Greendale Secondary School 2024 Pure Chemistry Paper 1 & 2
- Yao Le Chen
- Aug 26
- 3 min read
This is the short summary of the Prelim Paper Review I've done for
My 3 matrices:
Relevance: 7.5/10
Insightfulness: 7/10
Difficulty: 5/10
Overall: 6/10
Expectation: 75%
Questions worth trying in the paper:
Question 5 - Periodicity, Chemical Bonding
Question 11 - Electrolysis
Question 12 - Electrolysis
Short writeup:
2024 Greendale Secondary School Pure Chemistry Paper 1 & 2 Review – The “Easiest” Paper Online That Still Matters
When looking through past papers, the 2024 Greendale Secondary School Pure Chemistry Paper 1 & 2 stood out as probably the easiest paper I could find online.
But let’s be clear: easiest doesn’t mean easy.
Most of the questions in this paper required students to give snappy, direct answers, with a good number of them feeling familiar – almost like déjà vu for those who have practiced past O-Level materials. Still, there are deeper insights hidden beneath the surface, especially if you know where to look.
Familiar Yet Valuable: The Electrolysis Question
One standout example is Question 11 on electrolysis, which was clearly inspired by a GCE O-Level specimen paper from the mid-2010s.
At first glance, it looks like a straightforward contextual application question. But what makes it valuable is the way it forces students to draw parallels between the given real-world context and a raw electroplating question.
This isn’t just recall – it’s a test of whether you can see connections between syllabus content and real-world applications, which is exactly what examiners love to reward.
A Clear Theme: Electrolysis
If there’s one theme running through both Paper 1 and 2, it’s electrolysis.
Many of the most insightful questions were centered on this topic, requiring either:
Clear explanations of core concepts
Or strong application of knowledge to practical, real-world scenarios
At the same time, this heavy focus was balanced by other “short and snappy” questions that tested straightforward recall. This balance makes the paper approachable, while still uncovering whether a student’s conceptual understanding holds up under exam pressure.
Who Should Attempt This Paper?
This is not the kind of paper designed to crush students with difficulty. Instead, it’s a confidence-building yet revealing practice:
✅ Weak or below-average students: Perfect for building speed and confidence while spotting weaknesses.
✅ Independent learners: A good timed practice that doesn’t require heavy teacher intervention.
✅ Students struggling with electrolysis: Excellent for sharpening both explanation and application skills in one of the most commonly tested O-Level Chemistry topics.
In short, this is a paper that looks deceptively light – but when used strategically, it can bridge the gap for students who need to move from shaky understanding to stable performance.
The Bigger Picture: Why Papers Like This Matter
Too often, students dismiss “easy papers” as not worth their time. But that’s a mistake.
If you can’t score well here, it signals a deeper issue with either:
Careless mistakes due to poor exam stamina, or
Conceptual gaps that become obvious only when questions are phrased slightly differently.
That’s why I recommend papers like Greendale’s 2024 Pure Chemistry set – they’re diagnostic. They tell you exactly where you stand before you face the real O-Level exam.
What’s Next for You
If you’re preparing for your O-Levels or know someone who is, this is exactly the kind of paper you should be practicing.
But don’t stop there.
At my newly opened tuition centre at 1102A Serangoon Road, Level 2, I’ll be running exclusive free trial classes in early 2026. These classes are designed to do what papers like Greendale’s reveal – identify weaknesses, sharpen application, and build exam stamina.
➡️ Sign up for the waitlist today to be the first to know when registration opens. Seats are limited, and demand will be high as students prepare for the new academic year.
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