Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

Lactic acid can be made from corn starch. It polymerises to form the polymer, polylactic acid (PLA) which is biodegradable. (a) Suggest two advant...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule. Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation. Which row i...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.Which row in ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.Which row in ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

Hydrolysis is used in chemistry to break down complex molecules into simpler ones.(a) Compounds containing the group $\overset{O}{\parallel}C$ or $\te...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

The hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates to simple sugars is catalysed by enzymes called carbohydrases and also by dilute acids.(a) (i) They are both c...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

The hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates to simple sugars is catalysed by enzymes called carbohydrases and also by dilute acids.(a) (i) They are both c...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

Monomers polymerise to form polymers or macromolecules.(a) (i) Explain the term polymerise...............................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

In the absence of oxygen, certain bacteria decompose carbohydrates to biogas. This is a mixture of gases mainly methane and carbon dioxide. Biogas is ...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

Synthetic polymers are widely used in the modern world.(a) Their use has brought considerable advantages to modern life as well as some disadvantages....

2010 Winter

Theory

CH15 - AIR AND WATER

This question is about the first 30 elements in the Periodic Table. Name the element which: (a) is 78% of clean, dry air ................................

2022 Spring

Theory

CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

(a) Add the missing state symbols to the chemical equation for the reaction.MgCO$_3$ ..... + 2HCl ..... $\rightarrow$ MgCl$_2$(aq) + H$_2$O ..... + CO...

2022 Spring

Theory

CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Nitrogen dioxide, NO$_2$, is an atmospheric pollutant and is formed in car engines.(a) Explain how nitrogen dioxide is formed in car engines.............

2022 Spring

Theory

CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

This question is about chemical reactions and electricity.(a) The diagram shows the apparatus used in the production of electrical energy in a simple ...

2022 Spring

Theory

CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

This question is about alkanes and alkenes.(a) Short-chain alkanes and alkenes can be formed from long-chain alkanes in a chemical reaction.(i) Name t...

2022 Spring

Theory

Plastics

The names of four esters are listed. methyl propanoate ethyl propanoate propyl propanoate butyl propanoate (a) Esters are a family of organic...

2022 Spring

MCQ

CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Which two gases will diffuse at the same rate, at the same temperature?

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A student measures the time taken for 2.0 g of magnesium to dissolve in 50 cm\(^3\) of dilute sulfuric acid. Which apparatus is essential to complete ...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The numbers of protons and neutrons and the electronic structures of four particles, W, X, Y and Z, are shown.[Table_1]Which particles have the same c...

2022 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which substance should be pure for the intended use?

2022 Summer