AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — October–November 2023, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Sodium azide, NaN3, is an explosive used to inflate airbags in cars when they crash. It consists of positive sodium ions and negative azide ions. What are the numbers of electrons…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The graph shows the variation of the first ionisation energy with proton number for some elements. The letters used are not the actual symbols for the elements. [A graph of first…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding and stoichiometry

Aluminium carbide, Al4C3, reacts readily with aqueous sodium hydroxide. The two products of the reaction are NaAlO2 and a hydrocarbon. Water molecules are also involved as…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Mole concept and stoichiometry

A sample of 35.6 g of hydrated sodium carbonate contains 25.84% sodium ions by mass. When this sample is heated, anhydrous sodium carbonate and water are formed. Which mass of…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Solid aluminium chloride sublimes at 178 degrees C. Which structure best represents the species in the vapour at this temperature? A A dimeric Al2Cl6 structure: two Al atoms each…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Which row is correct? shape of H3O+ shape of SCl2 --- --- --- A pyramidal non-linear B pyramidal linear C trigonal planar non-linear D trigonal planar linear

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Question 7 · 1 mark · States of matter

When an evacuated tube of volume 400 cm3 is filled with gas at 300 K and 101 kPa, the mass of the tube increases by 0.65 g. Assume the gas behaves as an ideal gas. What is the…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Nitrogen, N2, and carbon monoxide, CO, both have Mr = 28. The boiling point of N2 is 77 K. The boiling point of CO is 82 K. What could be responsible for this difference in…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

Which statement about enthalpy changes is correct? A Enthalpy changes of reaction are always negative. B Enthalpy changes of combustion are always positive. C Enthalpy changes of…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

What is the definition of standard enthalpy change of neutralisation, delta H neut standard? A delta Hr standard when one mole of an aqueous acid is neutralised by an aqueous…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry

HOCl(aq) is the molecule that kills bacteria when chlorine is added to water. The following reaction produces this molecule. Cl2(g) + H2O(l) <= HOCl(aq) + H+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Which…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Equilibria

Nitrogen dioxide, NO2, exists in equilibrium with dinitrogen tetroxide, N2O4. 2NO2(g) <= N2O4(g) delta H = -57 kJ mol^-1 Which conditions give the greatest percentage of N2O4(g)…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Equilibria

When an equimolar mixture of H2 and I2 react, the mole fraction of HI in the final mixture is x. What is the equilibrium constant, Kp, for the reaction? A x^2 / (1 - x)^2 B x^2 /…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

In reaction 1, a student measures the initial rate of production of CO2(g) when CuCO3(s) is added to 50 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm^-3 HNO3(aq). In reaction 2, the student repeats the…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

The forward reaction of a reversible reaction is exothermic and has an activation energy of +30 kJ mol^-1. The reverse reaction proceeds by a mechanism that is the exact reverse…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

X, Y and Z are elements all found within Groups 13, 14 and 15 of the Periodic Table. X is in the same group in the Periodic Table as Y. Y and Z are in Period 3. The first…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

Which row about silicon, Si, and magnesium, Mg, and their ions is correct? comparison of silicon and magnesium explanation --- --- --- A Si has a greater atomic radius than Mg. Si…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

Bromocresol green is an acid-base indicator. Below a pH of 3.8 it is yellow. Above a pH of 5.4 it is blue. Between these values it is green. Bromocresol green is added to the…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Group 2

Which row correctly describes the separate reactions of calcium and strontium with water? substance reduced substance oxidised more vigorous reaction --- --- --- --- A calcium or…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Group 2

L and M are both compounds of Group 2 elements. L and M are both soluble in water. When solutions of L and M are mixed, a white precipitate is formed. What could be L and M? A…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Group 2

A 5.00 g sample of an anhydrous Group 2 metal nitrate loses 3.29 g in mass when heated strongly. Which metal is present? A magnesium B calcium C strontium D barium

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Group 17

In this question, Q represents an atom of chlorine, bromine or iodine. Which explanation for the variation in volatility down Group 17 is correct? A Instantaneous dipole-induced…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Group 17

Which statement about the halogens or halide ions is correct? A Bromide ions react to form a white precipitate when added to silver nitrate solution. B Bromine does not oxidise…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Nitrogen and sulfur

If ammonium cyanate is heated in the absence of air, the only product of the reaction is urea, CO(NH2)2. No other products are formed in the reaction. What is the formula of the…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Introduction to organic chemistry

Hexamine is a crystalline solid used as a fuel in portable stoves. The diagram shows its skeletal structure. [A skeletal structure of hexamine is shown: an adamantane-like cage in…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Introduction to organic chemistry

The compound aspartame is widely used as a sweetener in 'diet' soft drinks. [The skeletal structure of aspartame is shown. It contains a HOOC-CH2- group, a carbon bearing an NH2…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Introduction to organic chemistry

How many sigma and pi bonds are in the molecule HCCCH2CH2CHCH(CH3)2? A 17 sigma 3 pi B 17 sigma 5 pi C 18 sigma 4 pi D 19 sigma 3 pi

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

The hydrocarbon C17H36 can be cracked. Which compound is the least likely to be produced in this reaction? A C3H8 B C4H8 C C8H16 D C16H34

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

Which compound has an Mr of 84 and will react with HBr to give a product with an Mr of 164.9? A cyclohexane (a six-membered carbon ring). B an open-chain alkene, hept-3-ene drawn…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

beta-carotene is responsible for the orange colour of carrots. [The skeletal structure of beta-carotene is shown: a long conjugated polyene chain bearing several CH3 substituents,…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

1,1-dichloropropane reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide in a series of steps to give propanal. CH3CH2CHCl2 --NaOH(aq)-- CH3CH2CHO Which term describes the first step of this…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

Propanoic acid can be made from bromoethane using a two-stage synthesis. Which pair of reagents is most suitable? reagent for stage 1 reagent for stage 2 --- --- --- A hydrogen…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Hydroxy compounds

Alcohol X gives a yellow precipitate with alkaline I2(aq). What is the structure of X? A A cyclohexane ring with a -OH directly on a ring carbon and a CH3 group on another ring…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Hydroxy compounds

When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, ethoxide ions, CH3CH2O-, are produced. When water reacts with sodium metal, OH- ions are produced. Which statement about these reactions and…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Hydroxy compounds

Menthol is a naturally occurring alcohol. [The skeletal structure of menthol is shown: a cyclohexane ring bearing a CH3 group, an -OH group on an adjacent ring carbon, and an…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Which compound will produce a yellow-orange precipitate when added to 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine? A cyclohexene (a cyclohexane ring with one C=C double bond). B a six-membered…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Ethanal, CH3CHO, undergoes an addition reaction with HCN in the presence of CN- ions. Which row identifies the type of reaction and the name of the product formed? type of…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

The structure of compound X is shown. [The skeletal structure of compound X is shown: a five-membered lactone (gamma-butyrolactone ring) bearing a CH3 substituent on the carbon…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Analytical techniques

The infrared spectrum of compound L is shown. [An infrared spectrum of transmittance % against wavenumber / cm^-1 is shown. It shows a very broad, strong absorption from about…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Analytical techniques

In the mass spectrum of compound J, the ratio of the height of the M+1 ion peak to the height of the M+ ion peak is 4:91. Compound J forms a carboxylic acid when heated with…

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