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

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Solutions containing chlorate(I) ions are used as household bleaches and disinfectants. These solutions decompose on heating as shown.$$3 ext{ClO}^- ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A mixture of 10 cm³ of methane and 10 cm³ of ethane was sparked with an excess of oxygen. After cooling to room temperature, the residual gas was pa...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

The diagram shows an electrolytic cell for the extraction of aluminium. Which statement is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The elements radon (Rn), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra) have proton numbers 86, 87 and 88 respecti...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species are the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons all different?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

An experiment is set up to measure the rate of hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate. $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \righ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The reaction pathway for a reversible reaction is shown below. Which statement is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH8 - REACTION KINETICS

Why does the rate of a gaseous reaction increase when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Which would behave the least like an ideal gas at room temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The general gas equation can be used to calculate the $M_r$ value of a gas. For a sample of a gas of mass $mg$, which expression will give the value o...

2013 Summer