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Chemistry
Unit 1
Module: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
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Questions
Q1.

Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

The halogens are elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table.

The halogens can be identified by their colour in an organic solvent such as hexane or
cyclohexane.

Which sequence of colours is correct for chlorine, bromine and iodine dissolved in an
organic solvent?
(1)

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Q2.

This question is about the elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table and some of their
compounds.

What is the colour of iodine in the solid and gas states?

(1)

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Q3.

This question is about the elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table and some of their
compounds.

Which of these reactions occurs?

(1)
A Br2(aq) + 2NaCl(aq) → 2NaBr(aq) + Cl2(aq)
B Br2(aq) + 2NaF(aq) → 2NaBr(aq) + F2(aq)
C Cl2(aq) + 2NaBr(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + Br2(aq)
D Cl2(aq) + 2NaF(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + F2(aq)

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Q4.

This question is about the elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table and some of their
compounds.

The hydrogen halides have the general formula HX, where X represents the symbol of the
halogen.

(i) Which diagram shows the trend in the boiling temperatures of the hydrogen halides?
(1)

(ii) What type of reaction occurs when ammonia gas reacts with hydrogen chloride gas?
(1)
A acid-base
B displacement
C redox
D substitution

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Q5.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Barium ions can be identified by their flame colour.

A flame test was carried out on a mixture of barium chloride and magnesium chloride.

How does the presence of magnesium ions affect the appearance of the flame colour of
barium ions?
(1)
A the colour is more intense

B a bright white colour completely masks the barium colour

C there is no change

D the barium colour is decreased by the white magnesium flame colour

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q6.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Barium ions can be identified by their flame colour.

What colour do barium ions give in a flame test?

(1)
A green

B lilac

C red

D yellow

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Q7.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Barium ions can be identified by their flame colour.

Which of the following should be used for a flame test on barium carbonate?
(1)
A iron wire and water

B iron wire and concentrated hydrochloric acid

C nichrome wire and water

D nichrome wire and concentrated hydrochloric acid

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Q8.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

The nitrates of lithium, rubidium and strontium are all white solids. The compounds are held
together by ionic bonds.

These three compounds cannot be identified with certainty from a flame test as the colours
seen are similar.

Concentrated hydrochloric acid is used in a flame test procedure.

(i) Which of the following is a reason for dipping the flame test wire in concentrated
hydrochloric acid during a flame test procedure?
(1)
A it dissolves metal ions from the wire
B it neutralises hydroxide ions that might colour the flame
C it reduces the metal ions to metal atoms
D it reacts with the compounds to form volatile chlorides

(ii) The flame colour given by these three solids in the flame test are shades of
(1)
A green
B lilac
C red
D yellow

(iii) What is the best explanation for why metal ions produce different flame colours?
Different wavelengths of light energy are
(1)
A required to promote electrons to higher energy levels
B released because electrons move from lower to higher energy levels
C released due to different gaps between energy levels
D required for electron transfer from non-metal ions to metal ions

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Q9.

This question is about tests for ions.

Which compound does not give a red colour in a flame test?

(1)
A calcium chloride
B lithium carbonate
C sodium iodide
D strontium bromide

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q10.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about the reactions of the halogens and halide ions.

Fluorine is an element in Group 7.

Group 7 includes the elements chlorine, bromine and iodine.

Some information about the melting and boiling temperatures of Group 7 elements is shown
in the table.

Which is the expected boiling temperature of fluorine, in kelvin, K?

(1)
A 4

B 85

C 575

D 610

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Q11.

This question is about tests for ions.

A wire is used for a flame test.

Which material would be most suitable for a flame test wire?

(1)
A copper
B iron
C magnesium
D platinum

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Q12.

Hydrogen bromide gas reacts with ammonia gas

HBr + NH3 → NH4Br

What would be observed during this reaction?

(1)
A bubbles
B decolorisation
C steamy fumes
D white smoke

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Q13.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about dissolving different compounds.

Which of these compounds is the most soluble in water?

(1)
A barium sulfate

B calcium sulfate

C magnesium sulfate

D strontium sulfate

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q14.

This question is about water.

Liquid water is a good solvent for many, but not all, ionic compounds. Which is least soluble
in water?
(1)
A barium hydroxide

B calcium hydroxide

C magnesium hydroxide

D sodium hydroxide

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Q15.

This question is about the solubility of metal hydroxides.

Which of these metal hydroxides is the most soluble in water?

(1)
A barium hydroxide
B calcium hydroxide
C magnesium hydroxide
D potassium hydroxide

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q16.

This question is about s-block elements and some of their compounds.

Which pair of statements describes the trends down Group 2?

(1)

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Q17.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about trends within Group 2 of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following describes the trends in the solubility in water of the
Group 2 hydroxides and sulfates going down the group?
(1)

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q18.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about trends within Group 2 of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following describes the trends in thermal stability of the

Group 2 carbonates and nitrates going down the group?
(1)

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1 Compound X is an anhydrous, white solid which decomposes on heating to form a
white solid residue, a colourless gas, and a colourless vapour which condenses to a
colourless liquid.
Compound X is
A sodium carbonate.
B sodium hydrogencarbonate.
C sodium nitrate.
D sodium sulfate.

(Total for Question 9 = mark)

2 When a flame test is carried out on calcium iodide, the colour of the flame is

A yellow-red.

B pale green.

C purple.

D crimson.

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3 What would be the experimental observations if chlorine gas was bubbled through
potassium iodide solution, followed by the addition of cyclohexane?
A The solution turns brown, then two layers are produced and the top layer is
purple.
B A white precipitate is formed, which then dissolves to leave a colourless
solution.
C Bubbles of gas are seen and then a brown precipitate is formed.
D The solution remains colourless, and then two layers are seen with the bottom
layer being brown.

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4 The colour observed in a flame test is due to

A electrons jumping to a higher energy level, absorbing energy.
B electrons jumping to a higher energy level, emitting energy.
C electrons dropping from a higher energy level, absorbing energy.
D electrons dropping from a higher energy level, emitting energy.

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5 The best way to confirm the presence of iodine in an aqueous solution is
A adding hexane to form a purple layer.
B adding hexane to form an orange layer.
C adding acidified silver nitrate solution to form a yellow precipitate which is
soluble in concentrated ammonia.
D adding acidified silver nitrate solution to form a yellow precipitate which is
insoluble in concentrated ammonia.

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6 Which silver halide is a cream coloured solid which darkens in sunlight and dissolves in
concentrated ammonia solution?
A AgF
B AgCl
C AgBr
D AgI

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7 Compound X is a white solid. On heating this compound, a colourless, acidic gas is

the only gaseous product. A flame test is carried out on the solid residue and a reddish
flame is observed.

Compound X is

A calcium nitrate.
B calcium carbonate.
C magnesium carbonate.
D strontium nitrate.

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 8 What colour precipitate would you expect to see if 1-bromopropane was heated with a
solution of silver nitrate?

A Orange

B White

C Yellow

D Cream

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9 What would be the colour of the solution when iodine is dissolved in a hydrocarbon
solvent?
A Grey

B Brown

C Yellow

D Purple

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10 Starch is often used as an indicator in titrations between sodium thiosulfate and iodine
solutions. What colour change would you see at the end-point as sodium thiosulfate is
added to iodine solution in the presence of starch?
A Yellow to colourless

B Colourless to yellow

C Blue-black to colourless

D Colourless to blue-black

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 11 A solid gives a red colour in a flame test and reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid to
produce steamy fumes, but no other gases. The solid could be
A lithium bromide.
B strontium chloride.
C calcium bromide.
D sodium chloride.
(Total for Question 8 = mark)

12 What colour is the vapour which forms when concentrated sulfuric acid is added to
solid potassium iodide?
A Green
B Orange
C Brown
D Purple
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13 Most compounds of lead are insoluble, an exception being lead(II) nitrate. Therefore a
good method of preparing lead(II) sulfate is
A adding dilute sulfuric acid to lead metal.
B adding concentrated sulfuric acid to lead metal.
C adding dilute sulfuric acid to lead(II) nitrate solution.
D adding dilute sulfuric acid to solid lead(II) oxide.

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14 Which concentrated acid would be best for mixing with a salt to carry out a flame test?
A Hydrochloric acid
B Nitric acid
C Phosphoric(V) acid
D Sulfuric acid

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15 The flame produced by a compound containing barium in a flame test is

A colourless.
B green.
C red.
D yellow.
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16 A drop of concentrated nickel(II) sulfate solution, which is green, is placed on moist

filter paper on a microscope slide and the ends of the slide are connected to a 24 V DC
power supply. After ten minutes,

A a blue colour has moved towards the negative terminal and a yellow colour
towards the positive terminal.
B a blue colour has moved towards the positive terminal and a yellow colour
towards the negative terminal.
C a green colour has moved towards the negative terminal but there is no other
visible change.
D a green colour has moved towards the positive terminal but there is no other
visible change.

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17 Chlorides of Group 1 elements produce coloured flames when
A electrons become excited to a higher energy level.
B excited electrons move from a higher to a lower energy level.
C an outer electron leaves the atom.
D electrons move between the negative and positive ions.

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18 This question is about the following compounds.

A Barium carbonate

B Lithium nitrate

C Potassium bromide

D Potassium nitrate

(a) Which compound gives a green colour in a flame test?

(1)
A
B
C
D

(b) Which compound gives a lilac colour in a flame test and does not decompose on
heating?
(1)
A
B
C
D

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1 B

2 A

3 A

4 D

5 A

6 C

7 B

8 D

9 D

10 A

11 B

12 D

13 C

14 A

15 B

16 C

17 B

18 (a) A

(b) C

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 1 What happens to the solubilities of the hydroxides and sulfates as Group 2 is
descended?

Solubility of hydroxides Solubility of sulfates

A decreases decreases

B decreases increases

C increases decreases

D increases increases

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2 Which of the following describes the appearance of iodine under the stated
conditions?

Dissolved in aqueous Dissolved in a liquid

Solid
potassium iodide hydrocarbon
A purple brown purple
B brown blue-black yellow

C shiny grey brown purple

D shiny grey brown brown

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3 Which of the following reactions is the most likely to occur with chlorine in hot,
concentrated sodium hydroxide solution?
A Cl2 + 2NaOH ĺ NaCl + NaClO + H2O
B 2Cl2 + 4NaOH ĺ 3NaCl + NaClO2 + 2H2O
C 3Cl2 + 6NaOH ĺ 5NaCl + NaClO3 + 3H2O
D 4Cl2 + 8NaOH ĺ 7NaCl + NaClO4 + 4H2O

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 4 When concentrated sulfuric acid is added to solid sodium bromide, bromine is produced.
When concentrated sulfuric acid is added to solid sodium chloride, no chlorine is
produced.
The reason for this difference is
A sulfuric acid is a strong acid.
B hydrogen chloride is a weak acid.
C the chloride ion is a weaker reducing agent than the bromide ion.
D bromine is less volatile than chlorine.

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5 Which of the following statements about the elements in Group 7 is incorrect?

A They all show variable oxidation states in their compounds.
B They all form acidic hydrides.
C Electronegativity decreases as the group is descended.
D They all exist as diatomic molecules.

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6 What are the products, other than water, when chlorine is passed through cold, dilute
aqueous sodium hydroxide solution?
A NaCl and NaClO
B NaClO and NaClO3
C NaCl and NaClO3
D NaClO and NaClO4

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7 Going down Group 7 from chlorine to iodine
A the boiling temperature of the hydrogen halide decreases.
B the polarity of the hydrogen halide bond increases.
C the reducing power of the halide ion increases.
D the oxidizing power of the halogen element increases.
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8 Which of the following properties of the elements chlorine, bromine and iodine
increases with increasing atomic number?
A Boiling temperature
B Bond enthalpy
C Electronegativity
D First ionization energy

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9 Which of the following is not a true statement about hydrogen iodide?

A It forms steamy fumes in moist air.
B It dissolves in water to form an acidic solution.
C It forms a cream precipitate with silver nitrate solution.
D It forms dense white smoke with ammonia.

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1 C

2 C

3 C

4 C

5 A

6 A

7 C

8 A

9 C

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1 The melting temperature of sodium is lower than the melting temperature of
magnesium. The best explanation for this is
A sodium atoms are smaller than magnesium atoms.
B sodium ions have a larger charge density than magnesium ions.
C the repulsion between the ions in sodium is less than in magnesium.
D the number of delocalised electrons per atom is fewer in sodium than in
magnesium.

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2 A trend going down Group 1 is that the

A first ionization energy of the element decreases.

B lattice energy of the chloride becomes more negative.
C radius of the atom decreases.
D melting temperature of the element increases.

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3 Which of the following properties decreases on descending Group 2 of the
Periodic Table?
A Solubility of the sulfates.
B Solubility of the hydroxides.
C Reactivity of the elements.
D Ionic character of the oxides.

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4 Which of the following is the correct equation for the decomposition of the
corresponding nitrate?

A 4LiNO3 o 2Li2O + 4NO2 + O2

B 4NaNO3 o 2Na2O + 4NO2 + O2

C Mg(NO3)2 o Mg(NO2)2 + O2

D Ba(NO3)2 o Ba(NO2)2 + O2

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5 When steam is passed over heated magnesium, which of the following occurs?
A Mg + H 2O o MgO + H2

B Mg + H 2O o MgOH + ½H2

C Mg + 2H2O o Mg(OH)2 + H2

D There is no reaction with the magnesium.

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6 The first five ionization energies of an element, X, are

578, 1817, 2745, 11578 and 14831 kJ mol–1, respectively.

In which group of the Periodic Table is X found?

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

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7 Going down Group 2 from calcium to barium

A the first ionization energy of the element increases.

B the strength of the metallic bonding increases.
C the polarizing power of the 2+ ion decreases.
D the stability of the nitrate to heat decreases.

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8 A white solid produces oxygen when it is heated, but no other gases. The solid could
be
A lithium nitrate.
B potassium nitrate.
C strontium nitrate.
D calcium oxide.

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9 A solid is soluble in water and produces steamy acidic fumes with concentrated
sulfuric acid. The solid could be
A potassium carbonate.
B magnesium sulfate.
C silver chloride.
D sodium chloride.

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10 When solid samples of sodium carbonate and magnesium carbonate are strongly heated
A both compounds decompose.
B sodium carbonate decomposes but magnesium carbonate does not.
C magnesium carbonate decomposes but sodium carbonate does not.
D neither compound decomposes.

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11 As Group 2 is descended
A the solubility of hydroxides and of sulfates increases.
B the solubility of hydroxides increases and of sulfates decreases.
C the solubility of hydroxides decreases and of sulfates increases.
D the solubility of hydroxides and of sulfates decreases.
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12 The elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table have very similar chemical properties.
This is because

A they have the same number of outer electrons.

B they have the same number of filled shells of electrons.
C their outer electrons are in the s sub-shell.
D their outer electrons have very similar shielding.

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13 When a solution of barium chloride is added to sulfuric acid, a white precipitate is

formed. The ionic equation (including state symbols) for this reaction is
A H+(aq) + Cl (aq) o HCl(s)
B Ba+(aq) + SO4 (aq) o BaSO4(s)
C Ba2+(aq) + 2SO4 (aq) o Ba(SO4)2(s)
D Ba2+(aq) + SO42 (aq) o BaSO4(s)

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14 The correct balanced equation for the reaction between heated magnesium and steam,
including state symbols, is
A Mg(s) + H2O(l) o MgO(s) + 2(g)

B Mg(s) + 2H2O(g) o Mg(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

C Mg(s) + H2O(g) o MgO(s) + 2(g)

D Mg(s) + 2H2O(l) o Mg(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

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15 This question concerns the trends in properties on descending Group 2 of the Periodic
Table.

(a) What are the trends in solubility of sulfates and hydroxides down Group 2?
(1)
A Sulfates increase, hydroxides decrease.
B Sulfates decrease, hydroxides increase.
C Sulfates increase, hydroxides increase.
D Sulfates decrease, hydroxides decrease.

(b) What are the trends in thermal stability of carbonates and nitrates down Group 2?
(1)
A Carbonates increase, nitrates decrease.
B Carbonates decrease, nitrates increase.
C Carbonates increase, nitrates increase.
D Carbonates decrease, nitrates decrease.

(c) What are the trends in first ionization energy and electronegativity of the elements
down Group 2?
(1)
A Ionization energy increases, electronegativity decreases.
B Ionization energy decreases, electronegativity increases.
C Ionization energy increases, electronegativity increases.
D Ionization energy decreases, electronegativity decreases.

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16 Which of these electron density maps best represents the bonding in the compound
lithium iodide, LiI?
–
+
A

–
+
B

–
+
C

δ–
δ+
D

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17 Which of the following statements is correct?

A Barium sulfate is less soluble in water than calcium sulfate.
B Barium hydroxide is less soluble in water than calcium hydroxide.
C Barium nitrate undergoes thermal decomposition more readily than calcium nitrate.
D Barium shows more than one oxidation state in its compounds.
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 18 When excess calcium is added to water, effervescence occurs and
A a clear colourless solution is formed.
B a cloudy suspension is formed.
C an orange-red flame is seen.
D a yellow flame is seen.

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19 When samples of magnesium nitrate, Mg(NO3)2, and calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2, are
heated
A both compounds decompose to form the corresponding nitrite and oxygen.
B both compounds decompose to form the corresponding oxide, nitrogen dioxide
and oxygen.
C magnesium nitrate decomposes to form magnesium nitrite and oxygen whereas
calcium nitrate decomposes to form calcium oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.
D magnesium nitrate decomposes to form magnesium oxide, nitrogen dioxide and
oxygen whereas calcium nitrate decomposes to form calcium nitrite and oxygen.

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20 The equation for the reaction between limewater and hydrochloric acid, including state
symbols, is
A CaOH(s) + HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
B Ca(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(aq)
C CaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl(aq) + H2O(aq)
D Ca(OH)2(aq) + 2HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)

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21 Element R is in Group 1 of the Periodic Table and element T is in Group 6. R and T
are not the symbols for the elements.

(a) The compound of R and T will have the formula

(1)
A RT
B RT6
C RT2
D R2T

(b) The compound of R and T will have bonding which is predominantly

(1)
A ionic.
B covalent.
C dative covalent.
D metallic.

(c) In terms of its electrical conductivity, the compound of R and T will

(1)
A conduct when solid and liquid.
B conduct when solid but not when liquid.
C conduct when liquid but not when solid.
D not conduct when solid or liquid.

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22 The equation for the reaction between limewater and hydrochloric acid, including state
symbols, is
A CaOH(s) + HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
B Ca(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(aq)
C CaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl(aq) + H2O(aq)
D Ca(OH)2(aq) + 2HCl(aq) ĺ CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)

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 23 As you go down Group 2 of the Periodic Table, which of the following decreases?
A The reactivity of the elements.
B The solubility of the hydroxides of the elements.
C The solubility of the sulfates of the elements.
D The thermal stability of the carbonates of the elements.

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24 Which of the following equations represents the change when concentrated sulfuric acid
is added to solid potassium chloride at room temperature?
A 8KCl + 5H2SO4 o 4K2SO4 + H2S + 4Cl2 + 4H2O
B 2KCl + 3H2SO4 o 2KHSO4 + SO2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
C 6KCl + 4H2SO4 o 3K2SO4 + S + 3Cl2 + 4H2O
D KCl + H2SO4 o KHSO4 + HCl

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25 Going down Group 1 from lithium to rubidium

A the radius of the atom decreases.

B the radius of the ion decreases.

C the first ionization energy decreases.

D the polarizing power of the ion increases.

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26 Which of the following could not be an element in Group 2?
A An element with an oxide which forms a solution of pH 10.
B An element with an insoluble sulfate.
C An element with a chloride which is liquid at room temperature.
D An element with a carbonate which decomposes on heating.

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27 Which of the following trends occurs going down the elements in Group 2?
A The solubility of the hydroxides increases.
B The first ionization energy increases.
C The solubility of the sulfates increases.
D The stability of the carbonates to heat decreases.

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1 D

2 A

3 A

4 A

5 A

6 C

7 C

8 B

9 D

10 C

11 B

12 A

13 D

14 C

15 (a) B

(b) C

(c) D

16 A

17 A

18 B

19 B

20 D

21 (a) D

(b) A

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Chemistry
Unit 1
Module: Introductory Organic Chemistry and Alkanes
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Questions
Q1.

This question is about hydrocarbons.

How many σ bonds and π bonds are there in one molecule of cyclohexene?

(1)

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q2.

This question is about 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

Which observation would be expected when 2-methylpropan-2-ol is heated with potassium

dichromate(VI) and dilute sulfuric acid?
(1)
A orange to green
B green to orange
C purple to colourless
D no change

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Q3.

Some alcohols can be oxidised by acidified sodium dichromate(VI), Na2Cr2O7.

The carboxylic acid shown can be produced by oxidation of an alcohol under reflux.

Which alcohol would be oxidised under reflux to produce this carboxylic acid?
(1)
A 1,1-dimethylethanol
B 2-methylpropan-1-ol
C 2-methylbutan-1-ol
D propan-2-ol

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q4.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about alcohols and their reactions.

2-methylpropan-2-ol may be formed by the reaction between

2-bromo-2-methylpropane and aqueous potassium hydroxide.

What is the role of the hydroxide ions in this reaction?

(1)
A alkali

B catalyst

C electrophile

D nucleophile

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Q5.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Which of the following changes to the proportions of organic molecules within a

fraction results from the reforming process?
(1)

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Q6.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about alkenes.

Which of these has the molecular formula C6H10?

(1)

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Q7.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about alkenes.

What is the systematic name of this alkene?

(1)
A 2-methylpent-1-ene
B 3-methylpent-1-ene
C 2,3-dimethylbut-1-ene
D 2,3-dimethylbut-3-ene

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q8.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about alkenes with the molecular formula C5H10.

Which of these compounds would form pent-2-ene only, when reacted with concentrated
phosphoric acid, H3PO4?
(1)
A CH3CH(OH)CH(CH3)2

B CH2(OH)CH2CH2CH2CH3

C CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH3

D CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3

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Q9.

This question is about alkanes.

The black smoke produced from the incomplete combustion of alkane fuels is
(1)
A carbon particulates
B oxides of nitrogen
C oxides of sulfur
D unburnt hydrocarbons

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q10.

The number of structural isomers with the molecular formula C5H12 is

(1)
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6

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Q11.

This is a question about dihalogenoalkanes.

What is the classification of the dihalogenoalkane shown?

(1)
A primary
B secondary
C tertiary
D primary and secondary

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Q12.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

The structures of two isomers are shown.

What kind of isomerism is shown by these molecules?

A carbon chain

B positional

C E/Z

D cis/trans

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Q13.

Ethene reacts with bromine in the dark.

(i) What is the classification of the mechanism for the reaction between ethene and
bromine?
(1)
A electrophilic addition
B electrophilic substitution
C nucleophilic addition
D nucleophilic substitution

(ii) Which of the following shows the formation of the intermediate in the mechanism for the
reaction between ethene and bromine?
(1)

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Q14.

This question is about compounds of Group 5 elements.

Which of these compounds produces hydrogen chloride when it reacts with PCl5?
(1)
A propanal
B propan-1-ol
C propanone
D propyl propanoate

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q15.

This is a question about hydrocarbons.

The heterolytic bond fission of a sigma (σ) bond in an alkane would produce
(1)
A only carbocations
B only free radicals
C free radicals and ions
D ions

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Q16.

This is a question about alkanes.

What is the name of this alkane?

(1)
A 2-ethyl-3-propylpentane

B 4-ethyl-3-methylheptane

C 3-methyl-4-propylhexane

D 4-methyl-3-propylhexane

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Q17.

This is a question about alkanes.

What is the reaction mechanism when ethane and chlorine react in UV light?
(1)
A electrophilic addition

B electrophilic substitution

C free radical addition

D free radical substitution

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Q18.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about hydrocarbons.

Which of these molecular formulae represents a non-cyclic, saturated hydrocarbon?

(1)
A C6H6
B C6H10
C C6H12
D C6H14

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Q19.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Bromobutanes react with hot ethanolic potassium hydroxide solution to produce gaseous
butenes.

Apparatus

Procedure

• 0.0080 mol of liquid 1-bromobutane was injected into a round bottom flask containing
hot ethanolic potassium hydroxide.
• After the reaction, the syringe was sealed using a clamp.
• The syringe was then removed from the apparatus and allowed to cool to room
temperature (298 K).

Result

The final volume of but-1-ene collected was 22.0 cm3.

Alkene molecules are formed by elimination from 2-bromobutane.

How many isomeric alkene products will be formed in this reaction?

(1)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
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Q20.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about alkanes and their reactions.

What is the IUPAC name for this alkane?

(1)
A 4-ethyloctane
B 5-ethyloctane
C 3-propylheptane
D 5-propylheptane

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Q21.

This is a question about polymers.

Which approach used by chemists would not contribute to a more sustainable use of
materials over the life cycle of a polymer?
(1)
A make more efficient use of energy
B make more efficient use of resources
C use catalysts for a faster reaction rate
D use a higher temperature for a faster reaction rate

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Q22.

Plastic products often have a symbol on them. Two of the symbols are shown.

LDPE stands for low density poly(ethene).

Which of the diagrams shows exactly three repeat units of poly(ethene)?

(1)

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Q23.

This question is about alkanes.

The skeletal formula of decalin is

The molecular formula of decalin is

(1)
A C10H22
B C10H20
C C10H18
D C10H16

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Q24.

Alkanes are a homologous series of hydrocarbons.

What is the name of this compound?

(1)
A 1,1,2-trimethylpentane
B 2,3-dimethylhexane
C 4,5-dimethylhexane
D 4,5,5-trimethylpentane

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Q25.

Compounds with a carbon−carbon double bond are unsaturated.

What is the name of the compound shown?

(1)
A cis-2-bromo-1-chloroprop-1-ene
B E-2-bromo-1-chloroprop-1-ene
C trans-2-bromo-1-chloroprop-1-ene
D Z-2-bromo-1-chloroprop-1-ene

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Q26.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

What is the systematic name for tiglic acid?

A E-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid

B Z-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid

C E-3-methylbut-2-enoic acid

D Z-3-methylbut-2-enoic acid

(Total for question = 1 mark)

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Q27.

Which of the following does not act as a nucleophile?

(1)
A HBr
B H2O
C NH3
D CN−

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Q28.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about halogenoalkanes.

2-chloro-2-methylpropane can be hydrolysed by water.

The equation for this reaction is

(CH3)3CCl + H2O → (CH3)3COH + H+ + Cl−

The graph shows how the concentration of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane changes with time
during an investigation of this reaction.

What is the classification of the mechanism for the hydrolysis of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane

by water?
(1)
A addition

B elimination

C free radical substitution

D nucleophilic substitution

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Q29.

This question is about the chemistry of propane-1,3-diol and propanedioic acid.

Propane-1,3-diol can be oxidised to propanedioic acid in the same way as other primary
alcohols.

(i) Suitable reagents and conditions are

(1)

(ii) The colour change in this reaction is

(1)
A green to orange

B orange to green

C orange to colourless

D colourless to orange

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Q30.

This is a question about polymers.

Which is not a use of waste poly(alkenes)?

(1)
A feedstock for cracking
B generation of biodegradable materials
C incineration to release energy
D make new materials by recycling

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q31.

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your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

This question is about some reactions of alcohols.

Which reagent is used with iodine to prepare iodoalkanes from alcohols?

(1)
A red phosphorus
B concentrated phosphoric acid
C sulfur
D concentrated sulfuric acid

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Q32.

This question is about alkanes and their reactions.

What is the name of the process that could be used to produce propane, C3H8, from decane,
C10H22?
(1)
A substitution

B reforming

C fractional distillation

D cracking

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Q33.

This question is about alkanes.

The reaction of ethane and chlorine in UV radiation produces chloroethane.

This reaction is classified as

(1)
A addition
B elimination
C initiation
D substitution

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Q34.

This question is about alkanes.

A reaction of hexane is shown below.

This is best described as

(1)
A elimination
B hydrogenation
C isomerisation
D reforming

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Q35.

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change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your
new answer with a cross .

This question is about some reactions of alcohols.

(i) Which alcohol cannot be oxidised by acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?

(1)
A hexan-2-ol
B 2-methylpentan-2-ol
C hexan-3-ol
D 2-methylpentan-3-ol

(ii) Which alcohol reacts with iodine in the presence of alkali to form a yellow solid?
(1)
A hexan-2-ol
B 2-methylpentan-2-ol
C hexan-3-ol
D 2-methylpentan-3-ol

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Q36.

This question concerns halogenoalkanes.

The bromoalkanes, X, Y and Z, were each added to a mixture of aqueous silver nitrate and
ethanol at 50 °C. The rate of hydrolysis was compared by measuring the time for a
precipitate to appear.

The relative rates of hydrolysis are in the order (fastest first)

(1)
A X, Y, Z
B Z, X, Y
C Z, Y, X
D X, Z, Y

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about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with
a cross .

This question is about hydrocarbons.

How many structural isomers are there with the molecular formula C5H12?
(1)
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5

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Q38.

This is a question about polymers.

An addition polymer is formed from 2-methylpent-2-ene.

What is the repeat unit for poly(2-methylpent-2-ene)?

(1)

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1 Which of the following types of radiation can directly result in bond breaking?

A Infrared
B Microwave
C Radio wave
D Ultraviolet

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2 This question is about the reaction of methane with bromine in sunlight.
(1)
CH4 + Br2 o CH3Br + HBr

(a) This reaction is best described as

A electrophilic addition.
B electrophilic substitution.
C free radical addition.
D free radical substitution.

(b)
b) One of the eps in the mechanism of this reaction is
(1)
• CH3 + Br• o CH3Br
This step is
A initiation.
B propagation.
C termination.
D reduction.

(c) This reaction produces a mixture of products.

Which of the following is most likely to form, as well as bromomethane?
(1)
A ethane
B propane
C butane
D pentane
(d) When human skin is overexposed to sunlight, it is likely to lead to skin cancer.
What is the radiation in sunlight that leads to skin cancer?
(1)
A microwaves
B infrared
C visible light
D ultraviolet
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3 Cracking crude oil
A separates the mixture into pure compounds.
B separates the mixture into a number of fractions.
C separates saturated compounds from unsaturated ones.
D decreases the average number of carbon atoms per molecule.

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4 The meaning of homolytic fission is

A bond-breaking to form two free radicals.

B bond-making to form two free radicals.
C bond-breaking to form a cation and an anion.
D bond-making to form a cation and an anion.

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5 When methane reacts with chlorine, a mixture of products forms. Which product
provides the strongest evidence for a free radical mechanism?
A C2H6
B CH3Cl
C HCl
D CHCl3

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6 The equations below show some of the processes that occur when methane and chlorine
react.
A Cl2(g) → 2Cl•(g)
B Cl•(g) + CH4(g) → CH3•(g) + HCl(g)
C CH3•(g) + CH3•(g) → C2H6(g)
D Cl2(g) + CH4(g) → CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g)

(a) Which equation shows a propagation step?

(1)
A
B
C
D

(b) Which equation shows an initiation step?

(1)
A
B
C
D

(c) Which equation shows a termination step?

(1)
A
B
C
D

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7 Consider the following compounds, P, Q, R and S.

CH3

CH3CH2CH2CH3 H3C C CH3

Compound P Compound Q
CH3

CH3CH2CH2CH2Br H3C C Br

CH3

Compound R Compound S

The boiling temperatures of compounds P, Q, R and S increase in the order

A PQRS
B RSPQ
C QSPR
D QPSR

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8 Which of the following substances, obtained from the fractional distillation of crude oil,
has the lowest boiling temperature?
A refinery gas

B kerosene

C diesel oil

D lubricating oil

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9 Which of the following is the correct order for the processes used to obtain petrol from
petroleum (crude oil)?
A Petroleum o fractional distillation o reforming o FUDFNLQJ o petrol.
B Petroleum o reforming o fractional distillation o FUDFNLQJ o petrol.
C Petroleum o FUDFNLQJ o reforming o fractional distillation o petrol.
D Petroleum o fractional distillation o FUDFNLQJ o reforming o petrol.

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10 An organic compound reacts with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light. The
relative molecular mass of the product has increased by 34.5 compared with the original
compound. What is the reaction mechanism?
A Free radical substitution
B Electrophilic substitution
C Nucleophilic substitution
D Free radical addition

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11 UV light is useful in initiating some reactions because it

A lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
B causes bonds in molecules to stretch and bend.
C causes molecules to form ions.
D causes molecules to form free radicals.

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12 Ethane reacts with chlorine when the substances are exposed to UV radiation.

(a) The equation for this reaction is

(1)
A C2H6 + Cl2 o C2H5Cl + HCl
B C2H6 + Cl2 o C2H4Cl2 + H2
C C2H6 + Cl2 o 2CH3Cl
D C2H4 + Cl2 o C2H4Cl2

(b) The role of the UV radiation in the reaction is to

(1)
A break the Cl Cl bond forming Cl• free radicals.
B break the Cl Cl bond forming Cl+ and Cl ions.
C break the C C bond in ethane forming CH3• free radicals.
D break a C H bond in ethane forming C2H5• free radicals.

(c) The overall reaction between ethane and chlorine is best described as
(1)
A addition.
B homolytic fission.
C heterolytic fission.
D substitution.

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13 A hazard that is particularly associated with alkanes is that they are
A corrosive.
B flammable.
C toxic by inhalation.
D toxic by skin absorption.

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14 Which of the following mixtures could not form when octane, C8H18, is cracked?
A propane + pentene
B butane + butene
C pentane + propene
D heptane + ethene

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1 D

2 (a) D

(b) C

(c) A

(d) D

3 D

4 A

5 A

6 (a) B

(b) A

(c) C

7 D

8 A

9 C

10 A

11 D

12 (a) A

(b) A

(c) D

13 B

14 D

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Chemistry
Unit 1
Module: Alkene
1 What is the formula of poly(but-1-ene)?

⎣
⎡
H H H H
⎢
A
⎢C C C C
⎡
⎣H H H H n

⎣
⎡
H H
⎢
B
⎢C C
⎡
⎣H CH2CH3 n

⎣
⎡
H H
⎢
C
⎢C C
⎡
⎣ CH 3 CH3 n

⎣
⎡
H H H
⎢
D
⎢C C C
⎡
⎣H CH3 H n

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 2 Which of the following molecules is formed on adding bromine water to ethene?
A ethanol
B ethane-1,2-diol
C bromoethane
D 2-bromoethanol

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3 A section of a polymer is shown below.

CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

C C C C

C2H5 H C2H5 H

What is the monomer for this polymer?

CH3 CH3

A H C C H

C2H5 H

CH3 CH3 CH3

B C C C C
C2H5 C2H5
CH3

CH3 CH3
C C C
C2H5 H

CH3 H
D C C
CH3 C2H5

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4 Electrophiles are

A electron pair donors that are attracted to regions of high electron density.
B electron pair donors that are attracted to regions of low electron density.
C electron pair acceptors that are attracted to regions of high electron density.
D electron pair acceptors that are attracted to regions of low electron density.

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5 Which of these solvents is most likely to be warmed by microwave radiation?

A Hexane
B Cyclohexane
C Cyclohexanol
D Cyclohexene

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6 (a) Which of the following represents a step in the mechanism during the reaction
between ethene and hydrogen bromide?
(1)
A C2H4 + Br+ o C2H4Br+
B C2H4 + HBr o C2H5+ + Br –
C C2H4 + HBr o C2H5● + Br●
D C2H4 + HBr o C2H4Br – + H+

(b) The mechanism of the reaction between ethene and hydrogen bromide is
(1)
A electrophilic addition.
B electrophilic substitution.
C nucleophilic addition.
D nucleophilic substitution.

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7 Which of the following equations shows the first step in the mechanism for the
reaction between hydrogen bromide and ethene?

H H H H

A C C H C C H + Br–
+
H H H
H

Br

H H H H

B C C H C C H + H+
–
H H Br
Br

H H H H

C C C H C C H + Br–
+
H H H
H

Br

H H H H

D C C H C C H + H+
–
H H Br
Br

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8 Cl

The molecule shown above is 3-chloro-3-methylhexane. It reacts with hot, alcoholic

potassium hydroxide to produce a number of different alkenes. This reaction can be
classified as
A elimination.
B oxidation.
C reduction.
D substitution.

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9 The monomer of the addition polymer poly(propenol) may be represented as
CH3–CH=CHOH.
The repeat unit of the addition polymer is
⎣
⎡
OH
⎢
A
⎢ ⎡
⎣
⎣
⎡
OH
⎢
B
⎢ ⎡
⎣
⎣
⎡
OH
⎢
C
⎢ ⎡
⎣
⎣
⎡ ⎢
D
⎢ ⎡
⎣ OH

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10 An electrophile is defined as a species that

A is an electron pair acceptor.

B is an electron pair donor.
C has a negative charge.
D has a positive charge.

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11 The repeat unit of a polymer is shown below.

⎣
⎡
CH3 CH2CH3
⎢
⎢C C
⎡
⎣ CH3
H

The systematic name of the alkene monomer that forms this polymer is
A 2-methyl-3-ethylpropene
B 2-methylpent-2-ene
C 2-methylpent-3-ene
D 4-methylpent-2-ene
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12 The main reason for hardening vegetable oils when producing low-fat spreads is to
A prevent oxidation.
B make the oil less viscous.
C increase the melting temperature.
D decrease the cholesterol content.

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 13 The reaction of bromine with propene is an example of
A electrophilic substitution.
B free radical substitution.
C electrophilic addition.
D free radical addition.

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14 All alkenes have

A the same empirical formula and the same general formula.
B the same molecular formula and the same general formula.
C the same molecular formula and the same empirical formula.
D the same empirical formula and the same structural formula.

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14 Unsaturated vegetable oils are hardened to make margarine by reaction with hydrogen
and a nickel catalyst. Which terms could both be used to describe this type of reaction?
A Substitution and oxidation
B Substitution and reduction
C Addition and oxidation
D Addition and reduction

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 15 This question concerns the reaction of hydrogen bromide with propene.

(a) This reaction requires

(1)
A normal laboratory conditions.
B the presence of UV light.
C the presence of a suitable catalyst.
D heating under reflux.

(b) The reaction is best described as

(1)
A nucleophilic substitution.
B electrophilic substitution.
C nucleophilic addition.
D electrophilic addition.

(c) The major product of the reaction will be

(1)
A 1-bromopropane
B 2-bromopropane
C 1,2-dibromopropane
D 2-bromopropene

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16 Unsaturated vegetable oils are hardened to make margarine by reaction with hydrogen
and a nickel catalyst. Which terms could both be used to describe this type of reaction?
A Substitution and oxidation
B Substitution and reduction
C Addition and oxidation
D Addition and reduction

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 17 The use of poly(ethene) packaging has been criticised mainly because
A the complete combustion of poly(ethene) produces dangerous fumes.
B large amounts of oil are consumed in producing the monomer, ethene.
C poly(ethene) degrades to form toxic products.
D the catalyst used in the polymerization of ethene is expensive.

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18 The addition polymer poly(ethenol) is water-soluble. The repeating unit of poly(ethenol)

is

( (
A OH H

C C

H OH

( (
B H H

C C

H OH

( (
C H OH

C C

H OH

( (
D OH OH

C C

OH OH

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19 Four of the reactions of propene are shown on the diagram below.

CH3CH2CH3

Reaction 1 Hydrogen / catalyst

CH3CH(OH)CH2OH CH3CH CH2 CH3CHBrCH2Br

Reaction 4 Reaction 2

Reaction 3 HBr

Compound A

(a) Nickel is often used as the catalyst for Reaction 1. Use your Periodic Table to
select which of the following metals can be used instead of nickel to catalyse
Reaction 1.
(1)
A Potassium
B Calcium
C Gallium
D Palladium

(b) The name of the reagent and the product for Reaction 2 are
(1)

Reagent Product

A bromine water dibromopropane

B bromine
mine omopropane

C bromine water 1,2-dibromopropane

D bromine
mine dibromopropane

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 (c) What is formed in Reaction 3?
(1)
A Only 1-bromopropane
B Only 2-bromopropane
C A mixture of bromopropanes containing mainly 2-bromopropane
D A mixture of bromopropanes containing mainly 1-bromopropane

(d) A mixture of dilute sulfuric acid and which of the following reagents is needed for
Reaction 4?
(1)
A KOH
B KMnO4
C H2O2
D O2

(e) The reaction of propene in Reaction 4 can be classified both as

(1)

A addition and reduction.

B addition and oxidation.

C free radical substitution and reduction.

D free radical substitution and oxidation.

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20 In the reaction between ethene and bromine, the bromine molecule acts as an
electrophile.
CH2 CH2 + Br2 o BrCH2CH2Br
Which of the following statements is true?
A Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it is polar.
B Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it can donate a pair of electrons to
bromine.
C Ethene is not a nucleophile in this reaction.
D Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it donates a single electron to bromine.

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21 If propene, CH3CH CH2, is reacted with aqueous acidified potassium manganate(VII)

the organic product is
A CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
B CH3CH(OH)CH3
C HOCH2CH2CH2OH
D CH3CH2CH2OH

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22 Four organic reactions are given below:
A CH3CH3 o CH2 CH2 + H2
B nCH2 CH2 o ( CH2 CH2 ) n
C CH2 CH2 + HBr o CH3CH2Br
D CH3CH2Br + H2O o CH3CH2OH + HBr

(a) Which reaction is a substitution reaction?

(1)
A
B
C
D
(b) Which reaction is an electrophilic addition reaction?
(1)
A
B
C
D
(c) Which reaction involves initial attack by a nucleophile?
(1)
A
B
C
D
(d) Which reaction requires an initiator?
(1)
A
B
C
D

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23 Which of the monomers A to D would form the polymer below?
⎣
⎡ CH3 C2H5 ⎢
⎢ ⎢
⎢ C C ⎢
⎢ ⎢
⎢ H
Cl
⎡
⎣ n
Cl

Cl

Cl

Cl

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1 B

2 D

3 C

4 C

5 C

6 (a) B

(b) A
7 C

8 A

9 A

10 A

11 B

12 C

13 C

14 A

15 (a) A

(b) D

(c) B

16 D

17 B

18 B

19 (a) D

(b) D

(c) C

(d) B

(e) B

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20 B

21 A

22 (a) D

(b) C

(c) D

(d) B

23 D

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IAL
Chemistry
Unit 1
Module: Introductory Organic Chemistry and Alkanes
1 What is the systematic name of the following?

A 3-methyl-2-propylpentane
B 3-methyl-4-propylpentane
C 3,4-dimethylheptane
D 4,5-dimethylheptane

(Total for Question = 1 mark)

2 Which of the following shows geometric isomerism?

A prop-1-ene
B but-1-ene
C 1,1-dichloroethene
D 1,2-dichloroethene

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3 This question is about the organic compounds with skeletal formulae as shown.

(a) Which compounds are isomers?

(1)
A 1 an
B 1 an
C 1 an
D 2 an

(b) Which compound has the same molecular formula and empirical formula?
(1)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

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 4 Which molecule does not exhibit E / Z isomerism?

Br CH3
A C C
H 3C H

Br CH3
B C C
H CH3

H3C CH2Br
C C C
H H

Br CH3
D C C
H3C Br
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5 What is the systematic name for the compound with the following formula?

C2H5
H 3C CH CH2 CH CH3

CH3

A 2-methyl-4-ethylpentane
B 2-ethyl-4-methylpentane
C 2,4-dimethylhexane

D 3,5-dimethylhexane

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 .
6 Name the compound below.

CH3 H
C C
Cl CH2CH3

A E-2-chloropent-2-ene
B Z-2-chloropent-3-ene
C E-2-chloropent-3-ene
D Z-2-chloropent-2-ene

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7
⎡ CH3 H ⎡
⎢ ⎢
⎢ C C ⎢
⎢ ⎢
⎢ ⎢
⎣ CH3 CH3 ⎣ n

Which is the IUPAC name for the monomer which reacts to make the polymer shown
above?

A 2-methylbut-1-ene

B 2-methylbut-2-ene

C 1,2-dimethylpropene

D 1,1,2-trimethylethene

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8 Which of the following pairs are cis-trans isomers?

H Cl Cl Cl H Cl Cl H
C C C C C C C C
H Cl H H Cl H Cl H
1 2 3 4
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 4
C 2 and 3
D 3 and 4

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9 What is the systematic name for the hydrocarbon shown below?

CH3

CH3CHCHCH3

CH3

A 1,4-dimethylbutane
B 2,3-dimethylbutane
C 2,3-dimethylhexane
D 1,1,2,2-tetramethylethane

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10 This question is about the organic compounds shown below.

W X Y Z

(a) The compounds which are isomers are

(1)
A W and X
B W and Y
C W and Z
D X and Z

(b) Which compound can react with chlorine to form C6H12Cl2 as the only product?
(1)
A Compound W
B Compound X
C Compound Y
D Compound Z

(c) Which compound is reformed in the oil industry, producing one mole of a
compound with formula C6H6 and four moles of hydrogen, H2, only?
(1)
A Compound W
B Compound X
C Compound Y
D Compound Z

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11 Consider the following Group 2 compounds.

Group 2 hydroxides Group 2 sulfates

Mg(OH)2 MgSO4
Ca(OH)2 CaSO4
Sr(OH)2 SrSO4

The solubility

A increases down the group for both hydroxides and sulfates.

B increases down the group for hydroxides but increases up the group for sulfates.

C increases up the group for hydroxides but increases down the group for sulfates.

D increases up the group for both hydroxides and sulfates.

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12 The skeletal formulae of some 6-carbon bromoalkanes are shown below.
Br
Br
Br
Br

A B C D
(a) Which of the above bromoalkanes is not a structural isomer of the others?
(1)
A
B
C
D
(b) Which of the above is not a secondary bromoalkane?
(1)
A
B
C
D

(Total for Question = 2 marks)

13 Which of the following compounds shows geometric (E-Z or cis-trans) isomerism?

A but-1-ene
B 2-methylbut-1-ene
C but-2-ene
D 2-methylbut-2-ene

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14 What is the systematic name for the compound with the following formula?

CH3CH CHCH3

CH3 CH2CH3

A 2-methyl-3-ethylbutane
B 1,2,3-trimethylbutane
C 2,3-dimethylpropane
D 2,3-dimethylpentane

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15 Which of the following alkenes exhibits E/ Z isomerism?

A But-1-ene
B But-2-ene
C 2-Methylpropene
D Propene

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16

OH

The systematic name of the compound with skeletal formula shown above is
A 1,1-dimethylethanol.
B 2,2-dimethylethanol.
C 2-methylpropan-1-ol.
D 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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17 An organic compound is represented by the skeletal formula shown below.

OH
The compound is
A CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3
B (CH3)2CHC(OH)(CH3)2
C (CH3)2CHCH2CH(OH)CH3
D (CH3)2CHCH(OH)CH2CH3

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18 How many structural isomers does the alkane C5H12 have?

A 4
B 3
C 2
D 1
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19 What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown below?

CH2CH3

H3C C CH2CH2CH3

CH2CH2CH3

A 2-ethyl-2-propylpentane
B 3-methyl-3-propylhexane
C 4-methyl-4-propylhexane
D 4-ethyl-4-methylheptane

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20 Which of the following formulae does not represent 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol?
A OH

B H

H C OH
H H

H C C C H

H H
H C H

OH

D (CH3)3CCH2OH
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21 Many organic compounds have toxic vapours. For this reason

A a naked flame should never be used when carrying out experiments with organic
compounds.
B gloves should usually be worn when carrying out experiments with organic
compounds.
C a fume cupboard should be used wherever possible when carrying out
experiments with organic compounds.
D most experiments with organic compounds are banned in schools and colleges.

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22 What is the correct name for the compound below?

Br Br

A E-2,3-dibromopent-2-ene
B E-2,3-dibromopent-3-ene
C Z-2,3-dibromopent-3-ene
D Z-2,3-dibromopent-2-ene

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23 Which of the following alkenes exhibits E-Z isomerism?

A H3CCH=C(CH3)2
B (CH3)2C=CH2

C H2C=CHCH2CH3
D H3CCH=CHCH3

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24 What is the correct systematic name for the alcohol shown below?

OH

A hexan-4-ol

B hexan-2-ol

C pentan-4-ol

D pentan-2-ol

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25 Isomers have different

A empirical formulae.
B molecular formulae.
C skeletal formulae.
D molar masses.

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26 1DPH WKH DONHQH VKRZQ EHORZ

H 3C CH2CH2CH3
C C
H CH2CH3

A Z-4-ethylhex-4-ene
B E-3-ethylhex-2-ene
C Z-3-ethylhex-2-ene
D E-3-propylpent-2-ene

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27 How many compounds have the formula C5H12?

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

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 28 The compound

Cl

has the systematic name

A 2-chlorobutane
B 3-chlorobutane
C 1-chloro-1-methylpropane
D 1-chloro-2-methylbutane

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29 What is the correct name for the molecule shown below?

H3C Br
C C
H CH3

A Z-2-bromobut-2-ene
B E-2-bromobut-2-ene
C E-3-bromobut-2-ene
D Z-3-bromobut-2-ene

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 30 The compound butane has
A the empirical formula C4H10 and the molecular formula C2H5.
B the empirical formula C2H5 and the molecular formula C4H10.
C the empirical formula C2H5 and the molecular formula CnH2n+2.
D the empirical formula CnH2n+2 and the molecular formula C4H10.

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31 This question concerns the following compounds

A B C D

Which of these compounds will show geometric (E Z or cis/trans) isomerism?

A
B
C
D

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32 The correct name for the compound shown below is

A 2-methylbut-3-ene
B 3-methylbut-2-ene
C 3-methylbut-3-ene
D 2-methylbut-2-ene

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33 This question is about the organic compounds with skeletal formulae as shown:

(a) Which compound is 2-methylpropane?

(1)
A

(b) Which compound has the molecular formula C5H12?

(1)
A

(c) Which compounds are isomers?

(1)
A compound A and compound C

B compound B and compound C

C compound B and compound D

D compound C and compound D

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 (d) Which compound reacts with acidified potassium manganate(VII) to form a diol?
(1)
A

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34 The structural formula of 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylhexane is

H CH3

A CH3 C CH2 C H

Cl CH3

Cl CH3

B H C CH2 CH2 CH2 C CH3

Cl CH3

Cl CH3

C CH3 C CH2 CH2 C CH3

H CH3

Cl Cl

D CH3 C CH2 CH2 C CH3

CH3 CH3

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1 C

2 D

3 (a) C

(b) C

4 B

5 C

6 D

7 B

8 C

9 B

10 (a) B

(b) C

(c) B

11 B

12 (a) D

(b) C

13 C

14 D

15 B

16 D

17 D

18 A

19 (a) C

(b) D

20 A

21 C

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22 D

23 D

24 B

25 C

26 C

27 C

28 A

29 A

30 B

31 B

32 D

33 (a) A

(b) D

(c) B

(d) B

34 C

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