AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — October–November 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Periodicity

In this question Q is used to represent a halogen atom. Magnesium and calcium each form a compound with chlorine and a compound with bromine. One of these compounds contains: -…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Compound X contains two elements, Y and Z. Element Y is in Period 2 of the Periodic Table. In one atom of element Y, the p sub-shell has all three orbitals occupied; only one of…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Moles and stoichiometry

Glauber's salt consists of crystals of hydrated sodium sulfate, Na₂SO₄•xH₂O, which can be used for the manufacture of detergents. When a sample of Glauber's salt was heated, 1.91…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Moles and stoichiometry

What contains the greatest number of the named particles? A 6.0 dm³ of argon atoms at room conditions B 6.0 g of carbon dioxide molecules C 6.0 g of magnesium atoms D 6.0 g of…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Phosphorus forms a compound with hydrogen called phosphine, PH₃. This compound can react with a hydrogen ion, H⁺. Which type of interaction occurs between PH₃ and H⁺? A dative…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Periodicity

The graphs show trends in four physical properties of elements in Period 3, excluding argon. Which graph has electronegativity on the y-axis? Four graphs A, B, C and D plot a…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

The element tin exists in two forms, grey tin and white tin. Some properties of grey tin and white tin are shown. grey tin white tin --- --- --- boiling point / K 2543 2533…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Which solid has a simple molecular lattice? A calcium fluoride B nickel C silicon(IV) oxide D sulfur

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

The standard enthalpy change of combustion of carbon is −394 kJ mol⁻¹. The standard enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is −286 kJ mol⁻¹. The standard enthalpy change of…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

Three processes are described. 1 H⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → H₂O(l) 2 CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) 3 NH₃(g) → NH₃(l) Which statement is correct? A None of the processes have a…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Redox and electron transfer

In alkaline solution, MnO₄⁻ ions oxidise SO₃²⁻ ions to SO₄²⁻ ions. The MnO₄⁻ ions are reduced to MnO₂. What is the ratio of the two ions in the balanced chemical equation for this…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Equilibria

Lithium reacts with nitrogen at room temperature to form solid Li₃N. Three vessels of equal volume are connected by taps 1 and 2. The left-hand vessel is evacuated, the middle…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Equilibria

When 0.20 mol of hydrogen gas and 0.15 mol of iodine gas are heated at 723 K until equilibrium is established, the equilibrium mixture contains 0.26 mol of hydrogen iodide. The…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

In acidic conditions, iodine reacts with propanone in a substitution reaction. CH₃COCH₃(aq) + I₂(aq) → CH₃COCH₂I(aq) + HI(aq) The kinetics of the reaction are investigated using a…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

The diagram shows a Boltzmann distribution curve. The axes are not labelled. The curve rises from the origin to a peak and then falls away towards higher energy. Point Y is marked…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Periodicity

What are the acid–base nature and structure of SO₂? acid–base nature structure --- --- --- A acidic giant covalent lattice B acidic simple molecular C basic giant covalent lattice…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Periodicity

Elements X and Y are in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Element X is either phosphorus or sulfur. Element Y is either sodium or magnesium. Element X forms an oxide that reacts…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Periodicity

Q is a semi-conductor. The chloride of Q reacts with water to form white fumes and an acidic solution. Which Period 3 element is Q? A magnesium B aluminium C silicon D phosphorus

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Group 2

V and W are two compounds. Each one contains a different Group 2 element. A sample of each solid is added to water, shaken, and the pH of the resulting solution is measured.…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Group 2

Compound L decomposes on heating. One of the products is gas M. M reacts with unburned hydrocarbons to form peroxyacetyl nitrate, PAN. What could be the formula of L? A CaNO₃ B…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Group 17

In reaction 1, concentrated sulfuric acid is added to potassium chloride and the fumes produced are bubbled into aqueous potassium iodide solution. In reaction 2, potassium…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Group 17

The table refers to the hydrogen halides. Which row is correct? oxidation thermal stability --- --- --- A easier to oxidise down the group increases down the group B more…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Moles and stoichiometry

7.5 g of nitrogen monoxide reacts with 7.0 g of carbon monoxide on the surface of the catalytic converter in the exhaust system of a car. What is the total volume of the product…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Nitrogen and sulfur

Three statements about ammonia molecules and ammonium ions are given. 1 In aqueous solution, ammonia molecules form coordinate bonds with hydroxide ions. 2 Ammonium ions are…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

Ethene reacts with steam in the presence of sulfuric acid. C₂H₄ + H₂O → CH₃CH₂OH Which type of reaction is this? A acid–base B addition C hydrolysis D substitution

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Compound Z has the molecular formula C₄H₈O₂. Compound Z reacts with propan-1-ol in the presence of concentrated H₂SO₄. The diagram shows the skeletal formulae of three esters S, T…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Isomerism

Geraniol and nerol are isomers of each other. They are shown as skeletal/structural formulae. Both have the same carbon skeleton with a CH₂OH group attached to a carbon–carbon…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Isomerism

Which compound has the greatest number of stereoisomers? A 2-methylhex-2-ene B 3-methylhex-2-ene C 4-methylhex-2-ene D 5-methylhex-2-ene

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

Vitamin A contains retinol. The structure of retinol is shown: it has a substituted cyclohexene ring joined to a long unsaturated carbon chain bearing several C=C double bonds and…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

The structure of limonene is shown. Limonene, C₁₀H₁₆, has a cyclohexene ring with a methyl substituent and an isopropenyl (prop-1-en-2-yl) side group. What are the number of moles…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

The reaction of chlorine with methane is carried out in the presence of light. What is the function of the light? A to break the C–H bonds in methane B to break the chlorine…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

When X is added to NaOH(aq) and heated under reflux, pentan-2-ol is made. Which organic product is made when X is heated with a solution of KCN dissolved in ethanol? X is…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

1-chlorobutane and 1-iodobutane both react with aqueous sodium hydroxide by a nucleophilic substitution mechanism. Which reaction has the greatest rate under the same conditions…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Compound Y reacts with alkaline I₂(aq). When the products of this reaction are acidified, a dicarboxylic acid is produced. The formula of the dicarboxylic acid is HOOC–R–COOH…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Alcohols

Which alcohol gives only one possible oxidation product when warmed with dilute acidified potassium dichromate(VI)? A butan-1-ol B butan-2-ol C 2-methylpropan-1-ol D…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Which compound, on reaction with hydrogen cyanide, produces a compound with a chiral centre? A CH₃CHO B CH₃CH₂COCH₂CH₃ C CH₃CO₂CH₃ D HCHO

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

The diagram shows three reactions of ethanal, CH₃CHO. In each case an excess of ethanal is used. Ethanal reacts with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ with heat to give solution 1; with alkaline…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

(CH₃)₃CCN reacts to form alcohol Y via the reaction sequence shown. (CH₃)₃CCN reacts with H⁺(aq) in reaction 1 to give molecule X, and X reacts with LiAlH₄ in reaction 2 to give…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Polymerisation

The diagram shows a section of an addition polymer. The polymer is made using two different monomers. The polymer chain shows repeating units: one type of unit has a carbon…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The diagram shows the mass spectrum of a sample of chlorine. Peaks V, W, X, Y and Z are labelled. Peak V is at m/e ≈ 35 with high intensity (~85); peak W is at m/e ≈ 37 with lower…

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