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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 GCSE Chemistry Component 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on C120UA0-1,80 marks over 105 minutes. Predicted focus topics: Atomic Structure & Periodic Table, Bonding & Structure, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry. 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 WJEC / Eduqas.
- Qualification
- GCSE Chemistry
- Exam board model
- WJEC / Eduqas
- Paper code
- C120UA0-1
- Total marks
- 80 marks
- Time allowed
- 105 minutes
- Last reviewed
- 16 May 2026
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Predicted paper
WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Component 1
GCSE Chemistry · WJEC/Eduqas-style · 105 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: C120UA0-1 · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
C120UA0-1 model: 80 marks, 105 minutes.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
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AI-generated practice paper. Not an official WJEC/Eduqas-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Atomic Structure & Periodic Table
- Bonding & Structure
- Chemical Reactions
- Quantitative Chemistry
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0/15 questions attempted · score 0/80 (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 (2 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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-A1 is 2 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE 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-A2 is 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Reactions question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical reactions. 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 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (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-A4 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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-A5 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE 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-A6 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A7 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Reactions question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical reactions. 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 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A8 (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-A8 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A9 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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-A9 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A10 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE 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-A10 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A11 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Reactions question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical reactions. 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-A11 is 7 marks)
Question SECTION-A12 (7 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-A12 is 7 marks)
Section B
Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure & 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE 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-B2 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Reactions question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical reactions. 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 8 marks)
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