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Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Past Papers

Download free Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry (1CH0) past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports. Access both Foundation and Higher tier papers including question papers (QP) and mark schemes (MS).

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1CH0 Paper Components

Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) consists of 4 papers per tier: 1CH0 Paper 1F (Paper 1 Foundation), 1CH0 Paper 2F (Paper 2 Foundation), 1CH0 Paper 1H (Paper 1 Higher), 1CH0 Paper 2H (Paper 2 Higher). Each tier (Foundation and Higher) has separate papers targeting different grade ranges.

Paper 1F
1F
Paper 1 Foundation
1.5 hours
Paper 2F
2F
Paper 2 Foundation
2 hours
Paper 1H
1H
Paper 1 Higher
1.5 hours
Paper 2H
2H
Paper 2 Higher
2 hours

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1CH0 Exam Structure & Assessment

Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry (1CH0) offers Foundation and Higher tiers, each assessed through two written papers covering all topics.

1CH0 Assessment Tiers

Foundation Tier
Grades 1-5
1CH0 Papers 1F and 2F
Higher Tier
Grades 4-9
1CH0 Papers 1H and 2H

1CH0 Paper Details

1CH0 Paper 1 Paper 1

Topics 1-5: Key concepts, States of matter, Atomic structure, Bonding, Formulae and equations. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).

1CH0 Paper 2 Paper 2

Topics 6-9: Chemical reactions, Electrolysis, Energy changes, Rates of reaction, Organic chemistry, Analysis. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).

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1CH0 Tip: Balance chemical equations carefully and memorize key reaction types. Higher tier includes more complex stoichiometry.

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