Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (Separate Science)
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) examines substances, their properties and the reactions that transform them. Students connect particle models and chemical explanations with calculations, experiments and applications.
Choose your Edexcel GCSE Chemistry tier
Select Foundation or Higher to follow the requirements for your exam entry.
Foundation
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Foundation
Explore the Foundation-tier requirements for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0), including subject knowledge, practical understanding and the mathematical skills assessed at this tier.
Higher
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Higher
Explore the Higher-tier requirements for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0), including subject knowledge, practical understanding and the mathematical skills assessed at this tier.
This is the separate GCSE Chemistry qualification, code 1CH0. Choose the tier confirmed by your school.
What you will study
Study includes particles and mixtures, chemical changes, metals, equilibria, periodic trends, reaction rates, energy changes, fuels and Earth science, together with additional separate Chemistry content.
How assessment works
There are two written examinations, each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, carrying 100 marks and contributing 50% of the GCSE. Questions assess knowledge, application, calculations and practical understanding.
Official course information
See Pearson's GCSE Science specifications for the full Chemistry requirements.