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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.1.11.1 - Electrode potentials and cells.
Practical 8: Measuring the E cell of an electrochemical cell.
Specification Point 3.1.11.2 - Commercial applications of electrochemical cells.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.15 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their reactions with water or dilute acid.
Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on displacement reactions.
Specification Point 2.17 - Know the order of reactivity of these metals: potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, and gold.
Specification Point 2.18 - Know the conditions under which iron rusts.
Specification Point 2.19 - Understand how the rusting of iron may be prevented by barrier methods, galvanising and sacrificial protection.
Specification Point 2.20 - Understand the terms oxidation, reduction, redox, oxidising agent and reducing agent in terms of the gain or loss of oxygen and the loss or gain of electrons.
Specification Point 2.21 - Practical: investigate reactions between dilute hydrochloric and sulfuric acids and metals (e.g. magnesium, zinc and iron).
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments - the complete series!
This is for the following papers: 4BI1 – 1B, 2B; 4CH1 – 1C, 2C; 4PH1 – 1P, 2P.
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
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 2d - Movement of substances into and out of cells (including practical 2.17 (2.15 – 2.17)
• Topic 2g - Gas exchange (including practical 2.50) (2.46 – 2.50)
• Topic 2h - Transport (2.51 – 2.54, 2.59 – 2.62, 2.65 – 2.69)
• Topic 2j - Co-ordination and response (2.80 – 2.94)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.1 – 3.9, 3.11 – 3.13)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.15, 3.19 – 3.20, 3.22 – 3.34, 3.38 – 3.39)
• Topic 5b - Selective breeding (5.10 – 5.11)
For 2B:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 2c Biological molecules (including practical 2.9 and practical 2.14B) (2.7 – 2.14B)
• Topic 2g Gas exchange (including practical 2.45B) (2.40B – 2.50)
• Topic 2i Excretion (2.70 – 2.79B)
• Topic 3b Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39)
• Topic 4c Cycles within ecosystems (4.10 – 4.11B)
• Topic 4d Human influences on the environment (4.12 – 4.18B)
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 1a - States of matter (1.1 – 1.4)
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 – 1.17)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (including practical 1.36) (1.25 – 1.33, 1.36)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 – 1.51)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.9 – 3.13)
• Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.18)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 – 4.22)
For 2C:
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 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 – 1.36)
• Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C – 1.60C)
• Topic 2b - Group 7 (2.5 – 2.8C)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14)
• Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C – 2.27C)
• Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 – 2.33C)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (including practical 3.8) (3.1 – 3.8)
• Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C – 4.37C)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 – 4.50C)
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 (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9)
• Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6)
For 2P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P 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 - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.11 – 1.33P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (including core practical 3.27P) (3.14 – 3.29P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (including practicals 5.11P and 5.14P) (5.8P – 5.14P)
• Topic 6d - Electromagnetic induction (6.15 – 6.20P)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.26)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P – 8.18P)
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 upcoming 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!
Look no further, the complete set of Edexcel IGCSE Separate Science (4SS0) predicted exams. 6 full papers with mark schemes.
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4BI1 - 1B and 2B; 4CH1 - 1C and 2C; 4PH1 - 1P and 2P.
For 1B:
Our predicted 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 2B:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.25 - 2.28)
• Topic 2i - Excretion (2.72B - 2.76B)
• Topic 2j - Coordination and response (2.83 - 2.92)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.3 - 3.7)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.16B - 3.18B)
• Topic 4c - Cycles within ecosystems (4.11B - 4.15)
• Topic 5a - Food production (5.9B)
• Topic 5d - Cloning (5.17B - 5.18B)
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)
For 1P:
Our predicted 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)
For 2P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P 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 - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P)
• Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P)
• Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P)
• Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P)
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.
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science Course. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics Over 1500 slides! Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Unbeatable value. The definitive collection.
Includes:
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 46 presentations included:
1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms
2 - Variety of Living Organisms
3 - Organisation and Cell Structure
5 - Biological Molecules
6 - Food Tests
7 - Enzymes
9 - Movement Across Membranes
10 - Nutrition in Plants
11 - The Leaf
12 - Investigating Photosynthesis
13 - Human Nutrition
14 - The Digestive System
15 - Digestion and Absorption
17 - Respiration
19 - Ventilation
20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease
21 - Transport Mechanisms
23 - The Blood
25 - The Heart
26 - The Circulatory System
27 - Excretion
29 - Coordination
30 - Coordination in Plants
31 - Coordnation in Humans
32 - Reflexes and the Eye
33 - Controlling Body Temperature
34 - Hormones
36 - Reproduction
37 - Reproduction in Plants
38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle
40 - Pregnancy and Puberty
41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
43 - Inheritance and Codominance
44 - Genetic Diagrams
45 - Cell Division
46 - Variation in a Species
48 - Evolution
49 - Ecosystems
50 - Biodiversity
51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors
52 - Feeding Relationships
53 - The Carbon Cycle
55 - Pollution and Global Warming
57 - Crop Production
58 - Microorganisms for Food
60 - Selective Breeding
61 - Genetic Modification
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
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Physics) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 25 presentations included:
1 - Distance and Speed
2 - Acceleration
3 - Forces
4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag
6 - Hooke’s Law
9 - Mains Electricity
10 - Power, Current and Voltage
11 - Circuits Part 1
12 - Circuits Part 2
14 - Waves
15 - Electromagnetic Waves
16 - Reflection and Refraction
18 - Energy
19 - Thermal Energy
20 - Work and Power
22 - Density and Pressure
24 - Ideal Gases
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
28 - Radioactivity Part 1
29 - Radioactivity Part 2
30 - Fission and Fusion
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
The Separate Award Science course is also available for purchase.
Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Six worksheets included:
1 - States of Matter
2 - Solutions and Solubility
3 - Calculating Solubility
4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
5 - Methods of Separation
6 - Paper Chromatography
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 18 - Atmospheric Gases. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
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 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.29 - Calculate reacting masses using experimental data and chemical equations.
Specification Point 1.30 - Calculate percentage yield.
Specification Point 1.31 - Understand how the formulae of simple compounds can be obtained experimentally, including metal oxides, water and salts containing water of crystallisation.
Specification Point 1.32 - Know what is meant by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula.
Specification Point 1.33 - Calculate empirical and molecular formulae from experimental data.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity.
Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution.
Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively.
Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products.
Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction.
Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Course. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics Over 2000 slides and companion PDF worksheets! Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Unbeatable value. The definitive collection.
Now including a full set of mock exams:
Includes:
Complete set of concise, modern presentations and companion worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapters 1 - 7. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 62 presentations and worksheets included:
1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms
2 - Variety of Living Organisms
3 - Organisation and Cell Structure
4 - Cell Differentiation
5 - Biological Molecules
6 - Food Tests
7 - Enzymes
8 - Enzymes and pH
9 - Movement Across Membranes
10 - Nutrition in Plants
11 - The Leaf
12 - Investigating Photosynthesis
13 - Human Nutrition
14 - The Digestive System
15 - Digestion and Absorption
16 - Energy in Food
17 - Respiration
18 - Gas Exchange in Plants
19 - Ventilation
20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease
21 - Transport Mechanisms
22 - Transpiration
23 - The Blood
24 - Vaccination
25 - The Heart
26 - The Circulatory System
27 - Excretion
28 - The Kidneys
29 - Coordination
30 - Coordination in Plants
31 - Coordnation in Animals
32 - Reflexes and the Eye
33 - Controlling Body Temperature
34 - Hormones
35 - More Hormones
36 - Reproduction
37 - Reproduction in Plants
38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle
39 - FSH and LH
40 - Pregnancy and Puberty
41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
42 - Nucleic Acids
43 - Inheritance and Codominance
44 - Genetic Diagrams
45 - Cell Division
46 - Variation in a Species
47 - Mutations
48 - Evolution
49 - Ecosystems
50 - Biodiversity
51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors
52 - Feeding Relationships
53 - The Carbon Cycle
54 - The Nitrogen Cycle
55 - Pollution and Global Warming
56 - Deforestation
57 - Crop Production
58 - Microorganisms for Food
59 - Fish Farming
60 - Selective Breeding
61 - Genetic Modification
62 - Cloning
Complete set of concise, modern presentations and companion worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 38 presentations and worksheets included:
1 - States of Matter
2 - Solutions and Solubility
3 - Calculating Solubility
4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
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
11 - Concentration and Volumes
12 - Ionic Bonding
13 - Covalent Bonding
14 - Metallic Bonding
15 - Electrolysis
16 - Group 1 Elements
17 - Group 7 Elements
18 - Atmospheric Gases
19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
20 - The Uses of Metals
21 - Acids and Alkalis
22 - Titrations
23 - Acids, Bases and Salts
24 - Making Salts
25 - Chemical Tests
26 - Energetics
27 - Bond Energies
28 - Rates of Reaction
29 - Reversible Reactions
30 - Dynamic Equilibria
31 - Organic Compounds
32 - Crude Oil
33 - Burning Hydrocarbons
34 - Alkanes and Alkenes
35 - Organic Compounds Part 2
36 - Esters
37 - Addition Polymers
38 - Condensation Polymers
Complete set of concise, modern presentations and companion worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations and worksheets included:
1 - Distance and Speed
2 - Acceleration
3 - Forces
4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag
6 - Hooke’s Law
7 - Momentum
8 - Forces and Moments
9 - Mains Electricity
10 - Power, Current and Voltage
11 - Circuits Part 1
12 - Circuits Part 2
13 - Static Electricity
14 - Waves
15 - Electromagnetic Waves
16 - Reflection and Refraction
17 - Sound Waves
18 - Energy
19 - Thermal Energy
20 - Work and Power
21 - Sources of Energy
22 - Density and Pressure
23 - Changes of State
24 - Ideal Gases
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
27 - Electromagnets Part 2
28 - Radioactivity Part 1
29 - Radioactivity Part 2
30 - Fission and Fusion
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.28 - Describe the use of litmus, phenolphthalein and methyl orange to distinguish between acidic and alkaline solutions.
Specification Point 2.29 - Understand how the pH scale can be used to classify solutions as strongly acidic, weakly acidic, neutral, weakly alkaline and strongly alkaline.
Specification Point 2.30 - Describe the use of universal indicator to measure the approximate pH value of an aqueous solution.
Specification Point 2.31 - Know that acids in aqueous solution are a source of hydrogen ions and alkalis in a aqueous solution are a source of hydroxide ions.
Specification Point 2.32 - Know that alkalis can neutralise acids.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 11 - Concentrations and Volumes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.34C - Understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, volume and concentration of solution.
Specification Point 1.35C - Understand how to carry out calculations involving gas volumes and the molar volume of a gas.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.29 - Calculate reacting masses using experimental data and chemical equations.
Specification Point 1.30 - Calculate percentage yield.
Specification Point 1.31 - Understand how the formulae of simple compounds can be obtained experimentally, including metal oxides, water and salts containing water of crystallisation.
Specification Point 1.32 - Know what is meant by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula.
Specification Point 1.33 - Calculate empirical and molecular formulae from experimental data.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.9 - Describe experiments to investigate the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction.
Specification Point 3.10 - Describe the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction.
Specification Point 3.11 - Explain the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas and temperature on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory.
Specification Point 3.12 - Know that a catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction, but is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction.
Specification Point 3.13 - Know that a catalyst works by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy.
Specification Point 3.15 - Practical: investigate the effect of changing the surface area of marble chips and of changing the concentration of hydrochloric acid on the rate of reaction between marble chips and dilute hydrochloric acid.
Specification Point 3.16 - Practical: investigate the effect of different solids on the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity.
Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution.
Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively.
Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products.
Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction.
Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.15 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their reactions with water or dilute acid.
Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on displacement reactions.
Specification Point 2.17 - Know the order of reactivity of these metals: potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, and gold.
Specification Point 2.18 - Know the conditions under which iron rusts.
Specification Point 2.19 - Understand how the rusting of iron may be prevented by barrier methods, galvanising and sacrificial protection.
Specification Point 2.20 - Understand the terms oxidation, reduction, redox, oxidising agent and reducing agent in terms of the gain or loss of oxygen and the loss or gain of electrons.
Specification Point 2.21 - Practical: investigate reactions between dilute hydrochloric and sulfuric acids and metals (e.g. magnesium, zinc and iron).
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures. Contains colour coded specification points. Six presentations included:
1 - States of Matter
2 - Solutions and Solubility
3 - Calculating Solubility
4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
5 - Methods of Separation
6 - Paper Chromatography
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 31 - Organic Compounds. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 4.1 - Know that a hydrocarbon is a compound of hydrogen and carbon only.
Specification Point 4.2 - Understand how to represent organic molecules using empirical formulae, molecular formulae, general formulae, structural formulae and displayed formulae.
Specification Point 4.3 - Know what is meant by the terms homologous series, functional group and isomerism.
Specification Point 4.4 - Understand how to name compounds relevant to this specification using the rules of IUPAC nomenclature.
Specification Point 4.5 - Understand how to write the possible structural and displayed formulae of an organic molecule given its molecular formula.
Specification Point 4.6 - Understand how to classify reactions of organic compounds as substitution, addition and combustion.
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.1 - Understand the three states of matter in terms of the arrangement, movement & energy of the particles.
Specification Point 1.2 - Understand the interconversions between the three states of matter in terms of: The names of the interconversions. How they are achieved. The changes in arrangement, movement & energy of the particles.
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 6 - Paper Chromatography. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.11 - Understand how a chromatogram provides information about the composition of a mixture.
Specification Point 1.12 - Understand how to use the calculation of Rf values to identify the components of a mixture.
Specification Point 1.13 - Practical: understand how a chromatogram provides information about the composition of a mixture.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.