Chemistry (A) J248,01 Foundation November 2021, OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

This third exam paper, another GCSE Chemistry (Gateway Science) Foundation Tier Paper 1, evaluates fundamental concepts like atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the periodic table. Topics include physical and chemical changes, electrolysis, reaction types, and chromatography. Practical applications feature prominently, such as measuring reaction rates, neutralisation, and separating mixtures. The paper integrates problem-solving, graphical data representation, and explanations involving experimental methods. Environmental and technological uses of materials, including nanoparticles and carbon allotropes, are explored, focusing on their structure, properties, and practical significance.