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

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