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Chemistry
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AS91390 · Chemistry Level 3

Thermochemistry & structure — past exam papers

Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances

8 exam years, newest first. Every link opens the document on the NZQA website.

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2025

Exam paper1039KB Resource booklet355KB Marking schedule205KB Examiner's report107KB Exemplar — Achieved6988KB Exemplar — Merit5829KB Exemplar — Excellence9833KB

2024

Exam paper1005KB Resource booklet361KB Marking schedule207KB Examiner's report125KB Exemplar — Achieved12449KB Exemplar — Merit13358KB Exemplar — Excellence10294KB

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2023

Exam paper806KB Resource booklet354KB Marking schedule251KB Examiner's report161KB

2022

Exam paper924KB Resource booklet360KB Marking schedule236KB Examiner's report168KB

Te reo Māori:Pepa whakamātautau Pukapuka rauemi

2021

Exam paper932KB Resource booklet360KB Marking schedule272KB Examiner's report224KB

Te reo Māori:Pepa whakamātautau Pukapuka rauemi

2017

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2016

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2015

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Exemplar12141KB

Revision notes for Chemistry Level 3 →AS91390 on NZQA →

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