WJEC AS/A Level Chemistry Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Chemistry past papers & mark schemes. Units 1–5 including practical exam. Physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry. 89 resources.
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Summer 2023
3 filesAS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
4 filesAS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
6 filesAS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
4 filesAS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
Summer 2017
4 filesAS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Past Paper – Summer 2017
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Past Paper – Summer 2017
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 4: Written: Organic Chemistry and Analysis – Mark Scheme – Summer 2017
AS/A Level Chemistry – Unit 3: Written: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2017
WJEC A Level Chemistry: From Atomic Structure to Organic Synthesis, with a Standalone Practical Exam
Exam Paper Structure
Language of Chemistry, Structure and Simple Reactions (AS)
Energy, Rate and Carbon Compounds (AS)
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry (A2)
Organic Chemistry and Analysis (A2)
Practical Examination (A2)
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | WJEC A Level Chemistry |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level) / A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams + 1 practical exam |
| Tiers | None |
| Number Of Papers | 5 |
| Exam Duration | Varies by unit |
| Total Marks | Varies by unit |
| Calculator Status | Calculator permitted |
| Total Resources | 89 |
Key Topics in Chemistry
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Determine a numerical answer showing all working |
| Draw | Produce a diagram, structure, or mechanism with appropriate detail |
| Explain | Give chemical reasons linking observations to underlying principles |
| Suggest | Apply chemical knowledge to an unfamiliar context |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 80–90% |
| A | 70–79% |
| B | 60–69% |
| C | 50–59% |
| D | 40–49% |
| E | 30–39% |
⚠️ Boundaries vary by session. Check WJEC’s website for exact figures.
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