How long is Edexcel Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1?
1 hour 10 minutes for 60 marks, on both Foundation and Higher tiers.
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1: topics, marks and time
Edexcel Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 is 60 marks and 1 hour 10 minutes long. This page lists the specification topics the paper assesses and where to practise them.
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Paper at a glance
| Foundation code | 1SC0/1CF |
|---|---|
| Higher code | 1SC0/1CH |
| Marks | 60 |
| Time | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Calculator | Allowed |
Topics on this paper
- 1 Key concepts in chemistry
- 2 States of matter and mixtures
- 3 Chemical changes
- 4 Extracting metals and equilibria
Across 5 recent sittings, this paper has had about 6 questions.
Yumio topics to start with
Grade 4 Atomic structure, isotopes and models of the atomGrade 4 Relative formula mass and conservation of massGrade 5 Covalent bonding and giant covalent structuresGrade 4 Purity, formulations and chromatographyGrade 4 Acids, bases and making saltsGrade 4 Earth's resources, potable water and waste waterGrade 5 Rates of reaction and catalysts
How to revise for it
- Work through each topic above, then answer the questions without notes.
- Practise the six-mark answers: they are marked by level, so link your points together.
- Time yourself: about 1.2 minutes a mark.
Questions students ask
Can I use a calculator?
Yes, a calculator is allowed.
What is on Chemistry Paper 1?
The Edexcel specification topics listed on this page: Key concepts in chemistry, States of matter and mixtures, Chemical changes, Extracting metals and equilibria.
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