Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Chlorine, $Cl_{2}$, reacts with many elements and compounds to form chlorides.Table 2.1 shows information about some chlorides of Period 3 elements.Ta...

2024 Spring

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

CH_3(CH_2)_5CHBrCH_3 exists as a pair of stereoisomers.(a) Draw the three-dimensional structures of the two stereoisomers of CH_3(CH_2)_5CHBrCH_3. R c...

2024 Summer

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) Complete Fig. 4.2 to show the mechanism for the formation of 1,2-dibromoethane in reaction 1.Include charges, dipoles, lone pairs of electrons and...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Hydrocarbon molecules contain covalent bonds.(a) Define covalent bond....................................................................................

2024 Summer

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Benzene, $C_6H_6$, reacts with chloroethane, $C_2H_5Cl$, in the presence of a suitable catalyst to form ethylbenzene, $C_6H_5C_2H_5$. In the presence ...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) Nitrosyl chloride, NOCl, can be formed by the reaction between nitrogen monoxide and chlorine, as shown.$2NO + Cl_{2} \rightarrow 2NOCl$The initia...

2024 Summer

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Benzene reacts with chlorine gas to form chlorobenzene. This reaction can be described as the reaction between benzene molecules and $Cl^+$ ions. The ...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Benzene, C_6H_6, reacts with chloroethane, C_2H_5Cl, in the presence of a suitable catalyst to form ethylbenzene, C_6H_5C_2H_5. In the presence of the...

2024 Winter

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) Define addition reaction.........................................................................................................................

2023 Spring

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Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) Give the systematic name of D....................................................................................................................

2023 Winter

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Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The rate of chemical reactions is affected by changes in temperature and pressure.(a) (i) Draw a curve on the axes to show the Boltzmann distribution ...

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

Chlorine, $Cl_2$, is a reactive yellow-green gas. It is a strong oxidising agent.(a) State how $Cl_2$ is used in water purification......................

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Compounds P, Q and R have all been found in the atmosphere of one of Saturn’s moons. P: N≡C—C≡C—C≡C—N Q: H—C≡C—C≡N R: ![Cyclopr...

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Hydroxyethanal, HOCH$_2$CHO, has been observed in dust clouds near the centre of our galaxy.hydroxyethanal(a) Predict the bond angles labelled x and y...

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) The most common oxidation states of cobalt are +2 and +3.Complete the electronic configurations of the following free ions.• Co2+ [Ar] .........

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Iron(II) compounds are generally only stable in neutral, non-oxidising conditions.It is difficult to determine the lattice energy of FeO experimen...

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Iodates are compounds that contain the $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion.(a) The $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion is shown.Explain, with reference to the qualitative mod...

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

The transition elements are able to form stable complexes with a wide range of molecules and ions.(a) State the meaning of transition element............

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) Carboplatin and satraplatin are used as anticancer drugs instead of cisplatin. (i) Describe the action of cisplatin as an anticancer drug. ........

2021 Spring

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Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid.\\[ \text{fumuric acid} \] \[ \text{HO}_2\text{C}=\text{CH}-\text{CH}=\text{CO}_2\text{H} \](a...

2021 Spring

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