GCSE
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PAPER 2025
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Surname
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GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE : SYNERGY
8465/3F
F
Foundation Tier Paper 3 Physical Sciences
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45
For this paper you must have: minutes
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed). For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 2
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 4
Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages. 5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined 6
pages at the end of this book. Write the question 7
number against your answer(s).
8
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked. TOTAL
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
You are reminded of the need for good English
and clear presentation in your answers.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's GCSE 8465/3F Paper 3 Life and Environmental
GCSE AQA Combined Sciences
Science
For Examiner’s
- Synergy Use
, 2
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 1 A 1. Complete the sentence:
Hydrocarbons are made up of atoms of ________ and ________.
[2 Marks]
2. Which property of hydrocarbons is used to separate them during
fractional distillation?
Tick (✓) one box:
o Boiling point
o Flammability
o Viscosity [1 Marks]
0 1 B Crude oil is separated into fractions such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene.
Each fraction has specific uses.
1. Name one fuel obtained from the fractional distillation of crude oil.
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………… [1 Marks]
2. The complete combustion of hydrocarbons produces two products.
Tick (✓) two boxes to identify these products:
o Carbon dioxide
o Water
o Oxygen
[2 Marks]
o Nitrogen
0 1 C
Larger hydrocarbon molecules have higher boiling points compared to
smaller ones. Explain why this is the case in terms of intermolecular
forces.
……………………………………………………………………………………
[1 Marks]
………………………….…………………………………………………………
………………………..……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
Do not write
Outside the
Box
Acids release a specific ion in aqueous solutions.
0 2 A Complete the sentence:
Acids release ________ ions in aqueous solutions.
GCSE AQA Combined Sciences - Synergy
Sodium hydroxide is an alkali because it releases a specific ion in solution.
Predicted
PAPER 2025
Prepared by
Tyrion Papers
www.tyrions.com
, 1
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature I declare this is my own work
GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE : SYNERGY
8465/3F
F
Foundation Tier Paper 3 Physical Sciences
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45
For this paper you must have: minutes
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed). For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 2
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 4
Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages. 5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined 6
pages at the end of this book. Write the question 7
number against your answer(s).
8
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked. TOTAL
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
You are reminded of the need for good English
and clear presentation in your answers.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's GCSE 8465/3F Paper 3 Life and Environmental
GCSE AQA Combined Sciences
Science
For Examiner’s
- Synergy Use
, 2
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 1 A 1. Complete the sentence:
Hydrocarbons are made up of atoms of ________ and ________.
[2 Marks]
2. Which property of hydrocarbons is used to separate them during
fractional distillation?
Tick (✓) one box:
o Boiling point
o Flammability
o Viscosity [1 Marks]
0 1 B Crude oil is separated into fractions such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene.
Each fraction has specific uses.
1. Name one fuel obtained from the fractional distillation of crude oil.
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………… [1 Marks]
2. The complete combustion of hydrocarbons produces two products.
Tick (✓) two boxes to identify these products:
o Carbon dioxide
o Water
o Oxygen
[2 Marks]
o Nitrogen
0 1 C
Larger hydrocarbon molecules have higher boiling points compared to
smaller ones. Explain why this is the case in terms of intermolecular
forces.
……………………………………………………………………………………
[1 Marks]
………………………….…………………………………………………………
………………………..……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
Do not write
Outside the
Box
Acids release a specific ion in aqueous solutions.
0 2 A Complete the sentence:
Acids release ________ ions in aqueous solutions.
GCSE AQA Combined Sciences - Synergy
Sodium hydroxide is an alkali because it releases a specific ion in solution.
