A-level Chemistry Exam: free practice test
A-level Chemistry is a two-year linear qualification graded A* to E, with all exams sat at the end of the course in the May/June series. With AQA (7405) it is assessed by three 2-hour written papers: physical and inorganic chemistry, physical and organic chemistry, and a synoptic paper with practical, data analysis and 30 multiple-choice marks. Your practical skills are also recognised by a separate endorsement based on the 12 required practicals.
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About the A-level Chemistry exam
A-level Chemistry is a two-year linear qualification graded A* to E, with all exams sat at the end of the course in the May/June series. With AQA (7405) it is assessed by three 2-hour written papers: physical and inorganic chemistry, physical and organic chemistry, and a synoptic paper with practical, data analysis and 30 multiple-choice marks. Your practical skills are also recognised by a separate endorsement based on the 12 required practicals.
What's on the exam
Each branch is a topic in the official outline. Members see every key fact on the full mind map. Read the free study guide →
How to pass the A-level Chemistry exam
- Papers 1 and 2 give you 105 marks in 120 minutes, a little over 1 minute per mark. Spend about 30 seconds on each 1-mark multiple-choice question in Paper 3 to leave time for the practical questions.
- In calculations, keep full calculator values until the end and give the answer to the number of significant figures the data justifies, with units. Mark schemes often penalise wrong significant figures and missing units.
- Draw mechanisms with curly arrows starting from a lone pair or a bond and ending at an atom or bond. Missing lone pairs and partial charges are the most common lost marks.
- Learn the exact wording of definitions such as first ionisation energy, electronegativity, standard enthalpy of formation and Brønsted-Lowry acid. They are quick marks that are often only half remembered.
- Paper 3 can test any content plus the 12 required practicals. Learn each practical's method, the apparatus, sources of error and how to calculate percentage uncertainty.
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Premium A-level Chemistry prep is studied one topic at a time. Each step starts with that topic's key notes and flashcard deck, then its own question sets of 25, so you master one topic before you move to the next. When every topic is strong, the 6 full mock exams show you're ready.
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- 1Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance and Bonding8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Notes free with an account
- 2Energetics, Kinetics and Equilibria8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 3Further Physical Chemistry8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 4Periodicity, Group 2 and the Halogens8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 5Transition Metals and Inorganic Reactions7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 6Organic Chemistry: Alkanes to Alcohols7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 7Organic Chemistry: Aromatics, Carbonyls and Synthesis7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 8Practical Skills and Data Analysis7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- Final step: 6 full mock exams50 questions each, timed like exam day. Hit your target on them before your first paper.Premium
Read the complete A-level Chemistry study notes for “Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance and Bonding”
Our first full set of comprehensive notes, about 20 minutes of reading: Sub-shells and electron configurations · Ionisation energies · Time of flight mass spectrometry · Amount of substance · Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding · Shapes of molecules and ions · Electronegativity and intermolecular forces, a worked exam example, the traps examiners use and a one-minute recap. Create a free account to read it and see how premium notes work before you decide.
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800 flashcards + spaced repetition
800 flashcards per exam, in a deck for each topic, that come back right before you'd forget them. Five minutes a day keeps every number fresh.
60 comprehensive key notes
60 key notes per exam, split across its topics and each explained in full: the concepts, worked exam examples, the traps examiners use and a quick recap. Your first set is free with an account.
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Sample questions with answers
These are the questions in the free test above, with answers. Try the test first. You'll learn more by getting some wrong.
1. What amount of gas, in moles, occupies 2.40 dm³ at 100 kPa and 300 K? (R = 8.31 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹)
2. What is the shape of the NH₂⁻ ion and its approximate bond angle?
3. Standard enthalpies of combustion (kJ mol⁻¹): C(s) −394, H₂(g) −286, C₂H₆(g) −1560. What is the standard enthalpy of formation of ethane, 2C(s) + 3H₂(g) → C₂H₆(g)?
4. For an equilibrium whose forward reaction is exothermic, what happens when the temperature is increased?
5. The rate equation for a reaction is rate = k[A]²[B]. By what factor does the rate change if [A] is doubled and [B] is tripled at the same temperature?
6. What is the pH of 0.020 mol dm⁻³ sodium hydroxide at 298 K? (Kw = 1.00 × 10⁻¹⁴ mol² dm⁻⁶)
7. A reaction has ΔH = +50 kJ mol⁻¹ and ΔS = +125 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹. Above what temperature does it become feasible?
8. Which trend is correct going down Group 2 from magnesium to barium?
9. Which solid sodium halide reduces concentrated sulfuric acid as far as hydrogen sulfide, H₂S?
10. Excess concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to a solution containing [Cu(H₂O)₆]²⁺. What forms?
11. What is the oxidation state of chromium in the dichromate(VI) ion, Cr₂O₇²⁻?
12. 2-bromopropane is heated under reflux with potassium hydroxide dissolved in ethanol. What type of reaction happens and what is the main organic product?
13. An infrared spectrum shows a very broad absorption at 2500-3000 cm⁻¹ and a strong, sharp absorption at about 1710 cm⁻¹. Which type of compound is it most likely to be?
14. In the ¹H NMR spectrum of ethanal, CH₃CHO, how is the peak for the CH₃ protons split?
15. A burette has an uncertainty of ±0.05 cm³ per reading. A titre of 25.00 cm³ is found from an initial and a final reading. What is the percentage uncertainty in the titre?
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Exam guide
A-level Chemistry exam guide (2027): A-level Chemistry is a two-year linear course graded A* to E, with every exam taken at the end of Year 13. This guide follows AQA 7405, the most widely used specification, and compares OCR Chemistry A (H432) and Pearson Edexcel (9CH0). All three boards use three written papers plus a separate practical endorsement, and there is no coursework that counts towards your grade.
A-level Chemistry exam FAQ
How many questions are on the A-level Chemistry exam?
AQA: 3 written papers of 105, 105 and 90 marks (300 marks in total), with a time limit of 6 hours in total (3 × 2 hours). Format: written exam, calculator allowed, data booklet provided. no tiers. the practical endorsement is assessed by your teacher and reported separately as pass or not classified.
What is the passing score for A-level Chemistry?
Grades run from A* to E, and grade E is a pass. Boundaries are set after every exam series, so aim for 70% in practice.
How much does the A-level Chemistry exam cost?
No fee for school and college students (the school pays). Private candidates pay the exam centre; fees vary by centre. School and college students don't pay exam fees themselves. Private candidates pay the exam centre, and fees vary by centre and board.
Which languages is the A-level Chemistry exam offered in?
English.
Where do I take the A-level Chemistry exam?
At your school or college, or as a private candidate at an exam centre that accepts them (and can arrange the practical endorsement).
Is this A-level Chemistry practice test free?
Yes. The 15-question practice test on this page is free, with an explanation for every answer and no signup. A free account also unlocks the complete study notes for the first topic. The full A-level Chemistry prep is Premium at £29 a month for this exam.
What's in the premium A-level Chemistry prep?
3,000 practice questions organised topic by topic (Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance and Bonding: 375; Energetics, Kinetics and Equilibria: 375; Further Physical Chemistry: 375; Periodicity, Group 2 and the Halogens: 375; Transition Metals and Inorganic Reactions: 375; Organic Chemistry: Alkanes to Alcohols: 375; Organic Chemistry: Aromatics, Carbonyls and Synthesis: 375; Practical Skills and Data Analysis: 375), 6 full-length timed mock exams of 50 questions, 800 flashcards and 60 comprehensive key notes split across all 8 topics, plus a mistakes bank and the Readiness Score.
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