SQA National 5 Chemistry : Past Papers

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National 5 Chemistry

Alternative certification model, essential information, course specification.

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

  • N5 Chemistry Course Specification

          September 2019

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

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Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

  • Chemistry Specimen Question Paper National 5 September 2017

There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.

  • National 5 Chemistry questions section 1 (679 KB)
  • National 5 Chemistry questions section 2 (0.99 MB)
  • National 5 Chemistry marking instructions (1.42 MB)

Coursework ( 10/08/2023 )

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

  • Coursework assessment task for National 5 Chemistry August 2023
  • Guidance on conditions of assessment

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

  • Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)

Understanding Standards ( 14/02/2024 )

  • Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Presentation

  • National 5 Audio Presentation (13 minutes) (24.64 MB)
  • Chemistry Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7) (36.85 MB)

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  • Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports ( 14/09/2023 )

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

  • 2023 National 5 Chemistry Course Report   September 2023
  • 2022 National 5 Chemistry Course Report September 2022
  • 2019 National 5 Chemistry Course Report September 2019

Data Booklet

  • Chemistry National 5 Data Booklet

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# Unit Exercises
1.1 Reaction Rates
1.21 Periodic Table & Atomic Structure
1.22 Covalent & Ionic Bonding
1.3 Chemical Formulae & Mole Calculations
1.4 pH and Acids & Alkalis
2.11 Naming & Drawing Hydrocarbons
2.12 Alkanes
2.13 Alkenes
2.14 Cycloalkanes
2.21 Alcohols
2.22 Carboxylic Acids
2.3 Energy From Fuels
3.11 Metallic Bonding & Reaction of Metals
3.12 Redox
3.13 Extraction of Metals
3.14 Electrochemical Cells
3.2 Plastics
3.3 Fertilisers
3.4 Nuclear Chemistry

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National 5 Chemistry

Here you will find everything you need to help you achieve your best in National 5 Chemistry. Cl ick on the icons to download the homework exercises. Your teacher will tell you which questions you should complete and when they are due. If you have any problems downloading the documents speak to Miss Marshall in Chemistry.

Unit 1 Chemical Changes and Structure

Unit 2 Nature's Chemistry

Unit 3 Chemistry in Society

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Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationPaisley
Number of pages153
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2013

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T1 - National 5 Chemistry with Answers

AU - Jeffrey, Stephen

AU - Anderson, John

AU - Macdonald, Fran

AU - McBride, Barry

AU - McCranor, Paul

A2 - Jeffrey, Stephen

PY - 2013/7

Y1 - 2013/7

N2 - This book is designed to act as a valuable resource for pupils studying National 5 Chemistry. It provides a core text which adheres closely to the SQA syllabus, with each section of the book matching a unit of the syllabus, and each chapter corresponding to a content area. It is an ideal - and comprehensive - teaching and learning resource for National 5 Chemistry. In addition to the core text, the book contains a variety of special features: For Interest, Key Terms, Activities, Worked Examples, Questions, Prescribed Practical Activities, Summary, and Checklist for Revision.

AB - This book is designed to act as a valuable resource for pupils studying National 5 Chemistry. It provides a core text which adheres closely to the SQA syllabus, with each section of the book matching a unit of the syllabus, and each chapter corresponding to a content area. It is an ideal - and comprehensive - teaching and learning resource for National 5 Chemistry. In addition to the core text, the book contains a variety of special features: For Interest, Key Terms, Activities, Worked Examples, Questions, Prescribed Practical Activities, Summary, and Checklist for Revision.

UR - https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk

SN - 9781444184280

BT - National 5 Chemistry with Answers

CY - Paisley

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