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7404 · AQA AS Level

7404/11

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Chemistry · June 2022 · Variant 1

Relative difficulty

Demanding · 3.5/5

Analysis source: AQA

Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.

Relative difficulty

3.5 / 5

Total marks

160

Duration

180 min

Most tested topic

Amount of substance

Cohort performance

Session statistics from official examination reports

Total marks

160

Duration

180 min

Session difficulty

3.5 / 5

Key examiner messages

Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise

1

High-scoring candidates secured vital marks in the multi-step calculation sections—such as the ideal gas equation calculation on TNT and standard KcK_cKc​ stoichiometry grids.

2

However, many candidates struggled on the more analytical physical chemistry tasks, particularly the 5-mark Time of Flight (TOF) mass calculation, where failing to convert molar mass to kilograms per single molecule was a major differentiator.

3

In organic chemistry, the electrophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution mechanisms continue to be high-yielding areas for students who meticulously draw double-headed curly arrows and intermediate formal charges.

Question difficulty map

How candidates performed on each question in this series

No data available in official reports

Assessment objectives

Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary

Mathematical /6
Mechanisms &5
Practical Application4
Recall & Understanding2
Trend1

Skill weighting

Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.

Mathematical /Mathematical /Mechanisms &Mechanisms &Practical ApplicationPracticalApplicationRecall & UnderstandingRecall &UnderstandingTrendTrend
SkillWeightShare
  • Mathematical /

    Weight: 6100%
  • Mechanisms &

    Weight: 583%
  • Practical Application

    Weight: 467%
  • Recall & Understanding

    Weight: 233%
  • Trend

    Weight: 117%

Method marks watchlist

Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost

No data available in official reports

Recurring mistakes across years

Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject

No data available in official reports

Question choice intelligence

Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)

No data available in official reports

Level exemplars

What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like

No data available in official reports

Grade & admission context

How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards

Report type

Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary

Level A

Approx. 69% of maximum mark

Level B

Approx. 58% of maximum mark

Level C

Approx. 46% of maximum mark

Level D

Approx. 35% of maximum mark

Level E

Approx. 24% of maximum mark

Deep insights

What top candidates did

Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series

No data available in official reports

Command word playbook

How to match each command word to the expected response style

CalculateFrequency: 12

Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.

ExplainFrequency: 9

Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.

GiveFrequency: 7

Match the expected response style for “Give” questions.

DeduceFrequency: 5

Match the expected response style for “Deduce” questions.

IdentifyFrequency: 4

Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.

DescribeFrequency: 4

State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.

Time traps

Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks

Paper 1 Section A (…25m / 15 marks

Min per mark: 1.7

Paper 2 Section A (…25m / 15 marks

Min per mark: 1.7

Paper 1 Section B (…65m / 65 marks

Min per mark: 1

Syllabus traceability

Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session

Amount of substance

26 marks this session

Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc

16 marks this session

Bonding

15 marks this session

MCQ trap analytics

Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary

No data available in official reports

Topic heatmap across years

Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject

Mark intensity

LowHigh
Topic
2022
2023
2024
Σ

Amount of substance

26
27
27
80

Bonding

15
16
17
48

Halogenoalkanes

16
16

Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc

16
16

Atomic structure

15
15

Difficulty trend

How session difficulty has shifted across recent years

202220232024
2022 June 2022 · 3.5/52023 June 2023 · 3.5/52024 June 2024 · 3.0/5

Paper comparison

Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session

Paper 1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry:

80 marks90 min

Paper 2 Organic and Physical Chemistry:

80 marks90 min

Marks you can still earn

Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit

No data available in official reports

Practise what examiners flagged

Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app

Self-diagnostic checklist

Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise

  • 1Message

    High-scoring candidates secured vital marks in the multi-step calculation sections—such as the ideal gas equation calculation on TNT and standard KcK_cKc​ stoichiometry grids.

  • 2Message

    However, many candidates struggled on the more analytical physical chemistry tasks, particularly the 5-mark Time of Flight (TOF) mass calculation, where failing to convert molar mass to kilograms per single molecule was a major differentiator.

  • 3Message

    In organic chemistry, the electrophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution mechanisms continue to be high-yielding areas for students who meticulously draw double-headed curly arrows and intermediate formal charges.

Teacher briefing pack

One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review

June 2022 2022

Chemistry

High-scoring candidates secured vital marks in the multi-step calculation sections—such as the ideal gas equation calculation on TNT and standard KcK_cKc​ stoichiometry grids. However, many candidates struggled on the more analytical physical chemistry tasks, particularly the 5-m

  • High-scoring candidates secured vital marks in the multi-step calculation sections—such as the ideal gas equation calculation on TNT and standard KcK_cKc​ stoichiometry grids.

  • However, many candidates struggled on the more analytical physical chemistry tasks, particularly the 5-mark Time of Flight (TOF) mass calculation, where failing to convert molar mass to kilograms per single molecule was a major differentiator.

  • In organic chemistry, the electrophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution mechanisms continue to be high-yielding areas for students who meticulously draw double-headed curly arrows and intermediate formal charges.

Total marks
160
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5

Session analysis

High-scoring candidates secured vital marks in the multi-step calculation sections—such as the ideal gas equation calculation on TNT and standard KcK_cKc​ stoichiometry grids. However, many candidates struggled on the more analytical physical chemistry tasks, particularly the 5-mark Time of Flight (TOF) mass calculation, where failing to convert molar mass to kilograms per single molecule was a major differentiator. In organic chemistry, the electrophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution mechanisms continue to be high-yielding areas for students who meticulously draw double-headed curly arrows and intermediate formal charges.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

Paper breakdown

Paper 1 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry:

80 marks90 min

Paper 2 Organic and Physical Chemistry:

80 marks90 min

Top chapters

Amount of substance26 marks
Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc16 marks
Bonding15 marks

Exam structure insights

Marks by chapter

See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.

Atomic structure12 marks
Group 2, the alkaline earth met7 marks
Amount of substance26 marks
Bonding15 marks
Group 7(17), the halogens11 marks
Oxidation, reduction and redox4 marks
Chemical equilibria, Le Chateli16 marks
Periodicity3 marks

Mark accessibility

Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.

78% within easy or medium reach

50
75
35
Easy: 50 marksMedium: 75 marksHard: 35 marks

Command word frequency

Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.

Calculate12 times
Explain9 times
Give7 times
Deduce5 times
Identify4 times
Describe4 times

Question type mix

Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.

160Marks
  • Structured

    130·15·81%

  • Multiple Choice

    30·30·19%

Study ROI

Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.

DifficultyRecurrence %Amount of substanceBondingKineticsChemical equilibri…Alkenes

Time vs marks

Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.

MarksMinutesMarks / min

Paper 1 Section A (…

0.60 m/min
15
25

Paper 1 Section B (…

1.00 m/min
65
65

Paper 2 Section A (…

0.60 m/min
15
25

Total marks

95

Total time

115 min

Avg pace

0.83

Next-year prediction

Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.

Periodicity trends (melting/boiling points and ionisation energy across Period 3)

5%

5%

Halogenoalkanes substitution mechanisms with alternative nucleophiles (hydroxide, cyanide)

4%

4%

Exam tips

Paper format

Duration
1h 30min
Total marks
80
Weighting
50%
Question types
Structured Written Questions, Multiple Choice Questions

Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.

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