AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI

Five components carry A Level Chemistry (9701): Paper 1 multiple choice, Paper 2 AS structured questions, Paper 3 advanced practical skills, Paper 4 A2 structured questions and Paper 5 planning, analysis and evaluation. The command words — calculate, deduce, explain, suggest — sit alongside mechanism diagrams and equations, and the mark scheme wants the correct term or the balanced equation, not an approximate one.

There are 2,913 real 9701 questions here, drawn from 96 papers set between 2023 and 2025 — one of the largest banks on the site. Atomic structure and chemical bonding top the topic count, with reaction kinetics, equilibria and hydrocarbons close behind, so you can target the topics that come up most. Write your working and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge scheme, showing exactly which step, equation or unit earned or lost the mark.

Use it to sweep one topic at a time or sit a full variant under timed conditions — free, with no card or signup needed.

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Past papers by year

2025

PaperSessionQuestions
Paper 11 May–June 2025 40
Paper 12 May–June 2025 40
Paper 13 May–June 2025 40
Paper 14 May–June 2025 40
Paper 21 May–June 2025 6
Paper 22 May–June 2025 5
Paper 23 May–June 2025 6
Paper 24 May–June 2025 6
Paper 31 May–June 2025 3
Paper 32 May–June 2025 3
Paper 33 May–June 2025 3
Paper 34 May–June 2025 3
Paper 35 May–June 2025 3
Paper 37 May–June 2025 3
Paper 38 May–June 2025 3
Paper 41 May–June 2025 10
Paper 42 May–June 2025 9
Paper 43 May–June 2025 10
Paper 44 May–June 2025 8
Paper 51 May–June 2025 2
Paper 52 May–June 2025 2
Paper 53 May–June 2025 2
Paper 54 May–June 2025 2

2024

PaperSessionQuestions
Paper 11 May–June 2024 40
Paper 12 May–June 2024 40
Paper 13 May–June 2024 40
Paper 21 May–June 2024 6
Paper 22 May–June 2024 5
Paper 23 May–June 2024 5
Paper 31 May–June 2024 3
Paper 32 May–June 2024 3
Paper 33 May–June 2024 3
Paper 34 May–June 2024 3
Paper 35 May–June 2024 3
Paper 41 May–June 2024 9
Paper 42 May–June 2024 9
Paper 43 May–June 2024 9
Paper 51 May–June 2024 2
Paper 52 May–June 2024 2
Paper 53 May–June 2024 2
Paper 11 October–November 2024 40
Paper 12 October–November 2024 40
Paper 13 October–November 2024 40
Paper 21 October–November 2024 4
Paper 22 October–November 2024 4
Paper 23 October–November 2024 4
Paper 31 October–November 2024 3
Paper 33 October–November 2024 3
Paper 34 October–November 2024 3
Paper 35 October–November 2024 3
Paper 36 October–November 2024 3
Paper 41 October–November 2024 8
Paper 42 October–November 2024 8
Paper 43 October–November 2024 8
Paper 51 October–November 2024 2
Paper 52 October–November 2024 2
Paper 53 October–November 2024 2

2023

PaperSessionQuestions
Paper 12 February–March 2023 40
Paper 22 February–March 2023 4
Paper 33 February–March 2023 3
Paper 42 February–March 2023 6
Paper 52 February–March 2023 2
Paper 11 May–June 2023 40
Paper 12 May–June 2023 40
Paper 13 May–June 2023 40
Paper 21 May–June 2023 5
Paper 22 May–June 2023 5
Paper 23 May–June 2023 6
Paper 31 May–June 2023 3
Paper 32 May–June 2023 3
Paper 33 May–June 2023 3
Paper 34 May–June 2023 3
Paper 35 May–June 2023 3
Paper 41 May–June 2023 8
Paper 42 May–June 2023 9
Paper 43 May–June 2023 8
Paper 51 May–June 2023 3
Paper 52 May–June 2023 2
Paper 53 May–June 2023 3
Paper 11 October–November 2023 40
Paper 12 October–November 2023 40
Paper 13 October–November 2023 40
Paper 21 October–November 2023 4
Paper 22 October–November 2023 4
Paper 23 October–November 2023 4
Paper 31 October–November 2023 2
Paper 33 October–November 2023 3
Paper 34 October–November 2023 3
Paper 35 October–November 2023 2
Paper 36 October–November 2023 3
Paper 41 October–November 2023 9
Paper 42 October–November 2023 9
Paper 43 October–November 2023 9
Paper 51 October–November 2023 2
Paper 52 October–November 2023 2
Paper 53 October–November 2023 2

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Frequently asked questions

Which 9701 papers and years are covered?

Every session from 2023 to 2025 across all five components, 96 papers in total, covering every variant sat that session.

How does the AI marking work for chemistry answers?

You type your answer, equation or calculation and the AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme for that exact question. It shows which marking point you scored and why a near-miss answer fell short.

What do the five papers in 9701 test?

Paper 1 is multiple choice, Paper 2 is AS structured questions, Paper 3 is advanced practical skills, Paper 4 is A2 structured questions, and Paper 5 covers planning, analysis and evaluation.

Is it really free?

Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.

How should I revise chemistry with past papers?

Drill weak topics first using the topic tags, then move to full timed papers so extended calculations at A2 stop being a surprise on the day.

Are these official Cambridge papers?

The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International; Cambridge Papers is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.

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