Chemistry IGCSE Past Papers

International GCSE (IGCSE) - Free Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Past papers for International GCSE Chemistry: principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry. Download free IGCSE Chemistry question papers and mark schemes from Edexcel. All papers are available instantly with no sign-up required.

Chemistry IGCSE Exam Structure

Understanding the exam structure helps you target your revision effectively. Here is a breakdown of each paper:

Paper 1

Assesses the core content: every statement not in bold and without a ‘C’ reference. Questions may come from any topic area.

Paper 2

Assesses all the content, including the statements in bold with a ‘C’ reference, which cover some sub-topics in greater depth.

Key Chemistry Topics Covered

The following topics are covered across the Chemistry IGCSE syllabus:

Frequently Asked Questions About Chemistry IGCSE

How is International GCSE Chemistry examined?

Two written papers, taken in the same exam series at the end of the course. Paper 1 is 2 hours and 110 marks, 61.1% of the qualification; Paper 2 is 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks, 38.9%. Neither paper is tiered: the questions are designed to be accessible to students of all abilities.

What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Paper 1 assesses the core content: the statements that are not in bold and have no ‘C’ reference. Paper 2 assesses all the content, including the statements in bold with a ‘C’ reference, which cover some sub-topics in greater depth. In both papers, questions may come from any topic area.

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