Cambridge A Level Chemistry 9701 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Cambridge International A Level Chemistry 9701 revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice questions and past papers — mapped to the full syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
What is Cambridge International A Level Chemistry 9701?
What is Cambridge International A Level Chemistry 9701?
Cambridge International A Level Chemistry (9701) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's A Level chemistry qualification. AS covers physical chemistry (atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria), inorganic chemistry (periodicity, Groups 2 and 17), and organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, halogenoalkanes, alcohols, carbonyls). A2 extends with advanced physical chemistry, transition elements, and aromatic/carboxylic-acid/nitrogen organic chemistry, plus analytical techniques. Five-paper assessment including two practical-skills papers.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Multiple Choice | 40 marks | 1h 15 | 40 multiple-choice questions (AS content) · 31% of AS Level, 15.5% of A Level |
| Paper 2 — AS Level Structured Questions | 60 marks | 1h 15 | Structured questions (AS content) · 46% of AS Level, 23% of A Level |
| Paper 3 — Advanced Practical Skills | 40 marks | 2h | Practical work and structured questions · 23% of AS Level, 11.5% of A Level |
| Paper 4 — A Level Structured Questions | 100 marks | 2h | Structured questions (A Level content, assumes AS) · 38.5% of A Level |
| Paper 5 — Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 30 marks | 1h 15 | Questions on planning, analysis and evaluation skills · 11.5% of A Level |
AS Level = Papers 1, 2 & 3. Full A Level = all five papers. All papers are written and externally assessed; there is no coursework. Grades a–e (AS) / A*–E (A Level).
Source: Cambridge International A Level Chemistry 9701 syllabus
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