Cambridge International · IGCSE
0620 IGCSE Chemistry
Extended candidates take Papers 2, 4 and 5 or 6; Core candidates take Papers 1, 3 and 5 or 6.
Source: Cambridge International 0620 specification · Confirm the syllabus year with your school.
Papers 2, 4Extended12 topics
- States of matter
Solids, liquids and gases · Diffusion2 lessons - Atoms, elements and compounds
Elements, compounds and mixtures · Atomic structure and isotopes · Ions and ionic bonding · Simple molecules and covalent bonds · Giant structures and metallic bonding5 lessons - Stoichiometry
Formulae and equations · Relative masses and the mole · Mole calculations3 lessons - Electrochemistry
Electrolysis · Electroplating and fuel cells2 lessons - Chemical energetics
Exothermic and endothermic reactions1 lessons - Chemical reactions
Rate of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Redox3 lessons - Acids, bases and salts
Acids, bases and pH · Oxides · Preparation of salts3 lessons - The Periodic Table
Arrangement and periodic trends · Group I and group VII · Transition elements and noble gases3 lessons - Metals
Properties, uses and alloys · Reactivity series · Corrosion of metals · Extraction of metals4 lessons - Chemistry of the environment
Water · Fertilisers · Air quality and climate3 lessons - Organic chemistry
Formulae and homologous series · Fuels and alkanes · Alkenes · Alcohols and carboxylic acids · Polymers5 lessons - Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Separation and purification · Chromatography · Tests for ions and gases3 lessons
Papers 1, 3Core12 topics
- States of matter
Solids, liquids and gases · Diffusion2 lessons - Atoms, elements and compounds
Elements, compounds and mixtures · Atomic structure and isotopes · Ions and ionic bonding · Simple molecules and covalent bonds · Giant structures and metallic bonding5 lessons - Stoichiometry
Formulae and equations · Relative masses and the mole · Mole calculations3 lessons - Electrochemistry
Electrolysis · Electroplating and fuel cells2 lessons - Chemical energetics
Exothermic and endothermic reactions1 lessons - Chemical reactions
Rate of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Redox3 lessons - Acids, bases and salts
Acids, bases and pH · Oxides · Preparation of salts3 lessons - The Periodic Table
Arrangement and periodic trends · Group I and group VII · Transition elements and noble gases3 lessons - Metals
Properties, uses and alloys · Reactivity series · Corrosion of metals · Extraction of metals4 lessons - Chemistry of the environment
Water · Fertilisers · Air quality and climate3 lessons - Organic chemistry
Formulae and homologous series · Fuels and alkanes · Alkenes · Alcohols and carboxylic acids · Polymers5 lessons - Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Separation and purification · Chromatography · Tests for ions and gases3 lessons
Papers 5, 6Practical Test or Alternative to Practical1 topics
- Practical skills
Practical skills in chemistry1 lessons