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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Paper
reference 1SC0/2CF
Combined Science 2025
Practice Paper
PAPER 5 (Foundation Tier)
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must showmayall NOT
Any diagrams be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• at the end of your solution.
your working out with your answer clearly identified
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 60
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
•
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
There is a periodic table on the back cover of the paper.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Checkanswer
Try to every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
, Do not write
outside the
1 box
1) A student investigated the properties of Group 1 metals.
(a) The student measured the density of several Group 1 metals. Which of the
following is a physical property of Group 1 metals?
A. High melting points
B. Low density
C. Poor conductivity of heat
D. Brittle
Your Answer
(1 mark)
(b) The student observed that potassium reacted more vigorously than lithium with
water. Explain why potassium is more reactive than lithium.
(2 marks)
(c) The reaction of sodium with water produced a gas. The student wanted to write a
chemical equation for the reaction. Write a balanced symbol equation for this
reaction. Include state symbols.
(2 marks)
Edexcel Chemistry 5F 2025 Practice Question Paper
, Do not write
outside the
2 box
(d) The gas produced was tested and confirmed. Identify the gas and describe the
test used to confirm it.
(2 marks)
Edexcel Chemistry 5F 2025 Practice Question Paper
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Paper
reference 1SC0/2CF
Combined Science 2025
Practice Paper
PAPER 5 (Foundation Tier)
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must showmayall NOT
Any diagrams be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• at the end of your solution.
your working out with your answer clearly identified
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 60
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
•
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
There is a periodic table on the back cover of the paper.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Checkanswer
Try to every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
, Do not write
outside the
1 box
1) A student investigated the properties of Group 1 metals.
(a) The student measured the density of several Group 1 metals. Which of the
following is a physical property of Group 1 metals?
A. High melting points
B. Low density
C. Poor conductivity of heat
D. Brittle
Your Answer
(1 mark)
(b) The student observed that potassium reacted more vigorously than lithium with
water. Explain why potassium is more reactive than lithium.
(2 marks)
(c) The reaction of sodium with water produced a gas. The student wanted to write a
chemical equation for the reaction. Write a balanced symbol equation for this
reaction. Include state symbols.
(2 marks)
Edexcel Chemistry 5F 2025 Practice Question Paper
, Do not write
outside the
2 box
(d) The gas produced was tested and confirmed. Identify the gas and describe the
test used to confirm it.
(2 marks)
Edexcel Chemistry 5F 2025 Practice Question Paper
