Question 1
What holds two atoms together in a covalent bond?
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Built for the Higher Chemistry question paper from the 2026 to 2027 session (course specification version 4.0): all four areas, the Section 1 multiple-choice questions, Section 2 questions and the open-ended questions. The assignment is done in school and is not practised here. Not built for National 5 or Advanced Higher.
1. Chemical changes and structure
Periodicity, bonding, intermolecular forces, oxidising and reducing agents
2. Nature's chemistry
Carbon compounds, alcohols, acids, esters, fats, soaps, proteins, fragrances and skin care
3. Chemistry in society
Moles and yield, rates, chemical energy, equilibria and chemical analysis
4. Researching chemistry
Apparatus, practical techniques and reporting experiments
| Part | What it asks | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | An objective test: 20 four-option multiple-choice questions from across the course. | 20 marks |
| Section 2 | Restricted and extended response questions, including two open-ended questions worth 3 marks each. | 80 marks |
| Assignment | Your own experimental research and report, done in school, scaled to 25 marks (20% of the award). Not practised here. | 20 marks |
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