AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Sample X is added to water and made up to a total volume of 200 cm^3. This gives a solution of 0.100 mol dm^-3 HCl. What is X? A 10 cm^3 of 1.00 mol dm^-3 HCl B 30 cm^3 of 0.90…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

A mixture of 10 cm^3 of methane and 10 cm^3 of ethane was sparked with an excess of oxygen. After cooling, the residual gas was passed through aqueous potassium hydroxide. All gas…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Z is a compound of two elements, X and Y. Element X shows a very large increase between its 5th and 6th ionisation energies. It has the second largest 1st ionisation energy in its…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Which statement about (131,53)I is correct? A A negative ion of (131,53)I contains 53 neutrons and 52 electrons. B A negative ion of (131,53)I contains 53 neutrons and 54…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

When solid aluminium chloride is heated, Al2Cl6 is formed. Which bonding is present in Al2Cl6? A covalent and coordinate (dative covalent) B covalent only C ionic and coordinate…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

The structure of the sulfur dioxide molecule is shown. The displayed structure has a central S atom double-bonded to two O atoms (O=S=O), with the S atom carrying a lone pair and…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · States of matter

What is the density of a sample of fluorine gas at 32 degC and 100 000 Pa? Assume fluorine behaves as an ideal gas under these conditions. A 1.4 g dm^-3 B 1.5 g dm^-3 C 1.6 g…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

The graph shows the boiling points of the hydrogen compounds of Group 16 elements. The graph plots boiling point /degC against the period; H2O has a boiling point of 100 degC, H2S…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

An energy cycle is shown. At the top is CH4 + 2O2; an arrow X leads down to C + 2H2 + 2O2, and an arrow Y leads to CO2 + 2H2O. An arrow Z links C + 2H2 + 2O2 to CO2 + 2H2O. The…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

For a certain endothermic reaction, the activation energy is numerically equal to twice the enthalpy change of reaction. Which reaction pathway diagram is correct for this…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry / redox

Sodium chromate(VI), Na2CrO4, is manufactured by heating chromite, FeCr2O4, with sodium carbonate in an oxidising atmosphere. Chromite contains Cr2O4^2- ions. 2FeCr2O4 + 4Na2CO3 +…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry / redox

Oxygen can be prepared by the reaction of potassium manganate(VII), KMnO4, hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, and sulfuric acid, H2SO4. Each H2O2 molecule loses two electrons in this…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Equilibria

An alcohol, ROH, reacts reversibly with ethanoic acid to produce an ester. ROH(l) + CH3COOH(l) <= CH3COOR(l) + H2O(l) 3.0 mol of ROH, 2.0 mol of ethanoic acid and 1.0 mol of water…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Equilibria

Graphs can be drawn to show the percentage of ammonia at equilibrium when nitrogen and hydrogen are mixed at different temperatures and pressures. Which diagram correctly…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

The Boltzmann distribution for the hydrogenation of an alkene at a particular temperature in the absence of a catalyst is shown, with the activation energy Ea marked on the energy…

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

Elements Y and Z are both in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. When the chloride of element Y is added to water, it reacts and a solution of pH 2 is produced. When the chloride of…

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

Aluminium, silicon and phosphorus are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Each element forms an oxide. Which row is correct? Al2O3 SiO2 P4O10 --- --- --- --- A basic…

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

Which statement is correct? A The atomic radius of silicon is larger than that of aluminium. B The boiling point of chlorine is higher than that of silicon. C The first ionisation…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Group 2 chemistry

All solubility data in this question is given at the same temperature. The table gives some data for compounds of calcium and for compounds of X, an unidentified element in Group…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Group 2 chemistry

What is the total volume of gas produced, measured at room conditions, when 0.010 mol of anhydrous magnesium nitrate is completely decomposed by heating? A 240 cm^3 B 480 cm^3 C…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Group 17 chemistry

A solid sodium halide, NaX, is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid. The lowest oxidation state of sulfur in the products is +4. Halogen Y2 is less volatile than halogen X2.…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Group 17 chemistry

Compound Q dissolves in water. Q(aq) does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Q(aq) forms a precipitate when aqueous silver nitrate is added. This precipitate is partially…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Nitrogen and sulfur

Nitrogen dioxide is a gas that contributes to air pollution. It is produced in internal combustion engines. Which statement is correct? A Nitrogen dioxide acts as a catalyst in…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

What is the bond angle in the ammonium ion? A 90 deg B 107 deg C 109.5 deg D 120 deg

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Isomerism

Structural isomerism and stereoisomerism should be taken into account when answering this question. The structure of 3-methylcyclobutene is shown: a cyclobutene ring with a methyl…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons / chemical bonding

The diagram shows the structure of X: a molecule NC-CH=CH2 (acrylonitrile / prop-2-enenitrile), drawn with the NC group and an H on one alkene carbon and two H atoms on the other.…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: formulae

The diagram shows the skeletal formula of citric acid: a central carbon bearing an OH group and a CH2COOH group on each side and a COOH group directly attached. What is the…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

Which reaction occurs when ethane and chlorine are mixed in diffused sunlight? A a free-radical substitution with hydrogen given off B a free-radical substitution with hydrogen…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons / alcohols

A molecule of geraniol is shown: an open-chain terpene alcohol with two C=C double bonds and a terminal CH2OH group. What is formed when geraniol is reacted with an excess of cold…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

Q is either a primary or a tertiary halogenoalkane. Q undergoes hydrolysis with aqueous sodium hydroxide. The first step in the mechanism of this reaction involves two species…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

2-bromopropane is converted to 1,2-dibromopropane in a pathway involving two reactions: 2-bromopropane - (reaction 1) - compound X - (reaction 2) - 1,2-dibromopropane. What are…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Alcohols

Compound X is a single, pure, optical isomer. Compound X is heated with an excess of concentrated H2SO4. Only one organic product is formed. What is compound X? Four structures…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Alcohols / halogen compounds

Which reagents could be used to form 2-bromobutane from butan-1-ol? A bromine and ultraviolet light B concentrated sulfuric acid with potassium bromide, under reflux C…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

X is a non-cyclic ketone with a single carbonyl group and no other functional groups. Ketone X has the following properties. - When ketone X is treated with NaBH4, the organic…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Compound Y: - changes the colour of acidified K2Cr2O7 from orange to green - has no effect on Fehling's reagent - produces an orange precipitate with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

The product of the reaction between propanone and hydrogen cyanide is hydrolysed under acidic conditions. What is the formula of the final product? A CH3CH(OH)COOH B CH3CH2CH2COOH…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

P is a carboxylic acid with molecular formula C5H10O2. Carboxylic acid P reacts with an excess of LiAlH4 to form compound Q. Which pairs of molecules could be carboxylic acid P…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Compound X is treated with an excess of dilute aqueous potassium hydroxide. X is a six-membered lactone (cyclic ester) carrying a methyl substituent on the ring. What is the…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons / polymerisation

A section showing two repeat units of an addition polymer is shown: a carbon backbone where alternate carbons carry two CH3 groups and the others carry one CH3 group and one Cl…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The relative atomic mass of antimony is 121.76. Antimony has two isotopes. The mass numbers of the two isotopes differ by two. The isotope with the lower mass number is the more…

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