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

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number of...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

D, E, F, and G are four consecutive elements in the fourth period of the Periodic Table. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.)D is...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

The elements in Group 2, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties.(a) Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium all r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8$.(a) Give the structures of a pair of **positional** isomers with the formula $C_4H_8$...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the diagram to show the mechanism of reaction 1. Include all necessary charges, partial charges, lone pairs and curly arrows.H3C—C—Br...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table_1]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number ...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The elements in Group 17, the halogens, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties. Some data are given for the elemen...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI) can oxidise ethanedioic acid, $H_2C_2O_4$. The relevant half-equations are shown. $$Cr_2O_7^{2-} + 14H^+ + 6e^- \r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8O_2$.(a) Give the structural formulae of the pair of extbf{chain} isomers with the for...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

A reaction sequence based on propan-1-ol is shown. (a) Reactions 1 and 2 can both be carried out using the same reagents. (i) Identify suitable rea...

2016 Summer