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a cross .
1 Which of these molecules is planar?

A Ethane, CH3CH3
B Ethanoic acid, CH3COOH
C Methanal, HCHO
D Methanol, CH3OH
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which molecule contains bond angles of both 90° and 120°?

A SF6

B PCl5
C BCl3
D BeCl2
3 Which molecule has the most polar bond?

A CH3CH2NH2
B CH3CH2OH
C CH3CH2Cl
D CH3CH2I


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4 Which is correct for tetrabromomethane, CBr4?

Polarity of C-Br bond Polarity of CBr4 molecule
A polar polar
B non-polar non-polar
C non-polar polar
D polar non-polar
5 In alkanes, increasing the length and branching of the carbon chain both affect the
boiling temperature.
Which of the following combination of effects is correct?
Effect on boiling temperature
Increasing chain length Increasing branching
A increases decreases
B decreases increases
C decreases decreases
D increases increases
6 What is the correct order of boiling temperatures for the hydrogen halides, from the
lowest to highest?
A HCl, HBr, HI, HF
B HF, HCl, HBr, HI

C HBr, HCl, HF, HI
D HI, HBr, HCl, HF


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7 What is always formed when s-block nitrates thermally decompose?
A A metal nitrite

B A metal oxide
C Nitrogen dioxide
D Oxygen
8 When solid potassium bromide reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid, which
substance does not form?
A HBr
B Br2
C SO2
D H2S

9 Which equation does not represent a disproportionation reaction?

A Cl2 + H2O → HClO + HCl
B 3Cl2 + 6KOH → KClO3 + 5KCl + 3H2O
C 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2
D 4KClO3 → 3KClO4 + KCl
10 How does the addition of a catalyst to a reaction affect the shape of the Maxwell-Boltzmann
distribution curve?
A There is no change.

B The peak moves to the left and is higher.

C The peak moves to the right and is lower.
D The total area under the curve increases.


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11 This question is about the equilibrium between sulfur dioxide, oxygen and sulfur trioxide in
the gas phase.
SO2(g) + ½O2(g)  SO3(g) ΔH d = −98 kJ mol–1

(a) What are the effects of decreasing the temperature?
(1)
Effect on rate Effect on equilibrium yield of SO3
(b) What are the effects of increasing the pressure?

(1)
Effect on rate Effect on equilibrium yield of SO3
(c) The equation for the reaction can also be written as

2SO2(g) + O2(g)  2SO3(g)
The enthalpy change for this equation is
(1)
A −49 kJ mol–1
B −98 kJ mol–1
C −196 kJ mol–1
D −9604 kJ mol–1
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12 A sample of 50 cm3 of ethanol gas is burned completely in 200 cm3 of oxygen.
C2H5OH(g) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)

All volumes are measured at a temperature of 400 K and 1 atm pressure.
What is the total volume of gas when the reaction is complete?
A 150 cm3
B 200 cm3
C 250 cm3
D 300 cm3
13 Which is a tertiary alcohol?
A 2-methylbutan-2-ol

B 2-methylbutan-1-ol

C pentan-2-ol
D pentan-3-ol
14 Excess ammonia in ethanol reacts with 1-bromobutane at high pressure.

Which products could be formed in this reaction?
A C4H9NH2 and NH4Br

B C4H9NH2 and C4H10
C C4H10 and HBr
D C4H8 , NH4Br and HBr



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15 This question is about mechanisms and reaction types.

(a) The reaction between an alkane and a halogen to form a halogenoalkane is
(1)
A electrophilic addition.
B nucleophilic addition.
C free radical substitution.
D nucleophilic substitution.
(b) The reaction between ammonia and a halogenoalkane is

(1)
A electrophilic addition.
B nucleophilic addition.
C free radical substitution.
D nucleophilic substitution.

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16 Which of these substances causes the greatest amount of anthropogenic global warming?
A Carbon dioxide

B Methane
C Dinitrogen monoxide
D Dichlorodifluoromethane
17 In which pair do both substances deplete the ozone layer?
A Water vapour and carbon dioxide

B Dichlorodifluoromethane and nitrogen monoxide
C Dichlorodifluoromethane and carbon dioxide
D Water vapour and nitrogen monoxide


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1 Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid.
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

Which factor does not affect the rate of this reaction?
A concentration
B pressure
C surface area

D temperature
2 The rate of a reaction doubles for each 10 K increase in temperature.

If the temperature of this reaction is increased from 298 K to 358 K the rate of the
reaction increases by a factor of
A 6
B 12
C 36
D 64

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3 A large amount of P is added to a small amount of Q. A reversible reaction occurs in
which P reacts to form Q.
PUQ
Which graph shows how the concentrations of P and Q change as the reaction
reaches equilibrium?
Q
Concentration
A P
Time
Concentration
P
Q
B
Time
Concentration
P Q
Time
Concentration
P
D Q
Time
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4 Which equilibrium shifts to the right-hand side when the pressure in the system
decreases at constant temperature?

A N2(g) + 3H2(g) U 2NH3(g)
B F2(g) + H2(g) U 2HF(g)
C C6H6(g) + 3H2(g) U C6H12(g)
D 2NOCl(g) U 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
5 Potassium chloride reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid, producing misty fumes.
It can be deduced that
A sulfuric acid is acting as an oxidising agent
B chloride ions are acting as an oxidising agent
C hydrogen chloride is formed in the reaction

D chlorine is formed in the reaction
6 The oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion, SO42–, is

A −2
B +4
C +6
D +8

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7 Which of these is a disproportionation reaction?
A 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
B 6NaOH + 3Br2 → 5NaBr + NaBrO3 + 3H2O

C 2NaOH + 2Al + 2H2O → 2NaAlO2 + 3H2
D NaOH + CO2 → NaHCO3
8 Which of these sulfates is the least soluble in water?

A CaSO4
B BaSO4
C K2SO4
D Rb2SO4
9 Use the data shown.

CH4(g) + 2F2(g) → CF4(g) + 2H2(g) ¨H = −858 kJ mol–1
C(s) + 2F2(g) → CF4(g) ¨H = −933 kJ mol–1
What is the standard enthalpy change of formation of methane (CH4) in kJ mol–1?
A −1791
B −75
C +75
D +1791

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10 Chlorine reacts with ethane to form chloroethane and hydrogen chloride.
Cl2 + C2H6 → C2H5Cl + HCl

Bond enthalpy
Bond
/ kJ mol–1
C—Cl 346
C—H 413
Cl—Cl 243
H—Cl 432
C—C 347
What is the enthalpy change for the reaction, in kJ mol–1?

A −1434
B −122

C +122
D +1434
11 Which equation represents the standard enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine?

A Br2(g) → 2Br(g)
B Br2(l) → 2Br(g)
C ½Br2(l) → Br(g)
D ½Br2(g) → Br(g)

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12 In an experiment, 50.0 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm−3 HCl(aq) reacts with
50.0 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm−3 NaOH(aq).
The energy released = 2500 J.

The specific heat capacity of the mixture is 4.18 J g−1 °C−1
What temperature change occurs in the reaction?
A an increase of 6.0°C
B a decrease of 6.0°C
C an increase of 12.0°C
D a decrease of 12.0°C
13 Which of these species is not a nucleophile?

A NH4+
B CN−
C H 2O
D CH3NH2

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14 Which of these isomers has the highest boiling temperature?
Cl

A
B
Cl
C
Cl

Cl
D

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15 A white solid, X, gives a red colour in the flame test and a cream precipitate forms
when acidified silver nitrate solution is added to a solution of X.
(a) What is the white solid, X?

(1)
A lithium chloride
B calcium chloride
C strontium bromide
D barium bromide
(b) What causes the flame colour to be red?

(1)
A electrons absorb blue and green light as they are promoted
B electrons emit red light as they are promoted
C blue and green light is absorbed as electrons return to lower energy levels
D red light is emitted as electrons return to lower energy levels

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16 This question is about hydrogen bonding.
(a) Which property is not due to hydrogen bonding?

(1)
A ice has a lower density than water at 0°C
B hydrogen fluoride has a higher boiling temperature than hydrogen chloride
C H—H bond enthalpy is greater than Si—H bond enthalpy
D alcohols are less volatile than alkanes with a similar molar mass
(b) Which diagram best represents a hydrogen bond between two water molecules?
(1)
180°
O
H H H
A
O

H
180°
O
H H
B H
O
104.5° H
C
O O
H H H
H 104.5°
O
H
D
H
O
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17 The graph shows how the concentration of a reactant changes with time.
d
Concentration
0
0 b a
Time
Which expression gives the best estimate for the value of the rate of this
reaction at time b?
A b÷c
B d÷a
C e÷a
D e÷b
18 Which of these carboxylic acids would be expected to have a major peak at m / z = 57

in its mass spectrum?
A CH3CH2CH2COOH
B CH3COOH
C (CH3)2CHCOOH
D CH3CH2COOH

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with a cross .
1 Which equation represents the standard enthalpy change of formation, ǻfH 9 , of

hydrogen iodide?
A H(g) + I(g) → HI(g)
B H2(g) + I2(s) → 2HI(g)
C ½H2(g) + ½I2(g) → HI(g)
D ½H2(g) + ½I2(s) → HI(g)

2 When 50 cm3 of hydrochloric acid of concentration 2.0 mol dm−3 is added to 50 cm3 of
sodium hydroxide solution of concentration 2.0 mol dm−3, the temperature increase is 13.0 qC.
HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
The experiment is repeated using 25 cm3 of the same hydrochloric acid and 50 cm3 of
the same sodium hydroxide solution.
What is the temperature increase?

A 4.9 qC
B 6.5 qC
C 8.7 qC
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3 Nitrogen reacts with hydrogen to form ammonia.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) U 2NH3(g) ǻrH = −92 kJ mol−1

Bond Bond energy / kJ mol−1

N N 945
H H 436
What is the mean bond energy, in kJ mol−1, for the N H bond?

A 246
B 360
C 376
D 391

4 How many moles of CO2 are formed when 3.0 mol of chloroethene, C2H3Cl, is mixed
with 10.0 mol of oxygen and react as shown?
2C2H3Cl + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O + 2HCl

A 3.0
B 4.0
C 6.0
D 8.0
5 Which compounds are arranged in order of decreasing boiling temperature?

A CH3CH2CH2CH3 > CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 > CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
B CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 > (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH3 > (CH3)3CCH2CH3

C CH3CH2CH2OH > CH3CHOHCH2OH > CH2OHCHOHCH2OH
D CH3Cl > CH3Br > CH3I
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6 Chlorine is added to 2 cm3 of a dilute solution of potassium iodide.
The equation for the reaction between chlorine and iodide ions is

Cl2(aq) + 2I−(aq) → I2(aq) + 2Cl−(aq)
(a) Which statement is correct?

(1)
A iodide ions oxidise chlorine
B iodide ions reduce chlorine
C chlorine reduces iodide ions
D chlorine is neither oxidised nor reduced
(b) When the reaction is complete, 10 cm3 of cyclohexane (density = 0.79 g cm−3) is added.
The mixture is shaken and left to settle into two layers.
Which description of one of these layers is correct?
(1)

A the upper layer is purple
B the lower layer is purple
C the upper layer is brown
D the lower layer is brown
7 Going from calcium to barium in Group 2, which property changes as stated?
A ionic radius decreases

B first ionisation energy decreases
C melting temperature increases
D reactivity with water decreases

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8 The properties of Group 2 compounds change down the group from magnesium
to barium.
Which statement is correct?

A solubility of Group 2 sulfates increases
B solubility of Group 2 hydroxides decreases
C thermal stability of Group 2 nitrates increases
D thermal stability of Group 2 carbonates decreases
9 Iodine reacts with hot sodium hydroxide solution.
a NaOH(aq) + b I2(aq) → c NaI(aq) + d NaIO3(aq) + e H2O(l)

What are the coefficients (a, b, c, d and e) needed to balance this equation?
a b c d e
A 2 1 1 1 1
B 4 2 3 1 2
C 4 1 3 1 1
D 6 3 5 1 3

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10 Aqueous sodium iodide reacts with aqueous silver nitrate to form a precipitate of
silver iodide.
NaI(aq) + AgNO3(aq) → NaNO3(aq) + AgI(s)

Mr values: 149.9 169.9 85.0 234.8
(a) Which is correct for silver iodide?
(1)
Solubility in concentrated
Colour of precipitate
aqueous ammonia
A yellow insoluble
B yellow soluble
C cream insoluble
D cream soluble
(b) What is the percentage atom economy by mass for the production of silver iodide
in this reaction?

(1)
A 29 %
B 37 %
C 50 %
D 73 %

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11 Ethanol can be prepared by reacting chloroethane with aqueous potassium hydroxide.
(a) What type of reaction occurs in this preparation?

(1)
A addition
B elimination
C reduction
D substitution
(b) How do the boiling temperatures of ethanol and chloroethane compare, and
what is the reason for the difference?
(1)
Comparison of boiling
Reason for the difference
temperature
A ethanol is higher ethanol molecules form hydrogen bonds
B ethanol is higher ethanol molecules have more atoms
C ethanol is lower ethanol molecules have fewer electrons
D ethanol is lower ethanol has a lower molar mass
(c) Bromoethane and chloroethane react with aqueous potassium hydroxide at

different rates.
Which is correct?
(1)
Difference in rate Reason for difference
A bromoethane is faster C Br bond is less polar than the C Cl bond
B bromoethane is faster C Br bond is weaker than the C Cl bond
C bromoethane is slower C Br bond is less polar than the C Cl bond

D bromoethane is slower C Br bond is stronger than the C Cl bond

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12 Butanol burns completely in oxygen.
C4H9OH(l) + 6O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 5H2O(l)

⎣
⎡ Mr butanol = 74.0 ⎢
⎢ Molar volume of a gas at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.) = 24.0 dm3 mol–1 ⎡
⎣
7.40 g butanol was burned completely in 16.0 dm3 oxygen and the mixture of gases
produced was cooled to r.t.p.
(a) What is the final volume of the mixture of gases in dm3 at r.t.p.?
(1)
A 9.60
B 11.2
C 21.6
D 23.2

(b) If the final mixture of gases is passed through a U-tube containing sodium hydroxide,
what is the final volume of gas in cm3?
(1)
A 0.0
B 1600
C 9600
D 12000

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13 A halogenoalkane is dissolved in aqueous ethanol. When aqueous silver nitrate is
added, a white precipitate forms immediately.
What is the halogenoalkane?

A 1-chlorobutane
B 2-chlorobutane
C 1-chloro-2-methylpropane
D 2-chloro-2-methylpropane
14 Propanal (CH3CH2CHO) and propanone (CH3COCH3) are isomers.

(a) Which m / z peak would not be expected in the mass spectrum of propanone?
(1)
A 15
B 29
C 43
D 58
(b) Propanal and propanone can be distinguished by chemical tests.

Which pair of observations is correct?
(1)
Observation with Observation
Test
propanal with propanone
A warm with Fehling’s solution no change red precipitate
B add solid phosphorus(V) chloride no change misty fumes

C warm with acidified potassium dichromate(VI) turns green no change
D add sodium hydrogencarbonate fizzes no change
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1 The bond enthalpy for the Cl Cl bond is +243.0 kJ mol–1.

What is the enthalpy change of atomisation of chlorine in kJ mol–1?
A +243.0
B –243.0
C +121.5
D –121.5
2 The standard enthalpy change of neutralisation for the reaction between

sodium hydroxide solution and hydrochloric acid is –56 kJ mol–1.
Which row in the table is correct for this neutralisation?
Reaction type Temperature
A exothermic increases
B exothermic decreases
C endothermic increases
D endothermic decreases
3 Which of the following statements about water is not due to hydrogen bonding?
A water has a less open structure than ice
B ice cubes float in a glass of iced water
C when water freezes its volume increases
D water is a good solvent for ionic compounds

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4 The skeletal formulae of three isomers are shown.
X Y Z
Which series shows the correct order of increasing boiling temperatures?

A Y, X, Z
B X, Y, Z
C Y, Z, X
D X, Z, Y
5 Hydrogen peroxide decomposes in the presence of a catalyst.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
(a) What type of reaction occurs?

(1)
A displacement
B disproportionation
C elimination
D hydrolysis
(b) In an experiment, the volume of oxygen produced by the decomposition of

hydrogen peroxide was measured at various times as the reaction progressed and
a graph was plotted.
The initial gradient of the graph was 0.50 cm3 s−1.
What is the initial rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in mol s–1?
[Molar volume of a gas at r.t.p. = 24 dm3 mol–1]
(1)
A 2.1 × 10–2 mol s–1
B 4.2 × 10–5 mol s–1
C 2.1 × 10–5 mol s–1
D 1.0 × 10–5 mol s–1

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6 Dichromate(VI) ions may be reduced in acidic solution.
Cr2O72–(aq) + x H+(aq) + y e– → 2Cr3+(aq) + z H2O(l)
The coefficients in this half‑equation are
x y z
A 14 6 7
B 14 3 7
C 7 6 3.5
D 7 3 3.5
7 In an oxide of potassium, the oxidation number of oxygen is –½.

What is the formula of this oxide?
A K2O
B K2O2
C K2O3
D KO2
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8 Compound Q gives off nitrogen dioxide when heated, and produces a red colour in a
flame test.
(a) Which of these compounds could be Q?

(1)
A barium nitrate
B lithium nitrate
C magnesium nitrate
D rubidium nitrate
(b) Which colour and test results are correct for nitrogen dioxide gas?
(1)
Colour of Colour change of
nitrogen dioxide damp litmus paper
A brown blue to red
B brown red to blue
C colourless blue to red
D colourless red to blue
9 The products of the reaction of sodium fluoride with concentrated sulfuric acid can

be predicted by considering the trends for the other sodium halides.
Which gas or gases form when sodium fluoride reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid?
A hydrogen fluoride only
B hydrogen fluoride and fluorine only
C hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide only
D hydrogen fluoride, fluorine and sulfur dioxide only

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10 The diagram shows a reaction profile for a reversible reaction.
R  P
w
P
Energy u
v x
R
Progress of reaction
(a) Which symbol represents the enthalpy change for the reaction R → P?
(1)
A u
B v
C w
D x
(b) Which symbol represents the activation energy of the reaction P → R?

(1)
A u
B v
C w
D x
(c) Hess’s Law can be applied to this system.

Which expression is correct?
(1)
A v+x=u+w
B w+x=u
C u–w=v
D u–v=x

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11 A solution containing 0.100 mol of hydrochloric acid is added to

8.43 g of magnesium carbonate.
MgCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
(a) What is the total volume (at r.t.p.) of carbon dioxide formed?
[Mr(MgCO3) = 84.3 Molar volume of a gas at r.t.p. = 24.0 dm3 mol–1]
(1)
A 2.40 dm3
B 1.20 dm3
C 2400 dm3
D 1200 dm3
(b) Which sketch graph shows the volume of carbon dioxide (y‑axis) plotted against
time (x‑axis) during the reaction?
(1)

A B

C D
(c) Which sketch graph shows the rate of the reaction (y‑axis) plotted against
time (x‑axis) during the reaction?
(1)

A B

C D

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12 (a) What is the name of compound L?
OH
L
(1)
A Z‑oct‑3‑en‑3‑ol
B E‑oct‑3‑en‑3‑ol
C Z‑oct‑5‑en‑3‑ol
D E‑oct‑5‑en‑3‑ol
(b) Compound L can be converted into compound M.
OH Cl
M
Cl
Which reagent should be used?

(1)
A Cl2(g)
B HCl(g)
C PCl5(s)
D KCl(aq)
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(c) Compound L can also be converted into compound N.
Cl
N
Which reagent should be used?

(1)
A Cl2(g)
B HCl(g)
C PCl5(s)
D KCl(aq)

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Thursday 14 January 2021

Afternoon (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Reference WCH12/01
Chemistry
Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes
and Alcohols
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For each question, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you change
your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 The energy profile for a reaction is shown.
Energy X products
reactants
Progress of reaction
What is the minimum energy needed for this reaction to occur?
A X
B Y
C X−Y
D X+Y
2 Which of these isomers with the formula C8H18 has the lowest boiling temperature?
A CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH(CH3)CH3
B CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
C CH3C(CH3)2CH2CH(CH3)CH3
D CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3

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3 Which of these pure compounds has hydrogen bonding in the liquid state?
A 1,1,1-trichloroethane, CH3CCl3
B trimethylamine, (CH3)3N
C hydrogen fluoride, HF
D hydrogen sulfide, H2S
4 The hydrogen ion, H+, bonds to a water molecule forming an H3O+ ion.
For H3O+, what shape and H-O-H bond angle are predicted by the
electron-pair repulsion theory?
A trigonal planar 120°
B trigonal planar 117.5°
C trigonal pyramidal 107°

D trigonal pyramidal 104.5°

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5 The viscosities of four liquid organic compounds are compared by placing the liquids
in separate identical tubes, each with an air bubble at the top.
Air bubble
Liquid
The tubes are inverted, and the times measured for the air bubble to travel the length
of the tube.
For which compound does the air bubble take the longest time?
A
OH
OH
OH
OH

B OH
OH
OH
OH
OH
OH
OH
OH

C
OH
OH
OH
OH
HO
HO
HO
HO OH
OH
OH
OH
D O
OO
O
O
OO
O
O O
OO
O OO
O
O O
OO
O OO
O

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6 This question is about the reaction of potassium iodide with concentrated sulfuric acid.
(a) Which of these would not be seen?
(1)
A misty fumes
B black solid
C yellow solid
D dense white smoke

(b) One of the reaction products is the gas H2S.
What is the change in oxidation number of sulfur as H2S forms?
(1)
A −8
B −6
C −2
D +6
7 Iodate(V) ions, IO3−, oxidise dithionate ions, S2O62−, according to the equation
x IO3− + y S2O62− + 4H2O → z SO42− + 8H+ + I2
What are the balancing numbers x, y and z?
x y z
A 2 1 2
B 2 2 4
C 2 5 5
D 2 5 10

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8 Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid.
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

Which statement about this reaction is correct?
A magnesium atoms act as oxidising agents
B hydrogen molecules act as reducing agents
C hydrogen ions act as oxidising agents
D chloride ions act as oxidising agents
9 Which of these compounds does not produce a colour in a flame test, and produces
an alkaline gas when warmed with sodium hydroxide solution?
A Ca(OH)2
B Mg(OH)2
C NH4Cl
D BeCl2
10 Which of these increases as Group 7 is descended?
A oxidising ability of the molecular halogens
B reducing ability of the halide ions
C electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and outer shell of electrons
D electronegativity of the halogen atoms

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11 The table shows the amount of energy released per gram when some alkanes are
burned in excess oxygen under standard conditions.
Energy released
Alkane
/ kJ g−1
methane 55.6
ethane 52.0
propane 50.4
butane 49.6
Which alkane has a standard enthalpy change of combustion of −2877 kJ mol−1?
A methane
B ethane
C propane
D butane
12 The enthalpy changes for two reactions are shown.

H+(aq) + OH−(aq) → H2O(l) ΔrH = −57.2 kJ mol−1
CH3COOH(aq) + OH−(aq) → CH3COO−(aq) + H2O(l) ΔrH = −56.0 kJ mol−1
What is the enthalpy change for the dissociation of CH3COOH(aq) into CH3COO−(aq)
and H+(aq) ions, in kJ mol−1?
A +113.2
B +1.2
C −1.2
D −113.2

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13 What is the skeletal formula of 2-chloro-4,4-dimethylhexane?
A
Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl
B
Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl
C Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl

Cl
D Cl
Cl

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14 Some alcohols react with concentrated phosphoric(V) acid, H3PO4 , to form alkenes.
(a) What type of reaction occurs?
A addition
B elimination
C hydrolysis
D substitution
(b) The structure of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is shown.
CH₃
H₃C CH₃
OH
This alcohol reacts with concentrated phosphoric(V) acid.

How many different alkenes can form?
A one
B two
C three
D four


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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1 Which is the correctly labelled reaction profile for an exothermic reaction?
Enthalpy
Ea
Reactants
A
∆H
Products
Reaction pathway
Enthalpy
∆H
Reactants
B
Ea
Products
Reaction pathway
Enthalpy
Ea
Products
C
∆H
Reactants
Reaction pathway
Enthalpy
∆H
Products
D
Ea
Reactants
Reaction pathway

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2 The equation for a reaction is

2C(s) + O2(g) → 2CO(g)
Which is the correct symbol for the enthalpy change for this reaction?
A ΔatH
B ΔcH
C ΔfH
D ΔrH
3 The graph shows how the concentration of iodine changes with time in a reaction.
0.30
0.25
0.20
[I2] 0.15
/ mol dm–3
0.10
0.05
0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Time / s
What is the value for the rate of reaction, in mol dm−3 s−1, at 8 seconds?
A 0.01
B 0.02
C 0.03
D 0.25

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4 The solid line on the graph below shows the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution for an
uncatalysed reaction. Ea is the activation energy of this reaction.
X
Number of
particles with
energy, E Y
W Ea Z
Energy / E
Which row shows the correct Maxwell–Boltzmann curve and activation energy for the
reaction at a higher temperature with a catalyst?
Maxwell-Boltzmann curve Activation energy
A X W
B X Z
C Y W
D Y Z
5 What is the oxidation number of chromium in Na2Cr2O7?
A +1
B +2
C +3
D +6

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6 In an oxide of nitrogen, the oxidation number of nitrogen is +4.

Which is the formula of the oxide?
A N2O
B N2O3
C N2O4
D N2O5
7 Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2 , breaks down into water and oxygen.

In terms of oxidation and reduction, how do hydrogen and oxygen change
in this reaction?
Hydrogen Oxygen
A oxidised reduced
B oxidised and reduced unchanged
C reduced oxidised
D unchanged oxidised and reduced
8 Several factors may affect ionisation energies:

I) the number of protons increases
II) the outer electron is further from the nucleus
III) the amount of shielding increases
IV) the number of unpaired outer electrons increases
Which factors explain the decrease in ionisation energy as Group 1 is descended?
A I and II
B II and III
C III and IV
D I, II, III and IV

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9 Separate samples of some halogenoalkanes were dissolved in ethanol and a few
drops of silver nitrate solution added. The faster the reaction of the halogenoalkane,
the quicker a precipitate forms.
(a) Which of these halogenoalkanes reacts the fastest?
(1)
A CH3CHICH3
B CH3CHBrCH3
C CH3CHClCH3
D CH3CHFCH3
(b) Which of these halogenoalkanes reacts the fastest?
(1)
A CH3CHBrCH(CH3)CH3
B CH3CH2CBr(CH3)CH3
C CH3CH(CH2Br)CH2CH3
D CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2Br
10 What is the structure of 2-bromo-3-chloro-2-methylbutane?
Br Cl
A H3C C C H
CH3 CH3
Cl
B
Br
Br Cl
C H3C C C CH3
CH3 CH3
Br
D
Cl

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11 Which structure represents a primary halogenoalkane?
Cl
Cl
B
C
Cl
D
Cl

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12 Which could be the infrared spectrum of CH2=CHCH2OH?
100
A % Transmittance 50
0
4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500
Wavenumber / cm–1
100
B % Transmittance 50
0
4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500
Wavenumber / cm–1
100
C % Transmittance 50
0
4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500
Wavenumber / cm –1
100
D % Transmittance 50
0
4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500
Wavenumber / cm–1

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13 The mass spectrum of propanone is shown.
100
80
60
Relative
intensity
40
20
0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
m/z
Which fragment is most likely to produce the peak at m / z = 43?
A CH3CH2CH2+
B CH3CO+
C CH2CHO+
D CHCH2O+
14 A 4.00 mol dm−3 solution of an acid is used to prepare dilute solutions of the acid.
What volume of water is required to make up 150 cm3 of 0.35 mol dm−3 solution of
the acid?
A 13.1 cm3
B 52.5 cm3
C 97.5 cm3
D 136.9 cm3

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15 (a) A pellet of sodium hydroxide has a mass of 0.700 g.
Some pellets were dissolved to make 350 cm3 of 0.25 mol dm–3 solution.
[Mr value: NaOH = 40]
How many pellets were dissolved?
(1)
A 4
B 5
C 8
D 125
(b) 25.0 cm3 of the sodium hydroxide solution prepared in (a) was placed in a conical
flask and titrated with sulfuric acid.
2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Calculate the number of moles of sulfuric acid that reacted.
(1)
A 0.0031
B 0.0063
C 0.013
D 0.044
(c) Phenolphthalein indicator was used for the titration in (b).
What was the colour change at the endpoint?
(1)
A colourless → pink
B pink → colourless
C orange → yellow
D yellow → orange

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16 Which silver halides are soluble in concentrated aqueous ammonia?
A AgBr and AgI
B AgCl and AgI
C AgCl and AgBr
D AgCl only
17 What volume, in dm3, of hydrogen gas will be produced when 3.00 g of lithium is
reacted with water at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.)?
2Li + 2H2O → 2LiOH + H2
[Molar volume of gas at r.t.p. = 24.0 dm3 mol–1]
A 0.217
B 0.435
C 5.22
D 10.4

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If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 The infrared spectrum of an organic compound is shown.
100
% Transmittance
50
0

4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 500
Wavenumber / cm–1
Which of these compounds would give this infrared spectrum?
A hexanal
B hexane
C hexanoic acid
D hexan-1-ol
2 Which of these compounds does not react with acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?
A CH3CH2OH
B CH3CHOHCH3
C CH3CH2CHO
D CH3COCH3

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3 Which of these compounds is a tertiary alcohol?
A 2-methylpropan-2-ol
B 3-methylbutan-2-ol
C 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol
D 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol
4 In a mass spectrum, the molecular ion is the ion which always has the
A greatest abundance
B greatest stability
C highest charge
D highest mass/charge ratio
5 Butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol are isomers.

Which m / z value would be expected to have a significant peak in the mass spectrum
of butan-1-ol but not that of butan-2-ol?
A 15
B 29
C 43
D 57

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6 Which of these isomers has the highest boiling temperature?
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7 Organic reactions can be classified in different ways.

(a) How should the reaction shown be classified?
(1)

A addition
B oxidation
C polymerisation
D substitution
(b) How should the reaction shown be classified?

(1)
OH O

A addition
B oxidation
C reduction
D substitution

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8 Data for some Group 1 and Group 2 cations are shown in the table.
Cation Ionic radius / nm Ionic charge
W 0.100 +2
X 0.138 +1
Y 0.113 +2
Z 0.149 +1
Which cation would be expected to form the nitrate with the greatest
thermal stability?
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
9 The equation for the complete combustion of propan-1-ol is shown.
C3H7OH(l) + 4½O2(g) ® 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)
2.00 × 10−3 mol of propan-1-ol undergoes complete combustion.

What mass of carbon dioxide is formed?
A 0.0293 g
B 0.0880 g
C 0.132 g
D 0.264 g

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10 This question is about the reaction shown.
2KMnO4 + xH2C2O4 + yH2SO4 ® 2MnSO4 + K2SO4 + 10CO2 + zH2O
(a) What values of x, y and z are needed to balance the equation?

(1)
x y z
A 5 6 8
B 10 3 4
C 5 3 8
D 10 6 4
(b) What is the reducing agent in the reaction?

(1)
A H+
B C2O42–
C MnO4–
D SO42–
11 What is the oxidation number of phosphorus in the phosphate ion, PO43– ?
A –3
B +3
C +5
D +7
12 Which reaction is not a redox reaction?
A 4KClO3(s) ® 3KClO4(s) + KCl(s)
B 2HCl(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) ® BaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)
C Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) ® ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
D Cl2(g) + H2O(l) ® HCl(aq) + HClO(aq)

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13 A student is provided with 25.0 cm3 of 1.00 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid.
What volume of distilled water should the student add to this solution to make a
0.0500 mol dm–3 solution?
A 25.0 cm3
B 50.0 cm3
C 475 cm3
D 500 cm3
14 Which statement about the Group 7 elements chlorine, bromine and iodine is
not correct?
A boiling temperature increases down the group
B reactivity increases down the group

C first ionisation energy decreases down the group
D electronegativity decreases down the group
15 When iodine is dissolved in a non-polar organic solvent, the solution formed is
A purple
B orange
C colourless
D brown
16 Which row shows the hydrogen halides in order of increasing boiling temperature?
Lowest Highest
A HF HCl HBr HI
B HI HBr HCl HF
C HCl HBr HI HF
D HF HI HBr HCl

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17 Solid potassium bromide reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid.

Which of these substances does not form?
A bromine
B hydrogen bromide
C hydrogen sulfide
D sulfur dioxide
18 10.00 g of hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO4.7H2O, is heated to remove the

water of crystallisation.
What mass of anhydrous magnesium sulfate, MgSO4 , is formed?
[ Molar mass of MgSO4.7H2O = 246.4 g mol−1 ]
A 2.84 g
B 4.89 g
C 5.11 g
D 7.16 g

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SECTION A
1 Which are correct for the reaction shown?
CH3COOH + KOH → CH3COO−K+ + H2O ΔH = –55.8 kJ mol−1
Type of reaction Type of enthalpy change
A endothermic formation
B endothermic neutralisation
C exothermic formation
D exothermic neutralisation
2 Which equation does not represent a standard enthalpy change of atomisation?
A Mg(s) → Mg(g)
B Cl2(g) → 2Cl(g)
C ½O2(g) → O(g)
D Hg(l) → Hg(g)


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3 5.20 g of sodium hydrogencarbonate is added to an excess of acid.
The temperature increases and the energy change is calculated to be 1030 J.
What is the enthalpy change per mole of sodium hydrogencarbonate?

[Mr NaHCO3 = 84.0]
A –12.3 kJ mol−1
B –16.6 kJ mol−1
C –63.8 kJ mol−1
D –16 600 kJ mol−1
4 The equation for the complete combustion of methanal is shown.
C + O O → O C O + O ΔH = –591 kJ mol−1
H H H H
Some bond enthalpy data are shown.
Bond Bond enthalpy / kJ mol−1
C H 413
O O 498
C O in CO2 805
O H 464
What is the C O bond enthalpy in methanal?
A 623 kJ mol−1
B 678 kJ mol−1
C 805 kJ mol−1
D 1036 kJ mol−1

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5 Which sequence shows the molecules in order of increasing boiling temperature?
A H2O < Br2 < Cl2 < CH4
B Br2 < CH4 < Cl2 < H2O
C Cl2 < CH4 < H2O < Br2
D CH4 < Cl2 < Br2 < H2O
6 Which is not correct about ice?
A ice has a lower density than water
B H2O molecules are further apart in ice than in water
C the H−O−H bond angle is the same in ice and in water
D H2O molecules in ice are held together by hydrogen bonds
7 Which intermolecular forces exist between the molecules of the compound shown?
HO O
A hydrogen bonding and London forces only
B hydrogen bonding and permanent dipole‑permanent dipole forces only

C London forces and permanent dipole‑permanent dipole forces only
D hydrogen bonding, permanent dipole‑permanent dipole forces and

London forces

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8 This question is about alkanes.
(a) Which of these alkanes has the highest boiling temperature?

(1)
A butane
B hexane
C pentane
D propane
(b) Which of these alkanes has the lowest boiling temperature?

(1)
9 Which solvent dissolves the greatest amount of hydrocarbon C35H72 ?
A butan‑1‑ol
B ethanoic acid
C hexane
D water


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10 Which reagent would convert an alcohol into an alkene?
A acidified potassium dichromate(VI)
B anhydrous calcium sulfate
C concentrated phosphoric acid
D ethanolic potassium hydroxide
11 Which name is correct for the ion SO42− ?
A sulfate(II)
B sulfate(IV)
C sulfate(VI)
D sulfate(VIII)
12 In which compound is the oxidation number of nitrogen +5?
A Ca(NO3)2
B Mg3N2
C N2O3
D NaNO2
13 In which reaction is the copper species acting as an oxidising agent?
A Cu2+ + 2Ag → 2Ag+ + Cu
B 2Cu+ + O2– → Cu2O
C 3Cu + O2 → Cu2O + CuO
D Cu + Hg2+ → Hg + Cu2+


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14 Two half‑equations for a reaction are shown.
Cu → Cu2+ + 2e−
NO3− + 4H+ + 3e− → NO + 2H2O
What is the overall ionic equation for this reaction?
A Cu + NO3− + 4H+ → Cu2+ + NO + 2H2O
B 2Cu + NO3− + 4H+ → 2Cu2+ + NO + 2H2O
C 3Cu + 2NO3− + 8H+ → 3Cu2+ + 2NO + 4H2O
D 6Cu + 2NO3− + 8H+ → 6Cu2+ + 2NO + 4H2O
15 A titre of 13.25 cm3 was obtained using a 50 cm3 burette.

What is the percentage uncertainty in the titre?
[Each reading of the burette has an uncertainty of ± 0.05 cm3]
A ± 0.38 %
B ± 0.75 %
C ± 1.5 %
D ± 7.5 %
16 Barium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid as shown.
Ba(OH)2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)
Which is the ionic equation for this reaction?
A Ba2+(aq) + 2OH−(aq) + 2H+(aq) + SO42−(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)
B Ba2+(aq) + SO42−(aq) → BaSO4(s)
C OH−(aq) + H+(aq) → H2O(l)
D Ba2+(aq) + 2OH−(aq) + 2H+(aq) + SO42−(aq) → Ba2+(s) + SO42−(s) + 2H2O(l)

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17 Four tests used to identify ions are shown:
1 flame test
2 addition of acidified barium nitrate solution
3 addition of acidified silver nitrate solution
4 addition of sodium hydroxide solution, then testing any gas with indicator paper
Which tests could be used to positively identify the ions in ammonium chloride?
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 4
D 3 and 4
18 Which conditions give the highest yield for the forward reaction?
NH4Cl(s)  NH3(g) + HCl(g) ΔH = +176 kJ mol−1
A high temperature, high pressure
B high temperature, low pressure
C low temperature, high pressure
D low temperature, low pressure

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19 Nitrogen dioxide and dinitrogen tetroxide exist in equilibrium.
2NO2(g)  N2O4(g)
brown gas colourless gas
When an equilibrium is set up in a gas syringe, the mixture is pale brown.

When the mixture is compressed the colour becomes
A darker
B lighter
C darker and then lighter
D lighter and then darker

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SECTION A
1 Which equation represents the standard enthalpy change of formation, ΔfH d , for
aluminium oxide?
A 2Al(s) + 1½O2(g) → Al2O3(s)
B 2Al(s) + 3O(g) → Al2O3(s)
C 4Al(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Al2O3(s)
D 4Al(s) + 6O(g) → 2Al2O3(s)
2 How does an oxidising agent change during a redox reaction?
Electrons Oxidation number
A gains electrons decreases
B gains electrons increases
C loses electrons decreases
D loses electrons increases
3 Which of these compounds would be expected to have the

highest boiling temperature?
A (CH3)3COH
B CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
C CH3CH2CH(CH3)2
D CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3


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4 What is the name of the compound with the formula KClO2 ?
A potassium chlorate(II)
B potassium chlorate(III)
C potassium chlorate(IV)
D potassium chlorate(V)
5 A small piece of calcium is added to a beaker of distilled water.

(a) Which is the equation for this reaction?
(1)
A Ca + H2O → CaO + H2
B Ca + 2H2O → CaO2 + 2H2
C Ca + H2O → CaOH + ½H2

D Ca + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + H2
(b) Which element is oxidised and which is reduced when calcium reacts with water?
(1)
Element oxidised Element reduced
A calcium hydrogen
B calcium oxygen
C hydrogen calcium
D hydrogen oxygen
6 Which is the ionic equation for the reaction of solid barium carbonate with
dilute hydrochloric acid?
A BaCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) → Ba2+(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
B Ba2CO3(s) + 2H+(aq) → 2Ba+(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
C CO32−(s) + 2H+(aq) → CO2(g) + H2O(l)
D CO32−(s) + 2HCl(aq) → 2Cl−(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

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7 The presence of ammonium ions in a compound can be shown by adding a reagent,
warming the mixture and testing the gas evolved.
What is the reagent and the result of the test for the gas evolved?
Reagent Result of test for gas
A HCl(aq) damp blue litmus paper turns red
B HCl(aq) damp red litmus paper turns blue
C NaOH(aq) damp blue litmus paper turns red
D NaOH(aq) damp red litmus paper turns blue
8 Aqueous chlorine is added to an aqueous solution of potassium iodide.

A non-polar organic solvent is then added and the mixture is shaken.
The layers are allowed to separate.
What colour is seen in the organic layer?
A brown
B green
C orange
D violet

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9 A titration is carried out by adding dilute sulfuric acid from a burette to

aqueous sodium hydroxide in a conical flask. The indicator is methyl orange.
(a) What is the colour change of the indicator at the end-point of this titration?
(1)
A red to orange
B red to yellow
C yellow to orange
D yellow to red
(b) A student carried out the first titration and did not notice that there was an
air bubble between the tap and the tip of the burette.
During the titration, the air bubble filled with acid.
The student then carried out two accurate titrations in which there was
no air bubble in the burette. There were no other errors in these titrations.
Which of these could be the three titres for this student?
(1)
First titre / cm3 Second titre / cm3 Third titre / cm3
A 22.65 22.65 22.65
B 22.65 22.35 23.25
C 22.80 22.35 22.40
D 22.80 23.25 23.30
(c) 25.0 cm3 of 0.100 mol dm−3 aqueous sodium hydroxide required a mean titre of

18.70 cm3 of sulfuric acid.
2NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → Na2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
What is the concentration, in mol dm−3 , of the sulfuric acid?

(1)
A 0.0374
B 0.0668
C 0.134
D 0.267

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10 Hydrogen peroxide decomposes as shown.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
(a) A catalyst increases the rate of decomposition by

(1)
A increasing the average kinetic energy of the H2O2 molecules
B decreasing the average kinetic energy of the H2O2 molecules
C increasing the activation energy of the reaction
D decreasing the activation energy of the reaction
(b) A bottle of hydrogen peroxide is labelled as ‘10 volume’.

This means that 1 cm3 of hydrogen peroxide solution decomposes to produce
10 cm3 oxygen at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).
What is the concentration of 10 volume hydrogen peroxide, in mol dm−3 ?
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
[Molar volume of gas at r.t.p. = 24 000 cm3 mol−1]

(1)
A 0.100
B 0.208
C 0.417
D 0.833

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11 A mixture of hydrogen and iodine is left in a sealed container at 300 °C until

equilibrium is established.
H2(g) + I2(g)  2HI(g)
The equilibrium mixture is then cooled and the colour of the mixture darkens.
Which is correct?
Change in position of
Enthalpy change of
equilibrium when the
forward reaction
system is cooled
A left endothermic
B left exothermic
C right endothermic
D right exothermic
12 The structure of ethylamine is shown.
H H
δ+ δ−
H C C NH2
H H
What type of reagent will attack the Cδ+ atom?
A electrophile
B free radical
C nucleophile
D oxidising agent


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13 Which of these alcohols will produce a carboxylic acid when heated under reflux with
acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?
P Q
OH OH
R S
OH OH
A P only
B P and Q only
C P, Q and R only
D P, Q, R and S
14 Two reactions of cyclohexanol are shown.
OH O
Reaction 1 Reaction 2
cyclohexene cyclohexanol cyclohexanone
(a) What is the reagent for Reaction 1?

(1)
A acidified potassium manganate(VII)
B aqueous bromine
C concentrated phosphoric(V) acid
D phosphorus(V) chloride

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(b) The reagent for Reaction 2 is acidified potassium dichromate(VI).

Which equation best represents this reaction?
(1)
A C6H11OH → C6H10O + H2
B C6H11OH → C6H10O + 2[H]
C C6H11OH + [O] → C6H10O + H2O
D C6H11OH + ½O2 → C6H10O + H2O
(c) Cyclohexanol and cyclohexene each has a peak in their infrared spectrum which
is not present for the other compound.
Which are these peaks?
(1)
Peak only in cyclohexanol Peak only in cyclohexene
/ cm−1 / cm−1
A 2962-2853 1669-1645
B 2962-2953 1720-1700
C 3750-3200 1669-1645
D 3750-3200 1720-1700

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SECTION A
1 Hydrogen reacts with oxygen to form steam.
H2(g) + ½O2(g) → H2O(g) ∆H = −242 kJ mol−1
Bond Bond enthalpy / kJ mol−1
H H 436
O O 498
What is the bond enthalpy of the O H bond, in kJ mol−1?
A 221.5
B 463.5
C 588
D 927
2 Which equation shows the standard enthalpy change of formation of

sodium chloride?
A Na(s) + ½Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)
B 2Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2NaCl(s)
C Na(g) + Cl(g) → NaCl(s)
D Na+(g) + Cl−(g) → NaCl(s)


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3 Some enthalpy changes of combustion are shown.
Substance Enthalpy change of combustion / kJ mol−1
CH3CHO(l) −1167
C(s) −394
H2(g) −286
What is the enthalpy change of formation of ethanal, CH3CHO, in kJ mol−1?
A +765
B −765
C +193
D −193
4 What is the mass of carbon formed when 1.80 g of propan-1-ol, C3H7OH, undergoes
incomplete combustion according to the equation shown?
C3H7OH(l) + 2O2(g) → 2C(s) + CO(g) + 4H2O(l)

A 0.18 g
B 0.36 g
C 0.72 g
D 1.08 g
5 Which property decreases as Group 2 of the Periodic Table is descended?
A reactivity of the elements
B solubility of the hydroxides
C solubility of the sulfates
D thermal stability of the carbonates


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6 How many structural isomers with the molecular formula C5H10O react with Benedict’s
or Fehling’s solutions?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
7 Butanenitrile can be formed by reacting 1-bromopropane with potassium cyanide.

Which is the correct mechanism and type of reaction that occurs?
A electrophilic addition
B nucleophilic addition
C electrophilic substitution
D nucleophilic substitution
8 What produces the colour in a flame test?
Energy change of electrons Movement of electrons

A energy absorbed from ground state to excited state
B energy emitted from ground state to excited state
C energy absorbed from excited state to ground state
D energy emitted from excited state to ground state
9 Why is the boiling temperature of hydrogen iodide higher than that of

hydrogen bromide?
A hydrogen iodide has stronger London forces than hydrogen bromide
B hydrogen iodide has a larger permanent dipole than hydrogen bromide
C hydrogen iodide has stronger hydrogen bonds than hydrogen bromide
D the H I bond is stronger than the H Br bond

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10 Which nitrate forms oxygen as the only gaseous product on heating?
A LiNO3
B NaNO3
C Mg(NO3)2
D Ca(NO3)2
11 Which compound has the highest boiling temperature?
OH
A
B OH


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12 Which compound does not form hydrogen bonds between its molecules?
A HCl
B H2O
C HF
D NH3
13 What is the oxidation number of bromine in BrO3− ?
A +1
B +3
C +5
D +7
14 Which reaction is not a disproportionation?
A 3Cl2(g) + 6NaOH(aq) → NaClO3(aq) + 5NaCl(aq) + 3H2O(l)
B 2H2O2(l) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
C Cl2(g) + H2O(l) → HCl(aq) + HClO(aq)
D Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
15 Which trend is not correct as Group 7 is descended?
A atomic radius of the elements increases
B boiling temperature of the elements increases
C electronegativity of the elements decreases
D reactivity of the elements increases


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16 The results of an experiment to determine the rate of the reaction between

magnesium and hydrochloric acid are shown.
120
100
80
Volume of hydrogen
/ cm3
60
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Time / s
What is the approximate rate of reaction in cm3 s−1 at 40 seconds?
A 0.75
B 1.3
C 2.2
D 6.0


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17 A Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve for the particles present in a
reaction mixture is shown.
Number of
particles with
energy, E
X Ea
Energy
(a) Which statement is correct?

(1)
A position X represents the mean energy of the particles
B activation energy, Ea , is the mean energy of the particles that react
C t he area under the curve to the right of the activation energy, Ea ,
represents the number of particles with enough energy to react
D adding a catalyst moves the activation energy, Ea , to the right
(b) What happens to the distribution curve when the temperature of the gas
is decreased?
(1)
Position of the peak Height of the peak

A shifts to the right lower
B shifts to the right higher
C shifts to the left lower
D shifts to the left higher


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18 Part of a reaction mechanism is shown.
H H H H :Br−
1 +
δ+ δ−
H C C Br H C C NH2
3
H H 2 H H H
:NH3 4 :NH3
Which curly arrow in the mechanism is not correct?
A arrow 1
B arrow 2
C arrow 3
D arrow 4
19 A student carries out two sets of titrations, one using methyl orange and the other
using phenolphthalein as indicators.
The conical flask contains sodium hydroxide solution and the burette contains
hydrochloric acid.
What are the colour changes at the end-points?
Methyl orange Phenolphthalein
A red to orange colourless to pink
B yellow to orange pink to colourless
C red to orange pink to colourless
D yellow to orange colourless to pink

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SECTION A
1 A student measures the enthalpy change of combustion, ΔcH ,
of methanol, CH3OH , using the apparatus shown.
thermometer
stirrer
copper calorimeter
containing 50.0 cm3
of water
spirit burner
containing methanol
After burning 0.20 g of methanol, the temperature of the water increases by 16.0 °C .
(a) The measurement uncertainty in the thermometer used in the experiment
is 0.5 °C for each reading.
What is the percentage uncertainty in the temperature change of 16.0 °C ?
(1)
A 1.6%
B 3.1%
C 6.3%
D 12.5%

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(b) The student repeats the experiment but burns 0.30 g of methanol and uses
75.0 cm3 of water in the copper calorimeter.
What is the expected temperature change in this repeat experiment?
(1)
A 7.1 °C
B 10.7 °C
C 16.0 °C
D 36.0 °C
(c) The student’s calculated enthalpy change of combustion of methanol is more

exothermic than a data book value.
What is a possible reason for this?
(1)
A heat loss to the surroundings
B incomplete combustion of methanol

C evaporation of methanol from the wick of the spirit burner
D use of the molar mass of ethanol, C2H5OH , in the calculation
2 Which equation represents the standard enthalpy change of atomisation, ΔatH ,

of bromine?
A ½Br2(l) → Br(g)
B ½Br2(g) → Br(g)
C Br2(l) → 2Br(g)
D Br2(g) → 2Br(g)


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3 The enthalpy change of reaction, ΔrH , for the equation shown can be calculated
using bond enthalpy data.
½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g) → HCl(g)
Bond Bond enthalpy / kJ mol–1
H H 436
Cl Cl 242
H Cl 431
The expression that should be used in the calculation is
A (0.5 × 436 + 0.5 × 242) – 431
B (2 × 431) – (436 + 242)
C 431 – (0.5 × 436 + 0.5 × 242)

D (436 + 242) – (2 × 431)
4 Which compound has London forces as the only intermolecular force?
A HF
B OF2
C PF3
D CF4

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5 Which compound has intermolecular hydrogen bonding?
A (CH3)3N
B (CH3)3CF
C (CH3)3COH
D (CH3)3CCHO
6 Which sequence shows the hydrogen halides in order of decreasing

boiling temperature?
A HF > HCl > HBr > HI
B HF > HI > HBr > HCl
C HI > HF > HCl > HBr
D HI > HBr > HCl > HF
7 Which ion contains vanadium with an oxidation number of +4?
A VO2+
B VO2+
C VO3–
D VO43–
8 What is the formula of potassium manganate(VI)?
A KMnO4
B K2MnO4
C K3MnO4
D K6Mn2O6


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9 Compound Q produces
• a red colour in a flame test
• a white precipitate when aqueous potassium sulfate is added to a solution of
the compound.
What is compound Q?
A LiCl
B NaNO3
C Sr(NO3)2
D BaCl2
10 Which reaction produces more than one product?
A Mg + O2 →
B Ca + Cl2 →
C Sr + H2O →
D BaO + H2O →
11 Which equation shows a redox reaction that would not be expected to occur, based
on the trend in reactivity of the halogens?
A I2(aq) + 2At–(aq) → At2(aq) + 2I–(aq)
B 2Br–(aq) + Cl2(aq) → 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(aq)
C Cl2(aq) + 2I–(aq) → I2(aq) + 2Cl–(aq)
D 2F–(aq) + At2(aq) → 2At–(aq) + F2(aq)


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12 A fixed amount of concentrated H2SO4 is reacted separately with an excess of four

solid potassium halides.
In which reaction would the greatest number of moles of halide be oxidised?
A 2KF(s) + H2SO4(aq) → K2SO4(aq) + 2HF(g)
B KCl(s) + H2SO4(aq) → KHSO4(aq) + HCl(g)
C 2KBr(s) + 3H2SO4(aq) → 2KHSO4(aq) + Br2(l) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
D 8KI(s) + 9H2SO4(aq) → 8KHSO4(aq) + 4I2(s) + H2S(g) + 4H2O(l)
13 Silver nitrate in aqueous ethanol is added separately to four halogenoalkanes.

Which would form a silver halide precipitate in the shortest time?
A (CH3)3CI
B (CH3)3CCl
C CH3CH2CH2CH2I
D CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
14 CH3CH2CHBrCH2CH2CH3 is heated with ethanolic potassium hydroxide.

How many alkene products are possible?
A one
B two
C three
D four
15 Which compound is least likely to have a prominent peak at m / z = 43 in its

mass spectrum?
A CH3COCH2CH3
B CH3CH2NHCH3
C CH3CH(CH3)2
D CH3CH2CH2CH3

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16 Which compound has peaks at 3415 cm–1 and 2250 cm–1 in its infrared spectrum?
Refer to the Data Booklet.
A H2NCH2CH2C N
B CH3CH2CH2COOH
C ClCH2CH2C CH
D HOCH2CH2CH CH2

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17 The distribution of molecular energies for a sample of gas in a sealed container

is shown.
Number of
particles with
energy, E
Energy, E
(a) Why does the distribution of energies start at the origin, (0,0)?
(1)
A some molecules have no energy
B all molecules possess some energy

C the temperature is 0 K
D some molecules do not have enough energy to react
(b) Some of the gas is removed and then the container is resealed and the gas
is cooled.
How does the new distribution of molecular energies compare to the
original sample?
(1)
Area under the curve Position of peak
A does not change shifts to the left
B decreases shifts to the left
C does not change shifts to the right
D decreases shifts to the right

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Wednesday 16 January 2019

Candidates must have: Scientific calculator Total Marks

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1 Which of these molecules is planar?

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2 Which molecule contains bond angles of both 90° and 120°?

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3 Which molecule has the most polar bond?

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4 Which is correct for tetrabromomethane, CBr4?

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Polarity of C-Br bond Polarity of CBr4 molecule

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Effect on boiling temperature

Increasing chain length Increasing branching

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B HF, HCl, HBr, HI

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9 Which equation does not represent a disproportionation reaction?

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B The peak moves to the left and is higher.

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SO2(g) + ½O2(g)  SO3(g) ΔH d = −98 kJ mol–1

Effect on rate Effect on equilibrium yield of SO3

(b) What are the effects of increasing the pressure?

Effect on rate Effect on equilibrium yield of SO3

(c) The equation for the reaction can also be written as

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13 Which is a tertiary alcohol?

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14 Excess ammonia in ethanol reacts with 1-bromobutane at high pressure.

A C4H9NH2 and NH4Br

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15 This question is about mechanisms and reaction types.

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(b) The reaction between ammonia and a halogenoalkane is

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