AQA A Level Chemistry exam questions and past papers
Over 10,000 free AQA A Level Chemistry exam questions, sorted by topic and specification point, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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Physical Chemistry
AQA A Level Chemistry3.1.1 Atomic StructureElectron configuration, ionisation energy and mass spectrometry
3.1.2 Amount of SubstanceMoles, equations and yield
3.1.3 BondingIonic, covalent and metallic bonding, shapes of molecules
3.1.4 EnergeticsEnthalpy changes, Hess’s law and bond enthalpies
3.1.5 KineticsCollision theory and Maxwell–Boltzmann distributions
3.1.6 Chemical EquilibriaLe Chatelier’s principle and Kc
3.1.7 RedoxOxidation states and redox equations
3.1.8 ThermodynamicsBorn–Haber cycles, entropy and Gibbs free energy
3.1.9 Rate EquationsOrders, rate constants and the Arrhenius equation
3.1.10 Equilibrium Constant KpGas equilibria and partial pressures
3.1.11 Electrode Potentials and CellsElectrochemical cells and Eo values
3.1.12 Acids and BasespH, Ka and buffers
Inorganic Chemistry
AQA A Level Chemistry3.2.1 PeriodicityTrends across Period 3
3.2.2 Group 2The alkaline earth metals
3.2.3 Group 7The halogens and halide ions
3.2.4 Period 3 Elements and OxidesReactions and properties
3.2.5 Transition MetalsComplexes, colour and catalysts
3.2.6 Ions in Aqueous SolutionMetal aqua ions and their reactions
Organic Chemistry
AQA A Level Chemistry3.3.1 Introduction to Organic ChemistryNomenclature, formulae and isomerism
3.3.2 AlkanesFuels, cracking and free-radical substitution
3.3.3 HalogenoalkanesNucleophilic substitution and elimination
3.3.4 AlkenesElectrophilic addition and polymers
3.3.5 AlcoholsProduction, oxidation and elimination
3.3.6 Organic AnalysisTests, mass spectrometry and infrared
3.3.7 Optical IsomerismChiral centres and enantiomers
3.3.8 Aldehydes and KetonesOxidation, reduction and nucleophilic addition
3.3.9 Carboxylic Acids and DerivativesEsters, acylation and acid derivatives
3.3.10 Aromatic ChemistryBenzene and electrophilic substitution
3.3.11 AminesPreparation, basicity and reactions
3.3.12 PolymersCondensation polymers and biodegradability
3.3.13 Amino Acids, Proteins and DNAStructure, enzymes and anticancer drugs
3.3.14 Organic SynthesisMulti-step synthesis routes
3.3.15 NMR SpectroscopyCarbon-13 and proton NMR
3.3.16 ChromatographyTLC, column and gas chromatography
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AS Level papers
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Past papers
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Old specification papers
Exam questions from the previous AQA A Level Chemistry specification, by unit.
About AQA A Level Chemistry
The AQA A Level Chemistry exam (specification 7405) is made up of three two-hour written papers. AQA A Level Chemistry Paper 1 covers physical and inorganic chemistry, and Paper 2 covers physical and organic chemistry. Paper 3 can test any topic on the specification, including practical skills, and contains multiple-choice questions.
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