Edexcel GCSE 1CH0 2023 · June

Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) June 2023 Past Papers

This page hosts the full 8-file bundle for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) June 2023 examination — question papers, mark schemes for both Foundation and Higher tiers.

This is the June series — the main Edexcel GCSE sitting taken by Year 11 students in England and Wales. All files are sourced from Pearson Edexcel and free to download — no signup required.

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Foundation Higher

1CH0 June 2023 Papers

1CH0 Paper 1

Foundation
QP
Question Paper
1ch0-1f-que-20230609.pdf
MS
Mark Scheme
1ch0-1f-rms-20230824.pdf

1CH0 Paper 1

Higher
QP
Question Paper
1ch0-1h-que-20230609.pdf
MS
Mark Scheme
1ch0-1h-rms-20230824.pdf

1CH0 Paper 2

Foundation
QP
Question Paper
1ch0-2f-que-20230609.pdf
MS
Mark Scheme
1ch0-2f-rms-20230824.pdf

1CH0 Paper 2

Higher
QP
Question Paper
1ch0-2h-que-20230609.pdf
MS
Mark Scheme
1ch0-2h-rms-20230824.pdf
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Paper components in this session

The Edexcel GCSE Chemistry qualification is built from 4 paper components, each available at Foundation or Higher tier. The grid below shows the paper components appearing in the June 2023 bundle on this page.

About the June 2023 1CH0 session

Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 1CH0 has two papers across two tiers. Paper 1 (1CH0/1F or 1CH0/1H) covers atomic structure, periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, separation, acids, electrolysis, and metals. Paper 2 (1CH0/2F or 1CH0/2H) covers groups 1-7, rates of reaction, energy changes, fuels, Earth, and organic chemistry. Each paper is 1 hour 45 minutes and 100 marks.

The June 2023 bundle on this page contains 8 files across 4 paper components covering both Foundation and Higher tiers. Mark schemes are included for every question paper. The examiner report has not yet been released for this session.

How to use these Edexcel GCSE Chemistry past papers

Practise the right tier

Your centre will have entered you for a specific tier. Only practise that tier's papers — content is largely shared, but Higher questions are more demanding and the mark scheme expects more.

Time yourself properly

Each Edexcel GCSE Chemistry paper is 1 hour 45 minutes. The 6-mark "explain" questions usually need 8-10 minutes each — don't get bogged down on a single 6-marker if you're behind schedule.

Use the June 2023 mark scheme

Edexcel GCSE mark schemes show the acceptable wording plus alternative answers, often with marking dots indicating each discrete point. Mark strictly — if your wording isn't on the list, examiners won't usually credit it.

Read the examiner report (once released)

For this June 2023 sitting, the ER tells you exactly which questions the cohort struggled with and what examiners wanted instead. If you have one weekend to revise, the ER plus the question paper is usually the highest-leverage combination.

Edexcel GCSE 1CH0 June 2023 — Frequently asked questions

What's in the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry June 2023 paper bundle?
This page hosts 8 files for the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) June 2023 session: question papers, mark schemes for both Foundation and Higher tiers. All files come from Pearson Edexcel and are free to download.
What's the difference between Foundation and Higher tier?
Edexcel GCSE Chemistry is tiered. Foundation tier papers (codes ending in F, e.g. 1CH0/1F) cover grades 5-1; the maximum achievable grade is 5. Higher tier papers (codes ending in H, e.g. 1CH0/1H) cover grades 9-4; the maximum is grade 9, but candidates who underperform on Higher can drop down to grade 3 (a "safety net" below the normal Higher floor of 4). Centres choose the tier based on expected performance — don't mix Foundation and Higher papers in practice.
How is Edexcel GCSE different from Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry?
Edexcel GCSE (1CH0) is the UK qualification used in English and Welsh state schools, regulated by Ofqual. Edexcel IGCSE (e.g. 4CH1) is the international version, taught in over 80 countries and not Ofqual-regulated. Both are graded 9-1 and accepted equivalently by UK universities, but the GCSE has tighter coursework rules and the IGCSE has slightly more challenging mathematics in the science papers.
When does Pearson release June 2023 Edexcel GCSE mark schemes and examiner reports?
Pearson publishes Edexcel GCSE mark schemes on results day (late August for June sittings, early January for November), with examiner reports following 2-3 months later. The mark schemes for this session are linked above. The examiner report has not been published yet.
How should I practise these 1CH0 papers effectively?
Use our free Exam Hub to view the question paper and mark scheme side-by-side. Time yourself for the full paper duration (1h 30min for Math, 1h 45min for sciences), self-mark strictly with the MS. For weak topics, return to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry hub.

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