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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Be sure to check out our worksheets! Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 38 presentations included: 1 - States of Matter 2 - Solutions and Solubility 3 - Calculating 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 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
Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science Presentations - The Complete Course

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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.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 25 - Chemical Tests
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 25 - Chemical Tests

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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.
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2C (Set 1)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2C (Set 1)

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments. This is for the following paper: 4CH1 - 2C This mock is based on our 2022 Predicted Papers. 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 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) 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 upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.8 - Understand how to classify a substance as an element, compound or mixture. Specification Point 1.9 - Understand that a pure substance has a fixed melting and boiling point, but that a mixture may melt or boil over a range of temperatures. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 6 - Paper Chromatography
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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.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 5 - Methods of Separation
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 5 - Methods of Separation

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures

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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
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 2 - Solutions and Solubility
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 2 - Solutions and Solubility

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.4 - Understand how the results of experiments involving the dilution of coloured solutions and diffusion of gases can be explained. Specification Point 1.5 - Know what is meant by the terms: solvent, solute, solution and saturated solution. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 3 - Calculating Solubility
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 3 - Calculating Solubility

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.5C - Know what is meant by the term solubility in the units grams per 100 grams of solvent. Specification Point 1.6C - Understand how to plot and interpret solubility curves. Specification Point 1.7C - Practical: investigate the solubility of a solid in water at a specific temperature. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 1 - States of Matter
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 1 - States of Matter

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 8 - The Periodic Table
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 8 - The Periodic Table

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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.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 8 - The Periodic Table
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 8 - The Periodic Table

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 9 - Formulae and Calculations
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 9 - Formulae and Calculations

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 9 - Formulae and Calculations. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.25 - Understand how to write word equations and balanced chemical equations (including state symbols). Specification Point 1.26 - Calculate relative formula masses (including relative molecular masses) from relative atomic masses. Specification Point 1.27 - Know that the mole is the unit for the amount of a substance. Specification Point 1.28 - Understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, relative atomic mass and relative formula mass. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 9 - Formulae and Calculations
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 9 - Formulae and Calculations

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.25 - Understand how to write word equations and balanced chemical equations (including state symbols). Specification Point 1.26 - Calculate relative formula masses (including relative molecular masses) from relative atomic masses. Specification Point 1.27 - Know that the mole is the unit for the amount of a substance. Specification Point 1.28 - Understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, relative atomic mass and relative formula mass. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 18 - Atmospheric Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 18 - Atmospheric Gases

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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.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 18 - Atmospheric Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 18 - Atmospheric Gases

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 21 - Acids and Alkalis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 21 - Acids and Alkalis

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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.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.34 - Know the general rules for predicting the solubility of ionic compounds in water. Specification Point 2.35 - Understand acids and bases in terms of proton transfer. Specification Point 2.36 - Understand that an acid is a proton donor and a base is a proton acceptor. Specification Point 2.37 - Describe the reactions of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and nitric acid with metals, bases and metal carbonates to form salts. Specification Point 2.38 - Know that metal oxides, metal hydroxides and ammonia can act as bases, and that alkalis are bases that are soluble in water. Specification Point 2.39 - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an insoluble reactant. Specification Point 2.42 - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry hydrated copper (II) sulphate crystals starting from copper (II) oxide. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.