Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with ethanol.In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that woul...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) When F is formed in step I no other compound is produced. Suggest a structural formula for F, which contains one –OH group.(b) Compound G has tw...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with propanone. In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that w...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

Ethanol, CH$_3$CHO, can be converted into compound U by the following sequence.(a) When T is formed in step I, no other compound is produced.Suggest a...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

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

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

The structural formulae of six different compounds, A – F, are given below. Each compound contains four carbon atoms in its molecule.$$ \text{CH}_3\...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

Three organic compounds, G, H, and J, each have the empirical formula $CH_2O$. The numbers of carbon atoms in their molecules are shown in the table.[...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with 1-bromobutane. In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound th...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

This question is about the modern techniques of analysis which may be used to determine molecular structures.(a) In X-ray crystallography X-rays are d...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(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

MCQ

CH8 - REACTION KINETICS

The Boltzmann distribution for a gas at constant temperature is shown below. If the temperature of the gas is reduced by 10°C the graph changes shape...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Which compound has the greatest total number of lone pairs of electrons in the valence shells of all of its atoms?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

A reaction pathway diagram is shown. Which enthalpy change could the diagram not apply to?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The most common ion-molecule reaction in gas clouds of the Universe is as shown.$$\text{H}_2(g) +...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

The electrolysis of brine using the diaphragm cell is an important industrial process. What happens at the anode?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Hydrazine, $\text{N}_2\text{H}_4$, is used as a rocket fuel because it reacts with oxygen as shown, producing 'environmentally friendly' gases.$\text{...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

A 10.0 cm^3 bubble of an ideal gas is formed on the sea bed where it is at a pressure of 2020 kPa. Just below the sea surface the pressure is 101 kPa ...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Four substances have the physical properties shown in [Table_1].Which substance is an ionic solid?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The enthalpy change of formation of $\text{Mn(NO}_3)_2(\text{s})$ is $-696\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.The enthalpy change of formation of $\text{MnO}_2(\text...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

X is an element in Period 2. In which fluoride is the F−X−F angle the largest?

2014 Summer