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Free Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision for Foundation and Higher tier: 1,302 exam-style questions, 119 worksheets, and past papers from 2018–2024 with mark schemes.
1 Topics common to Paper 1 and Paper 2
1.1 Formulae, equations and hazards
2 Key concepts in chemistry
2.1 Atomic structure
2.2 The periodic table
2.3 Ionic bonding
2.4 Covalent bonding
2.5 Types of substance
2.6 Calculations involving masses
3 States of matter and mixtures
3.1 States of matter
3.2 Methods of separating and purifying substances
4 Chemical changes
4.1 Acids
4.2 Electrolytic processes
5 Extracting metals and equilibria
5.1 Obtaining and using metals
5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria
6 Separate chemistry 1
6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion
6.2 Quantitative analysis
6.3 Dynamic equilibria
6.4 Chemical cells and fuel cells
7 Groups in the periodic table
7.1 Group 1
7.2 Group 7
7.3 Group 0
8 Rates of reaction and energy changes
8.1 Rates of reaction
8.2 Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
9 Fuels and Earth science
9.1 Fuels
9.2 Earth and atmospheric science
10 Separate chemistry 2
10.1 Qualitative analysis: tests for ions
10.2 Hydrocarbons
10.3 Polymers
10.4 Alcohols and carboxylic acids
10.5 Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
| Assessment | Format | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Written exam | 1h 45m | 100 marks | 50% |
| Paper 2 | Written exam | 1h 45m | 100 marks | 50% |
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