdown and revision activities: AQA Chemistry A Level

Week Topics/areas to focus on Ideas for activities Useful links

beginning this week
4th March • Atomic structure and  Mind map atomic structure Atomic structure Quizlet set:
ionisation energy  Sketch the graph for first ionisation energy and explain the https://quizlet.com/_5cplji?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
• Moles and increases and decreases across a period/down a group Atomic structure revision resources:
calculations  Practice relative atomic mass calculations https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
 Practice TOF mass spec calculations chemistry-inorganic-chemistry/
 Definitions – Quizlet set or flashcards Calculations revision resources:
 Practice mole calculation questions – start easy then work up https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
chemistry-physical-chemistry/
Calculations YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
xeGNha1-UWXZVPsDmtIR_eySBIq
11th March • Bonding and  Mind map types of bonding and structure Bonding Quizlet set:
structure  Explain differences in bonding, structure and properties for https://quizlet.com/_4b84la?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
• Shapes of molecules, diamond and graphite Bonding and structure revision materials:
intermolecular  Write down all the molecular shapes and bond angles and give https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
forces an example compound for each chemistry-inorganic-chemistry/
 Write a summary of the three types of intermolecular force – Shapes of molecules resource:
how they form and example molecules https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/mole
 Practice longer answer questions on bonding and structure cule-shapes

18th March • Organic: alkanes and  Mind map the reactions of alkanes and alkenes (including Organic chemistry revision resources:
alkenes reagents, conditions and types of reaction) https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
 Write out the mechanism showing all the steps in the free chemistry-organic-chemistry/
radical substitution reaction between ethane and chlorine, Organic YouTube playlist:
explaining the steps https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
xeGNhZyiMavSs-XQCZA-Rh5q12I
Alkanes Quizlet set:
https://quizlet.com/_4t8ml9?x=1jqt&i=d2xly

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• Enthalpy changes:  Write out the mechanism for the electrophilic addition reaction Organic chemistry basics Quizlet set:
Hess cycles, bond between hydrogen chloride and propene, explaining which is https://quizlet.com/_avqljv?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
enthalpy the major product Alkenes Quizlet set:
 Mind map the different types of isomerism, including E/Z https://quizlet.com/_az3q9s?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Practice definitions for enthalpy changes Enthalpy changes Quizlet set:
 Practice Hess cycle and bond enthalpy calculations https://quizlet.com/_49hq51?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Mind map the practical techniques for measuring enthalpy
changes
25th March • Organic: haloalkanes  Mind map the reactions of haloalkanes and alcohols (including Organic chemistry revision resources:
and alcohols reagents, conditions and types of reaction) https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
 Write out the mechanism for nucleophilic substitution in chemistry-organic-chemistry/
haloalkanes, using three different nucleophiles – hydroxide Organic YouTube playlist:
ions, cyanide ions and ammonia https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
 Write out the mechanism for the elimination reaction between xeGNhZyiMavSs-XQCZA-Rh5q12I
2-bromobutane and ethanolic potassium hydroxide to form an Alcohols Quizlet set:
alkene and show how different isomeric products can be made https://quizlet.com/_b24xzw?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Describe how you could do an experiment to compare the rate
of hydrolysis of different haloalkanes
• Redox, group 2 and 7  Mind map oxidation states, giving examples of different Redox Quizlet set:
oxidation states for different compounds https://quizlet.com/_4nth5q?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Mind map all the reactions of group 2 elements and Inorganic and periodic trends Quizlet set:
compounds, and the trends as you go down the group https://quizlet.com/_4nth6f?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Explain the trend in reactivity as you go down group 2 Redox revision resources:
 Describe the displacement reactions of group 7 – trend in https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
reactivity, observations you would make, ionic equations and chemistry-inorganic-chemistry/
half equations and what is happening in terms of redox
 Mind map the tests for halide ions and the reactions between
solid halide salts and concentrated sulfuric acid
 Practice balancing redox half equations using hydrogen ions,
water and electrons

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1st April • Organic: carbonyls  Mind map the reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids Organic chemistry revision resources:
(Easter) and esters https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
 Make a summary of the different tests that can distinguish chemistry-organic-chemistry/
between aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids Organic YouTube playlist:
 Describe the oxidation reactions of alcohols, including the https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
reagents and conditions and the different products from xeGNhZyiMavSs-XQCZA-Rh5q12I
primary and secondary alcohols Optical isomers Quizlet set:
 Summarise optical isomerism – where do you find it, effect on https://quizlet.com/_byn5ws?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
plane polarised light and an example drawing Carbonyls Quizlet set:
 Write out the mechanism for nucleophilic addition to an https://quizlet.com/_c3mu7w?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
aldehyde or ketone and explain how it can lead to a mixture of Carboxylic acids Quizlet set:
optical isomers https://quizlet.com/_cd4995?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
 Describe the different ways of making esters (using carboxylic Organic mechanisms animations:
acids and acyl chlorides) including example reactions and https://www.chemtube3d.com/alevel/
conditions
• Equilibria and Kc and  Mind map the effects of temperature, concentration and Equilibrium constant practice questions
Kp calculations pressure on the position of equilibria, using example reactions Mixed calculations
 Mind map the general method for carrying out Kc and Kp Challenging equilibrium problems with
calculations (using methods to find equilibrium moles from walkthroughs:
initial moles and changes) https://ckchemistry.co.uk/lesson/challenging-
 Practice questions on Kc calculations kc-and-kp-problems/
 Practice questions on Kp calculations
8th April • Organic: benzene  Mind map the reactions of benzene and arenes Benzene reactions:
(Easter)  Compare the reactions of benzene with phenol and explain the https://chemguide.co.uk/mechanisms/elsubme
differences nu.html#top
 Write out the electrophilic substitution mechanism between
benzene and bromine, including generation of the electrophile
using a catalyst
 Summarise the use of aluminium chloride as a catalyst – how is
it used to substitute halogens, alkyl groups and acyl groups?
 Describe the structure of benzene and explain our evidence for
this structure compared to the kekule structure

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• Kinetics: rate  Mind map the factors that affect reaction rate, explaining them Rates of reaction basics – Quizlet set:
equation and using collision theory https://quizlet.com/_59d1op?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
Arrhenius equation  Mind map the different practical techniques for monitoring Arrhenius video:
reaction rate using example reactions https://ckchemistry.co.uk/lesson/video-
 Practice questions drawing Arrhenius graphs and finding arrhenius-equation-and-graphs/
activation energy Clock reactions video:
 Mind map rate equation and orders of reaction, showing the https://youtu.be/gfLdYxb_c14?si=r1nV0NQa0k1
different graphs for different orders and how to find orders qkoI2
from rates experiments Kinetics full notes:
 Practice questions on the rate equation https://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci_htm_files/
 Explain how orders of reaction relate to the mechanism of the 2816kin.pdf
reaction and the rate determining step Kinetics notes and explanations:
https://chemguide.co.uk/physical/basicratesme
nu.html#top
15th April • Acid base equilibria  Write a list of common acids and bases and write balanced Formulae and equations playlist:
equations for the reactions between them https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
 Practice pH calculations: strong acids, weak acids, strong alkalis xeGNhaaj4t8iw81Z9VYcQ5135lE
and buffers Acid base equilibria notes and explanations:
 Draw out the pH curves for different titrations involving weak https://chemguide.co.uk/physical/acideqiamen
or strong acids/alkalis, explaining the shapes and giving the u.html#top
indicators you would use for each Buffer solutions and calculations video:
 Mind map buffer solutions – what they contain, explain how https://youtu.be/CjB1iJqHruE?si=_TFnW6daep
they work and example calculations m89kNG
 Practice more challenging buffer calculations Testing for anions video:
• Analysis: testing for  Revise tests for inorganic ions https://youtu.be/vAYoJeF804E?si=sWQtGKNI0G
ions and organic  Mind map tests for organic functional groups gn9kwG
functional groups Tests for ions and organic Quizlet set:
https://quizlet.com/_4nth89?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
22nd April • Organic: amines,  Mind map the reactions of amines and amides, including Organic chemistry revision resources:
amides and polymers reagents, conditions and types of reaction https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
• Organic synthesis 1  Summarise condensation and hydrolysis reactions – include the chemistry-organic-chemistry/
products of hydrolysis of amides and esters in acidic and
alkaline conditions

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 Start to bring together all your organic knowledge – link Organic YouTube playlist:
different functional groups together https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
 Make a summary table of organic functional groups – the types xeGNhZyiMavSs-XQCZA-Rh5q12I
of reactions, mechanisms and tests as well as how to make
them from other functional groups
• Enthalpy changes 2:  Draw out a labelled Born Haber cycle for sodium chloride and Born Haber cycle Quizlet set:
Entropy, ΔG and magnesium oxide https://quizlet.com/_4b8799?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
lattice energy  Revise definitions for enthalpy changes
 Summarise the difference between ΔH, ΔG and ΔS, how to Entropy and free energy notes:
calculate them and how they relate to feasibility of a reaction https://chemguide.co.uk/physical/entropymen
 Practice questions for ΔG calculations, Born Haber cycles and u.html#top
lattice enthalpy

29th April • Electrochemical cells  Draw diagrams of the standard hydrogen electrode and how to Transition metals Quizlet set:
• Transition metals set up half cells, including conditions and examples of using cell https://quizlet.com/_88qmv0?x=1jqt&i=d2xly
notation and calculating Ecell Notes on transition metals and complex ions:
 Show how the electrode potential relates to the tendency to https://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci.htm
lose or gain electrons, and how to use electrode potentials to
• Practice multiple predict feasibility of reactions Mixed multiple choice with video
choice questions  Practice questions on electrochemical cells walkthroughs:
 Practice questions on redox titrations https://ckchemistry.co.uk/wp-
 Mind map the different colour changes and reactions of content/uploads/2023/06/50-A-Level-Multiple-
transition metal compounds Choice-Questions.pdf
 Draw diagrams to show the shapes of different transition metal Other multiple choice revision questions:
complexes, including examples of where isomerism can occur https://cramnow.com/
 Practice mixed multiple choice questions

6th May • Spectroscopy  Make a summary of the most important parts to look for in a Organic chemistry revision resources:
• Organic synthesis 2 mass spec and infra red spectrum https://ckchemistry.co.uk/course/a-level-
 Sketch out the 1H NMR spectrum for some simple organic chemistry-organic-chemistry/
compounds: propan-1-ol, propanone, 2-methyl propanoic acid
 Summarise organic practical techniques – reflux, distillation,
purification of organic liquids, recrystallisation

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 Summarise the different types of organic reaction Organic YouTube playlist:
 Practice questions on spectroscopy https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
 Practice questions on organic synthesis xeGNhZyiMavSs-XQCZA-Rh5q12I
• Identify weak topics  Use multiple choice and other questions to identify topic areas
you still need to go over Retrieval practice quizzes:
https://ckchemistry.co.uk/retrieval-practice-
quizzes/
Mixed multiple choice with video
walkthroughs:
https://ckchemistry.co.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2023/06/50-A-Level-Multiple-
Choice-Questions.pdf
Other multiple choice revision questions:
https://cramnow.com/
13th May • Practical techniques  Mind map different titration practicals Practical chemistry YouTube playlist:
 Mind map the different practical techniques for determining https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fr6
enthalpy changes xeGNhaIOg5FUitZAWWQW8IFMHuX
 Make a summary of the other core practicals that occur in your Mixed multiple choice with video
course walkthroughs:
• Practice multiple  Practice mixed multiple choice questions https://ckchemistry.co.uk/wp-
choice questions  Practice extended response (6-marker questions) content/uploads/2023/06/50-A-Level-Multiple-
• Practice extended  Go back over weaker topic areas identified in the previous Choice-Questions.pdf
response questions week – use practice questions, end of chapter questions, Extended response practice questions:
• Work on weak topics flashcards and mind maps https://ckchemistry.co.uk/free-class-6-mark-
questions-in-a-level-chemistry-february-half-
term-2024/
Other multiple choice revision questions:
https://cramnow.com/

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20th May • Full past paper  Practice full papers 1 and 2 under exam conditions Past papers and practice questions:
practice  Go through the mark schemes and make a note of common https://ckchemistry.co.uk/product-
• Identify weak topics errors or places to improve category/practice-papers/
 Identify any topics you need to go back over
27th May • Full past paper  More paper 1 and 2 practice, start to include paper 3 https://studymind.co.uk/resource/aqa-a-level-
(half term) practice  Practice mixed multiple choice questions chemistry/
• Work on weak topics  Go back over weaker topic areas identified in the previous
week – use practice questions, end of chapter questions, Past paper walkthrough videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMM
flashcards and mind maps
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3rd June • Full past paper  Practice all past papers under exam conditions
onwards practice  Use mark schemes to make a note of common errors
• Regular flashcards  Use examiner’s reports to get more information about common
Paper 1: issues students had
10th June  Continue using flashcards to top up:
Paper 2: o Common colour changes and chemical tests
18th June o Organic functional groups and reaction conditions
Paper 3: o Mechanisms
21st June o Practical procedures
o Definitions

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