IGCSE Co‑ordinated Science – Recurring Topics Revision Packet

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🧬 BIOLOGY – Recurring Topic Checklist













Condensed Biology Cheat Sheet

Diffusion: movement of particles from high → low concentration.
Osmosis: diffusion of water through a partially permeable membrane.
Active transport: movement against concentration gradient using energy.

Photosynthesis: CO₂ + H₂O → glucose + O₂ (needs chlorophyll + light).
Transpiration: loss of water vapour through stomata.

Blood: RBCs (oxygen), WBCs (defence), platelets (clotting), plasma (transport).
Arteries: thick walls, high pressure. Veins: valves, low pressure. Capillaries: one-cell thick.

Inheritance: dominant = capital letter, recessive = lowercase.

10 Biology Practice Questions

1. State two differences between plant and animal cells.
2. Explain why root hair cells have a large surface area.
3. Define osmosis and give one example in plants.
4. Describe how the structure of a leaf is adapted for photosynthesis.
5. Explain the role of enzymes in digestion.
6. Compare arteries and veins in terms of structure and function.
7. Write the word equation for aerobic respiration.
8. Explain why lactic acid forms during vigorous exercise.
9. Draw a Punnett square for a cross between Bb × bb and state the ratio.
10. Describe how a food web differs from a food chain.

🧪 CHEMISTRY – Recurring Topic Checklist














Condensed Chemistry Cheat Sheet

Proton: +1 charge Electron: –1 charge Neutron: 0 charge

Ionic bonding: transfer of electrons (metal + non‑metal).
Covalent bonding: sharing of electrons (non‑metal + non‑metal).

Acid + base → salt + water
Hydrogen test: squeaky pop Oxygen test: relights glowing splint CO₂ test: limewater turns milky

Alkane: CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ Alkene: CₙH₂ₙ (decolourises bromine water)

Rusting: iron + oxygen + water.

10 Chemistry Practice Questions

1. Define isotope and give one example.
2. Draw the electronic structure of magnesium (atomic number 12).
3. State the colour change of litmus in acid and alkali.
4. Explain why sodium is more reactive than magnesium.
5. Describe two ways to prevent rusting.
6. Predict the products at the anode and cathode during electrolysis of aqueous NaCl.
7. Explain why diffusion is faster in gases than liquids.
8. State the test for an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
9. Describe how fractional distillation separates crude oil.
10. Explain why thermal decomposition of CaCO₃ is endothermic.

⚡ PHYSICS – Recurring Topic Checklist
















Condensed Physics Cheat Sheet

Speed: distance ÷ time Acceleration: (v – u) ÷ time Work: force × distance Power: work ÷ time Pressure: force ÷ area V = IR

EM spectrum (low → high frequency): Radio → Micro → IR → Visible → UV → X‑ray → Gamma

Alpha: low penetration, high ionisation Beta: medium penetration Gamma: very penetrating

10 Physics Practice Questions

1. A car travels 300 m in 20 s. Calculate its speed.
2. Explain what the gradient of a distance–time graph represents.
3. A force of 300 N acts on a lever 0.4 m from the pivot. Calculate the moment.
4. State the difference between mass and weight.
5. Describe how a fuse protects a circuit.
6. Compare series and parallel circuits.
7. Draw a ray diagram for a converging lens forming a real image.
8. Explain why refraction occurs when light enters glass.
9. Define half‑life.
10. Describe how heat is transferred through a metal rod.