Chemistry
Cambridge IGCSE
This is the published topic structure for Cambridge Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620, 2026–2028. Topics map to the papers below, so a student entered for only some components never sees progress counted against papers they do not sit.
Papers in this syllabus
Every component Cambridge lists for 0620. Which ones a candidate sits depends on the route chosen.
Syllabus topics
The topics a teacher works through, in syllabus order.
1 States of matter
Solids, liquids and gases · Diffusion
2 Atoms, elements and compounds
Elements, compounds and mixtures · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table · Isotopes · Ions and ionic bonds · Simple molecules and covalent bonds · Giant covalent structures · Metallic bonding
3 Stoichiometry
Formulae · Relative masses of atoms and molecules · The mole and the Avogadro constant
4 Electrochemistry
Electrolysis · Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells
5 Chemical energetics
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
6 Chemical reactions
Physical and chemical changes · Rate of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Redox
7 Acids, bases and salts
The characteristic properties of acids and bases · Oxides · Preparation of salts
8 The Periodic Table
Arrangement of elements · Group I properties · Group VII properties · Transition elements · Noble gases
9 Metals
Properties of metals · Uses of metals · Alloys and their properties · Reactivity series · Corrosion of metals · Extraction of metals
10 Chemistry of the environment
Water · Fertilisers · Air quality and climate
11 Organic chemistry
Formulae, functional groups and terminology · Naming organic compounds · Fuels · Alkanes · Alkenes · Alcohols · Carboxylic acids · Polymers
12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Experimental design · Acid–base titrations · Chromatography · Separation and purification · Identification of ions and gases
Source: Cambridge International Chemistry 0620 syllabus, 2026–2028. Extracted and checked against the published structure. Cambridge International is not affiliated with Fect and does not endorse it. All Cambridge courses.