MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

The antidote molecule shown can help to prevent liver damage if someone takes too many paracetamol tablets. What is the order of decreasing size of th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which molecule has the largest overall dipole?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which physical properties are due to hydrogen bonding between water molecules? 1. Water has a higher boiling point than H$_2$S. 2. Ice floats on wat...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which diagrams represent part of a giant molecular structure? 1. [Image with C] 2. [Image with C] 3. [Image with Na and Cl]

2010 Summer

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Elements and compounds which have small molecules usually exist as gases or liquids.(a) Chlorine, $Cl_{2}$, is a gas at room temperature whereas bromi...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Hydrazine, N$_2$H$_4$, can be used as a rocket fuel and is stored as a liquid. It reacts exothermically with oxygen to give only gaseous products. Th...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

(a) Describe how the behaviour of the oxides of tin and lead in their +4 oxidation states differ on heating..............................................

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Organic nitrates in photochemical smog can cause breathing difficulties. The diagram shows an example of an organic nitrate molecule. What is the corr...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which types of intermolecular forces can exist between adjacent urea molecules?

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Organic nitrates in photochemical smog can cause breathing difficulties. The diagram shows an example of an organic nitrate molecule. What is the cor...

2010 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