MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

When sulfur trioxide is manufactured from sulfur dioxide and oxygen, using the Contact process, which condition affects the value of the equilibrium c...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

In an historically famous experiment Wöhler heated 'inorganic' ammonium cyanate in the absence of air. The only product of the reaction was 'organic'...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

A farmer added lime to damp soil, followed by the nitrogenous fertiliser ammonium sulfate. A chemical reaction occurred in the soil. Which substances ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

(a) (i) Suggest reagents and conditions forreaction I, .................................................................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

(a) Describe and explain how the basicities of ammonia, ethylamine and phenylamine differ................................................................

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

The Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia is represented by the following equation. \( \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\tex...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

How does concentrated sulfuric acid behave when it reacts with sodium chloride?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

The percentage of ammonia obtainable, if equilibrium were established during the Haber process, is plotted against the operating pressure for two temp...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

In a car engine, non-metallic element X forms a pollutant oxide Y. Further oxidation of Y to Z occurs in the atmosphere. In this further oxidation, 1 ...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

Sulfur dioxide and sulfites are used in food preservation. Why are they used for this purpose?1. They are reducing agents so retard the oxidation of f...

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