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s er SYLLABUS
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge International Certificate*
Chemistry

0620
For examination in June and November 2014

*This syllabus is accredited for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International
Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

Why choose Cambridge?
Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry?
Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)
Schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
How can I find out more?

2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................................................. 5
3. Syllabus aims and objectives .......................................................................................... 7
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Aims
Assessment objectives
Scheme of assessment
Weightings
Conventions (e.g. signs, symbols, terminology and nomenclature)

4. Curriculum content........................................................................................................ 12
5. Practical assessment ................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Paper 4: Coursework
5.2 Paper 5: Practical Test
5.3 Paper 6: Alternative to Practical

6.