Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

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

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

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

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

(a) Explain what is meant by the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases................................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

A large number of organic compounds are soluble in both water and non-aqueous solvents such as hexane. If such a compound is shaken with a mixture of ...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

The equilibrium \[ \text{N}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g) ightleftharpoons 2\text{NO}(g) \quad \Delta H = +180 \, \text{kJ mol}^{-1} \] contributes to a serie...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

PCl\textsubscript{5} dissociates as follows:\( \text{PCl}_5(g) \rightarrow \text{PCl}_3(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \)The extent of dissociation is 13\% at 16...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Which equilibria, in which all species are gaseous, would have equilibrium constants, $K_p$, with no units? 1. sulfur dioxide and oxygen in equilibri...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Why does a mixture of hydrogen gas and bromine gas react together faster at a temperature of 500K than it does at a temperature of 400K?1. A higher pr...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

One major difference between the properties of compounds of the transition elements and those of other compounds is that the compounds of the transiti...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

(a) Analysis of the bodies of birds of prey show that the pesticide residues accumulate in the fatty tissues of the birds. This is because of the high...

2009 Winter

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