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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Exam Guide

The document outlines the Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry curriculum, detailing two examination papers: Paper 1 (2 hours, 110 marks) and Paper 2 (1 hour 15 minutes, 70 marks), both assessed by Pearson. The curriculum covers principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry, with various question styles including multiple-choice and calculations. A calculator is permitted during the examinations.

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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Exam Guide

The document outlines the Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry curriculum, detailing two examination papers: Paper 1 (2 hours, 110 marks) and Paper 2 (1 hour 15 minutes, 70 marks), both assessed by Pearson. The curriculum covers principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry, with various question styles including multiple-choice and calculations. A calculator is permitted during the examinations.

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Chemistry Edexcel Igcse

Chemistry Paper 1
*Paper code 4CH1/1C and 4SD0/1C
61.1% of the total
International GCSE Content summary
1 Principles of chemistry
2 Inorganic chemistry
3 Physical chemistry
4 Organic chemistry
Assessment
• The paper is assessed through a 2-hour written examination
paper set and marked by
Pearson.
• The total number of marks is 110.
• A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice
questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended
open-response questions.
• A calculator may be used in the examinations.

Chemistry Paper 2
*Paper code 4CH1/2C
38.9% of the total International GCSE
Content summary
1 Principles of chemistry
2 Inorganic chemistry
3 Physical chemistry
4 Organic chemistry
Assessment
• The paper is assessed through a 1-hour and 15-minute written
examination paper set and marked by Pearson.
• The total number of marks is 70.
• A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice
questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended
open-response questions.
• A calculator may be used in the examinations.
Topic Checklist:
1 Principles of chemistry
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
o States of matter
o Elements, compounds and mixtures
o Atomic structure
o The Periodic Table
o Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
o Ionic bonding
o Covalent bonding
o Metallic bonding
o Electrolysis
2 Inorganic Chemistry
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
o Group 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
o Group 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
o Gases in the atmosphere
o Reactivity series
o Extraction and uses of metals
o Acids, alkalis and titrations
o Acids, bases and salt preparations
o Chemical tests
3 Physical chemistry
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
o Energetics
o Rates of reaction
o Reversible reactions and equilibria
4 Organic chemistry
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
o Introduction
o Crude oil
o Alkanes
o Alkenes
o Alcohols
o Carboxylic acids
o Esters
o Synthetic polymers

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