Is AQA A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?

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This paper has 105 marks across 13 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

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AQA A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

A-Level Chemistry · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 105 marks

Modelled component: 7405/1 · Calculator permitted

7405/1 model: 105 marks, 120 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

Atomic Structure
Amount of Substance
Bonding
Energetics
Kinetics

I completed a StudyVector A-Level Chemistry derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/105. This is practice-only and not an official paper:

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A2 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Amount of Substance question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to amount of substance. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Energetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to energetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A5 (7 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Kinetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to kinetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A6 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Chemical Equilibria question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical equilibria. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Periodicity question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to periodicity. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A8 (9 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 2 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 2. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A9 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 7 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 7. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-A10 (11 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Redox question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Amount of Substance question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to amount of substance. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)
A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

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AQA A-Level Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

A-Level Chemistry · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 105 marks

Modelled component: 7405/1 · Calculator permitted

7405/1 model: 105 marks, 120 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Atomic Structure question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to atomic structure. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A2 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Amount of Substance question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to amount of substance. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to bonding. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Energetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to energetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A5 (7 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Kinetics question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to kinetics. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A6 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Chemical Equilibria question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical equilibria. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Periodicity question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to periodicity. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A8 (9 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 2 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 2. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A9 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Group 7 question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to group 7. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Question SECTION-A10 (11 marks)

A-Level A-Level Chemistry Redox question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to redox. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)

Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)