2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Chemistry Paper 1Combined Question
Paper and Final Marking Scheme
Erratum Notice
1CH0_1F
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry
Paper 1
Exam Date: 19 May 2025
Instructions for the Examinations Officer
Please be advised that there is an error in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry,
Paper 1F,
Page 6, Question 3, part b(i)
The question currently reads:
Name the piece of apparatus labelled R in Figure 5 used to record the temperature.
It should read:
Name the piece of apparatus labelled R in Figure 5.
Before the start of the examination please ask students to amend their question paper.
Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused.
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 19 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1CH0/1F
Chemistry
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Periodic Table (enclosed)
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.
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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, 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 A student investigates the reaction that occurs when zinc carbonate is heated.
Figure 1 shows the apparatus the student uses.
G
limewater
zinc
carbonate
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
heat
Figure 1
(a) What is the name of the piece of apparatus labelled G in Figure 1?
(1)
A testing tube
B heating tube
C delivery tube
D boiling tube
(b) State what apparatus should be used to heat the zinc carbonate in Figure 1.
(1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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2
Paper and Final Marking Scheme
Erratum Notice
1CH0_1F
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry
Paper 1
Exam Date: 19 May 2025
Instructions for the Examinations Officer
Please be advised that there is an error in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry,
Paper 1F,
Page 6, Question 3, part b(i)
The question currently reads:
Name the piece of apparatus labelled R in Figure 5 used to record the temperature.
It should read:
Name the piece of apparatus labelled R in Figure 5.
Before the start of the examination please ask students to amend their question paper.
Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused.
E75506A
,P75506EA
, 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)
Monday 19 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1CH0/1F
Chemistry
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Periodic Table (enclosed)
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.
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P75506RA
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1
, 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 A student investigates the reaction that occurs when zinc carbonate is heated.
Figure 1 shows the apparatus the student uses.
G
limewater
zinc
carbonate
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
heat
Figure 1
(a) What is the name of the piece of apparatus labelled G in Figure 1?
(1)
A testing tube
B heating tube
C delivery tube
D boiling tube
(b) State what apparatus should be used to heat the zinc carbonate in Figure 1.
(1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
............................................................................................................................
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