2025 AQA GCSE Higher
Chemistry Paper 1 QP
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GCSE
CHEMISTRY
Higher Tier Paper 1
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Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Use
• a ruler
Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
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• the periodic table (enclosed).
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Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
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• Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 6
around each page or on blank pages. 7
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
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this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be TOTAL
marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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• 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
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0 1 This question is about metals and non-metals.
Figure 1 shows an outline of part of the periodic table.
Figure 1
0 1 . 1 Element Q is a dull solid with a melting point of 44 °C. Element Q does
not conduct electricity.
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain element Q?
[1 mark]
Tick ( ) one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 2 Element R forms ions of formula R2+ and R3+
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain element R?
[1 mark]
Tick ( ) one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 3 Give two differences between the physical properties of the elements in Group 1 and those of the
transition elements.
[2 marks]
1
2
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Chemistry Paper 1 QP
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
CHEMISTRY
Higher Tier Paper 1
H
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Use
• a ruler
Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
1
• the periodic table (enclosed).
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
4
• Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 6
around each page or on blank pages. 7
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
8
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be TOTAL
marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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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, IB/M/Jun22/E10
8462/1H
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, 2
Do not write
outside the box
0 1 This question is about metals and non-metals.
Figure 1 shows an outline of part of the periodic table.
Figure 1
0 1 . 1 Element Q is a dull solid with a melting point of 44 °C. Element Q does
not conduct electricity.
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain element Q?
[1 mark]
Tick ( ) one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 2 Element R forms ions of formula R2+ and R3+
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain element R?
[1 mark]
Tick ( ) one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 3 Give two differences between the physical properties of the elements in Group 1 and those of the
transition elements.
[2 marks]
1
2
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