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CHEMISTRY
AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY Foundation Tier Paper 2
(8462/2F) Marking Scheme 2026
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator 1
• the periodic table (enclosed).
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 4
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 5
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
6
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 8
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
9
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked. 10
TOTAL
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• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
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0 1 This question is about chemical analysis. box
Some metal ions can be identified using a flame test.
0 1 . 1 Describe how to do a flame test using a metal wire and a Bunsen burner.
[2 marks]
0 1 . 2 Draw one line from each metal ion to the flame colour produced by the metal ion.
[2 marks]
Metal ion Flame colour
Crimson
Green
Lithium
Lilac
Potassium
Orange-red
Yellow
, 3
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outside the
0 1 . 3 Which gas is produced when carbonates are reacted with dilute acids? box
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Oxygen
0 1 . 4 Which solution is used to test for sulfate ions?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Barium chloride solution
Magnesium chloride solution
Sodium chloride solution
Precipitates are used to identify some ions.
0 1 . 5 Complete the sentence.
Choose the answer from the box.
[1 mark]
gas liquid solid
A precipitate is a .
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
F
GCSE
CHEMISTRY
AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY Foundation Tier Paper 2
(8462/2F) Marking Scheme 2026
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator 1
• the periodic table (enclosed).
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 4
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 5
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
6
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 8
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
9
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked. 10
TOTAL
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
,8462/2F
, 2
Do not write
outside the
0 1 This question is about chemical analysis. box
Some metal ions can be identified using a flame test.
0 1 . 1 Describe how to do a flame test using a metal wire and a Bunsen burner.
[2 marks]
0 1 . 2 Draw one line from each metal ion to the flame colour produced by the metal ion.
[2 marks]
Metal ion Flame colour
Crimson
Green
Lithium
Lilac
Potassium
Orange-red
Yellow
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Which gas is produced when carbonates are reacted with dilute acids? box
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Oxygen
0 1 . 4 Which solution is used to test for sulfate ions?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Barium chloride solution
Magnesium chloride solution
Sodium chloride solution
Precipitates are used to identify some ions.
0 1 . 5 Complete the sentence.
Choose the answer from the box.
[1 mark]
gas liquid solid
A precipitate is a .
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