Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 13 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes)Paper
reference 1SC0/2CF
Combined Science
PAPER 5
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Periodic Table (enclosed)
Instructions
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.The marks for – use this as a guide as
to how much time to spend on each questioneach question are shown in brackets
.
• structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you
make are related or In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks
will be awarded for your ability to follow on from each other where
appropriate.
, Advice
••• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.Try to
answer every question.Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P75516RA ©2025 Pearson Education Ltd. *P75516RA0120*
Y:1/1/1/1/
2
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 The elements in group 7 of the periodic table are called the halogens.
(a) Give the symbol of the element astatine.
Use the periodic table to help you.
(1)
..............................................................
(b) (i) What is the colour of chlorine gas at room temperature?
(1)
A yellow-green
B red-brown
C purple
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D black
(ii) Damp blue litmus paper can be used to test for chlorine gas.
Use words from the box to complete the sentences.
(2)
blue orange red white yellow
When damp blue litmus paper is added to chlorine gas there are two colour changes.
The damp blue litmus paper changes from blue to ............................................................................. .
The colour of the litmus paper then changes to ............................................................................. .
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
Turn over
, *P75516RA0220*
4
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 13 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes)Paper
reference 1SC0/2CF
Combined Science
PAPER 5
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Periodic Table (enclosed)
Instructions
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.The marks for – use this as a guide as
to how much time to spend on each questioneach question are shown in brackets
.
• structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you
make are related or In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks
will be awarded for your ability to follow on from each other where
appropriate.
, Advice
••• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.Try to
answer every question.Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P75516RA ©2025 Pearson Education Ltd. *P75516RA0120*
Y:1/1/1/1/
2
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 The elements in group 7 of the periodic table are called the halogens.
(a) Give the symbol of the element astatine.
Use the periodic table to help you.
(1)
..............................................................
(b) (i) What is the colour of chlorine gas at room temperature?
(1)
A yellow-green
B red-brown
C purple
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D black
(ii) Damp blue litmus paper can be used to test for chlorine gas.
Use words from the box to complete the sentences.
(2)
blue orange red white yellow
When damp blue litmus paper is added to chlorine gas there are two colour changes.
The damp blue litmus paper changes from blue to ............................................................................. .
The colour of the litmus paper then changes to ............................................................................. .
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
Turn over
, *P75516RA0220*
4
