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Cambridge A-level Chemistry questions by topic
Here are the 84 Cambridge A-level Chemistry (9701) topic question sets, under the 38 sections of Cambridge International’s Chemistry syllabus from Atomic structure to Practical skills, in the order it prints them. Every set is original, with a point-by-point mark scheme under every question and a printable PDF.
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1 Atomic structure110 questions6 topics
- Protons, neutrons, electrons and isotopes16 questions · 58 marks · 1.1, 1.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Periodicity: trends across Period 3 and the blocks of the table20 questions · 63 marks · 1.1 · PDF, 75 KB
- Ionic bonding and ionic lattices18 questions · 59 marks · 1.1 · PDF, 77 KB
- Electron configuration: shells, subshells and orbitals16 questions · 55 marks · 1.3 · PDF, 75 KB
- Free-radical substitution20 questions · 65 marks · 1.3 · PDF, 78 KB
- Ionisation energies and the evidence for subshells20 questions · 68 marks · 1.4 · PDF, 72 KB
2 Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry148 questions8 topics
- The mole, the Avogadro constant and molar mass18 questions · 59 marks · 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 · PDF, 79 KB
- Protons, neutrons, electrons and isotopes16 questions · 58 marks · 2.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Time-of-flight mass spectrometry and relative atomic mass19 questions · 65 marks · 2.1 · PDF, 73 KB
- Formulae, equations and state symbols20 questions · 66 marks · 2.3 · PDF, 81 KB
- Empirical and molecular formulae17 questions · 55 marks · 2.3 · PDF, 76 KB
- Reacting masses, percentage yield and atom economy21 questions · 65 marks · 2.4 · PDF, 76 KB
- Gases and the ideal gas equation19 questions · 60 marks · 2.4 · PDF, 76 KB
- Concentration, volumetric solutions and titration calculations18 questions · 60 marks · 2.4 · PDF, 73 KB
3 Chemical bonding139 questions7 topics
- Electronegativity, polarity and intermolecular forces21 questions · 68 marks · 3.1, 3.6 · PDF, 76 KB
- Ionic bonding and ionic lattices18 questions · 59 marks · 3.2, 3.7 · PDF, 77 KB
- Covalent, dative covalent and metallic bonding21 questions · 64 marks · 3.3, 3.4, 3.7 · PDF, 80 KB
- Alkenes: structure, electrophilic addition and Markovnikov's rule21 questions · 67 marks · 3.4 · PDF, 79 KB
- Mean bond enthalpies19 questions · 64 marks · 3.4 · PDF, 72 KB
- Naming and representing organic molecules18 questions · 64 marks · 3.4 · PDF, 76 KB
- Shapes of molecules and ions21 questions · 64 marks · 3.4, 3.5 · PDF, 76 KB
4 States of matter58 questions3 topics
- Gases and the ideal gas equation19 questions · 60 marks · 4.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- The four crystal structures and their properties21 questions · 65 marks · 4.2 · PDF, 77 KB
- Ionic bonding and ionic lattices18 questions · 59 marks · 4.2 · PDF, 77 KB
5 Chemical energetics74 questions4 topics
- Enthalpy change, standard conditions and the definitions18 questions · 61 marks · 5.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Measuring an enthalpy change: calorimetry19 questions · 62 marks · 5.1 · PDF, 72 KB
- Mean bond enthalpies19 questions · 64 marks · 5.1, 5.2 · PDF, 72 KB
- Hess's law and enthalpy cycles18 questions · 60 marks · 5.2 · PDF, 77 KB
6 Electrochemistry39 questions2 topics
- Oxidation states and the rules for assigning them19 questions · 65 marks · 6.1 · PDF, 80 KB
- Half-equations and building redox equations20 questions · 68 marks · 6.1 · PDF, 82 KB
7 Equilibria114 questions6 topics
- Dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle and industrial compromise18 questions · 62 marks · 7.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- The equilibrium constant Kc21 questions · 80 marks · 7.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Kp: equilibria in the gas phase17 questions · 65 marks · 7.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Brønsted–Lowry acids and bases, pH and strong acids18 questions · 66 marks · 7.2 · PDF, 77 KB
- Titration curves and choosing an indicator20 questions · 72 marks · 7.2 · PDF, 74 KB
- Formulae, equations and state symbols20 questions · 66 marks · 7.2 · PDF, 81 KB
8 Reaction kinetics53 questions3 topics
- Collision theory, activation energy and the rate of reaction16 questions · 56 marks · 8.1, 8.2 · PDF, 74 KB
- Measuring the rate of a reaction20 questions · 65 marks · 8.1 · PDF, 75 KB
- The Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, temperature and catalysts17 questions · 58 marks · 8.2, 8.3 · PDF, 75 KB
9 The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity135 questions7 topics
- Periodicity: trends across Period 3 and the blocks of the table20 questions · 63 marks · 9.1, 9.3 · PDF, 75 KB
- The Period 3 elements: reactions with oxygen and water19 questions · 65 marks · 9.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- The Period 3 oxides: structure, bonding and acid–base character19 questions · 71 marks · 9.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Reactions of aqua ions with hydroxide, ammonia and carbonate20 questions · 65 marks · 9.2 · PDF, 82 KB
- Metal-aqua ions and the acidity of their solutions18 questions · 63 marks · 9.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Group 7: trends down the group and displacement reactions18 questions · 61 marks · 9.3 · PDF, 78 KB
- Group 2: trends down the group and reactions with water21 questions · 69 marks · 9.3 · PDF, 81 KB
10 Group 263 questions3 topics
- Group 2: trends down the group and reactions with water21 questions · 69 marks · 10.1 · PDF, 81 KB
- Group 2 compounds: solubility, uses and the sulfate test22 questions · 77 marks · 10.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Formulae, equations and state symbols20 questions · 66 marks · 10.1 · PDF, 81 KB
11 Group 1759 questions3 topics
- Group 7: trends down the group and displacement reactions18 questions · 61 marks · 11.1, 11.2 · PDF, 78 KB
- Halide ions, the silver nitrate test, concentrated sulfuric acid, and chlorine in water21 questions · 73 marks · 11.3, 11.4 · PDF, 83 KB
- Half-equations and building redox equations20 questions · 68 marks · 11.4 · PDF, 82 KB
12 Nitrogen and sulfur120 questions6 topics
- Covalent, dative covalent and metallic bonding21 questions · 64 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 80 KB
- Mean bond enthalpies19 questions · 64 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 72 KB
- Alkanes: fractional distillation, cracking and combustion20 questions · 64 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Amines: preparation, basicity and nucleophilic reactions21 questions · 68 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 77 KB
- Group 2 compounds: solubility, uses and the sulfate test22 questions · 77 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- The Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, temperature and catalysts17 questions · 58 marks · 12.1 · PDF, 75 KB
13 An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry139 questions7 topics
- Naming and representing organic molecules18 questions · 64 marks · 13.1, 13.3 · PDF, 76 KB
- Reaction types, curly arrows and how a mechanism is written21 questions · 67 marks · 13.2 · PDF, 81 KB
- Alkenes: structure, electrophilic addition and Markovnikov's rule21 questions · 67 marks · 13.3 · PDF, 79 KB
- Shapes of molecules and ions21 questions · 64 marks · 13.3 · PDF, 76 KB
- Covalent, dative covalent and metallic bonding21 questions · 64 marks · 13.3 · PDF, 80 KB
- Structural isomerism and E/Z isomerism20 questions · 64 marks · 13.4 · PDF, 79 KB
- Optical isomerism17 questions · 55 marks · 13.4 · PDF, 76 KB
14 Hydrocarbons123 questions6 topics
- Alkanes: fractional distillation, cracking and combustion20 questions · 64 marks · 14.1, 14.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Free-radical substitution20 questions · 65 marks · 14.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Alkenes: structure, electrophilic addition and Markovnikov's rule21 questions · 67 marks · 14.1, 14.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Elimination from halogenoalkanes, and CFCs and the ozone layer19 questions · 64 marks · 14.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Oxidation and elimination of alcohols22 questions · 74 marks · 14.2 · PDF, 78 KB
- Addition polymers21 questions · 64 marks · 14.2 · PDF, 76 KB
15 Halogen compounds124 questions6 topics
- Halogenoalkanes: nucleophilic substitution and rates of hydrolysis20 questions · 66 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 53 KB
- Elimination from halogenoalkanes, and CFCs and the ozone layer19 questions · 64 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Free-radical substitution20 questions · 65 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Alkenes: structure, electrophilic addition and Markovnikov's rule21 questions · 67 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- The Arrhenius equation and the rate-determining step22 questions · 75 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Oxidation and elimination of alcohols22 questions · 74 marks · 15.1 · PDF, 78 KB
16 Hydroxy compounds143 questions7 topics
- Alcohols: hydration, fermentation and classification22 questions · 65 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 59 KB
- Oxidation and elimination of alcohols22 questions · 74 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and the tests that tell them apart18 questions · 59 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Carboxylic acids, esters and biodiesel21 questions · 65 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Measuring an enthalpy change: calorimetry19 questions · 62 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 72 KB
- Alkenes: structure, electrophilic addition and Markovnikov's rule21 questions · 67 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Halogenoalkanes: nucleophilic substitution and rates of hydrolysis20 questions · 66 marks · 16.1 · PDF, 53 KB
17 Carbonyl compounds62 questions3 topics
- Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and the tests that tell them apart18 questions · 59 marks · 17.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Oxidation and elimination of alcohols22 questions · 74 marks · 17.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Test-tube reactions for functional groups, and high-resolution mass spectrometry22 questions · 73 marks · 17.1 · PDF, 79 KB
18 Carboxylic acids and derivatives66 questions3 topics
- Carboxylic acids, esters and biodiesel21 questions · 65 marks · 18.1, 18.2 · PDF, 78 KB
- Oxidation and elimination of alcohols22 questions · 74 marks · 18.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Planning a synthetic route23 questions · 84 marks · 18.1 · PDF, 82 KB
19 Nitrogen compounds103 questions5 topics
- Amines: preparation, basicity and nucleophilic reactions21 questions · 68 marks · 19.1 · PDF, 77 KB
- Halogenoalkanes: nucleophilic substitution and rates of hydrolysis20 questions · 66 marks · 19.1, 19.2 · PDF, 53 KB
- Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and the tests that tell them apart18 questions · 59 marks · 19.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Planning a synthetic route23 questions · 84 marks · 19.2 · PDF, 82 KB
- Carboxylic acids, esters and biodiesel21 questions · 65 marks · 19.2 · PDF, 78 KB
20 Polymerisation21 questions1 topic
- Addition polymers21 questions · 64 marks · 20.1 · PDF, 76 KB
21 Organic synthesis23 questions1 topic
- Planning a synthetic route23 questions · 84 marks · 21.1 · PDF, 82 KB
22 Analytical techniques59 questions3 topics
- Infrared spectroscopy18 questions · 64 marks · 22.1 · PDF, 71 KB
- Time-of-flight mass spectrometry and relative atomic mass19 questions · 65 marks · 22.2 · PDF, 73 KB
- Test-tube reactions for functional groups, and high-resolution mass spectrometry22 questions · 73 marks · 22.2 · PDF, 79 KB
23 Chemical energetics (A-level only)67 questions3 topics
- Lattice enthalpy and Born–Haber cycles23 questions · 77 marks · 23.1 · PDF, 74 KB
- Enthalpies of solution and hydration21 questions · 70 marks · 23.2 · PDF, 77 KB
- Entropy and Gibbs free-energy change23 questions · 70 marks · 23.3, 23.4 · PDF, 79 KB
24 Electrochemistry (A-level only)80 questions4 topics
- Commercial cells, rechargeable cells and fuel cells20 questions · 77 marks · 24.1 · PDF, 80 KB
- Electrode potentials and the standard hydrogen electrode19 questions · 67 marks · 24.2 · PDF, 75 KB
- The electrochemical series and predicting feasibility21 questions · 71 marks · 24.2 · PDF, 80 KB
- Half-equations and building redox equations20 questions · 68 marks · 24.2 · PDF, 82 KB
25 Equilibria (A-level only)100 questions5 topics
- Brønsted–Lowry acids and bases, pH and strong acids18 questions · 66 marks · 25.1 · PDF, 77 KB
- Weak acids, Ka and pKa; Kw and strong bases22 questions · 69 marks · 25.1 · PDF, 82 KB
- Buffer solutions and buffer calculations19 questions · 69 marks · 25.1 · PDF, 74 KB
- Titration curves and choosing an indicator20 questions · 72 marks · 25.1 · PDF, 74 KB
- The equilibrium constant Kc21 questions · 80 marks · 25.2 · PDF, 78 KB
26 Reaction kinetics (A-level only)99 questions5 topics
- Rate equations, orders of reaction and the rate constant22 questions · 77 marks · 26.1 · PDF, 82 KB
- Finding orders from initial rates, half-lives and graphs20 questions · 65 marks · 26.1 · PDF, 74 KB
- The Arrhenius equation and the rate-determining step22 questions · 75 marks · 26.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Catalysis: heterogeneous, homogeneous and autocatalytic18 questions · 59 marks · 26.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- The Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, temperature and catalysts17 questions · 58 marks · 26.2 · PDF, 75 KB
27 Group 2 (A-level only)66 questions3 topics
- Enthalpies of solution and hydration21 questions · 70 marks · 27.1 · PDF, 77 KB
- Lattice enthalpy and Born–Haber cycles23 questions · 77 marks · 27.1 · PDF, 74 KB
- Group 2 compounds: solubility, uses and the sulfate test22 questions · 77 marks · 27.1 · PDF, 79 KB
28 Chemistry of transition elements (A-level only)134 questions7 topics
- Transition metal characteristics and complex formation16 questions · 57 marks · 28.1, 28.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Variable oxidation states: vanadium, chromium and manganate(VII) titrations20 questions · 67 marks · 28.1, 28.2 · PDF, 78 KB
- Catalysis: heterogeneous, homogeneous and autocatalytic18 questions · 59 marks · 28.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Colour in transition metal complexes and colorimetry18 questions · 58 marks · 28.1, 28.3 · PDF, 77 KB
- Ligands, the shapes of complexes, isomerism and ligand substitution20 questions · 65 marks · 28.2, 28.4, 28.5 · PDF, 80 KB
- Reactions of aqua ions with hydroxide, ammonia and carbonate20 questions · 65 marks · 28.2 · PDF, 82 KB
- Redox titrations: manganate(VII) and thiosulfate22 questions · 74 marks · 28.2 · PDF, 73 KB
29 An introduction to A Level organic chemistry (A-level only)109 questions6 topics
- Naming and representing organic molecules18 questions · 64 marks · 29.1 · PDF, 76 KB
- Benzene: its structure and the evidence for delocalisation18 questions · 61 marks · 29.1, 29.3 · PDF, 78 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 29.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Acylation: acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides19 questions · 62 marks · 29.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Optical isomerism17 questions · 55 marks · 29.4 · PDF, 76 KB
- Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and the tests that tell them apart18 questions · 59 marks · 29.4 · PDF, 76 KB
30 Hydrocarbons (A-level only)37 questions2 topics
- Benzene: its structure and the evidence for delocalisation18 questions · 61 marks · 30.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 30.1 · PDF, 79 KB
31 Halogen compounds (A-level only)56 questions3 topics
- Benzene: its structure and the evidence for delocalisation18 questions · 61 marks · 31.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 31.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Acylation: acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides19 questions · 62 marks · 31.1 · PDF, 76 KB
32 Hydroxy compounds (A-level only)98 questions5 topics
- Acylation: acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides19 questions · 62 marks · 32.1, 32.2 · PDF, 76 KB
- Benzene: its structure and the evidence for delocalisation18 questions · 61 marks · 32.2 · PDF, 78 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 32.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Amines: preparation, basicity and nucleophilic reactions21 questions · 68 marks · 32.2 · PDF, 77 KB
- Carboxylic acids, esters and biodiesel21 questions · 65 marks · 32.2 · PDF, 78 KB
33 Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A-level only)99 questions5 topics
- Redox titrations: manganate(VII) and thiosulfate22 questions · 74 marks · 33.1 · PDF, 73 KB
- Carboxylic acids, esters and biodiesel21 questions · 65 marks · 33.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Acylation: acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides19 questions · 62 marks · 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 · PDF, 76 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 33.1 · PDF, 79 KB
- Benzene: its structure and the evidence for delocalisation18 questions · 61 marks · 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 · PDF, 78 KB
34 Nitrogen compounds (A-level only)79 questions4 topics
- Amines: preparation, basicity and nucleophilic reactions21 questions · 68 marks · 34.1, 34.2, 34.3 · PDF, 77 KB
- Acylation: acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides19 questions · 62 marks · 34.1, 34.3 · PDF, 76 KB
- Electrophilic substitution: nitration and Friedel–Crafts acylation19 questions · 66 marks · 34.2 · PDF, 79 KB
- Amino acids, proteins, enzymes and DNA20 questions · 66 marks · 34.4 · PDF, 78 KB
35 Polymerisation (A-level only)60 questions3 topics
- Condensation polymers and the disposal of polymers19 questions · 61 marks · 35.1, 35.2, 35.3 · PDF, 77 KB
- Amino acids, proteins, enzymes and DNA20 questions · 66 marks · 35.1 · PDF, 78 KB
- Addition polymers21 questions · 64 marks · 35.2, 35.3 · PDF, 76 KB
36 Organic synthesis (A-level only)23 questions1 topic
- Planning a synthetic route23 questions · 84 marks · 36.1 · PDF, 82 KB
37 Analytical techniques (A-level only)61 questions3 topics
- Chromatography: TLC, column and gas20 questions · 63 marks · 37.1, 37.2 · PDF, 51 KB
- Proton and carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy21 questions · 69 marks · 37.3, 37.4 · PDF, 74 KB
- Putting the analysis together: structure from spectra20 questions · 66 marks · 37.4 · PDF, 69 KB
Papers 3 and 5 Practical skills57 questions3 topics
- Measurement, uncertainty and significant figures in chemistry19 questions · 65 marks · Paper 3, Paper 5 · PDF, 74 KB
- Apparatus, techniques and safety: the twelve required practicals in outline17 questions · 60 marks · Paper 3 · PDF, 74 KB
- Preparing, purifying and testing an organic solid and liquid21 questions · 68 marks · Paper 3, Paper 5 · PDF, 76 KB
A topic is listed under every section its lesson teaches, so some appear more than once. The codes beside each one are the specification headings it covers in that section.
The sections and codes are Cambridge International’s; check the current specification when a mark depends on it. The 9701 route map lists every heading, with the lessons that teach it.