2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Chemistry PAPER 1 Higher Tier Combined Question Paper and Marking
Scheme
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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 1CH0/1H
Chemistry
PAPER 1
Higher 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.
• structure
In 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.
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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
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answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a chemical cell.
The chemical cell contains two metal electrodes placed into an electrolyte and
connected in a circuit with a voltmeter.
V
electrode X copper electrode
electrolyte
Figure 1
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(i) State what type of compound must be present in the electrolyte.
(1)
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............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(ii) When the two metal electrodes are placed in the electrolyte, a voltage
is produced.
The bigger the difference in reactivity of the metals, the larger the
voltage produced.
Which metal, when used for electrode X in Figure 1, would give the
largest voltage?
(1)
A copper
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B gold
C magnesium
D zinc
2
, (iii) State what happens to the voltage when one of the reactants is used up.
(1)
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(b) Hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cells can also be used to produce a voltage.
(i) Draw the dot and cross diagram for a molecule of oxygen, O2.
An atom of oxygen has the electronic configuration of 2.6.
Show outer electrons only.
(2)
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(ii) Hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cells are used in spacecraft.
Suggest one advantage of using fuel cells rather than chemical cells
in spacecraft.
(1)
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(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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Scheme
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 1CH0/1H
Chemistry
PAPER 1
Higher 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.
• structure
In 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
P75507RA
,©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1
, 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) Figure 1 shows a chemical cell.
The chemical cell contains two metal electrodes placed into an electrolyte and
connected in a circuit with a voltmeter.
V
electrode X copper electrode
electrolyte
Figure 1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(i) State what type of compound must be present in the electrolyte.
(1)
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(ii) When the two metal electrodes are placed in the electrolyte, a voltage
is produced.
The bigger the difference in reactivity of the metals, the larger the
voltage produced.
Which metal, when used for electrode X in Figure 1, would give the
largest voltage?
(1)
A copper
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B gold
C magnesium
D zinc
2
, (iii) State what happens to the voltage when one of the reactants is used up.
(1)
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............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(b) Hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cells can also be used to produce a voltage.
(i) Draw the dot and cross diagram for a molecule of oxygen, O2.
An atom of oxygen has the electronic configuration of 2.6.
Show outer electrons only.
(2)
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(ii) Hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cells are used in spacecraft.
Suggest one advantage of using fuel cells rather than chemical cells
in spacecraft.
(1)
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............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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