IB Chemistry Exam Breakdown
A breakdown of the IB Chemistry exams. The exams account for most of your final IB Chemistry grade. Use this page to understand the paper structure and pacing before you sit your exams in IB Chemistry.
Paper 1: Multiple Choice & Data Analysis
Weighting: SL 36% | HL 36%
| Level | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
SL | 55 marks: Section A: 30 marks delivered through 30 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 answer options (A/B/C/D) Section B: 25 marks delivered through data-based questions in multi-part (i/ii/iii) or short answer form, as well as questions on experimental work | 90 minutes:
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HL | 75 marks: Section A: 40 marks delivered through 40 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 answer options (A/B/C/D) Section B: 35 marks delivered through data-based questions in multi-part (i/ii/iii) or short answer form, as well as questions on experimental work | 120 minutes:
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Paper 2: Extended Response
Weighting: SL 44% | HL 44%
| Level | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
SL | 50 marks:
| 90 minutes:
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HL | 90 marks:
| 150 minutes:
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