Revise chemistry with BBC Bitesize!

Get the support you need for your chemistry exam revision in 2026, whether you’re studying GCSE chemistry, Scottish National 5 chemistry or Higher chemistry.

Check out our top tips to help you smash your GCSE science revision.

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How can I practise for my chemistry tests?

Hone your skills with these exam-style chemistry questions based on GCSE past papers. Or take our chemistry topics exam practice quiz which lets you select the topic you want to revise.

Then try our quick-fire chemistry quizzes with over a thousand free science questions.

Chemistry quizzes for exam practice

We also have loads of quizzes covering a wide variety of chemistry topics. Choose the area you want to practise then simply click or tap on a quiz to begin.

TopicQuiz title
Atomic structure and the periodic tableAtoms, elements and compounds; Pure substances and mixtures; Atomic structure; The periodic table; Groups in the periodic table 1; Groups in the periodic table 2; Transition metals
Bonding, structure and the properties of matterStates of matter; Ionic compounds; Small molecules; Giant covalent molecules; Metals and alloys; Nanoscience and nanoparticles
Quantitative chemistryCalculations in chemistry; Atom economy, percentage yield and gas calculations
Chemical changesReactions of metals; Acids, alkalis and salts 1; Acids, alkalis and salts 2; Titrations; Electrolysis
Organic chemistryCrude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes; Organic chemistry 1; Organic chemistry 2
Using resourcesSustainable development; Water; Ways of reducing the use of resources; Using materials; Fertilisers
AllChoose your own topic quiz
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Can I use chemistry past papers to revise?

Yes! BBC Bitesize has a selection of question papers and mark schemes ready to download, plus worked examples with step-by-step solutions, and our top tips for using past exam papers to revise for chemistry.

Pick your exam board now.

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Can I use flashcards to revise chemistry?

You can in a flash! They are available in the Bitesize app or by individual topic.

See all our interactive flashcards, created by experts to help you revise with quotations, concepts and useful terms.

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Can I revise for my chemistry exams with videos?

BBC Bitesize has a wide range of free science videos covering the periodic table, chemical changes, metals, properties of matter and more chemistry topics.

The explainer videos are collected together on our chemistry video playlist page to help you recall the key topics.

Watch the chemistry video playlists
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Can I revise for the chemistry GCSEs with audio guides?

Refresh your memory of key chemistry topics by listening to chemistry revision podcasts by BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds.

The podcast episodes explain the key points on topics including electrolysis, bonding, atomic structure, elements and compounds, with helpful science exam techniques too.

Perfect for revision at home or on the go.

Listen to the chemistry revision podcasts
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Which GCSE chemistry topics are covered by BBC Bitesize study guides?

Our study guides cover a range of topics within organic chemistry and quantitative chemistry, plus practical scientific skills. They will help you to answer questions like, 'What is an ion?' and, 'How do I balance equations?'

Students in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales can use the study guides to revise for their GCSEs, Highers and National 5 chemistry exams.

Bitesize learning materials are all written by subject-area experts with close reference to examining body specifications and the national curriculum.

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Which other subjects can I revise with BBC Bitesize?

BBC Bitesize study guides cover a wide variety of subjects with explainer texts, diagrams, videos and quizzes.

We have hand-picked revision resources for core subjects like maths, biology, physics, combined science, English literature, English language, history, geography and computer science.

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