Core Content Areas
The Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course is assessed across five main topic areas.
1. Principles of Chemistry
This topic includes states of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical formulae.
2. Inorganic Chemistry
Covers Group 1, 7, and the transition metals, as well as the reactivity series of metals.
3. Physical Chemistry
Explores the properties of gases, energetics (endothermic/exothermic reactions), and rates of reaction.
4. Organic Chemistry
Deals with the classification of organic compounds, crude oil, fuels, and polymers.
5. Practical Chemistry
Covers the skills required for practical investigations, including observation and data recording.
Assessment Structure
The Edexcel IGCSE in Chemistry is a linear qualification, assessed by two written examination papers.
- Paper 1: This paper is 2 hours long and is worth 110 marks. It assesses all course content.
- Paper 2: This paper is 1 hour and 15 minutes long and is worth 50 marks. It assesses all course content and includes questions on practical chemistry.
- Both papers are weighted to contribute to the final qualification.
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