AQA A-Level Chemistry Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA A-Level Chemistry (7405) past papers, mark schemes & data booklets. Inorganic, Organic & Physical Chemistry across 3 papers. 105 resources.
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June 2023
3 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Organic and physical chemistry – June 2023
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2023
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Inorganic and physical chemistry – June 2023
June 2022
4 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2022
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2022
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2022
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Inorganic and physical chemistry – June 2022
November 2021
4 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Organic and physical chemistry – November 2021
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2021
A-level Chemistry – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2021
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2021
November 2020
5 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Organic and physical chemistry – November 2020
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2020
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Organic and physical chemistry – November 2020
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2020
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2020
June 2019
4 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2019
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2019
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2019
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Inorganic and physical chemistry – June 2019
June 2018
4 filesA-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2018
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2018
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2018
A-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Inorganic and physical chemistry – June 2018
June 2017
1 fileA-level Chemistry – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Inorganic and physical chemistry – June 2017
Three Sub-Disciplines, Three Papers, and a Data Booklet You Must Know
Exam Paper Structure
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Organic and Physical Chemistry
Synoptic Paper
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7405 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers + Practical Endorsement (CPAC) |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Total Marks | 315 (105 per paper) |
| Data Booklet | Provided in all papers |
| Required Practicals | 12 required practicals assessed via CPAC |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | June 2017 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 105 |
Key Topics in Chemistry
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Draw the mechanism | Show all curly arrows originating from bonds or lone pairs, with correct arrow direction and intermediates |
| Calculate | Work out the numerical value, showing formula, substitution, and units at each step |
| Explain | Give reasons, at the level of bonding, structure, or chemical principle, for the observation or phenomenon |
| Suggest | Apply chemical knowledge to propose a plausible explanation or product for an unfamiliar context |
| Sketch | Draw a graph showing the correct general shape, labelled axes, and key features (asymptotes, intercepts) |
| State | Give a brief factual answer — no justification needed |
| Deduce | Reach a conclusion by logical reasoning from the information given |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 72–83% |
| A | 62–71% |
| B | 52–61% |
| C | 43–51% |
| D | 34–42% |
| E | 25–33% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across three papers (315 total marks: 105 per paper). Actual boundaries vary by series — check AQA's website.
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