Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Copper and titanium are each used with aluminium to make alloys which are light, strong and resistant to corrosion. Aluminium, $Al$, is in the third p...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

(a) Complete the electronic configuration of aluminium and of titanium, proton number 22.\[\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Al} & 1s^2 \\ \hline \tex...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

You are provided with the following.FA 1 is 0.15 mol dm$^{-3}$ sodium thiosulfate, Na$_2$S$_2$O$_3$.FA 2 is aqueous copper(II) sulfate.You are also pr...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

You are to investigate how the rate of formation of sulfur varies with the concentration of sodium thiosulfate, Na₂S₂O₃, in the reaction below.N...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

(a) Carry out the following tests. Record your observations in the spaces provided in the table.[Table_1]To 1 cm depth of solution in a test-tube add ...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

You are provided with the following.FB 1 is 0.023 mol dm−3 potassium manganate(VII), KMnO4.FB 2 is aqueous ethanedioic acid, H2C2O4, made by dissolv...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

(a) Reaction of FB 4, Na2CO3, with an excess of 3.0 mol dm^-3 hydrochloric acidRead through the following instructions carefully before starting the e...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

FB 6 and FB 7 each contain one of the following sodium halides, NaCl, NaBr, NaI. (a) Place half of the solid FB 6 provided in a test-tube. Half fill t...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Metals play a vital part in biochemical systems. In this question you need to consider why some metals are essential to life, whilst others are toxic....

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

(a) Spider silk is a natural polymer which has an exceptional strength for its weight. *Kevlar* is a man-made polymer designed to have similar propert...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species does the underlined atom have an incomplete outer shell?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber Process, in an exothermic reaction. Assuming that the amount of catalyst remains constant, which change will not ...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The equation for a reaction is shown.$\text{H}_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) ; \Delta H = x \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$Wh...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

The value of the second ionisation energy of calcium is 1150 kJ mol^{-1}. Which equation correctly represents this statement?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Two conversions are outlined below.$$\text{NH}_4^+ \rightarrow \text{NH}_3$$$$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4 \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_6$$What similar feat...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The gas laws can be summarised in the ideal gas equation.$pV = nRT$0.56 g of ethene gas is contai...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Propanone has the molecular formula $C_3H_6O$.The enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is $-286\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.The enthalpy change of combus...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Under which set of conditions is a gas most likely to behave ideally? [Table_1]

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Two moles of compound P were placed in a vessel. The compound P was partly decomposed by heating. A dynamic equilibrium between chemicals P, Q and R w...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

The oxide of titanium, TiO₂, is used as a ‘whitener’ in toothpaste. It is obtained from the ore iron(II) titanate, FeTiO₃.What is the change, ...

2012 Summer