AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — October–November 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Which species contains a different number of electrons from the other three? A ClO₄⁻ B H₂SO₄ C SO₄²⁻ D Te²⁻

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Which factor causes helium to have a higher first ionisation energy than hydrogen? A In the 1s orbital in helium, electrons are paired. B The lowest energy level in helium is…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Moles and stoichiometry

A 0.216 g sample of aluminium carbide reacts with an excess of water to produce methane gas. This is the only carbon-containing product formed in the reaction. This methane gas…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Nitrogen and sulfur

A reaction between two gases takes place on the surface of the catalytic converter of a petrol-engined car. In this reaction, four reactant molecules produce three product…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

An ion contains 1 nitrogen atom and 2 hydrogen atoms. It has an H–N–H bond angle of approximately 105°. Which row is correct? number of lone pairs around N in ion overall charge…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Why does ICl have a higher boiling point than Br₂? A because of the difference in the bond energies of the covalent bonds within ICl and Br₂ B because of the difference in the…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · States of matter

In this question you may assume that nitrogen behaves as an ideal gas. One atmosphere pressure = 101 kPa. Which volume does 1.0 g of nitrogen occupy at 50 °C and a pressure of 2.0…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Which statement about the properties associated with the different types of bonding involved is correct? A Any covalent compound that contains both oxygen and hydrogen in its…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

For which reaction is the enthalpy change an enthalpy change of formation? A C(g) + 2H₂(g) → CH₄(g) B ½N₂(g) + ½O₂(g) → NO(g) C Na₂O(s) + SO₃(g) → Na₂SO₄(s) D PCl₃(g) + Cl₂(g) →…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

Two standard enthalpy change of formation values are given. ΔH°f [VCl₂] = −452 kJ mol⁻¹ ΔH°f [VCl₃] = −573 kJ mol⁻¹ What is the enthalpy change for the reaction 3VCl₂ → 2VCl₃ + V…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Redox and electron transfer

Equations for some reactions of hydrogen peroxide are given. 1 2Fe²⁺ + H₂O₂ + 2H⁺ → 2Fe³⁺ + 2H₂O 2 2MnO₄⁻ + 5H₂O₂ + 6H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺ + 8H₂O + 5O₂ 3 2Fe³⁺ + H₂O₂ + 2OH⁻ → 2Fe²⁺ + O₂ +…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Redox and electron transfer

The equation for the reaction of aqueous thiosulfate ions, S₂O₃²⁻, and aqueous dioxo-vanadium ions, VO₂⁺, is shown. 2S₂O₃²⁻ + xVO₂⁺ + yH⁺ → S₄O₆²⁻ + zVO²⁺ + 2H₂O Which row shows…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Equilibria

When some solid Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH is added to a beaker of water, an equilibrium is set up. Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH(s) ⇌ 5Ca²⁺(aq) + 3PO₄³⁻(aq) + OH⁻(aq) Which compound, when added to the…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Equilibria

Gaseous hydrogen and gaseous iodine react to form gaseous hydrogen iodide. H₂(g) + I₂(g) ⇌ 2HI(g) In an experiment, 2.0 mol of hydrogen and 2.0 mol of iodine are placed in a…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

Why does the rate of a gaseous reaction increase when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature? A More particles have energy that exceeds the activation energy. B The…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

The Boltzmann distribution for a mixture of gases capable of reaction is shown. The two curves represent the mixture of gases at 25 °C and at 35 °C. The activation energies for…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Periodicity

Which oxide is insoluble in aqueous sodium hydroxide? A MgO B Al₂O₃ C P₄O₁₀ D SO₂

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Periodicity

Sodium and sulfur are burned separately in oxygen. Each reaction has a distinctive coloured flame. Which row is correct? Na + O₂ S + O₂ --- --- --- A white flame blue flame B…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Periodicity

X and Y are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Y has a greater atomic number than X. The stable ion formed by Y has a greater radius than the stable ion formed by X. The…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Group 2

X is a Group 2 element in either Period 3 or Period 5. X(OH)₂ is less soluble in water than Ca(OH)₂. When X(NO₃)₂ is heated, it decomposes. Which row is correct? identity of X…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Group 2

Which statement comparing magnesium and barium, or their compounds, is correct? A Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid more rapidly than barium does. B One mole of…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Group 17

The colours of the silver halides AgCl, AgBr and AgI differ. The solubilities of these halides in aqueous ammonia also differ. Which row is correct? colour of AgBr silver halide…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Group 17

The name 'chlorate' is used for an anion consisting of chlorine and oxygen only. In a molecule of ICl, the iodine atom has oxidation number x and the chlorine atom has oxidation…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Nitrogen and sulfur

Which statement is correct? A An ammonium ion is basic due to a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. B Nitrogen monoxide, NO, reacts with peroxyacetyl nitrate to produce a…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Hydrocarbons

The diagram shows the structural formula of a hydrocarbon molecule Q. Molecule Q has a six-carbon main chain that contains a C=C double bond and a C≡C triple bond. One of the…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Isomerism

Compound X is found in cell walls of some bacteria. Its structural formula is shown. CH₃(CH₂)₁₇CH=CH(CH₂)₁₇CH(OH)CH(CH₃)CO₂H How many stereoisomers are there with this structural…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Isomerism

Structural isomerism only should be considered when answering this question. How many straight-chain isomers are there with molecular formula C₄H₈Cl₂? A 6 B 7 C 8 D 9

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

What is true of every nucleophile? A It attacks a double bond. B It donates a lone pair of electrons. C It is a single atom. D It is negatively charged.

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

The diagram shows a synthetic route to produce 1-methylcyclohexanol. 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene reacts with HBr to give product X (1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane), and X is then heated…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

X and Y are the reagents required to convert 1-bromopropane into butanoic acid. 1-bromopropane (CH₃CH₂CH₂Br) reacts with reagent X to give butanenitrile (CH₃CH₂CH₂CN), which then…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Halogen compounds

The table shows three sets of reagents and reaction conditions. reagents reaction conditions --- --- --- 1 CH₂C(CH₃)CH₃ and HCl(g) room temperature 2 CH₃C(CH₃)(OH)CH₃ and SOCl₂…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Alcohols

What are the only structures formed when butan-2-ol is heated with concentrated H₂SO₄? The options show sets of alkene structures formed by dehydration. A shows but-1-ene and…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Alcohols

The compound 'leaf alcohol' is partly responsible for the smell of new-mown grass. leaf alcohol: CH₃CH₂CH=CHCH₂CH₂OH What will be formed when 'leaf alcohol' is oxidised using an…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Compound X: - does not react with Tollens' reagent - forms a yellow precipitate with alkaline I₂(aq) - does not react with sodium. What could be the identity of X? A CH₃CHO B…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Carbonyl compounds

Which compound can undergo nucleophilic addition? A bromoethane, C₂H₅Br B ethanal, CH₃CHO C ethane, C₂H₆ D ethene, C₂H₄

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

C₂H₅COOCH₃ is reacted with aqueous acid. The products from this reaction are reacted with LiAlH₄ to form two molecules Y and Z. What are the identities of molecules Y and Z? A…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

A sample of propanoic acid of mass 3.70 g reacts with an excess of magnesium. A second sample of propanoic acid of mass 3.70 g reacts with an excess of sodium. Both reactions go…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Which statement about H₂C=C(CH₃)CH₂CO₂CH₃ is correct? A It can be hydrolysed to a secondary alcohol. B It can be made using ethanoic acid and a suitable alcohol. C It gives a…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Polymerisation

Synthetic resins can be made by polymerisation of a variety of monomers including prop-2-en-1-ol, CH₂=CHCH₂OH. Which structure represents the repeat unit in the polymer…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Vitamin C has the structure shown; it is a five-membered lactone ring (furan-2(5H)-one type) bearing several hydroxyl groups, with molecular formula C₆H₈O₆. The mass spectrum of…

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