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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free Edexcel iGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Papers 1C and 2C. 147 resources across multiple sessions.

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Mark scheme – Paper 2C – January 2018

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Mark scheme – Paper 2CR – June 2017

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January 2016

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Examiner report – Paper 2C – January 2016

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Examiner report – Paper 2CR – June 2015

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Examiner report – Paper 2C – June 2015

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Question paper – Paper 2C – January 2015

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Edexcel Certificate Chemistry – Examiner report – Paper 2C – January 2015

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International GCSE Chemistry: Atoms, Reactions, and Quantitative Analysis Without Coursework

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (specification 4CH1) covers the full spectrum of chemistry required for progression to A-Level or IB Chemistry. Like the other iGCSE sciences, practical skills are examined on the written papers rather than through a separate coursework component. Paper 1C (2 hours, 110 marks, 61.1%) covers the core content: states of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, chemical formulae and equations, chemical calculations (moles, concentrations, yield), electrolysis, energetics, rates of reaction, equilibria, and acids and bases. Paper 2C (1 hour 15 minutes, 70 marks, 38.9%) covers organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and investigative skills — including experimental design, apparatus selection, and the evaluation of experimental procedures. Quantitative chemistry features prominently. Students must calculate relative formula mass, molar quantities, percentage composition, empirical formulae, and concentrations from titration data. These calculation questions typically carry 3–5 marks each and appear on both papers. All candidates sit the same untiered papers. Grading follows the 9–1 scale, and the 147-resource archive includes papers from both January and June examination windows.

Exam Paper Structure

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Chemistry Paper 1

⏱ 2 hours🎯 110 marks📊 61% of grade

States of matterAtomic structure and periodic tableBondingChemical calculationsElectrolysisEnergeticsRates and equilibriaAcids and bases

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Chemistry Paper 2

⏱ 1 hour 15 minutes🎯 70 marks📊 39% of grade

Organic chemistryPhysical chemistry applicationsInvestigative and practical skillsApparatus and experimental design

Key Information

Exam Board	Pearson Edexcel
Specification Code	4CH1
Qualification	International GCSE
Grading Scale	9–1
Assessment Type	2 written exams (no coursework; practical skills examined on paper)
Tiers	No tiers
Number Of Papers	2
Exam Duration	Paper 1C: 2 hours; Paper 2C: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks	180 (110 + 70)
Calculator Status	Calculator allowed
Available Sessions	January and June, multiple years
Total Resources	147

Key Topics in Chemistry

Topics you need to know

Atomic structure and the periodic tableChemical bonding and structureQuantitative chemistry (moles and calculations)Electrolysis and electrochemistryEnergetics and enthalpy changesRates of reaction and equilibriaOrganic chemistry and homologous seriesAcids, bases, and titrations

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
State	Give a concise factual answer
Describe	Give an account of the process or observation
Explain	Give scientific reasons linking cause to effect
Calculate	Perform a numerical calculation, showing working clearly
Suggest	Use chemical knowledge to propose an answer in an unfamiliar context
Deduce	Draw a logical conclusion from the information provided
Write a balanced equation	Construct a chemical equation with correct formulae and balancing

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
9	80–90%
8	70–79%
7	60–69%
6	50–59%
5	40–49%
4	30–39%
3	22–29%
2	14–21%
1	7–13%

⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (180 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.

Moles, Mechanisms, and Method Marks: Scoring Highly in iGCSE Chemistry

Quantitative chemistry is the area where precise practice pays the highest dividends. Many students understand the concepts but lose marks through arithmetic errors or incorrect unit conversions. Build fluency by working through past-paper calculation questions in batches: ten moles calculations, ten concentration calculations, ten yield calculations. Check each answer against the mark scheme to identify whether you lost marks on setup, arithmetic, or units. Organic chemistry on Paper 2C requires you to recognise functional groups, name compounds systematically, and describe key reactions (addition, substitution, polymerisation, combustion). Create a summary table for each homologous series — general formula, functional group, typical reactions, and a worked example. Organic questions often present an unfamiliar molecule and ask you to predict its behaviour; pattern recognition from your summary table is the fastest way to answer. Extended-response questions demand a structured argument. For a question like 'Evaluate two methods of extracting a metal from its ore', plan three paragraphs: method A with advantages and limitations, method B with advantages and limitations, and a concluding comparison that addresses the specific context. Always use chemical equations to support your points — a correctly balanced equation embedded in your answer demonstrates the chemical understanding examiners look for.

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