Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

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

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

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

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

The presence of 11-cis retinal, $C_{20}H_{28}O$, in cells in the eye is important for vision.The structure of retinal includes an aldehyde group, a cy...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

What is the least number of carbon atoms in a non-cyclic alkane molecule that has a chiral centre?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Bromine reacts with ethene to form 1,2-dibromoethane. What is the correct description of the organic intermediate in this reaction?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Which equation represents a valid propagation step in the free radical reaction between ethane and chlorine?

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(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

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) All the carbon atoms in benzene lie in the same plane. This means that they are coplanar, but this is not the case with cyclohexane.By rotating th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

When gaseous chemicals are transported by road or by rail they are classified as follows.flammable        &nbs...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

When heated with chlorine, the hydrocarbon 2,2-dimethylbutane undergoes free radical substitution.In a propagation step the free radical $X^\cdot$ is ...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species does the underlined atom have an incomplete outer shell?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber Process, in an exothermic reaction. Assuming that the amount of catalyst remains constant, which change will not ...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The equation for a reaction is shown.$\text{H}_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) ; \Delta H = x \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$Wh...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

The value of the second ionisation energy of calcium is 1150 kJ mol^{-1}. Which equation correctly represents this statement?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Two conversions are outlined below.$$\text{NH}_4^+ \rightarrow \text{NH}_3$$$$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4 \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_6$$What similar feat...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The gas laws can be summarised in the ideal gas equation.$pV = nRT$0.56 g of ethene gas is contai...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Propanone has the molecular formula $C_3H_6O$.The enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is $-286\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.The enthalpy change of combus...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Under which set of conditions is a gas most likely to behave ideally? [Table_1]

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Two moles of compound P were placed in a vessel. The compound P was partly decomposed by heating. A dynamic equilibrium between chemicals P, Q and R w...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

The oxide of titanium, TiO₂, is used as a ‘whitener’ in toothpaste. It is obtained from the ore iron(II) titanate, FeTiO₃.What is the change, ...

2012 Summer