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Access the AS-Level May 2024 OCR Chemistry B Paper 1 Including Mark Scheme with solution, featuring 100% verified questions and answers aligned with the official OCR Chemistry B specification. This revision resource supports learners in building strong foundational chemistry understanding, interpreting examiner marking criteria, and improving exam technique across core AS topics. Updated 2025/ 2026 materials provide realistic practice, reinforce key concepts, and enhance performance in OCR A Level Chemistry B assessments.

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AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf




Tuesday 14 May 2024 – Morning
AS Level Chemistry B (Salters)
H033/01 Foundations of chemistry
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes




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AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf

,AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf



2
SECTION A

You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.

Write your answer to each question in the box provided.

1 On a Periodic Table the number 39.1 is shown for potassium, K.

What is this number?

A atomic number

B mass number

C relative atomic mass

D relative molecular mass

Your answer [1]


2 SiO2 has a covalent network structure.

What is correct for SiO2?

A It consists of SiO2 molecules joined by strong intermolecular bonds.

B It does not conduct electricity when molten.

C It has a low melting point.

D It is readily soluble in water.

Your answer [1]


3 What is the missing product of the nuclear fusion reaction shown?

2H + 3H 1n + ........................
1 1 0

A a beryllium nucleus

B a helium nucleus

C a lithium nucleus

D a proton

Your answer [1]




© OCR 2024




AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf

,AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf



3
4 Magnesium oxide reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.

What is correct for this reaction?

A A gas is given off.

B A green solution of a salt is formed.

C It is a neutralisation.

D Magnesium hydrochloride is formed.

Your answer [1]


5 This question is about the relationship between enthalpy changes and bonds broken and made.

Which row is correct?

sign of ΔH description bonds broken and made

more energy released in
A – endothermic making bonds than used
in breaking bonds
less energy released in
B – exothermic making bonds than used
in breaking bonds
less energy released in
C + endothermic making bonds than used
in breaking bonds
more energy released in
D + exothermic making bonds than used
in breaking bonds


Your answer [1]


6 What are possible products from cracking an alkane molecule?

A one alkane molecule and two alkene molecules

B two alkane molecules

C two alkane molecules and one alkene molecule

D two alkene molecules

Your answer [1]



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AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf

, AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf



4
7 What is a risk, rather than a benefit, of using chlorine solution?

A It can be toxic.

B It is a disinfectant.

C It kills bacteria.

D It sterilises water.

Your answer [1]


8 An impure organic liquid is being purified after preparation.

The liquid is insoluble in water.

Why is a separating funnel used?

A To complete the distillation.

B To remove the sodium sulfate used for drying.

C To separate the impure liquid from aqueous washings.

D To separate the pure product from water.

Your answer [1]


9 What is correct for all the halogens (Group 17)?

A Their atoms have electronic configurations ending p5.

B They are gases.

C They are readily soluble in water.

D They have the highest first ionisation enthalpy in their period.

Your answer [1]




© OCR 2024




AS -LEVEL MAY 2024 OCR CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL B
MAY
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
AS -LEVEL
MARKB
MAY
SCHEME.pdf
PAPER
20241OCR
INCLUDING
CHEMISTRY
MARKB SCHEME.pdf
PAPER 1 INCLUDING MARK SCHEME.pdf

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