H2 Chemistry Paper 3 Format
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Q: What does H2 Chemistry Paper 3 Format cover?
A: Break down the 2026 H2 Chemistry Paper 3 demands, from extended data analysis to synthesis essays, and learn how to pace the two-hour, 75-mark exam worth 35 % of your grade.
Exam snapshot Paper 3 | 2 h | 75 marks | 35 % of the overall H2 Chemistry grade
Paper 3 is the long-form arena where SEAB tests synthesis, evaluation, and multi-topic integration. Expect large data sets, open-ended planning, and organic mechanisms that demand careful structuring. Strong answers blend accurate chemistry with clear explanation and tidy presentation.
Status: SEAB H2 Chemistry (9476) syllabus and specimen paper last checked 2026-01-13 (PDF last modified 2026-01-13). Paper 3 is 2 hours, 75 marks, weighting 35 % with Section A (55 marks, all compulsory) and Section B (20 marks, answer one of two).
Syllabus code note: SEAB’s 2026 specimen set is labelled 9476. SEAB also lists 9729 as “last year of exam in 2026”, so older resources may still use that code.
Download (SEAB Specimen Paper 3)
1 Structure and Timing
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- Questions: Section A (55 marks): three to four free-response questions, all compulsory. Section B (20 marks): two questions, answer one.
- Marks: 75 total across both sections.
- Calculator & data booklet: Allowed; ensure quick navigation for constants and spectroscopy tables.
Pacing rule of thumb: About 1.6 minutes per mark. Allocate time before writing—e.g., a 15-mark free-response question (~24 minutes) or the 20-mark Section B essay (~32 minutes). Reserve 5 minutes at the end for a final proof-read.
2 Typical Question Formats
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