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Phosphoric acid, H3PO4, can undergo stepwise neutralization, forming amphiprotic species.

Formulate an equation for the reaction of one mole of phosphoric acid with one mole of sodium hydroxide.

[1]
a.

Formulate two equations to show the amphiprotic nature of H2PO4.

[2]
b.

Calculate the concentration of H3PO4 if 25.00 cm3 is completely neutralised by the addition of 28.40 cm3 of 0.5000 mol dm−3 NaOH.

[2]
c.

Outline the reason that sodium hydroxide is considered a Brønsted–Lowry base.

[1]
d.



There are many oxides of silver with the formula AgxOy. All of them decompose into their elements when heated strongly.

After heating 3.760 g of a silver oxide 3.275 g of silver remained. Determine the empirical formula of AgxOy.

[2]
a.i.

Suggest why the final mass of solid obtained by heating 3.760 g of AgxOy may be greater than 3.275 g giving one design improvement for your proposed suggestion. Ignore any possible errors in the weighing procedure.

[2]
a.ii.

Naturally occurring silver is composed of two stable isotopes, 107Ag and 109Ag.

The relative atomic mass of silver is 107.87. Show that isotope 107Ag is more abundant.

[1]
b.

Some oxides of period 3, such as Na2O and P4O10, react with water. A spatula measure of each oxide was added to a separate 100 cm3 flask containing distilled water and a few drops of bromothymol blue indicator.

The indicator is listed in section 22 of the data booklet.

Deduce the colour of the resulting solution and the chemical formula of the product formed after reaction with water for each oxide.

[3]
c.i.

Explain the electrical conductivity of molten Na2O and P4O10.

[2]
c.ii.

Outline the model of electron configuration deduced from the hydrogen line emission spectrum (Bohr’s model).

[2]
d.



Soluble acids and bases ionize in water.

Sodium hypochlorite ionizes in water.

OCl(aq) + H2O(l) OH(aq) + HOCl(aq)

A solution containing 0.510 g of an unknown monoprotic acid, HA, was titrated with 0.100 mol dm–3 NaOH(aq). 25.0 cm3 was required to reach the equivalence point.

Identify the amphiprotic species.

[1]
a.i.

Identify one conjugate acid-base pair in the reaction.

[1]
a.ii.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of NaOH(aq) used.

[1]
b.i.

Calculate the molar mass of the acid.

[1]
b.ii.

Calculate [H+] in the NaOH solution.

[1]
b.iii.



Two hydrides of nitrogen are ammonia and hydrazine, N2H4. One derivative of ammonia is methanamine whose molecular structure is shown below.

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Hydrazine is used to remove oxygen from water used to generate steam or hot water.

N2H4(aq) + O2(aq) → N2(g) + 2H2O(l)

The concentration of dissolved oxygen in a sample of water is 8.0 × 10−3 g dm−3.

Estimate the H−N−H bond angle in methanamine using VSEPR theory.

[1]
a.

Ammonia reacts reversibly with water.

NH3(g) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH(aq)

Explain the effect of adding H+(aq) ions on the position of the equilibrium.

[2]
b.

Hydrazine reacts with water in a similar way to ammonia. Deduce an equation for the reaction of hydrazine with water.

[1]
c.

Outline, using an ionic equation, what is observed when magnesium powder is added to a solution of ammonium chloride.

[2]
d.

Hydrazine has been used as a rocket fuel. The propulsion reaction occurs in several stages but the overall reaction is:

N2H4(l) → N2(g) + 2H2(g)

Suggest why this fuel is suitable for use at high altitudes.

[1]
e.

Determine the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, when 1.00 mol of gaseous hydrazine decomposes to its elements. Use bond enthalpy values in section 11 of the data booklet.

N2H4(g) → N2(g) + 2H2(g)

[3]
f.

The standard enthalpy of formation of N2H4(l) is +50.6 kJ mol−1. Calculate the enthalpy of vaporization, ΔHvap, of hydrazine in kJ mol−1.

N2H4(l) → N2H4(g)

(If you did not get an answer to (f), use −85 kJ but this is not the correct answer.)

[2]
g.

Calculate, showing your working, the mass of hydrazine needed to remove all the dissolved oxygen from 1000 dm3 of the sample.

[3]
h.i.

Calculate the volume, in dm3, of nitrogen formed under SATP conditions. (The volume of 1 mol of gas = 24.8 dm3 at SATP.)

[1]
h.ii.



Many reactions are in a state of equilibrium.

The equations for two acid-base reactions are given below.

HCO3 (aq) + H2O (l) H2CO3 (aq) + OH (aq)
HCO3 (aq) + H2O (l) CO32– (aq) + H3O+ (aq)

The following reaction was allowed to reach equilibrium at 761 K.

H2 (g) + I2 (g) 2HI (g)               ΔHθ < 0

Outline the effect, if any, of each of the following changes on the position of equilibrium, giving a reason in each case.

[2]
a.

Identify two different amphiprotic species in the above reactions.

[1]
b.i.

State what is meant by the term conjugate base.

[1]
b.ii.

State the conjugate base of the hydroxide ion, OH.

[1]
b.iii.

A student working in the laboratory classified HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4 and HClO4 as acids based on their pH. He hypothesized that “all acids contain oxygen and hydrogen”.

Evaluate his hypothesis.

[2]
c.



Sulfur trioxide is produced from sulfur dioxide.

2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g)          ΔH = −196 kJ mol−1

The reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen can be carried out at different temperatures.

Nitric acid, HNO3, is another strong Brønsted–Lowry acid. Its conjugate base is the nitrate ion, NO3

Outline, giving a reason, the effect of a catalyst on a reaction.

[2]
a.

On the axes, sketch Maxwell–Boltzmann energy distribution curves for the reacting species at two temperatures T1 and T2, where T2 > T1.

[3]
b(i).

Explain the effect of increasing temperature on the yield of SO3.

[2]
b(ii).

State the product formed from the reaction of SO3 with water.

[1]
c(i).

State the meaning of a strong Brønsted–Lowry acid.

[2]
c(ii).

Draw the Lewis structure of NO3.

[1]
d(i).

Explain the electron domain geometry of NO3.

[2]
d(ii).



The concentration of a solution of a weak acid, such as ethanedioic acid, can be determined
by titration with a standard solution of sodium hydroxide, NaOH (aq).

Distinguish between a weak acid and a strong acid.

Weak acid:

Strong acid:

[1]
a.

Suggest why it is more convenient to express acidity using the pH scale instead of using the concentration of hydrogen ions.

[1]
b.

5.00 g of an impure sample of hydrated ethanedioic acid, (COOH)2•2H2O, was dissolved in water to make 1.00 dm3 of solution. 25.0 cm3 samples of this solution were titrated against a 0.100 mol dm-3 solution of sodium hydroxide using a suitable indicator.

(COOH)2 (aq) + 2NaOH (aq) → (COONa)2 (aq) + 2H2O (l)

The mean value of the titre was 14.0 cm3.

(i)   Calculate the amount, in mol, of NaOH in 14.0 cm3 of 0.100 mol dm-3 solution.

(ii)  Calculate the amount, in mol, of ethanedioic acid in each 25.0 cm3 sample.

(iii) Determine the percentage purity of the hydrated ethanedioic acid sample.

[5]
c.

The Lewis (electron dot) structure of the ethanedioate ion is shown below.

Outline why all the C–O bond lengths in the ethanedioate ion are the same length and suggest a value for them. Use section 10 of the data booklet.

[2]
d.



Chlorine undergoes many reactions.

2.67g of manganese(IV) oxide was added to 200.0cm3 of 2.00moldm-3 HCl.

MnO2(s)+4HCl(aq)Cl2(g)+2H2O(l)+MnCl2(aq)

Chlorine gas reacts with water to produce hypochlorous acid and hydrochloric acid.

Cl2(g)+H2O(l)HClO(aq)+HCl(aq)

CCl2F2 is a common chlorofluorocarbon, CFC.

State the full electron configuration of the chlorine atom.

[1]
a(i).

State, giving a reason, whether the chlorine atom or the chloride ion has a larger radius.

[1]
a(ii).

Outline why the chlorine atom has a smaller atomic radius than the sulfur atom.

[2]
a(iii).

The mass spectrum of chlorine is shown.

NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center Collection © 2014 copyright by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the United States of America. All rights reserved.

Outline the reason for the two peaks at m/z=35 and 37.

[1]
a(iv).

Explain the presence and relative abundance of the peak at m/z=74.

[2]
a(v).

Calculate the amount, in mol, of manganese(IV) oxide added.

[1]
b(i).

Determine the limiting reactant, showing your calculations.

[2]
b(ii).

Determine the excess amount, in mol, of the other reactant.

[1]
b(iii).

Calculate the volume of chlorine, in dm3, produced if the reaction is conducted at standard temperature and pressure (STP). Use section 2 of the data booklet.

[1]
b(iv).

State the oxidation state of manganese in MnO2 and MnCl2.

[2]
b(v).

Deduce, referring to oxidation states, whether MnO2 is an oxidizing or reducing agent.

[1]
b(vi).

Hypochlorous acid is considered a weak acid. Outline what is meant by the term weak acid.

 

[1]
c(i).

State the formula of the conjugate base of hypochlorous acid.

[1]
c(ii).

Calculate the concentration of H+(aq) in a HClOaq solution with a pH=3.61.

[1]
c(iii).

State the type of reaction occurring when ethane reacts with chlorine to produce chloroethane.

[1]
d(i).

Predict, giving a reason, whether ethane or chloroethane is more reactive.

[1]
d(ii).

Write the equation for the reaction of chloroethane with a dilute aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide.

[1]
d(iii).

Deduce the nucleophile for the reaction in d(iii).

[1]
d(iv).

Ethoxyethane (diethyl ether) can be used as a solvent for this conversion. Draw the structural formula of ethoxyethane

[1]
d(v).

Deduce the number of signals and their chemical shifts in the H1 NMR spectrum of ethoxyethane. Use section 27 of the data booklet.

[2]
d(vi).

Calculate the percentage by mass of chlorine in CCl2F2.

[2]
e(i).

Comment on how international cooperation has contributed to the lowering of CFC emissions responsible for ozone depletion.

[1]
e(ii).



Limescale, CaCO3(s), can be removed from water kettles by using vinegar, a dilute solution of ethanoic acid, CH3COOH(aq).

Predict, giving a reason, a difference between the reactions of the same concentrations of hydrochloric acid and ethanoic acid with samples of calcium carbonate.

[2]
a.

Dissolved carbon dioxide causes unpolluted rain to have a pH of approximately 5, but other dissolved gases can result in a much lower pH. State one environmental effect of acid rain.

[1]
b.



Ammonia, NH3, is industrially important for the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives and plastics.

Ammonia is produced by the Haber–Bosch process which involves the equilibrium:

N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g)  2 NH3 (g)

The effect of temperature on the position of equilibrium depends on the enthalpy change of the reaction.

Ammonia is soluble in water and forms an alkaline solution:

NH3 (g) + H2O (l) NH4+ (aq) + HO– (aq)

Draw arrows in the boxes to represent the electron configuration of a nitrogen atom.

[1]
a.

Draw the Lewis (electron dot) structure of the ammonia molecule.

[1]
b.

Deduce the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equation.

[1]
c(i).

Explain why an increase in pressure shifts the position of equilibrium towards the products and how this affects the value of the equilibrium constant, Kc.

[2]
c(ii).

State how the use of a catalyst affects the position of the equilibrium.

[1]
c(iii).

Determine the enthalpy change, ΔH, for the Haber–Bosch process, in kJ. Use Section 11 of the data booklet.

[3]
d(i).

Calculate the enthalpy change, ΔH, for the Haber–Bosch process, in kJ, using the following data.

H fNH3=-46.2kJmol-1.

[1]
d(ii).

Suggest why the values obtained in (d)(i) and (d)(ii) differ.

[1]
d(iii).

State the relationship between NH4+ and NH3 in terms of the Brønsted–Lowry theory.

[1]
e(i).

Determine the concentration, in mol dm–3, of the solution formed when 900.0 dm3 of NH3 (g) at 300.0 K and 100.0 kPa, is dissolved in water to form 2.00 dm3 of solution. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.

[2]
e(ii).

Calculate the concentration of hydroxide ions in an ammonia solution with pH = 9.3. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.

[1]
e(iii).



Magnesium reacts with sulfuric acid:

Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)

The graph shows the results of an experiment using excess magnesium ribbon and dilute sulfuric acid.

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Outline why the rate of the reaction decreases with time.

[1]
a.i.

Sketch, on the same graph, the expected results if the experiment were repeated using powdered magnesium, keeping its mass and all other variables unchanged.

[1]
a.ii.

Nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide react according to the following equation:

NO2(g) + CO(g) NO(g) + CO2(g)               ΔH = –226 kJ

Calculate the activation energy for the reverse reaction.

[1]
b.

State the equation for the reaction of NO2 in the atmosphere to produce acid deposition.

[1]
c.



Iron (II) sulfide reacts with hydrochloric acid to form hydrogen sulfide, H2S.

In aqueous solution, hydrogen sulfide acts as an acid.

Draw the Lewis (electron dot) structure of hydrogen sulfide.

[1]
a(i).

Predict the shape of the hydrogen sulfide molecule.

[1]
a(ii).

State the formula of its conjugate base.

[1]
b(i).

Saturated aqueous hydrogen sulfide has a concentration of 0.10 mol dm−3 and a pH of 4.0. Demonstrate whether it is a strong or weak acid.

[1]
b(ii).

Calculate the hydroxide ion concentration in saturated aqueous hydrogen sulfide.

[1]
b(iii).

A gaseous sample of nitrogen, contaminated only with hydrogen sulfide, was reacted with excess sodium hydroxide solution at constant temperature. The volume of the gas changed from 550 cm3 to 525 cm3.

Determine the mole percentage of hydrogen sulfide in the sample, stating one assumption you made.

[3]
c.



Limestone can be converted into a variety of useful commercial products through the lime cycle. Limestone contains high percentages of calcium carbonate, CaCO3.

The second step of the lime cycle produces calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2.

Calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide to reform calcium carbonate.

Ca(OH)2 (aq) + CO2 (g) → CaCO3 (s) + H2O (l)

Calcium carbonate is heated to produce calcium oxide, CaO.

CaCO3 (s) → CaO (s) + CO2 (g)

Calculate the volume of carbon dioxide produced at STP when 555 g of calcium carbonate decomposes. Use sections 2 and 6 of the data booklet.

[2]
a.

Thermodynamic data for the decomposition of calcium carbonate is given.

Calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

[2]
b.

The potential energy profile for a reaction is shown. Sketch a dotted line labelled “Catalysed” to indicate the effect of a catalyst.

[1]
c(i).

Outline why a catalyst has such an effect.

[1]
c(ii).

Write the equation for the reaction of Ca(OH)2 (aq) with hydrochloric acid, HCl (aq).

[1]
d(i).

Determine the volume, in dm3, of 0.015 mol dm−3 calcium hydroxide solution needed to neutralize 35.0 cm3 of 0.025 mol dm−3 HCl (aq).

[2]
d(ii).

Saturated calcium hydroxide solution is used to test for carbon dioxide. Calculate the pH of a 2.33 × 10−2 mol dm−3 solution of calcium hydroxide, a strong base.

[2]
d(iii).

Determine the mass, in g, of CaCO3 (s) produced by reacting 2.41 dm3 of 2.33 × 10−2 mol dm−3 of Ca(OH)2 (aq) with 0.750 dm3 of CO2 (g) at STP.

[2]
e(i).

2.85 g of CaCO3 was collected in the experiment in e(i). Calculate the percentage yield of CaCO3.

(If you did not obtain an answer to e(i), use 4.00 g, but this is not the correct value.)

[1]
e(ii).

Outline how one calcium compound in the lime cycle can reduce a problem caused by acid deposition.

[1]
f.



Graphing is an important tool in the study of rates of chemical reactions.

Excess hydrochloric acid is added to lumps of calcium carbonate. The graph shows the volume of carbon dioxide gas produced over time.

Sketch a Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution curve for a chemical reaction showing the activation energies with and without a catalyst.

[3]
a.

Sketch a curve on the graph to show the volume of gas produced over time if the same mass of crushed calcium carbonate is used instead of lumps. All other conditions remain constant.

[1]
b.i.

State and explain the effect on the rate of reaction if ethanoic acid of the same concentration is used in place of hydrochloric acid.

[2]
b.ii.

Outline why pH is more widely used than [H+] for measuring relative acidity.

[1]
c.

Outline why H3PO4/HPO42− is not a conjugate acid-base pair.

[1]
d.



A molecule of citric acid, C6H8O7, is shown.

The equation for the first dissociation of citric acid in water is

C6H8O7 (aq) + H2O (l) C6H7O7 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)

Identify a conjugate acid–base pair in the equation.

[1]
a(i).

The value of the equilibrium constant for the first dissociation at 298 K is 5.01 × 10−4.

State, giving a reason, the strength of citric acid.

[1]
a(ii).

The dissociation of citric acid is an endothermic process. State the effect on the hydrogen ion concentration, [H+], and on the equilibrium constant, of increasing the temperature.

[2]
a(iii).

Outline one laboratory methods of distinguishing between solutions of citric acid and hydrochloric acid of equal concentration, stating the expected observations.

[1]
b.



Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH, is another derivative of benzene.

Draw the structure of the conjugate base of benzoic acid showing all the atoms and all the bonds.

[1]
a.

The pH of an aqueous solution of benzoic acid at 298 K is 2.95. Determine the concentration of hydroxide ions in the solution, using section 2 of the data booklet.

[2]
b(i).

Formulate the equation for the complete combustion of benzoic acid in oxygen using only integer coefficients.

[2]
b(ii).

Suggest how benzoic acid, Mr = 122.13, forms an apparent dimer, Mr = 244.26, when dissolved in a non-polar solvent such as hexane.

[1]
c.



When heated in air, magnesium ribbon reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide.

The reaction in (a)(i) was carried out in a crucible with a lid and the following data was recorded:

Mass of crucible and lid = 47.372 ±0.001 g

Mass of crucible, lid and magnesium ribbon before heating = 53.726 ±0.001 g

Mass of crucible, lid and product after heating = 56.941 ±0.001 g

 

When magnesium is burnt in air, some of it reacts with nitrogen to form magnesium nitride according to the equation:

3 Mg (s) + N2 (g) → Mg3N2 (s)

The presence of magnesium nitride can be demonstrated by adding water to the product. It is hydrolysed to form magnesium hydroxide and ammonia.

Most nitride ions are 14N3–.

Write a balanced equation for the reaction that occurs.

[1]
a(i).

State the block of the periodic table in which magnesium is located.

[1]
a(ii).

Identify a metal, in the same period as magnesium, that does not form a basic oxide.

[1]
a(iii).

Calculate the amount of magnesium, in mol, that was used.

[1]
b(i).

Determine the percentage uncertainty of the mass of product after heating.

[2]
b(ii).

Assume the reaction in (a)(i) is the only one occurring and it goes to completion, but some product has been lost from the crucible. Deduce the percentage yield of magnesium oxide in the crucible.

 

[2]
b(iii).

Evaluate whether this, rather than the loss of product, could explain the yield found in (b)(iii).

[1]
c(i).

Suggest an explanation, other than product being lost from the crucible or reacting with nitrogen, that could explain the yield found in (b)(iii).

[1]
c(ii).

Calculate coefficients that balance the equation for the following reaction.

__ Mg3N2 (s) + __ H2O (l) → __ Mg(OH)2 (s) + __ NH3 (aq)

[1]
d(i).

Determine the oxidation state of nitrogen in Mg3N2 and in NH3.

[1]
d(ii).

Deduce, giving reasons, whether the reaction of magnesium nitride with water is an acid–base reaction, a redox reaction, neither or both.

[2]
d(iii).

State the number of subatomic particles in this ion.

[1]
e(i).

Some nitride ions are 15N3–. State the term that describes the relationship between 14N3– and 15N3–.

[1]
e(ii).

The nitride ion and the magnesium ion are isoelectronic (they have the same electron configuration). Determine, giving a reason, which has the greater ionic radius.

[1]
e(iii).

Suggest two reasons why atoms are no longer regarded as the indivisible units of matter.

[2]
f.

State the types of bonding in magnesium, oxygen and magnesium oxide, and how the valence electrons produce these types of bonding.

[4]
g.



Carbonated water is produced when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water under pressure.

The following equilibria are established.

Carbon dioxide acts as a weak acid.

Soda water has sodium hydrogencarbonate, NaHCO3, dissolved in the carbonated water.

Distinguish between a weak and strong acid.

 

Weak acid: 

Strong acid:

[1]
a(i).

The hydrogencarbonate ion, produced in Equilibrium (2), can also act as an acid.

State the formula of its conjugate base.

[1]
a(ii).

When a bottle of carbonated water is opened, these equilibria are disturbed.

State, giving a reason, how a decrease in pressure affects the position of Equilibrium (1).

[1]
a(iii).

Predict, referring to Equilibrium (2), how the added sodium hydrogencarbonate affects the pH.(Assume pressure and temperature remain constant.)

[2]
b(i).

100.0 cm3 of soda water contains 3.0 × 10−2 g NaHCO3.

Calculate the concentration of NaHCO3 in mol dm−3.

[2]
b(ii).

Identify the type of bonding in sodium hydrogencarbonate.

 

Between sodium and hydrogencarbonate:

Between hydrogen and oxygen in hydrogencarbonate:

[2]
b(iii).



Sodium thiosulfate solution reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form a precipitate of sulfur at room temperature.

Na2S2O3 (aq) + 2HCl (aq) → S (s) + SO(g) + 2NaCl (aq) + X

Identify the formula and state symbol of X.

[1]
a.

Suggest why the experiment should be carried out in a fume hood or in a well-ventilated laboratory.

[1]
b.

The precipitate of sulfur makes the mixture cloudy, so a mark underneath the reaction mixture becomes invisible with time.

10.0 cm3 of 2.00 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid was added to a 50.0 cm3 solution of sodium thiosulfate at temperature, T1. Students measured the time taken for the mark to be no longer visible to the naked eye. The experiment was repeated at different concentrations of sodium thiosulfate.

Show that the hydrochloric acid added to the flask in experiment 1 is in excess.

[2]
c.

Draw the best fit line of 1 t against concentration of sodium thiosulfate on the axes provided.

[2]
d.

A student decided to carry out another experiment using 0.075 mol dm-3 solution of sodium thiosulfate under the same conditions. Determine the time taken for the mark to be no longer visible.

[2]
e.

An additional experiment was carried out at a higher temperature, T2.

(i) On the same axes, sketch Maxwell–Boltzmann energy distribution curves at the two temperatures T1 and T2, where T> T1.

(ii) Explain why a higher temperature causes the rate of reaction to increase.

[4]
f.

Suggest one reason why the values of rates of reactions obtained at higher temperatures may be less accurate.

[1]
g.



Butanoic acid, CH3CH2CH2COOH, is a weak acid and ethylamine, CH3CH2NH2, is a weak base.

State the equation for the reaction of each substance with water.

[2]
a.

Explain why butanoic acid is a liquid at room temperature while ethylamine is a gas at room temperature.

[2]
b.

State the formula of the salt formed when butanoic acid reacts with ethylamine.

[1]
c.



Titanium is a transition metal.

TiCl4 reacts with water and the resulting titanium(IV) oxide can be used as a smoke screen.

Describe the bonding in metals.

[2]
a.

Titanium exists as several isotopes. The mass spectrum of a sample of titanium gave the following data:

Calculate the relative atomic mass of titanium to two decimal places.

[2]
b.

State the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the 22 48 Ti  atom.

[1]
c.

State the full electron configuration of the 22 48 Ti 2+ ion.

[1]
d.i.

Explain why an aluminium-titanium alloy is harder than pure aluminium.

[2]
d.ii.

State the type of bonding in potassium chloride which melts at 1043 K.

[1]
e.i.

A chloride of titanium, TiCl4, melts at 248 K. Suggest why the melting point is so much lower than that of KCl.

[1]
e.ii.

Formulate an equation for this reaction.

[2]
f.i.

Suggest one disadvantage of using this smoke in an enclosed space.

[1]
f.ii.



Iron may be extracted from iron (II) sulfide, FeS.

Iron (II) sulfide, FeS, is ionically bonded.

The first step in the extraction of iron from iron (II) sulfide is to roast it in air to form iron (III) oxide and sulfur dioxide.

Outline why metals, like iron, can conduct electricity.

[1]
a.

Justify why sulfur is classified as a non-metal by giving two of its chemical properties.

[2]
b.

Describe the bonding in this type of solid.

[2]
c(i).

State the full electron configuration of the sulfide ion.

[1]
c(ii).

Outline, in terms of their electronic structures, why the ionic radius of the sulfide ion is greater than that of the oxide ion.

[1]
c(iii).

Suggest why chemists find it convenient to classify bonding into ionic, covalent and metallic.

[1]
c(iv).

Write the equation for this reaction.

[1]
d(i).

Deduce the change in the oxidation state of sulfur.

[1]
d(ii).

Suggest why this process might raise environmental concerns.

[1]
d(iii).

Explain why the addition of small amounts of carbon to iron makes the metal harder.

[2]
e.



Both vinegar (a dilute aqueous solution of ethanoic acid) and bleach are used as cleaning agents.

Bleach reacts with ammonia, also used as a cleaning agent, to produce the poisonous compound chloramine, NH2Cl.

Outline why ethanoic acid is classified as a weak acid.

[1]
a.

A solution of bleach can be made by reacting chlorine gas with a sodium hydroxide solution.

Cl2 (g) + 2NaOH (aq) NaOCl (aq) + NaCl (aq) + H2O (l)

Suggest, with reference to Le Châtelier’s principle, why it is dangerous to mix vinegar and bleach together as cleaners.

[3]
b.

Draw a Lewis (electron dot) structure of chloramine.

[1]
c(i).

Deduce the molecular geometry of chloramine and estimate its H–N–H bond angle.

 

Molecular geometry:

H–N–H bond angle:

[2]
c(ii).