AQA GCSE Chemistry Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2022

Every question from AQA GCSE Chemistry Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2022 (8462): 10 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.

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  1. Question 1 9 marks

    Identify subatomic particles in an atom diagram, determine proton and neutron numbers, calculate the relative atomic mass of an element from isotopic abundance, identify the element, and define isotopes.

    Chemistry · C1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

  2. Question 2 8 marks

    Identify elements, compounds, and mixtures using particle models, and describe separation techniques including filtration, distillation, and crystallisation.

    Chemistry · Required Practicals · C1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table · Required Practicals

  3. Question 3 8 marks

    Identify metals from reactivity observations with acid, name reagents for zinc sulfate production, match pH to universal indicator colours, and identify titration equipment.

    Chemistry · Required Practicals · C4: Chemical Changes · Required Practicals

  4. Question 4 9 marks

    Answer questions on the development and trends of the periodic table, including Mendeleev's periodic table, Group 1 alkali metals, and Group 7 halogens.

    Chemistry · C1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

  5. Question 5 9 marks

    Identify products and variables, analyse anomalous data, and plot a graph for the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid.

    Chemistry · C4: Chemical Changes

  6. Question 6 8 marks

    Identify structures, properties, and formulae of carbon allotropes, simple molecules, and calculate the relative formula mass of carbonic acid.

    Chemistry · C2: Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter · C3: Quantitative Chemistry · C4: Chemical Changes

  7. Question 7 10 marks

    Answer questions on small particles, calculating the volume and surface area to volume ratio of a cubic nanoparticle, and evaluating the use of silver nanoparticles.

    Chemistry · C2: Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter · C1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

  8. Question 8 9 marks

    Answer questions on the electrolysis of aqueous sodium sulfate and molten compounds, including gas volume measurement and atom economy calculation.

    Chemistry · Required Practicals · Required Practicals · C2: Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter · C3: Quantitative Chemistry · C4: Chemical Changes

  9. Question 9 13 marks

    Identify periodic table sections for elements with given properties, compare Group 1 and transition metals, draw an aluminium electronic configuration, and explain metallic and ionic bonding.

    Chemistry · C1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table · C2: Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter

  10. Question 10 17 marks

    Plan a method to investigate the temperature change when varying the mass of sodium carbonate in an exothermic reaction, determine the gradient and initial temperature from a graph, and interpret an energy profile diagram.

    Chemistry · Required Practicals · C5: Energy Changes · Required Practicals

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