GCSE Chemistry Formula Sheet
This GCSE chemistry formula sheet collects the calculations in the AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification, from mean rate of reaction to atom economy, with Higher tier content marked, plus a chemical formulas list of the compounds you meet most. AQA does not give a chemistry formula sheet in the exam, so learn these.
- 19 formulas
- 3 sections
- Checked 22 October 2026
Quantitative chemistry
Section 4.3 of the specification.
- Relative formula mass
- Moles from massHT
- Avogadro constantHT
- Concentration (g/dm³)
- Percentage yieldChemistry only
- Atom economyChemistry only
- Concentration (mol/dm³)Chemistry only, HT
- Gas volume at room temperature and pressureChemistry only, HT
Rate of reaction and chromatography
Sections 4.6 and 4.8.
- Mean rate of reaction
- Mean rate of reaction
- Rf value (chromatography)
Chemical formulas of common compounds
A compound formula list for the substances you meet most.
- Water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
- Ammonia, methane, sulfur dioxide
- Hydrochloric, sulfuric and nitric acid
- Sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride
- Calcium carbonate, calcium oxide
- Copper(II) sulfate, iron(III) oxide, aluminium oxide
- Ethene, ethanol, ethanoic acid
- Glucose
Based on the subject content of the AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification (official source), checked 22 October 2026. Always check the formula list printed in your own exam paper.
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