Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 Higher

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

Section A

Multiple choice questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Key Concepts & Periodic Table?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts & Periodic Table 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 States of Matter & Bonding?

  A. It follows directly from the States of Matter & Bonding 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 Chemical Changes & Acids?

  A. It follows directly from the Chemical Changes & Acids 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 Quantitative Chemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Quantitative Chemistry 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 Key Concepts & Periodic Table?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts & Periodic Table 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 States of Matter & Bonding?

  A. It follows directly from the States of Matter & Bonding 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 Chemical Changes & Acids?

  A. It follows directly from the Chemical Changes & Acids 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 Quantitative Chemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Quantitative Chemistry 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 Key Concepts & Periodic Table?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts & Periodic Table 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 States of Matter & Bonding?

  A. It follows directly from the States of Matter & Bonding 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 Chemical Changes & Acids?

  A. It follows directly from the Chemical Changes & Acids 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 Quantitative Chemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Quantitative Chemistry 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 Key Concepts & Periodic Table?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts & Periodic Table 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 States of Matter & Bonding?

  A. It follows directly from the States of Matter & Bonding 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 Chemical Changes & Acids?

  A. It follows directly from the Chemical Changes & Acids 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 Quantitative Chemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Quantitative Chemistry 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)

Section B

Structured, short-answer, and calculation questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. 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 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B2 is 3 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. 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 4 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. 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 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. 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 5 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B6 is 5 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. 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 6 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. 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 6 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. 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-B9 is 6 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B10 is 7 marks)
• 11

  Question SECTION-B11 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. 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-B11 is 7 marks)

Section C

Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. 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)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. 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 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-C3 is 8 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. 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-C4 is 8 marks)