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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.1.7 - Oxidation, reduction and redox equations.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.3.1.3 - Isomerism.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.3.5 - Alcohols.
Specification Point 3.3.5.1 - Alcohol production.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.3.5.2 - Oxidation of alcohols.
Specification Point 3.3.5.3 - Elimination of alcohols.
Practical 5: Distillation of a product from a reaction.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.3.6.1 - Identification of functional groups by test-tube reactions.
Practical 6: Tests for alcohols, aldehydes, alkenes and carboxylic acids.
Specification Point 3.3.6.2 - Mass spectrometry.
Specification Point 3.3.6.3 - Infrared spectroscopy.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.1.12.5 - pH curves, titrations and indicators.
Practical 9: Investigating pH changes.
Specification Point 3.1.12.6 - Buffer action.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
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 3.3.12.1 - Condensation polymers.
Specification Point 3.3.12.2 - Biodegradability and disposal of polymers.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.3.11 - Amines.
Specification Point 3.3.11.1 - Preparation of amines.
Specification Point 3.3.11.2 - Base properties of amines.
Specification Point 3.3.11.3 - Nucleophilic properties of amines.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.3.13.1 - Amino acids.
Specification Point 3.3.13.2 - Proteins.
Specification Point 3.3.13.3 - Enzymes.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.3.13.4 - DNA.
Specification Point 3.3.13.5 - Action of anticancer drugs.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.3.15 - Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.14 - Know what is meant by the terms atom and molecule.
Specification Point 1.15 - Know the structure of an atom in terms of the positions, relative masses and relative charges of subatomic particles.
Specification Point 1.16 - Know what is meant by the terms atomic number, mass number, isotopes and relative atomic mass (Ar).
Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 2.22C - Know that most metals are extracted from ores found in the Earth’s crust and that unreactive metals are often found as the uncombined element.
Specification Point 2.23C - Explain how the method of extraction of a metal is related to its position in the reactivity series, illustrated by carbon extraction for iron and electrolysis for aluminium.
Specification Point 2.24C - Be able to comment on a metal extraction process, given appropriate information.
Specification Point 2.25C - Explain the uses of aluminium, copper, iron and steel in terms of their properties.
Specification Point 2.26C - Know that an alloy is a mixture of a metal and one or more elements, usually other metals or carbon.
Specification Point 2.27C - Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 4 - Bonding. Contains colour coded specification points. Five presentations included:
16 - Group 1 Elements
17 - Group 7 Elements
18 - Atmospheric Gases
19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
20 - The Uses of Metals
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.40C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an acid and alkali.
Specification Point 2.41C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of an insoluble salt, starting from 2 soluble reactants.
Specification Point 2.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry lead (II) sulphate.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures 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.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
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 Worksheets are available.