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GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE : SYNERGY
8465/2H
Higher Tier Paper 2 Life and Environmental Sciences
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed).
For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 1
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. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 4
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 5
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
7
to be marked.
8
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
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GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
, 2
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 1 1 Draw one line from each atomic model to its representation:
• Plum pudding model
• Nuclear model
[2 Marks]
0 1 2 Describe the key findings of Rutherford’s gold foil experiment and explain what
these findings revealed about the structure of an atom.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
0 1 3 What is an alpha particle?
Tick one box:
● A helium nucleus
● An electron
● A proton
● A neutron
[2 Marks]
0 1 4 Explain why most alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil during
Rutherford’s experiment, while a few were deflected at large angles.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
0 1 5 A magnesium atom has 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 12 electrons. Describe its
atomic structure, including the charges and locations of these subatomic
particles.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
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
H
GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE : SYNERGY
8465/2H
Higher Tier Paper 2 Life and Environmental Sciences
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed).
For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 1
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. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 4
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 5
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
7
to be marked.
8
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
A black and white logo
SOLE Property of Tyrion's
AI-generated content may be incorrect.
GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
, 2
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 1 1 Draw one line from each atomic model to its representation:
• Plum pudding model
• Nuclear model
[2 Marks]
0 1 2 Describe the key findings of Rutherford’s gold foil experiment and explain what
these findings revealed about the structure of an atom.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
0 1 3 What is an alpha particle?
Tick one box:
● A helium nucleus
● An electron
● A proton
● A neutron
[2 Marks]
0 1 4 Explain why most alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil during
Rutherford’s experiment, while a few were deflected at large angles.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
0 1 5 A magnesium atom has 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 12 electrons. Describe its
atomic structure, including the charges and locations of these subatomic
particles.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………
[2 Marks]
GCSE 8465/2H Paper 2 Life and Environmental Science
