Predicted 2026 AQA Combined chemistry Foundation

This is an AQA GCSE Combined Science: Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation Tier) specimen paper for 2026, lasting 1 hour 15 minutes and worth 70 marks, made up of Section A (15 multiple-choice questions testing basic knowledge) and Section B (structured questions covering calculations, explanations, and a 6-mark extended response). It assesses key topics including atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry (moles, yield, concentration), electrolysis, energy changes, rates of reaction, equilibrium (Haber process), organic chemistry, and the atmosphere, with a strong focus on applying knowledge, showing working in calculations, and writing clear step-by-step methods—especially for the final question on preparing copper sulfate crystals.