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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2C (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2C (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 - 2C 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 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 (1.26 – 1.35C) • Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C – 1.60C) • 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 3b - Rates of reaction (3.14C) • Topic 4e - Alcohols (4.29C - 4.33C) • Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C – 4.37C) 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.
Summer 2024 IGCSE Biology Predicted Exams - Edexcel Papers 1B and 2B
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Biology Predicted Exams - Edexcel Papers 1B and 2B

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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! 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 4BI1 - 2B. 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) 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 the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 10 - Development and Human Welfare
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 10 - Development and Human Welfare

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Geography (4GE1) Chapter 10 - Development and Human Welfare. Contains colour coded specification points with custom vector graphics. Six presentations included: 60 - Development and Welfare 61 - Measuring Development 62 - Uneven Development 63 - The Demographic Transition Model 64 - Tackling the Development Gap 65 - Top-Down and Bottom-Up Projects
AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course
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AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete AQA AS Level Biology course from start to finsh. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Please note - this is for the first year of A Level. The Complete 2 Year Course is also available to purchase. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA AS Level Biology (7401) Chapters 1 - 4. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Thirty five presentations included: 1 - Monomers and Polymers 2 - Carbohydrates 3 - Lipids 4 - Proteins 5 - Enzymes 6 - Factors Affecting Enzymes 7 - DNA and RNA 8 - ATP, Water and Inorganic Ions 9 - Eukaryotic Cells 10 - Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses 11 - Analysing Cell Components 12 - Cell Division 13 - Cell Membranes 14 - Transport Across Membranes 15 - The Immune System 16 - Immunity, Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies 17 - HIV and Viruses 18 - Size and Surface Area 19 - Gas Exchange 20 - Gas Exchange in Humans 21 - Lung Disease 22 - Digestion and Absorption 23 - Haemoglobin 24 - The Circulatory System 25 - Cardiovascular Disease 26 - Xylem and Phloem 27 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 28 - Transcription and Translation 29 - Meiosis and Genetic Variation 30 - Mutations 31 - Genetic Diversity 32 - Natural Selection 33 - Classifying Organisms 34 - Biodiversity 35 - Investigating Variation
Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Chemistry) Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Chemistry) Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Chemistry) course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. 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 The separate award Chemistry course is also available for purchase.
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 Worksheet 31 - Organic Compounds
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 31 - Organic Compounds

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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. Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 31 - Coordination in Humans
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 31 - Coordination in Humans

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems. Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves. Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses. Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 13 - Human Nutrition. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.24 - Understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre. Specification Point 2.25 - Identify the sources and describe the functions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid (fats and oils), vitamins A, C and D, the mineral ions calcium and iron, water and dietary fibre as components of the diet. Specification Point 2.26 - Understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 61 - Genetic Modification
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 61 - Genetic Modification

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 61 - Genetic Modification. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 5.12 - Understand how restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes are used to join pieces of DNA together. Specification Point 5.13 - Understand how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA, and then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells. Specification Point 5.14 - Understand how large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter. Specification Point 5.15 - Understand how genetically modified plants can be used to improve food production. Specification Point 5.16 - Understand that the term transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species. Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 37 - Reproduction in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 37 - Reproduction in Plants

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.3 - Describe the structures of an insect-pollinated and a wind-pollinated flower and explain how each is adapted for pollination. Specification Point 3.4 - Understand that the growth of the pollen tube followed by fertilization leads to seed and fruit formation. Specification Point 3.5 - Practical: investigate the conditions needed for seed germination. Specification Point 3.6 - Understand how germinating seeds utilise food reserves until the seedling can carry out photosynthesis. Specification Point 3.7 - Understand that plants can reproduce asexually by natural methods (illustrated by runners) and by artificial methods (illustrated by cuttings). Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 80 - Offender Profiling
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 80 - Offender Profiling

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.3.9 - Forensic psychology. Offender profiling: the top-down approach, including organised and disorganised types of offender; the bottom-up approach, including investigative psychology; geographical profiling. Complete set of Chapter 16 Lectures are available.
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 19 - The Cognitive Approach to Depression
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 19 - The Cognitive Approach to Depression

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1.4 - Psychopathology. The cognitive approach to explaining and treating depression: Beck’s negative triad and Ellis’s ABC model; cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), including challenging irrational thoughts. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 8 - Fragile Environments and Climate Change
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 8 - Fragile Environments and Climate Change

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Geography (4GE1) Chapter 8 - Fragile Environments and Climate Change. Contains colour coded specification points with custom vector graphics. Five presentations included: 49 - Fragile Environments 50 - Climate Change 51 - Impacts on Fragile Environments 52 - Responding to Fragile Environments 53 - Responding to Climate Change
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 5 - Economic Activity and Energy
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 5 - Economic Activity and Energy

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Geography (4GE1) Chapter 5 - Economic Activity and Energy. Contains colour coded specification points with custom vector graphics. Seven presentations included: 29 - Economic Sectors and Employment 30 - Location of Economic Sectors 31 - Changes in Economic Sectors 32 - Informal Employment 33 - Populations and Resources 34 - Energy 35 - Energy Management
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 7 - Urban Environments
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Presentations Chapter 7 - Urban Environments

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Geography (4GE1) Chapter 7 - Urban Environments. Contains colour coded specification points with custom vector graphics. Six presentations included: 43 - Urbanisation 44 - Megacities 45 - Urban Challenges 46 - The Rural-Urban Fringe 47 - Sustainable Urban Living 48 - Urban Managers
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 45 - The Nature-Nurture Debate
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 45 - The Nature-Nurture Debate

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.3.1 - Issues and debates in psychology. The nature-nurture debate: the relative importance of heredity and environment in determining behaviour; the interactionist approach. Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.