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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.29 - Calculate reacting masses using experimental data and chemical equations. Specification Point 1.30 - Calculate percentage yield. Specification Point 1.31 - Understand how the formulae of simple compounds can be obtained experimentally, including metal oxides, water and salts containing water of crystallisation. Specification Point 1.32 - Know what is meant by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula. Specification Point 1.33 - Calculate empirical and molecular formulae from experimental data. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 12 - Ionic Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 12 - Ionic Bonding

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
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
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 28 - Rates of Reaction
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 28 - Rates of Reaction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.9 - Describe experiments to investigate the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction. Specification Point 3.10 - Describe the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction. Specification Point 3.11 - Explain the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas and temperature on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory. Specification Point 3.12 - Know that a catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction, but is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction. Specification Point 3.13 - Know that a catalyst works by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. Specification Point 3.15 - Practical: investigate the effect of changing the surface area of marble chips and of changing the concentration of hydrochloric acid on the rate of reaction between marble chips and dilute hydrochloric acid. Specification Point 3.16 - Practical: investigate the effect of different solids on the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 5 - Methods of Separation
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 5 - Methods of Separation

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.10 Describe the following experimental techniques for the separation of mixtures: Simple distillation. Fractional distillation. Filtration. Crystallisation. Paper chromatography. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 15 - Electrolysis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 15 - Electrolysis

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity. Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution. Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively. Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products. Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction. Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Papers 1C and 2C (Set 1)
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Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Papers 1C and 2C (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 papers: 4CH1 - 1C and 4CH1 - 2C These are based on the 2022 Predicted Papers These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. For 1C: 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) For 2C: 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 (1.25 – 1.36) • Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C – 1.60C) • Topic 2b - Group 7 (2.5 – 2.8C) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • 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 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C – 4.37C) • Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 – 4.50C) 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 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.
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 Worksheet 9 - Formulae and Calculations
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 9 - Formulae and Calculations

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 9 - Formulae and Calculations. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.25 - Understand how to write word equations and balanced chemical equations (including state symbols). Specification Point 1.26 - Calculate relative formula masses (including relative molecular masses) from relative atomic masses. Specification Point 1.27 - Know that the mole is the unit for the amount of a substance. Specification Point 1.28 - Understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, relative atomic mass and relative formula mass. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 15 - Electrolysis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 15 - Electrolysis

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 15 - Electrolysis. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity. Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution. Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively. Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products. Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction. Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion 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 Lesson 20 - The Uses of Metals
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 20 - The Uses of Metals

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.22C - Know that most metals are extracted from ores found in the Earth’s crust and that unreactive metals are often found as the uncombined element. Specification Point 2.23C - Explain how the method of extraction of a metal is related to its position in the reactivity series, illustrated by carbon extraction for iron and electrolysis for aluminium. Specification Point 2.24C - Be able to comment on a metal extraction process, given appropriate information. Specification Point 2.25C - Explain the uses of aluminium, copper, iron and steel in terms of their properties. Specification Point 2.26C - Know that an alloy is a mixture of a metal and one or more elements, usually other metals or carbon. Specification Point 2.27C - Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 24 - Making Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 24 - Making Salts

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 24 - Making Salts. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.40C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an acid and alkali. Specification Point 2.41C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of an insoluble salt, starting from 2 soluble reactants. Specification Point 2.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry lead (II) sulphate. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 24 - Making Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 24 - Making Salts

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.40C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an acid and alkali. Specification Point 2.41C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of an insoluble salt, starting from 2 soluble reactants. Specification Point 2.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry lead (II) sulphate. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
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 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 Chemistry Worksheet 13 - Covalent Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 13 - Covalent Bonding

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 13 - Covalent Bonding. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.44 - Know that a covalent bond is formed between atoms by the sharing of a pair of electrons. Specification Point 1.45 - Understand covalent bonds in terms of electrostatic attractions. Specification Point 1.46 - Understand how to use dot-and-cross diagrams to represent covalent bonds in a variety of molecules. Specification Point 1.47 - Explain why substances with a simple molecular structures are gases or liquids, or solids with low melting and boiling points. Specification Point 1.48 - Explain why the melting and boiling points of substances with simple molecular structures increase, in general, with increasing relative molecular mass. Specification Point 1.49 - Explain why substances with giant covalent structures are solids with high melting and boiling points. Specification Point 1.50 - Explain how the structures of diamond, graphite and fullerene influence their physical properties, including electrical conductivity and hardness. Specification Point 1.51 - Know that covalent compounds do not usually conduct electricity. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
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.