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Cambridge International A-Level Chemistry 9701

Connect physical, inorganic and organic chemistry with practical evidence and calculations in the correct AS or A2 context.

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Chemistry 9701 at a glance

Cambridge Chemistry 9701 combines chemical knowledge, structured questions and experimental skills across Papers 1–5.

2025–2027 syllabus
Current syllabus
39
syllabus groups
97
mapped topics
2025–2027
Current syllabus cycle
Papers 1–5
Five externally assessed papers
AS or full A Level
Three-paper AS route or staged/full five-paper A Level route

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry 9701 syllabus9701 · 2025–2027 syllabus·Past papers

A-Level CAIE Chemistry syllabus

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Assessment

Chemistry 9701 assessment structure

AS candidates take Papers 1–3; full A Level candidates take Papers 1–5.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
Paper 1 Multiple Choice40 marks40 four-choice multiple-choice questions based on AS syllabus content.1 hour 15 minutes15.5% of A Level
Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions60 marksStructured questions based on AS syllabus content.1 hour 15 minutes23% of A Level
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills40 marksTimetabled practical test assessing experimental skills in a practical context.2 hours11.5% of A Level
Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions100 marksStructured questions based on A Level content, with AS knowledge required.2 hours38.5% of A Level
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation30 marksStructured questions assessing planning, analysis and evaluation of experimental skills.1 hour 15 minutes11.5% of A Level

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry 9701 syllabus9701 · 2025–2027 syllabus

Cambridge Chemistry 9701 questions

AS establishes the first-stage physical, inorganic and organic foundation; the A2 context adds the additional A Level content and assumes that AS knowledge.

Yes. Practical skills are assessed directly at AS and through planning, analysis and evaluation in the full A Level route.

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