Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Describe the observations you would make when concentrated sulfuric acid is added to separate portions of NaCl(s) and NaBr(s). Write an equation f...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Which conversion involves a reduction of chromium?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Photochromic glass, used for sunglasses, darkens when exposed to bright light and becomes more transparent again when the light is less bright. The de...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

During electrolysis of brine in a diaphragm cell, chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide are produced.What is the molar ratio of these products?

2009 Winter

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) The Group IV oxides $\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{SiO}_2$ differ widely in their physical properties. Describe these differences and explain them in te...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Ammonium nitrate, $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$, can decompose explosively when heated. $$\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3 \rightarrow \text{N}_2\text{O} + 2\text{H}...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Which reactions are redox reactions?1. $\text{CaBr}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{CaSO}_4 + \text{Br}_2 + \text{SO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\tex...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Although standard electrode potentials are measured for solutions where the concentrations of ions are $1.0 \text{mol dm}^{-3}$, cells used as sources...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Lead-acid batteries, used in cars, are made up of a number of rechargeable cells in series, and were first developed in 1860. They have the disadv...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Lead-acid batteries, used in cars, are made up of a number of rechargeable cells in series, and were first developed in 1860. They have the disadv...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Some intercontinental jet airliners use kerosene as fuel. The formula of kerosene may be taken as $C_{14}H_{30}$.(a) To which homologous series of com...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) What is meant by the term `cracking` and why is it carried out?..................................................................................

2011 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) State the formula of each of the calcium compounds U to Y.   U V W X Y (b) Compound Y may be converted into compound V. Out...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CARBONYL COMPOUNDS

Ketones are widely used as solvents and as intermediates in the chemical industry.Ketones contain the reactive keto group, $\text{C=O}$.(a) Propanone,...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) When calcium carbide is reacted with water, ethyne and calcium hydroxide are formed. Construct a balanced equation for this reaction. (b) (i) Wh...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethanoic acid can be reacted with alcohols to form esters, an equilibrium mixture being formed.$$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H} + \text{ROH} \rightlef...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

(a) Use relevant bond energies from the Data Booklet, and the equation below to calculate a value for the bond energy of the C–F bond.CH$_2$ = CH$_2...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) State the formula of each of the barium compounds R to W.R .................................... S ....................................T .............

2011 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) (i) Describe, with the aid of a fully labelled diagram, the industrial electrolysis of brine in a diaphragm cell. State what each electrode is mad...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Although there are many different types of food eaten around the world, animal fats and/or vegetable oils are commonly used in cooking.Animal fats and...

2011 Summer