Course Content – Edexcel Syllabus (1CH0)
Unit 1 – Principles of Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Elements, compounds and mixtures
- Atomic structure
- The Periodic Table
- Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
- Electrolysis
Unit 2 – Inorganic Chemistry
- Group 1 – Alkali metals
- Group 7 – Halogens
- Gases in the atmosphere
- Reactivity series
- Extraction and uses of metals
- Acids, alkalis and titrations
- Acids, bases and salt preparations
- Chemical tests
Unit 3 – Physical Chemistry
- Energetics
- Rates of reaction
- Reversible reactions and equilibria
Unit 4 – Organic Chemistry
- Crude oil
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Alcohols
- Carboxylic acids
- Esters
- Synthetic polymers
Unit 5 – Preparing for Your Exam: 4CH1
- Practice Paper 1
- Practice Paper 2
- Preparing for the exams
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