Students who have studied theCore syllabusshould be entered forPaper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 6.The highest grade that can be achieved with Core syllabus is a C.
The content and the questions for the Core syllabus are relativelymusch easier than the Extended syllabus
Students who have studied theExtendedsyllabus, should be entered forPaper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6.Students can achieve anA* as their highest grade
The Core Syllabus 📝
Paper 1: the exam comprises 40 multiple-choice questions that should be completed within45 minutes.
This paper weighs 30% of your overall grade
Paper 3:short-answer and structured questions that should be answered within75 min.This paper weighs 50%of your overall grade
Paper 6:this paper is designed to test your practical skills (check the textbook for a full description). It is composed of two questions that should be answered within60 min. This paper weighs20%of your overall grade.
The extended syllabus 📝
Paper 2: the exam is composed of 40 multiple choice questions that should be completed within 45 min. This paper weighs 30%
of your overall grade
Paper 4:
short-answer and structured questions that should be answered within 75 min. This paper weighs 50%
of your overall grade
Paper 6:this paper is designed to test your practical skills (check the textbook for full description). It is composed of two questions that should be answered within 60 min. This paper weighs 20%
of your overall grade
What topics are added 💡?
Chemistry and the environment (air quality)
Eutrophication
Effect of temperature and pressure on gases
What topics are cancelled ❌ ?
Weak bases
Thermal decomposition of hydroxides, carbonates and nitrates
