CIE (Cambridge), Edexcel, OCR & AQA — Papers, Mark Schemes & Solutions
The Cambridge International A Level Chemistry syllabus (9701) covers five components: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), Paper 2 (AS Structured Questions), Paper 3 (Advanced Practical Skills), Paper 4 (A2 Structured Questions), and Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis & Evaluation). Exams are held in February/March, May/June, and October/November sessions each year.
Question Papers & Mark Schemes for all sessions and components. Click any year to expand.
The Edexcel A Level Chemistry specification (9CH0) covers three papers: Paper 1 (Advanced Inorganic & Physical Chemistry), Paper 2 (Advanced Organic & Physical Chemistry), and Paper 3 (General & Practical Principles in Chemistry). Exams are held in May/June each year.
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OCR offers two A Level Chemistry specifications. Chemistry A (H432) covers traditional topics, while Chemistry B – Salters (H433) takes a context-based approach. Both are examined in May/June each year.
OCR A & Salters, Question Papers & Mark Schemes. Click any year to expand.
AQA A Level Chemistry (7405) covers three papers: Paper 1 (Inorganic & Physical Chemistry), Paper 2 (Organic & Physical Chemistry), and Paper 3 (Any content + Practical Skills). AQA is the second largest exam board in England.
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CIE (Cambridge 9701) — International schools, particularly in Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
Edexcel (9CH0) — Most popular in England; also offers an International A Level (IAL).
OCR A (H432) / OCR B Salters (H433) — Common in English schools; Salters takes a context-based approach.
AQA (7405) — Second largest board in England; similar structure to Edexcel.