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AQA GCSE
CHEMISTRY 2025 : Triology
Foundation TierPaper 1
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
For Examiner’s Use
the periodic table (enclosed).
Question Mark
Instructions
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 2
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 3
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
4
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 7
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
8
to be marked.
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. TOTAL
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
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AQA Chemistry 2F 2025 Question Paper
For Examiner’s Use
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Outside the
Box
0 1 A 1. Sodium chloride is a common table salt. What type of bonding is present in sodium
chloride? Tick one box:
o Covalent
o Ionic
o Metallic
2. Complete the sentence:
Graphite conducts electricity because of the movement of ________.
Choose from:
o Atoms
o Delocalized electrons
o Protons (2 marks)
0 1 B The table below shows the properties of three substances:
Substance Melting Point Conducts Electricity? State at Room
(°C) Temperature
A 801 Yes (when molten) Solid
B -183 No Gas
C 3550 No Solid
1. Which substance is likely to be an ionic compound? Explain your answer. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
2. Which substance could be a covalent molecule? Explain your answer. (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
0 1 C Graphite is used as a lubricant in machinery. Use its structure to explain why graphite can
act as a lubricant. (3 marks)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
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AQA GCSE
CHEMISTRY 2025 : Triology
Foundation TierPaper 1
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
For Examiner’s Use
the periodic table (enclosed).
Question Mark
Instructions
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 2
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 3
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
4
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 7
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
8
to be marked.
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. TOTAL
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
A black and white logo
SOLE Property of Tyrion's
AI-generated content may be incorrect.
AQA Chemistry 2F 2025 Question Paper
For Examiner’s Use
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 1 A 1. Sodium chloride is a common table salt. What type of bonding is present in sodium
chloride? Tick one box:
o Covalent
o Ionic
o Metallic
2. Complete the sentence:
Graphite conducts electricity because of the movement of ________.
Choose from:
o Atoms
o Delocalized electrons
o Protons (2 marks)
0 1 B The table below shows the properties of three substances:
Substance Melting Point Conducts Electricity? State at Room
(°C) Temperature
A 801 Yes (when molten) Solid
B -183 No Gas
C 3550 No Solid
1. Which substance is likely to be an ionic compound? Explain your answer. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
2. Which substance could be a covalent molecule? Explain your answer. (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
0 1 C Graphite is used as a lubricant in machinery. Use its structure to explain why graphite can
act as a lubricant. (3 marks)
