Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Separate samples of $Na_2CO_3$ and $NaHCO_3$ react with $HCl(aq)$ to produce the same products, as shown in Table 2.1.[Table_1](a) Complete the reacti...

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Write an equation to show the reaction for the standard enthalpy change of formation of $\text{H}_2\text{O}$. Include state symbols..................

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Nitrogen is found in inorganic compounds such as nitrogen oxides (NO\(_x\)), nitrates and nitric acid.(i) Identify one natural and one man-made oc...

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Define enthalpy change of formation..................................................................................................................

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Predict and explain the variation in enthalpy change of hydration for the ions F^−, Cl^−, Br^− and I^−. .....................................

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Potassium iodide, KI, is used as a reagent in both inorganic and organic chemistry.(a) KI forms an ionic lattice that is soluble in water.(i) Define e...

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Describe the trend in the solubility of the sulfates of magnesium, calcium and strontium. Explain your answer........................................

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Equation 1 shows water acting as a Brønsted–Lowry acid. equation 1 \[ \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{NO}_2^- \rightleftharpoons \text{HNO}_2 + \tex...

2024 Spring

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Carbon disulfide, $\text{CS}_2$, is flammable and reacts readily with oxygen, as shown in reaction 1.reaction 1 $\text{CS}_2(g) + 3\text{O}_2(g) \...

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Define standard electrode potential, $E^\text{o}$, including a description of standard conditions.(b) (i) An electrochemical cell is set up to mea...

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Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

Group 2 metals form alkaline solutions in water.(a) (i) Write the equation for the reaction of calcium oxide with water..................................

2020 Spring

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Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

(a) Describe the trend in the colour of the Group 17 elements down the group. ..........................................................................

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Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

(a) A series of reactions starting from glycerol is shown. (i) Suggest the reagent(s) and conditions for reaction 1. ....................................

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Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Iron is a transition element in the fourth period. Iron forms compounds containing the ions $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{Fe}^{3+}$.(a) (i) Define the t...

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Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) Group 2 metals form stable carbonates and sulfates.(i) State and explain the trend in the thermal stability of the Group 2 carbonates down the gro...

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Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Gold is an unreactive metal that can only be oxidised under specific conditions.(a) The standard electrode potential, $E^{\circ}$, of $\text{Au}^{3+}(...

2020 Spring

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CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound F has been found in small quantities in some cereals and dried fruit.(a) (i) Give the name of the functional groups labelled A and B.A .........

2020 Spring

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Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Gallic acid, $C_7H_6O_5$, is a naturally occurring aromatic molecule. [Image_1: Structure of gallic acid] (a) Gallic acid contains the carboxylic ...

2020 Spring

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Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Valinol can be synthesised by the following reactions. Reaction 1 uses valine as the starting material. (a) (i) Write an equation for reaction 1, u...

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MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethene can be oxidised to form epoxyethane, $C_2H_4O$.$$C_2H_4(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_4O(g) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -107 \text{...

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