Edexcel GCSE Additional Science

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Content

Unit B2: The components of life

Topic 1  The building blocks of cells
Topic 2  Organisms and energy
Topic 3  Common systems

Unit C2: Discovering chemistry

Topic 1  Atomic structure and the periodic table
Topic 2  Ionic compounds and analysis
Topic 3  Covalent compounds and separation techniques
Topic 4  Groups in the periodic table
Topic 5  Chemical reactions
Topic 6  Quantitative chemistry

Unit P2: Physics for your future

Topic 1  Static and current electricity
Topic 2  Controlling and using electric current
Topic 3  Motion and forces
Topic 4  Momentum, energy, work and power
Topic 5  Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Topic 6  Advantages and disadvantages of using radioactive materials

Unit ASCA: Additional Science controlled assessment


Next exam dates: Exams are held once a year in the summer.

Unit B2: 5BI2F and 5BI2H – Tuesday 15th May
Unit C2: 5CH2F and 5CH2H – Monday 21st May
Unit P2: 5PH2F and 5PH2H – Thursday 24th May


Resources:

Course specification (pdf)

Websites

BBC Bitesize

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