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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Chemistry Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 7405/1,105 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.
- Qualification
- A-Level Chemistry
- Exam board model
- AQA
- Paper code
- 7405/1
- Total marks
- 105 marks
- Time allowed
- 120 minutes
- Last reviewed
- 16 May 2026
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Predicted paper
AQA A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Chemistry · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 105 marks
Modelled component: 7405/1 · Calculator permitted
7405/1 model: 105 marks, 120 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Atomic Structure
- Amount of Substance
- Bonding
- Energetics
- Kinetics
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0/13 questions attempted · score 0/105 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Amount of Substance question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to amount of substance. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Energetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to energetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (7 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Kinetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to kinetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 7 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Chemical Equilibria question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical equilibria. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Periodicity question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to periodicity. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A8 (9 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 2 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 2. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 9 marks)
Question SECTION-A9 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 7 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 7. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-A10 (11 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Redox question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 11 marks)
Section B
Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Amount of Substance question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to amount of substance. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 12 marks)
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