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Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 Higher
GCSE Chemistry · Edexcel-style · 105 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 1CH0/1H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
1CH0/1H model: 100 marks, 105 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Key Concepts & Periodic Table
- States of Matter & Bonding
- Chemical Changes & Acids
- Quantitative Chemistry
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Chemistry derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/100. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Key Concepts & Periodic Table?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for States of Matter & Bonding?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Chemical Changes & Acids?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative Chemistry?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Key Concepts & Periodic Table?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for States of Matter & Bonding?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Chemical Changes & Acids?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative Chemistry?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Key Concepts & Periodic Table?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for States of Matter & Bonding?
Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Chemical Changes & Acids?
Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative Chemistry?
Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Key Concepts & Periodic Table?
Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for States of Matter & Bonding?
Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Chemical Changes & Acids?
Question SECTION-A16 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Quantitative Chemistry?
Section B
Structured, short-answer, and calculation questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. 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 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B3 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B7 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-B10 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-B11 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Section C
Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to quantitative chemistry. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Key Concepts & Periodic Table question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to key concepts & periodic table. Explain the key particle-level idea, describe the expected observation or calculation route, and evaluate one source of error in the method.
Question SECTION-C3 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry States of Matter & Bonding question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to states of matter & 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-C4 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Chemistry Chemical Changes & Acids question. A student carries out a reaction or analysis linked to chemical changes & acids. 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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