AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

ICl3 reacts with water in a redox reaction. vICl3 + wH2O → xHCl + yHI + zHIO3 + zHClO3 What are the numbers v, x and z in the correctly balanced equation? A v=2, x=8, z=1 B v=2,…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

The rate of the reaction between a reactive metal and an excess of a dilute acid is investigated. The total volume of hydrogen gas produced is recorded every 30 seconds for 3…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Reaction kinetics

In the diagram, curve X was obtained by measuring the volume of oxygen produced during the decomposition of 100 cm^3 of 1.0 mol dm^-3 hydrogen peroxide. A catalyst of…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The first seven ionisation energies of an element between lithium and neon in the Periodic Table are shown. 1310 3390 5320 7450 11000 13300 71000 kJ mol^-1 What is the outer…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Energetics: enthalpy changes

The reaction of hydrogen with oxygen is shown. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) Which expression corresponds to the standard enthalpy change of this reaction? A 2 × ΔHf°(H2O) B ΔHc°(H2O)…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Introductory organic chemistry

P is a compound that burns in an excess of oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water only. 2.20 g of P contains 1.20 g of carbon and 0.20 g of hydrogen. When P is added to a…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding: structure and properties

Substance W has the physical properties shown. m.p./°C b.p./°C electrical conductivity of solid of liquid in water 2072 2980 poor good insoluble What is substance W? A aluminium…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding: ionic bonding

Which diagram represents the lattice structure of sodium chloride? A NaCl arrangement where each Na is surrounded by Cl atoms (covalent-like) B Ionic lattice with alternating +…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Equilibria: acids, bases and pH

An aqueous solution X contains substance HQ which behaves as a weak acid. HQ(aq) ⇌ H^+(aq) + Q^-(aq) The soluble salt NaQ is added to X. What happens to the [H^+(aq)] and the pH…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Equilibria

Dinitrogen tetroxide, N2O4, decomposes reversibly. N2O4 ⇌ 2NO2 ΔH = +58.0 kJ mol^-1 An equilibrium mixture of N2O4 and NO2 gases is placed in a closed container under standard…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Energetics: enthalpy changes

50 cm^3 of 1.0 mol dm^-3 H2SO4 is added to 100 cm^3 of 1.0 mol dm^-3 NaOH in an insulated vessel. Both solutions are at a temperature of 20 °C before mixing. After mixing, the…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Barium dithionate, BaS2O6·2H2O, is soluble in water. S2O6^2-(aq) ions slowly decompose in acidic solution: S2O6^2-(aq) → SO2(g) + SO4^2-(aq) 3.513 g of BaS2O6·2H2O is dissolved in…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry: ideal gases

The diagram shows two containers of methane connected by a closed tap. Each container has a volume of 1.00 m^3. Container 1: 16 g methane at 100 kPa Container 2: 96 g methane at…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Which statement about a 3p orbital is correct? A It can hold a maximum of six electrons. B It has the highest energy of the orbitals with principal quantum number 3. C It is at a…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding: shapes of molecules

In which pair do both species: - have the same shape - have the same number of covalent bonds? A methane and the ammonium ion B carbon dioxide and nitrogen C boron trifluoride and…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Equilibria: acids and bases

A reaction involving ammonium ions is shown. NH4^+ + OH^- ⇌ NH3 + H2O Four statements about this reaction are listed: 1 The ammonium ions are reduced. 2 In the reverse reaction,…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: nitrogen and sulfur

Which reduction process occurs on the surface of a catalytic converter? A reduction of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides B reduction of carbon dioxide only C reduction of…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Group 17

Three statements about the halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine and their compounds are listed. 1 The halogen with the highest boiling point has atoms which form the strongest…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Group 17

Which reagent or reagents and conditions will oxidise chlorine, Cl2, into a compound containing chlorine in the +5 oxidation state? A AgNO3(aq) followed by NH3(aq) at room…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Atomic structure: electronegativity and ionisation energy

Which diagram shows the electronegativity of the elements Na, Mg, Al and Si plotted against their first ionisation energies? A Positive correlation, Si highest on both axes B Si…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Group 2

Radium is an element below barium in Group 2 of the Periodic Table. Which equation shows what happens when solid radium nitrate, Ra(NO3)2, is heated strongly? A 2Ra(NO3)2(s) →…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Period 3

The table shows some data for the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. element melting point/K electrical conductivity sodium 371 good magnesium 922 good aluminium 933 good…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Group 2

Each mineral listed behaves as a mixture of two carbonate compounds. They can be used as fire retardants because they decompose in the heat, producing CO2. This gas smothers the…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the elements: Period 3

Compound X contains two Period 3 elements, Y and Z. Compound X reacts with water to form only two products: a slightly soluble hydroxide and compound Q. Q is a compound of element…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: carboxylic acids

Three reagents are listed. 1 aqueous sodium carbonate 2 LiAlH4 3 water Which reagents react with pure ethanoic acid to give a solution containing ethanoate ions? A 1 and 2 B 1 and…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: identification

Complete combustion of compound T produces carbon dioxide and water only. Compound T produces steamy fumes with PCl5. Compound T does not give any visible product with…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: carbonyl compounds

Information about carbonyl compound X is given. - Compound X reacts with LiAlH4 to produce a secondary alcohol. - Compound X reacts with alkaline I2(aq) to give a yellow…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: functional groups

An organic compound J reacts with an excess of sodium to produce an organic ion with a charge of –3. J reacts with an excess of NaOH(aq) to produce an organic ion with a charge of…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: esters

Which formula represents the organic compound formed by the reaction of propanoic acid with methanol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst? A CH3CH2COCH3 B…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: isomerism

Structural isomerism and stereoisomerism should be considered when answering this question. 2,5-dibromohexane is heated under reflux with ethanolic KOH. How many isomeric…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alcohols

Considering only structural isomers, what is the number of alcohols of each type with the formula C5H12O? A primary=3, secondary=3, tertiary=2 B primary=4, secondary=2, tertiary=2…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: polymers

Which structure represents part of the polymer chain of PVC? A Alternating CHCl and CH2 units (incorrect pattern) B Alternating HCl and CH2 units every other carbon C Correct PVC:…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: reaction mechanisms

A possible mechanism for the exothermic hydrolysis of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane is shown. Step 1 (slow): (CH3)3CCl → (CH3)3C^+ + Cl^- Step 2 (fast): (CH3)3C^+ + OH^- → (CH3)3COH…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: nitrogen compounds

Compound W contains atoms of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen. Compound W reacts with HCl(aq) to produce propanoic acid. Which row is correct? A functional group = amine, name =…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: halogenoalkanes

Two reactions are described. 1 2-bromo-2-methylbutane heated with NaOH(aq) 2 2-chloro-2-methylbutane heated with NaOH(aq) In both reactions, the conditions are the same and…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alkenes

An alkene P reacts with an excess of hot concentrated acidified KMnO4(aq). Methylpropanoic acid is the only organic product. What is alkene P? A 2,5-dimethylhex-3-ene B…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alkanes

Three substances are listed. 1 butane 2 hydrogen 3 hydrogen bromide Which substances are possible products of the free-radical substitution reaction between ethane and bromine? A…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: stereoisomerism

The structure of the testosterone molecule is shown, with C1 (the carbon bearing the ketone C=O) and C2 (the carbon bearing the OH group) labelled. Which statements are correct? 1…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: bonding hybridisation

The structural formula of hept-1,4,5-triene is shown. CH2=CHCH2CH=CCHCH3 How many of the carbon atoms in one molecule of hept-1,4,5-triene are sp^2 hybridised? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: mass spectrometry

Hydrocarbon X is saturated. Each molecule contains one ring of carbon atoms. The mass spectrum of hydrocarbon X is measured. The peak representing the M+ ion is 14 mm high. The…

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