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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 Biology Lesson 28 - The Kidneys
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 28 - The Kidneys

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.72B - Understand how the kidney carries out its roles of excretion and osmoregulation. Specification Point 2.73B - Describe the structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Specification Point 2.74B - Describe the structure of a nephron, including the Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle and collecting duct. Specification Point 2.75B - Describe ultrafiltration in the Bowman’s capsule and the composition of the glomerular filtrate. Specification Point 2.77B - Understand why selective reabsorption of glucose occurs at the proximal convoluted tubule. Specification Point 2.76B - Understand how water is reabsorbed into the blood from the collecting duct. Specification Point 2.78B - Describe the role of ADH in regulating the water content of the blood. Specification Point 2.79B - Understand that urine contains water, urea and ions. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 55 - Pollution and Global Warming
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 55 - Pollution and Global Warming

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.12 -Understand the biological consequences of pollution of air by sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. Specification Point 4.13 - Understand that water vapour, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and CFCs are greenhouse gases. Specification Point 4.14 - Understand how human activities contribute to greenhouse gases. Specification Point 4.15- Understand how an increase in greenhouse gases results in an enhanced greenhouse effect and that this may lead to global warming and its consequences. Specification Point 4.16 - Understand the biological consequences of pollution of water by sewage. Specification Point 4.17 - Understand the biological consequences of eutrophication caused by leached minerals from fertilizer. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 3 - Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 3 - Bonding

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 3 - Bonding. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Biology Paper 1B
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Biology Paper 1B

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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: 4BI1 - 1B 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 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) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Biology 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 Worksheets Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Five worksheets 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 Worksheets Chapter 6 - Physical Chemistry
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 6 - Physical Chemistry

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 6 - Physical Chemistry. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Five worksheets included: 26 - Energetics 27 - Bond Energies 28 - Rates of Reaction 29 - Reversible Reactions 30 - Dynamic Equilibria
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 Worksheets Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts

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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
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 Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 3 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer

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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 2 - Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 2 - Electricity

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 2 - Electricity. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Five worksheets included: 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1C (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1C (Set 2)

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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 2023 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 1b - Elements, compounds and mixtures (1.8 - 1.10) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.32) • Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 – 1.41) • Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 – 2.3) • Topic 2d - Reactivity series (2.15 – 2.20) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4) • Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.12) • 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.
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 2)

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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: 4PH1 - 1P This mock is based on our 2023 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 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 (1.4 – 1.10) • Topic 2b – Mains electricity (2.2 – 2.6) • Topic 2c – Energy and voltage in circuits (2.8 – 2.21) • Topic 3c – The electromagnetic spectrum (3.10 – 3.13) • Topic 4b – Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3) • Topic 6b – Magnetism (6.2 – 6.7) • Topic 6c – Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 – 6.14) • Topic 7b – Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.8, 7.16) • Topic 7c – Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.25) • Topic 8b – Motion in the universe (8.6) • Topic 8c – Stellar evolution (8.8 – 8.10) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics 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.