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Chemistry
Edexcel
Higher
Spec 1CH0H
Edexcel GCSE Chemistry — Higher
Pearson Edexcel 1CH0 Higher. Two papers covering 9 topics including states of matter, separation and chemical changes.
Papers
2
Total marks
200
Tier
Higher
Board
Edexcel
Course overview
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) at Higher tier covers 9 topic areas across two written papers. Edexcel splits content into 'core' (assessed on both papers) and paper-specific topics. Higher tier targets grades 4–9 with more demanding calculation and evaluation questions.
Paper-by-paper breakdown
Paper 1
1h 45m 100 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Key concepts in chemistry
- •States of matter and mixtures
- •Chemical changes
- •Extracting metals and equilibria
Paper 2
1h 45m 100 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Key concepts in chemistry
- •Groups in the periodic table
- •Rates of reaction and energy changes
- •Fuels and Earth science
- •Separate chemistry topics
Assessment objectives
AO1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, techniques and procedures
Weighting: 40%
AO2
Apply knowledge and understanding to scientific contexts
Weighting: 40%
AO3
Analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate and develop arguments
Weighting: 20%
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