MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The first stage in the industrial production of nitric acid from ammonia can be represented by the following equation.4NH$_3$(g) + 5O$_2$(g) ⇌ 4NO(g...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) (i) Use the data to calculate $\Delta H^\circ_{\text{reaction}}$ for the formation of CH$_3$Cl. CH$_4$ + Cl$_2$ $\rightarrow$ CH$_3$Cl + HCl (...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Show by means of an equation what is meant by the lattice energy of calcium chloride.................................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) Describe and explain qualitatively the trend in the solubilities of the sulfates of the Group II elements. (b) The major ore of barium is barytes...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) What is meant by the term bond energy ?    (b) Describe and explain what is observed when a red-hot wire is plunged into separate sampl...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Some bond energy values are listed below. [Table_1: ] These bond energy values relate to the following four reactions. P Br_2 \rightarrow 2Br Q ...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Given the following enthalpy changes,$I_2(g) + 3Cl_2(g) \rightarrow 2ICl_3(s) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -214 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$$I_2(s) \rightarrow I_2(...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Some bond energy values are listed below.[Table_1]These bond energy values relate to the following four reactions.P \( \text{Br}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Given the following enthalpy changes,$$I_2(g) + 3Cl_2(g) \rightarrow 2ICl_3(s) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -214 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$$$$I_2(s) \rightarrow I...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

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

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