Combined Science (A) J250,09 Higher June 2023

The June 2023 OCR Science GCSE Paper 9 examines advanced chemistry topics, emphasizing molecular structures, chemical bonding, and reaction energetics. Key areas include isotopes, ionic compounds, chromatography, and electrolysis. Students analyze material properties, perform Rf value calculations, and interpret bond energy data. Practical applications involve designing experiments for electrolysis and evaluating models of molecular structures. Topics like acid strength, pH variation, and energy transfer in exothermic reactions are thoroughly tested. Keywords: GCSE Chemistry, ionic bonding, chromatography, bond energy, electrolysis, exothermic reactions, acid strength, pH.