OCR A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry

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 the questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry?

  A. It follows directly from the Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry 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 Electrons, Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Electrons, 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 & Thermodynamics?

  A. It follows directly from the Energetics & Thermodynamics 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 Rates & Equilibrium?

  A. It follows directly from the Rates & 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-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Periodicity & Groups?

  A. It follows directly from the Periodicity & Groups 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 & Electrochemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Redox & Electrochemistry 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 pH & Buffers?

  A. It follows directly from the pH & Buffers 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 Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry?

  A. It follows directly from the Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry 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 Electrons, Bonding & Structure?

  A. It follows directly from the Electrons, 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-A9 is 1 mark)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Energetics & Thermodynamics?

  A. It follows directly from the Energetics & Thermodynamics 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 Rates & Equilibrium?

  A. It follows directly from the Rates & 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 Periodicity & Groups?

  A. It follows directly from the Periodicity & Groups 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 Redox & Electrochemistry?

  A. It follows directly from the Redox & Electrochemistry 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 pH & Buffers?

  A. It follows directly from the pH & Buffers 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 Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry?

  A. It follows directly from the Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry 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)

Section B

Structured and extended response questions. Answer ALL the questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Electrons, Bonding & Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to electrons, 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-B1 is 4 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (5 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Energetics & Thermodynamics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to energetics & thermodynamics. 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 5 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Rates & Equilibrium question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to rates & 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 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Periodicity & Groups question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to periodicity & groups. 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 7 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (8 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Redox & Electrochemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox & electrochemistry. 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 8 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (9 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A pH & Buffers question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to ph & buffers. 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 9 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Atoms, Compounds & Stoichiometry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atoms, compounds & stoichiometry. 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 10 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Electrons, Bonding & Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to electrons, 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-B8 is 10 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (12 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Energetics & Thermodynamics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to energetics & thermodynamics. 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 12 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Rates & Equilibrium question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to rates & 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-B10 is 7 marks)
• 11

  Question SECTION-B11 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Chemistry A Periodicity & Groups question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to periodicity & groups. 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)