Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Chemistry 4SD0 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Chemistry (4SD0)?
What is Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Chemistry (4SD0)?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) (4SD0) is a linear combined-science qualification that covers biology, chemistry and physics in a single course and awards two GCSE grades. Its chemistry strand spans four core areas: principles of chemistry; inorganic chemistry; physical chemistry; and organic chemistry. The chemistry content is assessed externally through one written paper — Chemistry Paper 1.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Paper 1 (4SD0/1C) | 110 marks | 2h | Multiple-choice, short-answer, calculation and extended open-response questions; calculator allowed |
Part of the Edexcel International GCSE Science (Double Award) 4SD0 — awards two GCSE grades on a 17-grade scale from 9-9 to 1-1 using the total subject mark. The full qualification has three papers (Biology, Chemistry and Physics Paper 1), each 110 marks and weighted 33.3%, for a total of 330 marks; this Chemistry paper contributes 33.3%.
Source: Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) 4SD0 specification
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