Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Chemistry, Foundation tier exam papers and weighting (1SC0)
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What each Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Chemistry, Foundation tier paper assesses
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (specification 1SC0) is worth two GCSEs and is examined by six papers, two for each science. The chemistry content is sat as Paper 3, Chemistry 1, and Paper 4, Chemistry 2, each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks, together a third of the qualification. This is the Foundation tier: grades 1–1 to 5–5 of the 17-grade double award are available, and the higher-tier content is not examined.
| Paper | Covers | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paper 3 Chemistry 1 |
Key Concepts in Chemistry States of Matter and Mixtures Chemical Changes Extracting Metals and Equilibria |
1 hour 10 minutes | 60 marks | 16.67% |
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Paper 4 Chemistry 2 |
Key Concepts in Chemistry Groups in the Periodic Table Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes Fuels and Earth Science |
1 hour 10 minutes | 60 marks | 16.67% |
Every topic, and where it is examined
| Topic | Examined on | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Key Concepts in Chemistry | Paper 3, Paper 4 | 359 |
| States of Matter and Mixtures | Paper 3 | 118 |
| Chemical Changes | Paper 3 | 222 |
| Extracting Metals and Equilibria | Paper 3 | 99 |
| Groups in the Periodic Table | Paper 4 | 99 |
| Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes | Paper 4 | 119 |
| Fuels and Earth Science | Paper 4 | 190 |
Assessment details from the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science 1SC0, issue 6, March 2024. Pearson specification.
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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Chemistry, Foundation tier Active Recall Guide
1,206 questions across every paper on the specification.