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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included: 21 - Acids and Alkalis 22 - Titrations 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts 24 - Making Salts 25 - Chemical Tests
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.29C - Know that alcohols contain the functional group −OH. Specification Point 4.30C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol and name each compound. Specification Point 4.31C - Know that how ethanol can be oxidised. Specification Point 4.32C - Know how ethanol can be manufactured. Specification Point 4.33C - Understand the reasons for fermentation, in the absence of air, and at an optimum temperature. Specification Point 4.34C - Know that carboxylic acids contain the functional group -COOH. Specification Point 4.35C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for unbranched-chain carboxylic acids with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name each compound. Specification Point 4.36C - Describe the reactions of aqueous solutions of carboxylic acids with metals and metal carbonates. Specification Point 4.37C - Know that vinegar is an aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 4.19 - Know the general formula for alkanes. Specification Point 4.20 - Explain why alkanes are classified as saturated hydrocarbons. Specification Point 4.21 - Understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkanes with up to five carbon atoms in the molecule, and to name the unbranched-chain isomers. Specification Point 4.22 - Describe the reactions of alkanes with halogens in the presence of ultraviolet radiation, limited to mono-substitution. Specification Point 4.23 - Know that alkenes contain a particular functional group (C=C). Specification Point 4.24 - Know the general formula for alkenes. Specification Point 4.25 - Explain why alkenes are classified as unsaturated hydrocarbons. Specification Point 4.26 - Understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkenes with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name the unbranched-chain isomers. Specification Point 4.27 -Describe the reactions of alkenes with bromine to produce dibromoalkanes. Specification Point 4.28 - Describe how bromine water can be used to distinguish between an alkane and an alkene. Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 2 - Solutions and Solubility
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 2 - Solutions and Solubility

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 11 - Concentrations and Volumes
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 11 - Concentrations and Volumes

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 12 - Ionic Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 12 - Ionic Bonding

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules. Contains colour coded specification points. Five presentations included: 7 - Atoms and Molecules 8 - The Periodic Table 9 - Formulae and Calculations 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2 11 - Concentrations and Volumes
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures

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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
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 36 - Esters
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 36 - Esters

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.38C - Know that esters contain the functional group -COO-. Specification Point 4.39C - Know that ethyl ethanoate is the ester produced when ethanol and ethanoic acid react in the presence of an acid catalyst. Specification Point 4.40C - Understand how to write the structural and displayed formulae of ethyl ethanoate. Specification Point 4.41C - Understand how to write the structural and displayed formulae of an ester, given the name or formula of the alcohol and carboxylic acid from which it is formed and vice versa. Specification Point 4.42C - Know that esters are volatile compounds with distinctive smells and are used as food flavourings and in perfumes. Specification Point 4.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of an ester such as ethyl ethanoate. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.19 - Know the general formula for alkanes. Specification Point 4.20 - Explain why alkanes are classified as saturated hydrocarbons. Specification Point 4.21 - Understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkanes with up to five carbon atoms in the molecule, and to name the unbranched-chain isomers. Specification Point 4.22 - Describe the reactions of alkanes with halogens in the presence of ultraviolet radiation, limited to mono-substitution. Specification Point 4.23 - Know that alkenes contain a particular functional group (C=C). Specification Point 4.24 - Know the general formula for alkenes. Specification Point 4.25 - Explain why alkenes are classified as unsaturated hydrocarbons. Specification Point 4.26 - Understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkenes with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name the unbranched-chain isomers. Specification Point 4.27 -Describe the reactions of alkenes with bromine to produce dibromoalkanes. Specification Point 4.28 - Describe how bromine water can be used to distinguish between an alkane and an alkene. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1C (Set 1)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1C (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 - 1C 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 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) 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 Presentations - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Presentations - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)

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This set is designed to be bought as part of the Complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Bundle The complete Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. 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 Chemistry Worksheets - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)

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This set is designed to be bought as part of the Complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Bundle The complete Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7. This pack contains 38 worksheets, including: 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 Chemistry Worksheet 1 - States of Matter
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 1 - States of Matter

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 1 - States of Matter. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 6 - Paper Chromatography
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 6 - Paper Chromatography

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lectures are available.