Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

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

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

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

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

(a) Explain what is meant by the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases................................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

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

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

The equilibrium \[ \text{N}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g) ightleftharpoons 2\text{NO}(g) \quad \Delta H = +180 \, \text{kJ mol}^{-1} \] contributes to a serie...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

PCl\textsubscript{5} dissociates as follows:\( \text{PCl}_5(g) \rightarrow \text{PCl}_3(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \)The extent of dissociation is 13\% at 16...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Which equilibria, in which all species are gaseous, would have equilibrium constants, $K_p$, with no units? 1. sulfur dioxide and oxygen in equilibri...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Why does a mixture of hydrogen gas and bromine gas react together faster at a temperature of 500K than it does at a temperature of 400K?1. A higher pr...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

One major difference between the properties of compounds of the transition elements and those of other compounds is that the compounds of the transiti...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

(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

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

Group 2 metals form alkaline solutions in water.(a) (i) Write the equation for the reaction of calcium oxide with water..................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

(a) Describe the trend in the colour of the Group 17 elements down the group. ..........................................................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

(a) A series of reactions starting from glycerol is shown. (i) Suggest the reagent(s) and conditions for reaction 1. ....................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Iron is a transition element in the fourth period. Iron forms compounds containing the ions $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{Fe}^{3+}$.(a) (i) Define the t...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) Group 2 metals form stable carbonates and sulfates.(i) State and explain the trend in the thermal stability of the Group 2 carbonates down the gro...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Gold is an unreactive metal that can only be oxidised under specific conditions.(a) The standard electrode potential, $E^{\circ}$, of $\text{Au}^{3+}(...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound F has been found in small quantities in some cereals and dried fruit.(a) (i) Give the name of the functional groups labelled A and B.A .........

2020 Spring

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Gallic acid, $C_7H_6O_5$, is a naturally occurring aromatic molecule. [Image_1: Structure of gallic acid] (a) Gallic acid contains the carboxylic ...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Valinol can be synthesised by the following reactions. Reaction 1 uses valine as the starting material. (a) (i) Write an equation for reaction 1, u...

2020 Spring

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethene can be oxidised to form epoxyethane, $C_2H_4O$.$$C_2H_4(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_4O(g) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -107 \text{...

2020 Summer