Syllabus update - Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Chemistry (0971) - Version 2 - changes summary

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Syllabus update for Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Chemistry (0971) covering examinations in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The document states the latest syllabus is version 2, published December 2022, and summarizes changes. Updates include revised removal lists for syllabus content (notably zinc extraction and the specification for producing electrical energy from simple cells) and revised assessment notes and tests in qualitative analysis for papers 5 and 6, including chromium(III) in aqueous ammonia. It also lists modifications to specimen papers released July 2021, and advises teachers to read the full syllabus.

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Changes to syllabus content

Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers)

Changes to specimen papers, published July 2021

Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers)

Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) Chemistry (0971) for examination in 2023 , 2024 and 2025 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 2 , published December 2022. | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The list of syllabus content that has been removed on page 55 has been updated.
• There is no change to the subject content itself: only the summary list on page 55 has been updated.
Extraction of zinc
Production of electrical energy from simple cells is now specified on the list.
• Please check the updated syllabus for further information. | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • The notes for use in qualitative analysis in papers 5 and 6 have been updated.
• The test for aqueous cations for chromium(III) in aqueous ammonia has been updated. The precipitate is green for this test. | Changes to specimen papers, published July 2021 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • A change has been made to specimen Paper 1 Question 32 and specimen Paper 2 Question 31, to amend option B.
• A change has been made to specimen Paper 3 Question 3, to improve the clarity of the introductory text. It now reads as follows:
A coloured crystal of cobalt (II) chloride is placed at the bottom of a beaker containing water.
Colour spreads throughout the water over time. Fig 3.1 shows the spread of colour after two days.
• No other specimen papers have been changed. | We have updated the specimen materials for this syllabus. Please check the updated syllabus and Paper 1, Paper 2 , Paper 3 , Paper 5 and Paper 6 specimen papers for further information. The syllabus has been updated. You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. We are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard. We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our documents. If you find any problems or you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) with the subject heading: Digital accessibility. If you need this document in a different format, contact us and supply your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days. Learn more! For more details, [visit](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org) or contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 553554 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment March 2023

FAQs

Which examinations does this Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus update cover?

It covers examinations in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

What is the publication information for the latest syllabus version?

The latest syllabus is version 2, published December 2022.

What assessment updates are mentioned for papers 5 and 6?

The notes for use in qualitative analysis in papers 5 and 6 are updated, including the test for aqueous cations for chromium(III) in aqueous ammonia (green precipitate).

Which specimen paper questions were changed in July 2021?

Specimen Paper 1 Question 32 and Specimen Paper 2 Question 31 were amended (option B). Specimen Paper 3 Question 3 was revised for clarity, with an updated introductory description of cobalt(II) chloride and how the colour spreads over time.

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