Nanyang JC 2025 JC1 H2 Chemistry WA1
- Yao Le Chen
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
This is the short summary of the Prelim Paper Review I've done for
My 3 matrices:
Relevance: 7/10
Insightfulness: 8/10
Difficulty: 7.5/10
Overall: 6/10
Expectation: 65%
Key questions to consider:
Section B:
Question 6 - Mole & Redox
Question 7(b) - Chemical Bonding
Short writeup:
2025 NYJC H2 Chemistry JC1 WA1: A Promo-Level Paper in Disguise
The 2025 NYJC H2 Chemistry JC1 WA1 paper is arguably more suited for a promotional exam than an early-year weighted assessment. Its structure, phrasing, and question style model closely after the A-Level standard—especially Paper 4, the practical component. This shift in approach signals a deliberate attempt by NYJC to set higher expectations for their students early on.
The topics tested were Mole & Redox, Atomic Structure, and Chemical Bonding. For the most part, the questions for Mole & Redox and Atomic Structure remained within students' expectations, offering no unusual conceptual hurdles. However, the redox question deserves special mention—it mirrors the structure of a Paper 4 lab-based scenario, where students are expected to process given data as if they had conducted the experiment themselves. This kind of question is rare in WA1 papers and gives students valuable exposure to a paper style they may not otherwise encounter until much later in the year.
What truly sets this paper apart, though, is not the difficulty of individual questions but the time pressure it imposes. While none of the questions are deeply conceptual or abstract, they demand precision and clarity. Students are expected to move quickly and decisively through the paper, managing both speed and accuracy—skills that are essential for the actual A-Level exam but often overlooked in early assessments.
For JC1 students still adjusting to the rigour of A-Level Chemistry, this paper may feel challenging. Yet, it does not cross into demoralizing territory. Instead, it serves as a solid gauge of exam readiness—especially for students who are gearing up for promotional exams. Attempting this paper under timed conditions is strongly recommended as a rehearsal for the real thing.
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