CHEMISTRY - O Level
O Level is the first step in the GCE qualification, is offered in Pakistan by a variety of private institutions based on the examination standards of the UK. Spanning across Pre-Engineering, Business, Computing, Art or Pre-Medical
What is O Level?
O Level falls into the General Certificate of Education examination system of the UK and is among the world’s highly recognized qualifications for young students. O Level Chemistry code is 5070.
Benefits of O Level:
It helps you to discover new abilities and enables you to develop more skills. Cambridge O Level helps you in gaining more understanding and knowledge of the subject content. Moreover, it gives you a clear pathway to educational success in your life.
Importance of Chemistry in our life:
The chemical reaction that takes place in plants and animals results in the creation of substances in some plants and animals that can be used to treat illness. Chemistry is important to our everyday life because it provides us with medicine and the food we consume daily comes directly from the chemical processes.
O Level Chemistry Syllabus
[as mentioned in Cambridge O Level Biology 5070 Syllabus]
Objectives:
• acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of scientific theories and practice
• develop a range of experimental skills, including handling variables and working safely
• use scientific data and evidence to solve problems and discuss the limitations of scientific methods
• communicate effectively and clearly, using scientific terminology, notation and conventions
• understand that the application of scientific knowledge can benefit people and the environment
• enjoy science and develop an informed interest in scientific matters which support further study
Content:
1. States of matter
2. Atoms, elements, and compounds
3. Stoichiometry
4. Electrochemistry
5. Chemical energetics
6. Chemical reactions
7. Acids, bases, and salts
8 . The Periodic Table
9. Metals
10. Chemistry of the environment
11. Organic chemistry
12. Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Chemistry O Level Past Papers
You can download one or more papers from a previous session. Please note that these papers may or may not reflect the content of the current syllabus.
Cambridge O Level Chemistry 5070 Past Papers PDF Download
Chemistry O Level Assessment Overview
All candidates take three papers. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.
Paper 1: Multiple Choice
Time: 1 hour
Marks: 40 marks Weightage 30%
40 four-option multiple-choice questions
Externally assessed
Paper 2: Theory
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 80 marks Weightage 50%
Short-answer and structured questions
Externally assessed
Practical assessment
All candidates take one practical paper from a choice of two:
Paper 3: Practical Test
Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 40 marks 20%
Questions will be based on the experimental
skills in section 4
Externally assessed
Paper 4: Alternative to Practical
Time:1 hour
Marks: 40 marks 20%
Questions will be based on the experimental
skills in section 4 Externally assessed
Cambridge O Level Biology Books
Resource 1:
Cambridge O Level Chemistry (Hodder Education)
Written by renowned expert authors, this resource enables the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the revised Cambridge O Level Chemistry syllabus (5070)
Recommended GCE Guide Chemistry O Level
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