Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Concern over the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels has led to many suggestions for alternative sources of energy. One of these, suggested by Profess...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Concern over the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels has led to many suggestions for alternative sources of energy. One of these, suggested by Profess...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

The presence of 11-cis retinal, $C_{20}H_{28}O$, in cells in the eye is important for vision.The structure of retinal includes an aldehyde group, a cy...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

What is the least number of carbon atoms in a non-cyclic alkane molecule that has a chiral centre?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Bromine reacts with ethene to form 1,2-dibromoethane. What is the correct description of the organic intermediate in this reaction?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Which equation represents a valid propagation step in the free radical reaction between ethane and chlorine?

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) Use the data to calculate $\Delta H^\circ_{\text{reaction}}$ for the formation of CH$_3$Cl. CH$_4$ + Cl$_2$ $\rightarrow$ CH$_3$Cl + HCl (...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) All the carbon atoms in benzene lie in the same plane. This means that they are coplanar, but this is not the case with cyclohexane.By rotating th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

When gaseous chemicals are transported by road or by rail they are classified as follows.flammable        &nbs...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

When heated with chlorine, the hydrocarbon 2,2-dimethylbutane undergoes free radical substitution.In a propagation step the free radical $X^\cdot$ is ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The rate of chemical reactions is affected by changes in temperature and pressure.(a) (i) Draw a curve on the axes to show the Boltzmann distribution ...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

Chlorine, $Cl_2$, is a reactive yellow-green gas. It is a strong oxidising agent.(a) State how $Cl_2$ is used in water purification......................

2021 Spring

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Compounds P, Q and R have all been found in the atmosphere of one of Saturn’s moons. P: N≡C—C≡C—C≡C—N Q: H—C≡C—C≡N R: ![Cyclopr...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Hydroxyethanal, HOCH$_2$CHO, has been observed in dust clouds near the centre of our galaxy.hydroxyethanal(a) Predict the bond angles labelled x and y...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) The most common oxidation states of cobalt are +2 and +3.Complete the electronic configurations of the following free ions.• Co2+ [Ar] .........

2021 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Iron(II) compounds are generally only stable in neutral, non-oxidising conditions.It is difficult to determine the lattice energy of FeO experimen...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Iodates are compounds that contain the $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion.(a) The $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion is shown.Explain, with reference to the qualitative mod...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

The transition elements are able to form stable complexes with a wide range of molecules and ions.(a) State the meaning of transition element............

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) Carboplatin and satraplatin are used as anticancer drugs instead of cisplatin. (i) Describe the action of cisplatin as an anticancer drug. ........

2021 Spring

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid.\\[ \text{fumuric acid} \] \[ \text{HO}_2\text{C}=\text{CH}-\text{CH}=\text{CO}_2\text{H} \](a...

2021 Spring