GCSE Chemistry practice tests, marked by tutors
Find your GCSE Chemistry grade and your weakest topics in 20 minutes.
- Papers
- 2 × 1 h 45 min
- Tiers
- Foundation (1–5) · Higher (4–9)
- Grades
- 9–1
- Boards
- AQA · Edexcel · OCR
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GCSE Chemistry: an overview
GCSE Chemistry is examined in two papers covering atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical and energy changes, rates, organic chemistry and analysis. Notenix starts with a free diagnostic that estimates your 9–1 grade and shows which topics to work on.
GCSE Chemistry format
- Two written papers of 1 hour 45 minutes each (AQA and Edexcel separate science).
- Paper 1 covers atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes; Paper 2 covers rates, organic chemistry, analysis, the atmosphere and resources.
- A periodic table is provided. Calculations on moles, masses and concentrations appear in both papers.
How Notenix helps you prepare
- A free 16-question diagnostic covering every main chemistry topic.
- An instant 9–1 grade estimate and a skill map of your strongest and weakest topics.
- Every question written and checked by our tutors, and past papers marked by a tutor with feedback.
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Free GCSE Chemistry practice questions
Answer each question and check it instantly. Worked solutions included.
An atom has 11 protons and 12 neutrons. What is its mass number?
A compound gives a lilac flame in a flame test. Which metal ion does it contain?
What are the products when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate?
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GCSE Chemistry practice: frequently asked questions
Does Notenix cover my exam board?+
The diagnostic covers the content shared by the AQA, Edexcel and OCR GCSE Chemistry specifications. Tell us your board when you request a marked paper and we'll match it.
How is the grade estimate worked out?+
Your percentage is mapped to an indicative 9–1 grade. Real grade boundaries change every year and depend on your tier, so treat it as a guide.
Are the questions written by AI?+
No. Every question and explanation is written and checked by our tutors, and written answers are marked by a tutor.