GCSE Chemistry Specification

Edexcel 1CH0

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0 Formulae, equations and hazards
1 (a) Atomic structure
1 (b) The periodic table
1 (c) Ionic bonding
1 (d) Covalent bonding
1 (e) Types of substance
1 (f) Calculations involving masses
2 (a) States of matter
2 (b) Methods of separating and purifying substances
3 (a) Acids
3 (b) Electrolytic processes
4 (a) Obtaining and using metals
4 (b) Reversible reactions and equilibria
5 (a) Transition metals, alloys and corrosion
5 (b) Quantitative analysis
5 (c) Dynamic equilibria
5 (d) Chemical cells and fuel cells
6 (a) Group 1
6 (b) Group 7
6 (c) Group 0
7 (a) Rates of reaction
7 (b) Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
8 (a) Fuels
8 (b) Earth and atmospheric science
9 (a) Qualitative analysis: tests for ions
9 (b) Hydrocarbons
9 (c) Polymers
9 (d) Alcohols and carboxylic acids
9 (e) Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

Paper 1H (1CH0/1H)

Paper 1 (Higher Tier)
Unknown date

Content from Topic 1 (Key concepts in chemistry), Topic 2 (States of matter and mixtures), Topic 3 (Chemical changes), Topic 4 (Extracting metals and equilibria) and Topic 5 (Separate chemistry 1) will be assessed (including the bold parts).

A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 2H (1CH0/2H)

Paper 2 (Higher Tier)
Unknown date

Content from Topic 1 (Key concepts in chemistry), Topic 6 (Groups in the periodic table), Topic 7 (Rates of reaction and energy changes), Topic 8 (Fuels and Earth science) and Topic 9 (Separate chemistry 2) will be assessed (including the bold parts).

A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 1F (1CH0/1F)

Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
Unknown date

Content from Topic 1 (Key concepts in chemistry), Topic 2 (States of matter and mixtures), Topic 3 (Chemical changes), Topic 4 (Extracting metals and equilibria) and Topic 5 (Separate chemistry 1) will be assessed (excluding the bold parts).

A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks

Paper 2F (1CH0/2F)

Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Unknown date

Content from Topic 1 (Key concepts in chemistry), Topic 6 (Groups in the periodic table), Topic 7 (Rates of reaction and energy changes), Topic 8 (Fuels and Earth science) and Topic 9 (Separate chemistry 2) will be assessed (excluding the bold parts).

A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 100 marks