Top of the Bench past papers

A close-up photograph of three glass containers with different coloured liquids, standing on a black and white periodic table

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Use these past papers and answers to practise working through real questions from the Top of the Bench competition.

For students planning to take part in Top of the Bench, trying some past papers can help them understand what to expect and develop their skills and confidence. Find all our Top of the Bench past papers here, including younger and older papers from 2016, 2019 and 2021 to 2023.

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