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

CH10 - GROUP 2

Group 2 metals form alkaline solutions in water.(a) (i) Write the equation for the reaction of calcium oxide with water..................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

(a) Describe the trend in the colour of the Group 17 elements down the group. ..........................................................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

(a) A series of reactions starting from glycerol is shown. (i) Suggest the reagent(s) and conditions for reaction 1. ....................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Iron is a transition element in the fourth period. Iron forms compounds containing the ions $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{Fe}^{3+}$.(a) (i) Define the t...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) Group 2 metals form stable carbonates and sulfates.(i) State and explain the trend in the thermal stability of the Group 2 carbonates down the gro...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Gold is an unreactive metal that can only be oxidised under specific conditions.(a) The standard electrode potential, $E^{\circ}$, of $\text{Au}^{3+}(...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound F has been found in small quantities in some cereals and dried fruit.(a) (i) Give the name of the functional groups labelled A and B.A .........

2020 Spring

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Gallic acid, $C_7H_6O_5$, is a naturally occurring aromatic molecule. [Image_1: Structure of gallic acid] (a) Gallic acid contains the carboxylic ...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Valinol can be synthesised by the following reactions. Reaction 1 uses valine as the starting material. (a) (i) Write an equation for reaction 1, u...

2020 Spring

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethene can be oxidised to form epoxyethane, $C_2H_4O$.$$C_2H_4(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_4O(g) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -107 \text{...

2020 Summer