H2 Chemistry Paper 2 Format

Q: What does H2 Chemistry Paper 2 Format cover?
A: Understand the structure, mark distribution, and scoring tactics for the 2026 H2 Chemistry Paper 2 so you can pace the two-hour structured section confidently.

Exam snapshot Paper 2 | 2 h | 75 marks | 30 % of the overall H2 Chemistry grade

Paper 2 is the first written paper that demands extended working and clear explanations. Every question is compulsory, and the mark scheme rewards method, chemical reasoning, and tidy presentation. The specimen paper shows a mix of short-to-medium multi-part questions that range from straightforward calculations to data-based analysis.

Status: SEAB H2 Chemistry (9729, first exam 2026) syllabus last checked 2025-11-29 (PDF last modified 2024-07-17). Paper 2 stays at 2 hours, 75 marks, weighting 30 %, with 20–25 marks of data-based material baked into the structured questions.

1 Structure and Timing

• Duration: 120 minutes.
• Questions: All compulsory; expect six to eight multi-part structured questions.
• Marks: 75 total; includes one or more data-based questions totalling 20–25 marks (per SEAB 9729 scheme of assessment).
• Calculator: Approved calculators allowed; data booklet is provided.

Pacing tip: Budget roughly 1.5 minutes per mark. That equates to about 22–23 minutes for a 15-mark question; note the mark allocation on each sub-part and apportion time before you start writing.

2 Question Styles to Expect