Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry (9701): examiner-style marking and a new paper for every student
Same five-paper shape as Physics 9702, with mechanism and organic-synthesis answers marked for the specific marking points examiners look for.
Syllabus for examination in 2025, 2026 and 2027 · June and November series · grades A*–E (A Level), a–e (AS)
Paper structure and what we mark
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Multiple Choice | 1 h 15 min | 40 | 31% AS · 15.5% A Level | 40 multiple-choice questions |
| Paper 2 — AS Level Structured Questions | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 46% AS · 23% A Level | Structured questions |
| Paper 3 — Advanced Practical Skills | 2 h | 40 | 23% AS · 11.5% A Level | Practical exam at the centre |
| Paper 4 — A Level Structured Questions | 2 h | 100 | 38.5% A Level | Structured questions |
| Paper 5 — Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 1 h 15 min | 30 | 11.5% A Level | Written paper on planning and data analysis |
Topics
- Atomic structure and bonding
- Energetics and equilibria
- Electrochemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Analytical techniques
Questions teachers ask
- Is this official Cambridge marking?
- No. Cambridge International Education marks the real exam. This is examiner-style marking of mocks and homework for 9701, and you approve every mark before a student sees it.
- Do you reproduce past-paper questions?
- No. Every 9701 paper here is original and written to the syllabus for examination in 2025, 2026 and 2027, in the same structure as the real papers shown above.
- Which papers are marked?
- Paper 2, Paper 4, Paper 5 are marked question by question; Paper 1 are scored instantly. Practical exams sat at the centre are not marked here.
- How is the next paper chosen?
- From the marks a student lost: the concepts behind them are ranked by marks dropped, and the new paper weights those topics. It is the same syllabus and structure, with new questions.
- When are the exams?
- June and November series. Grades A*–E (A Level), a–e (AS).
Other Cambridge AS & A Level courses
- Cambridge AS & A Level Physics (9702)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Biology (9700)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Further Mathematics (9231)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Economics (9708)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Business (9609)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science (9618)
- Cambridge AS & A Level Psychology (9990)
- Cambridge AS & A Level English Language (9093)