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On Tes we offer high quality board-specific resources. Please check back regularly as we are continually updating our stock.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following papers: 4CH1 - 1C and 4CH1 - 2C.
For 1C:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
For 2C:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Elements, compounds and mixtures (1.8 - 1.10)
• Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C - 1.60C)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C - 2.27C)
• Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 - 2.33C)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17 - 3.22C)
• Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C - 4.35C)
• Topic 4g - Esters (4.38C - 4.42C)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
The complete collection of Summer 2024 predicted exams for Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) - 4SD0.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!.
The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P
For 1B:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Variety of living organisms (1.2 - 1.4)
• Topic 2b - Cell structure (2.2 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Biological molecules (2.8 - 2.9)
• Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.18 - 2.32)
• Topic 2g - Gas exchange (2.49)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.2 – 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39)
• Topic 4b - Feeding relationships (4.6 - 4.9)
• Topic 4d - Human influences on the environment (4.14 – 4.17)
• Topic 5a - Food production (5.5 - 5.8)
For 1C:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
For 1P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following paper: 4CH1 - 1C
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following paper: 4CH1 - 2C
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Elements, compounds and mixtures (1.8 - 1.10)
• Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C - 1.60C)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C - 2.27C)
• Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 - 2.33C)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17 - 3.22C)
• Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C - 4.35C)
• Topic 4g - Esters (4.38C - 4.42C)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Chemistry) course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Chemistry) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 26 presentations included:
1 - States of Matter
2 - Solutions and Solubility
4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixture
5 - Methods of Separation
6 - Paper Chromatography
7 - Atoms and Molecules
8 - The Periodic Table
9 - Formulae and Calculations
10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2
12 - Ionic Bonding
13 - Covalent Bonding
16 - Group 1 Elements
17 - Group 7 Elements
18 - Atmospheric Gases
19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
21 - Acids and Alkalis
23 - Acids, Bases and Salts
25 - Chemical Tests
26 - Energetics
28 - Rates of Reaction
29 - Reversible Reactions
31 - Organic Compounds
32 - Crude Oil
33 - Burning Hydrocarbons
34 - Alkanes and Alkenes
37 - Addition Polymers
The separate award Chemistry course is also available for purchase.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.37 - Understand how ions are formed by electron loss or gain.
Specification Point 1.38 - Know the charges of several atomic and molecular ions.
Specification Point 1.39 - Write formulae for compounds formed between the ions listed in 1.38.
Specification Point 1.40 - Draw dot-and-cross diagrams to show the formation of ionic compounds by electron transfer, limited to combinations of elements from groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Specification Point 1.41 - Understand ionic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions.
Specification Point 1.42 - Understand why compounds with giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points.
Specification Point 1.43 - Know that ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when solid, but do conduct electricity when molten and in aqueous solution.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Five worksheets included:
21 - Acids and Alkalis
22 - Titrations
23 - Acids, Bases and Salts
24 - Making Salts
25 - Chemical Tests
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.10
Describe the following experimental techniques for the separation of mixtures:
Simple distillation.
Fractional distillation.
Filtration.
Crystallisation.
Paper chromatography.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts. Contains colour coded specification points. Five presentations included:
21 - Acids and Alkalis
22 - Titrations
23 - Acids, Bases and Salts
24 - Making Salts
25 - Chemical Tests
Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included:
7 - Atoms and Molecules
8 - The Periodic Table
9 - Formulae and Calculations
10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2
11 - Concentrations and Volumes
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.2.6 - The reactions of metal ions in aqueous solutions.
Practical 11: Identifying transition metal ions in aqueous solutions.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.44 - Describe tests for these gases: hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia and chlorine.
Specification Point 2.45 - Describe how to carry out a flame test.
Specification Point 2.46 - Know the colours formed in flame tests for the following cations: lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium and copper.
Specification Point 2.47 - Describe tests for these cations: ammonium using sodium hydroxide solution and identifying the gas evolved. Copper, iron (II) and iron (III) using sodium hydroxide solution.
Specification Point 2.48 - Describe tests for these anions: chloride, bromide and iodide using acidified silver nitrate solution. Sulphates using acidified barium chloride solution and carbonates using hydrochloric acid and identifying the gas evolved.
Specification Point 2.49 - Describe a test for the presence of water using anhydrous copper (II) sulphate.
Specification Point 2.50 - Describe a physical test to show whether a sample of water is pure.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 13 - Covalent Bonding. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.44 - Know that a covalent bond is formed between atoms by the sharing of a pair of electrons.
Specification Point 1.45 - Understand covalent bonds in terms of electrostatic attractions.
Specification Point 1.46 - Understand how to use dot-and-cross diagrams to represent covalent bonds in a variety of molecules.
Specification Point 1.47 - Explain why substances with a simple molecular structures are gases or liquids, or solids with low melting and boiling points.
Specification Point 1.48 - Explain why the melting and boiling points of substances with simple molecular structures increase, in general, with increasing relative molecular mass.
Specification Point 1.49 - Explain why substances with giant covalent structures are solids with high melting and boiling points.
Specification Point 1.50 - Explain how the structures of diamond, graphite and fullerene influence their physical properties, including electrical conductivity and hardness.
Specification Point 1.51 - Know that covalent compounds do not usually conduct electricity.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.9 - Know the approximate percentages by volume of the four most abundant gases in dry air.
Specification Point 2.10 - Understand how to determine the percentage by volume of oxygen in air using experiments involving the reactions of metals and non-metals with air.
Specification Point 2.11 - Describe the combustion of elements in oxygen, including magnesium, hydrogen and sulphur.
Specification Point 2.12 - Describe the formation of carbon dioxide from the thermal decomposition of metal carbonates, including copper (II) carbonate.
Specification Point 2.13 - Know that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and that increasing amounts in the atmosphere may contribute to climate change.
Specification Point 2.14 - Practical: determine the approximate percentage by volume of oxygen in air using a metal or a non-metal.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 26 - Energetics. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 3.1 - Know that chemical reactions in which heat energy is given out are described as exothermic, and those in which heat energy is taken in are described as endothermic.
Specification Point 3.2 - Describe simple calorimetry experiments for reactions such as combustion, displacement, dissolving and neutralisation.
Specification Point 3.3 - Calculate the heat energy change from a measured temperature change using the expression Q = mcΔT.
Specification Point 3.4 - Calculate the molar enthalpy change (ΔH) from the heat energy change, Q.
Specification Point 3.8 - Practical: investigate temperature changes accompanying some of the following types of change: salts dissolving in water, neutralisation reactions, displacement reactions and combustion reactions.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 8 - The Periodic Table. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.18 - Understand how elements are arranged in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.19 - Understand how to deduce the electronic configurations of the first 20 elements from their positions in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.20 - Understand how to use electrical conductivity and the acid-base character of oxides to classify elements as metals or non-metals.
Specification Point 1.21 - Identify an element as a metal or a non-metal according to its position in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.22 - Understand how the electronic configuration of a main group element is related to its position in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.23 - Understand why elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties.
Specification Point 1.24 - Understand why the noble gases (Group 0) do not readily react.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
