Edexcel A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Multiple choice. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Atomic Structure & Periodicity?

  A. It follows directly from the Atomic Structure & Periodicity model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Bonding & Structure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Energetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Energetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 1 mark)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Kinetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Kinetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Equilibrium?

  A. It follows directly from the Equilibrium model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Redox & Inorganic?

  A. It follows directly from the Redox & Inorganic model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 1 mark)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Atomic Structure & Periodicity?

  A. It follows directly from the Atomic Structure & Periodicity model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 1 mark)
• 8

  Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Bonding & Structure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 1 mark)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Energetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Energetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 1 mark)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Kinetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Kinetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 1 mark)
• 11

  Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Equilibrium?

  A. It follows directly from the Equilibrium model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 1 mark)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Redox & Inorganic?

  A. It follows directly from the Redox & Inorganic model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Atomic Structure & Periodicity?

  A. It follows directly from the Atomic Structure & Periodicity model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A13 is 1 mark)
• 14

  Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Bonding & Structure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A14 is 1 mark)
• 15

  Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Energetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Energetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A15 is 1 mark)
• 16

  Question SECTION-A16 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Kinetics?

  A. It follows directly from the Kinetics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A16 is 1 mark)
• 17

  Question SECTION-A17 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Equilibrium?

  A. It follows directly from the Equilibrium model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A17 is 1 mark)
• 18

  Question SECTION-A18 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Redox & Inorganic?

  A. It follows directly from the Redox & Inorganic model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A18 is 1 mark)
• 19

  Question SECTION-A19 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Atomic Structure & Periodicity?

  A. It follows directly from the Atomic Structure & Periodicity model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A19 is 1 mark)
• 20

  Question SECTION-A20 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Bonding & Structure model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A20 is 1 mark)

Section B

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 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-B1 is 3 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (4 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-B2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (5 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Equilibrium question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to equilibrium. 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 5 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Redox & Inorganic question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox & inorganic. 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-B4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodicity question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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-B5 is 7 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (8 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding & Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding & 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-B6 is 8 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (9 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-B7 is 9 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (10 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-B8 is 10 marks)

Section C

Extended writing. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Equilibrium question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to equilibrium. 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-C1 is 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Redox & Inorganic question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox & inorganic. 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-C2 is 6 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodicity question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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-C3 is 6 marks)