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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) — Chemistry — Higher

Browse the **Higher-tier chemistry content** within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.

0.1Formulae of elements, compounds and ions

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0.2Word equations

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0.3Balanced chemical equations and state symbols

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0.4Balanced ionic equations

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0.5Hazard symbols and precautions

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0.6Evaluating practical risks and precautions

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1a Atomic structure

1.1Development of the atomic model

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1.2Structure of the atom

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1.3Charge and mass of subatomic particles

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2a States of matter

2.1Particle model of states of matter

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2.2Changes of state

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2.3Particle changes during state changes

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3a Acids

3.1Acids and alkalis as ion sources

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3.2pH scale and neutral solutions

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3.3Acid–alkali indicators

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3.4Ion concentration and pH

4a Obtaining and using metals

4.1Metal reactivity from reactions

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4.2Displacement as redox

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4.3Reactivity series and metal cations

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6a Group 1

6.1Classifying alkali metals, halogens and noble gases

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6.2Physical properties of alkali metals

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6.3Reactions of lithium, sodium and potassium with water

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7a Rates of reaction

7.1Rates of reaction practicals: gas production and colour change

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7.2Practical methods for measuring rate of reaction

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7.3Collision theory and rate of reaction

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8a Fuels

8.1Hydrocarbons

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8.2Crude oil and its importance

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8.3Fractional distillation of crude oil

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8.4Fractions of crude oil and their uses