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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.
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Specification Point 2.33C - Describe how to carry out an acid-alkali titration.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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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 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 1.1 - Understand the three states of matter in terms of the arrangement, movement & energy of the particles.
Specification Point 1.2 - Understand the interconversions between the three states of matter in terms of: The names of the interconversions. How they are achieved. The changes in arrangement, movement & energy of the particles.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 2.5 - Know the colours, physical states (at room temperature) and trends in physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine.
Specification Point 2.6 - Use knowledge of trends in group 7 to predict the properties of other halogens.
Specification Point 2.7 - Understand how displacement reactions involving halogens and halides provide evidence for the trend in reactivity in group 7.
Specification Point 2.8C - Explain the trend in reactivity in group 7 in terms of electronic configurations.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.44 - Know that an addition polymer is formed by joining up many small molecules called monomers.
Specification Point 4.45 - Understand how to draw the repeat unit of an addition polymer, including polyethene, polypropene, polychloroethene and polytetrafluoroethene.
Specification Point 4.46 - Understand how to deduce the structure of a monomer from the repeat unit of an addition polymer and vice versa.
Specification Point 4.47 - Explain problems in the disposal of addition polymers.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
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.
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!
Look no further, the complete set of Edexcel IGCSE Separate Science (4SS0) predicted exams. 6 full papers with mark schemes.
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 2B; 4CH1 - 1C and 2C; 4PH1 - 1P and 2P.
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)
For 1C:
Our predicted 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 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
For 2C:
Our predicted 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 1b - Elements, compounds and mixtures (1.8 - 1.10)
• Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C - 1.60C)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C - 2.27C)
• Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 - 2.33C)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17 - 3.22C)
• Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C - 4.35C)
• Topic 4g - Esters (4.38C - 4.42C)
For 1P:
Our predicted 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 (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
For 2P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P 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 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P)
• Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P)
• Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P)
• Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science 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.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.5C - Know what is meant by the term solubility in the units grams per 100 grams of solvent.
Specification Point 1.6C - Understand how to plot and interpret solubility curves.
Specification Point 1.7C - Practical: investigate the solubility of a solid in water at a specific temperature.
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Specification Point 4.48C - Know that condensation polymerisation, in which a dicarboxylic acid reacts with a diol, produces a polyester and water.
Specification Point 4.49C - Understand how to write the structural and displayed formula of a polyester, showing the repeat unit, given the formulae of the monomers from which it is formed including the reaction of ethanedioic acid and ethanediol.
Specification Point 4.50C - Know that some polyesters, known as biopolyesters, are biodegradable.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 4.44 - Know that an addition polymer is formed by joining up many small molecules called monomers.
Specification Point 4.45 - Understand how to draw the repeat unit of an addition polymer, including polyethene, polypropene, polychloroethene and polytetrafluoroethene.
Specification Point 4.46 - Understand how to deduce the structure of a monomer from the repeat unit of an addition polymer and vice versa.
Specification Point 4.47 - Explain problems in the disposal of addition polymers.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
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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 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.11 - Know that a fuel is a substance that, when burned, releases heat energy.
Specification Point 4.12 - Know the possible products of complete and incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons with oxygen in the air.
Specification Point 4.13 - Understand why carbon monoxide is poisonous, in terms of its effect on the capacity of blood to transport oxygen.
Specification Point 4.14 - Know that, in car engines, the temperature reached is high enough to allow nitrogen and oxygen from air to react, forming oxides of nitrogen.
Specification Point 4.14 - Know that, in car engines, the temperature reached is high enough to allow nitrogen and oxygen from air to react, forming oxides of nitrogen.
Specification Point 4.15 - Explain how the combustion of some impurities in hydrocarbon fuels results in the formation of sulphur dioxide.
Specification Point 4.16 - Understand how sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen contribute to acid rain.
Specification Point 4.17 - Describe how long-chain alkanes are converted to alkenes and shorter-chain alkanes by catalytic cracking.
Specification Point 4.18 - Explain why cracking is necessary, in terms of the balance between supply and demand for different fractions.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.17 - Know that some reactions are reversible and this is indicated by the symbol ⇌ in equations.
Specification Point 3.18 - Describe reversible reactions such as the dehydration of hydrated copper (II) sulphate and the effect of heat on ammonium chloride.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
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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 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.1.1.3 - Electron configuration.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.48C - Know that condensation polymerisation, in which a dicarboxylic acid reacts with a diol, produces a polyester and water.
Specification Point 4.49C - Understand how to write the structural and displayed formula of a polyester, showing the repeat unit, given the formulae of the monomers from which it is formed including the reaction of ethanedioic acid and ethanediol.
Specification Point 4.50C - Know that some polyesters, known as biopolyesters, are biodegradable.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
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!
This is for the following paper: 4CH1 - 1C
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 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
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 the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments.
The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P
For 1B:
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)
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 1P:
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 (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9)
• Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science 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.
