Multiple choice questions
There are two papers for each tier of entry - Foundation and Higher. Each paper is split into two sections, Section A and Section B.
| Section | Type(s) of questions | Marks per question |
| A | Multiple choice | 1 |
| B | Short answer, Extended response | 1 to 5, 6 |
| Section | A |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of questions | Multiple choice |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Section | B |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of questions | Short answer, Extended response |
| Marks per question | 1 to 5, 6 |
The short answer questions contain different styles, including:
- structured questions
- maths questions
- practical questions
Multiple choice questions appear in both exam papers, and at both Tiers. Multiple choice questions are asked as questions, often starting with ‘What is...?' or ‘Which of these...?'.
You have four options to choose from in a multiple choice question. You must only choose one of these options, by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in a box.
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Sample question 1 - Foundation
Question
Look at the displayed formula of an organic compound.
What is the name of this compound? [1 mark]
A ethanoic acid
B ethanol
C propanoic acid
D propanol
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Chemistry, Paper J248, 2016.
C [1]
Sample question 2 - Foundation
Question
DNA is a condensation polymer made from monomers called nucleotides.
How many different nucleotides are used to make DNA molecules? [1 mark]
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Chemistry, Paper J248, 2016.
C [1]
Sample question 3 - Higher
Question
A condensation polymer is made from two monomers.
One of the monomers has two -COOH groups in its molecules.
The other monomer has two -NH2 groups in its molecules.
Which one of the following is the polymer? [1 mark]
A DNA
B polyester
C polyamide
D poly(chloroethene)
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Chemistry, Paper J248, 2016 - Higher.
C [1]
Sample question 4 - Higher
Question
A student heats ethanol with acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution. Ethanoic acid forms in the reaction.
What is the colour change seen in this reaction? [1 mark]
A colourless to orange
B colourless to purple
C orange to colourless
D purple to colourless
OCR Gateway Science, GCE Chemistry, Paper J248, 2016 - Higher.
D [1]