NESA Chemistry Performance
Overall average 62.9%2,026 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusEquilibrium and Acid Reactions
63.2%
Acid/Base Reactions
62%
Organic Chemistry
61.9%
Applying Chemical Ideas
63.9%
Working Scientifically Skills
68.1%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
75.3%
2024
72.3%
2023
68.3%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Extended Response
63.5%
Multiple Choice
69%
Short Answer
59.6%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
50%
Apply
54.9%
Calculate
50.7%
Compare
50%
Deduce
63.2%
Define
47.8%
Describe
60%
Determine
64.4%
Discuss
50%
Draw
60%
Evaluate
100%
Explain
60.5%
Identify
69.7%
Illustrate
87.5%
Justify
64.5%
Label
45.5%
Name
76%
Outline
75%
Predict
66.7%
Provide
33.3%
Show
55.6%
Sketch
38.6%
State
72.5%
Write
71.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest NESA Chemistry topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest NESA Chemistry topics are Analysis of Organic Substances (46.2%), Nomenclature (56.2%), Solution Equilibria (58.3%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest NESA Chemistry topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring NESA Chemistry topics are Conducting Investigations (92.9%), Planning Investigations (87.2%), Communicating (85.7%).
What are the most common command words in NESA Chemistry exams?
The most frequently tested command words in NESA Chemistry are Explain, Determine, Identify, Calculate, Name. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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