AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY 8462/1H HIEGHER TIER PAPER 1
EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
H
GCSE
CHEMISTRY
Higher Tier Paper 1
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
a ruler
a scientific calculator Question Mark
the periodic table (enclosed). 1
2
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
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outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at 7
the end of this book. Write the question number against your 8
answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want TOTAL
to be marked.
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear
presentation in your answers.
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Do not write
outside the
0 1 This question is about metals and non-metals. box
Figure 1 shows an outline of part of the periodic
table.
Figure 1
0 1 . 1 Element Q is a dull solid with a melting point of 44 °C.
Element Q does not conduct electricity.
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain
element Q?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 2 Element R forms ions of formula R2+ and R3+
Which section of the periodic table in Figure 1 is most likely to contain
element R?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 3 Give two differences between the physical properties of the elements in
Group 1 and those of the transition elements.
[2 marks]
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outside the
0 1 . 4 Complete Figure 2 to show the electronic structure of an aluminium atom. box
Use the periodic table.
[1 mark]
Figure 2
0 1 . 5 Aluminium is a metal.
Describe how metals conduct electricity.
Answer in terms of electrons.
[3 marks]
0 1 . 6 Name the type of bonding in compounds formed between metals and non-
metals.
[1 mark]
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