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%
This IB Chemistry exam paper tests all of your core syllabus knowledge through multiple choice & data analysis questions.You are allowed a calculator and data booklet for this Chemistry exam.
| 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%
This IB Chemistry exam paper tests all of your core syllabus knowledge through extended response questions.You are allowed a calculator and data booklet for this Chemistry exam.
| Level | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
SL | 50 marks:
| 90 minutes:
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HL | 90 marks:
| 150 minutes:
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