OxfordAQA International GCSE Combined Science Double Award (9204) Specification Flashcards

Flashcards for OxfordAQA International GCSE Combined Science Double Award (9204) Specification

Name the topics under 'Organisation' in Biology.

Cell structure, principles of organisation, animal/plant tissues/organs/organ systems and transport in cells.

Name the topics under 'Acids, bases and salts' in Chemistry.

The properties of acids and bases, preparation of salts.

Name the topics under 'The rate of chemical change' in Chemistry.

Rate of reaction

Name the topics under 'Energy changes' in Chemistry.

Exothermic and endothermic reactions ; Calculating and explaining energy change.

Name the topics under 'Organic chemistry' in Chemistry.

Crude oil ; Hydrocarbons ; Obtaining useful substances from crude oil ; Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers ; Organic compounds – their structure and reactions.

What topic explores the interactions between objects that can change their shape or the way they are moving in Physics?

Forces and their effects.

Name the topics under 'Forces and their effects' in Physics.

Forces and their interactions, Motion, Resultant forces, Safety in public transport.

Name the topics under 'Energy' in Physics.

Forces and energy, Energy transfers, conservation and dissipation of energy, Energy resources.

Name the topics under 'Waves' in Physics.

General properties of waves, The electromagnetic spectrum, Sound, Reflection.

Name the topics under 'Particle model of matter' in Physics.

Kinetic theory, Energy transfers and particle motion.

Name the topics under 'Electricity and Magnetism' in Physics.

Electrical circuits, Magnetism and electromagnetism.

Name the topics under 'Generating and distributing electricity and household use' in Physics.

Using electricity in the home, The motor effect, Transferring electrical energy.

Name the topics under 'Nuclear physics' in Physics.

Atomic structure, Ionizing radiation from the nucleus, Nuclear fission.

Name the topics under 'Space physics' in Physics.

Life cycle of a star, Solar system and orbital motion.

What are the three question papers in this qualification?

Biology (Paper 1), Chemistry (Paper 2), Physics (Paper 3)

How long is each exam paper?

1 hour and 45 minutes

What are three dimensions to working as a scientist?

Subject content, The practices of science, How science as a discipline develops