Required practicals

Every AQA GCSE science required practical, with the method, variables, safety, calculations and what exam questions ask. Marked ones are only in the separate sciences, not Combined Science.

Biology

1Microscopy
2Microbiology Biology only
3Osmosis
4Food tests
5Enzymes
6Photosynthesis
7Reaction time
8Plant responses Biology only
9Field investigations
10Decay Biology only

Chemistry

1Making salts
2Neutralisation (titration) Chemistry only
3Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
4Temperature changes
5Rates of reaction
6Chromatography
7Identifying ions Chemistry only
8Water purification

Physics

1Specific heat capacity
2Thermal insulation Physics only
3Resistance
4I–V characteristics
5Density
6Force and extension
7Acceleration
8Waves
9Light: reflection and refraction Physics only
10Radiation and absorption

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