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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3 Scheme of Work

Complete Course Planning Guide for Physical Chemistry

This Synapse Science resource provides a clear and structured Scheme of Work for Unit 3 – Physical Chemistry for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification.

The scheme outlines the full teaching sequence of lessons, specification links, and associated resources, helping teachers plan and deliver the course effectively. It aligns directly with the Synapse Science lesson and worksheet bundles available on TES.

Designed for flexibility, this scheme can be used as a complete course structure or adapted to suit individual school pacing and curriculum planning.

Specification Alignment

All lesson content, worksheets, and assessments in this course have been designed to align with the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (2017) specification.

Full Unit Resources

This scheme of work supports the following Synapse Science teaching bundles:

Unit 3 – Physical Chemistry ( Paper 1/ Paper 2)
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Lessons Included (Specification Order) Topic 3A – Energetics

Lesson 39 – Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions (Practical)
Lesson 40 – Enthalpy & Calorimetry
Lesson 41 – Temperature Changes in Reactions (Required Practical)
Lesson 42 – Energy Level Diagrams & Bond Energy

Topic 3B – Rates of Reaction

Lesson 43 – Rates of Reaction
Lesson 44 – Rates of Reaction (Surface Area & Concentration – Required Practical)
Lesson 45 – Catalysts (Practical)
Lesson 46 – Effect of Catalysts on Rate (Required Practical)

Topic 3C – Reversible Reactions

Lesson 47 – Reversible Reactions (Practical)
Lesson 48 – Dynamic Equilibrium (Triple)

Key Features

• Full Unit 3 course structure mapped to specification points
• Clear lesson sequence aligned to the Edexcel specification
• Identifies Triple Science lessons and required practicals
• Helps teachers plan lesson pacing across the academic year
• Designed to align with Synapse Science lesson and worksheet resources

Ideal For

• Teachers delivering Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry
• Schools planning a two or three year IGCSE chemistry course
• Teachers seeking a clear, specification-aligned scheme of work
• Teachers using Synapse Science lesson bundles

Keywords

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 3 Physical Chemistry, Scheme of Work, Energetics, Rates of Reaction, Equilibrium, Chemistry Planning, IGCSE Chemistry Teaching Plan, Synapse Science

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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3 Complete Bundle (Paper 1 & 2)

# **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3 Complete Bundle (Physical Chemistry)** Energy Changes, Reaction Rates & Reversible Reactions – Lessons, Worksheets, Practicals & Mark Schemes This Synapse Science bundle provides a complete set of teaching resources for **Unit 3 – Physical Chemistry** in the **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification**, covering both **Paper 1 (Core)** and **Paper 2 (Triple)** content. The bundle includes fully structured **lessons, worksheets, required practicals, and mark schemes**, allowing teachers to deliver the entire unit with minimal preparation. All resources follow the specification sequence and match the **Synapse Science Scheme of Work for Unit 3**. Every resource follows the consistent **Synapse Science format**, with clear explanations, exam-style questions, and structured learning progression. --- ## Topics Covered (Specification Order – Core & Triple) ### Topic 3A – Energetics Lesson 39 – Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 40 – Enthalpy & Calorimetry – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 41 – Temperature Changes in Reactions – Required Practical (3.8) Lesson 42 – Energy Level Diagrams & Bond Energy – Lesson & Worksheet --- ### Topic 3B – Rates of Reaction Lesson 43 – Rates of Reaction – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 44 – Rates of Reaction – Surface Area & Concentration (Required Practical 3.15) Lesson 45 – Catalysts – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 46 – Effect of Catalysts on Rate – Required Practical (3.16) --- ### Topic 3C – Reversible Reactions Lesson 47 – Reversible Reactions – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 48 – Dynamic Equilibrium (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## What’s Included **7 complete lessons + 3 required practical investigations (10 teaching resources total)** • Editable PowerPoint lesson slides • Printable and digital student worksheets • Required practical worksheets with teacher notes • Full mark schemes and model answers • Exam-style questions and scaffolded tasks • Consistent Synapse Science layout and formatting --- ## Teaching Structure Each lesson follows a clear teaching sequence: Starter → Core Theory → Activities → Review Worksheets include **graded exam-style questions**, allowing teachers to quickly assess understanding and provide structured feedback. --- ## Ideal For Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3: Physical Chemistry Teachers delivering **Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Triple) content** Schools seeking a **complete ready-to-teach unit** Classwork, homework, revision, or exam preparation --- ## Keywords Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 3 Bundle, Physical Chemistry, Energy Changes, Rates of Reaction, Equilibrium, Required Practicals, Synapse Science, Chemistry Lessons, Chemistry Worksheets

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