Cambridge · O Level
Cambridge O Level Chemistry
Chemistry for Cambridge O Level (syllabus 5070) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 5070
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- O Level
The qualification
Cambridge O Level Chemistry (5070)
The Cambridge O Level Chemistry syllabus helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. — Cambridge, official syllabus page
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
The subject
Chemistry teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Syllabus topics
The 12 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge O Level Chemistry (5070), for the 2026-2028 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.
A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 6 of 12 topics.
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1 States of matter
1 Marlbridge resourceSolids, liquids and gases · Diffusion
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2 Atoms, elements and compounds
3 Marlbridge resourcesElements, compounds and mixtures · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table · Isotopes · Ion and ionic bonds · Simple molecules and covalent bonds · Giant covalent structures · Metallic bonding
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3 Stoichiometry
1 Marlbridge resourceFormulae · Relative masses of atoms and molecules · The mole and the Avogadro constant
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4 Electrochemistry
Syllabus topic · no resource yetElectrolysis · Hydrogen
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5 Chemical energetics
Syllabus topic · no resource yetExothermic and endothermic reactions
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6 Chemical reactions
2 Marlbridge resourcesPhysical and chemical changes · Rate of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Redox
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7 Acids, bases and salts
Syllabus topic · no resource yetThe characteristic properties of acids and bases · Oxides · Preparation of salts
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8 The Periodic Table
1 Marlbridge resourceArrangement of elements · Group I properties · Group VII properties · Transition elements · Noble gases
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9 Metals
Syllabus topic · no resource yetProperties of metals · Uses of metals · Alloys and their properties · Reactivity series · Corrosion of metals · Extraction of metals
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10 Chemistry of the environment
Syllabus topic · no resource yetWater · Fertilisers · Air quality and climate
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11 Organic chemistry
Syllabus topic · no resource yetFormulae, functional groups and terminology · Naming organic compounds · Fuels · Alkanes · Alkenes · Alcohols · Carboxylic acids · Polymers
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12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
1 Marlbridge resourceExperimental design · Acid · Chromatography · Separation and purification · Identification of ions and gases
Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026-2028 series. Verified 2026-08-17. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
Study resources
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Study Guides
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Elements, compounds and mixtures, atomic structure, electronic configuration and isotopes for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
Identification of Ions and Gases
The reagents, observations and conclusions for identifying anions, cations, gases and flame colours, for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Ionic, covalent, giant covalent and metallic bonding for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070, with structure explaining properties throughout.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
Formulae, Equations and the Mole
Formulae, balanced equations, relative masses and mole calculations for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070 — where the two qualifications differ most.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
The Periodic Table: Groups and Trends
How the Periodic Table is arranged, and the trends in Group I, Group VII, the transition elements and the noble gases, for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
Rates of Reaction and Reversible Reactions
Collision theory, the factors that change reaction rate, reversible reactions, equilibrium, and the Haber and Contact processes, for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
Redox Reactions
Oxidation and reduction by oxygen transfer, electron transfer and oxidation number, for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Study Guides
States of Matter and Kinetic Particle Theory
Particle arrangement, changes of state and diffusion for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070, with IGCSE Core and Extended outcomes clearly labelled.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
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Revision Notes
Atomic Structure
Protons, neutrons and electrons, atomic and mass number, electronic configuration by shell, and isotopes, for Cambridge IGCSE 0620 and O Level 5070.
Chemistry · IGCSE, O LEVELS
Revision material
Exam preparation
Past papers and practice questions are not published yet
Past papers for 5070 are available from Cambridge directly. Marlbridge practice material for this qualification is being written.
Chemistry at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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