Chemistry - GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation) June 2024 - Foundation

GCSE Chemistry

Edexcel

2024

Foundation Tier

How to Use This Paper Effectively

Get the most out of your practice session with these tips from experienced teachers

Learn ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding definitions precisely — they're worth easy marks.

Practise mole calculations repeatedly: moles = mass ÷ Mr is the foundation of quantitative chemistry.

For the reactivity series, create a mnemonic to remember the order of metals.

Work through under exam conditions, then mark using the official mark scheme — not just the answers but the specific wording required.

Chemistry mark schemes are very precise — learn the exact definitions and key phrases examiners expect.

What’s on This Paper

Paper 1 typically covers Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, Bonding and Structure, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes, and Energy Changes. You will need to balance chemical equations, perform mole calculations, describe bonding types, and explain reactivity trends in the periodic table.

Question types you’ll encounter:

Multiple-choice questions

Equation balancing and formula writing

Mole and concentration calculations

Bonding diagrams (dot-and-cross)

Extended-response (6-mark) questions

Paper Details

Basic Information

Paper Number:: Paper 1
Tier:: Foundation
Time Allowed:: 60 minutes

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