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INTERNATIONAL A-LEVEL
CHEMISTRY (9620)
Unit 5: Practical and synoptic

Friday 21 June 2024 07:00 GMT Time allowed: 1 hour 25 minutes

Materials
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• the Periodic Table/Data Sheet, provided as an insert Question Mark
• a ruler with millimetre measurements
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• a scientific calculator, which you are expected to use where appropriate.
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Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
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• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
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• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.

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0 1 This question is about reactions of some transition metal complexes.

Figure 1 shows tests a student did with some transition metal complexes.

Figure 1

A few drops of
NH3(aq)
2+
Test 1 [Fe(H2O)6] (aq) Compound A

An excess of
Na2CO3(aq)
2+
Test 2 [Fe(H2O)6] (aq) Products

An excess of
concentrated
NH3(aq)
2+
Test 3 [Cu(H2O)6] (aq) Complex ion B

0 1 . 1 Give the colour and physical state of compound A.

[1 mark]

0 1 . 2 Compound A is oxidised when left in air.

Write a half-equation to show this oxidation.

[1 mark]

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0 1 . 3 Write an equation for the reaction in Test 2. box

[1 mark]

0 1 . 4 Give the formula of complex ion B.

[1 mark]

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0 2 Hydrogen peroxide solution slowly forms water and oxygen. box

2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)

0 2 . 1 A student investigated the rate of reaction using a continuous monitoring method.

The student took readings at various times.

Figure 2 shows some of the equipment the student used.

Figure 2

Complete Figure 2 to show how the equipment the student should use is set up to
measure the rate of reaction using a continuous monitoring method.

Label any equipment you draw.

[2 marks]

0 2 . 2 When the reaction stops and the clock is stopped there is an error due to human
reaction time.

Suggest one other source of error in the experiment.

[1 mark]

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0 2 . 3 The experiment was repeated with the addition of a catalyst.

2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)

Table 1 shows the amount of oxygen, in mol, recorded at various times.

Table 1

Time / s Amount of oxygen / mol

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20 0.34 × 10–3
40 0.61 × 10–3
60 0.88 × 10–3
100 1.42 × 10–3
120 1.62 × 10–3
140 1.83 × 10–3
160 1.96 × 10–3
180 2.04 × 10–3
200 2.04 × 10–3

Some of the results have been plotted on Figure 3.

Complete Figure 3 using data from Table 1.

Draw a line of best fit.

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Calculate the rate of reaction, in mol s , at 100 s
[4 marks]

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Rate at 100 s mol s

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0 2 . 4 Use the graph in Figure 3 to calculate the final volume, in cm , of oxygen gas
produced at a temperature of 25.0 °C and a pressure of 101 kPa

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The gas constant, R = 8.31 J K mol
[3 marks]

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Final volume of oxygen cm

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0 2 . 5 The catalysed reaction is repeated using a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide. box

Explain why increasing the concentration increases the rate of reaction.

[2 marks]

0 2 . 6 The student suggests that changing the temperature of the reaction mixture will affect
the rate of reaction.

Describe one change needed to the equipment used that will allow the student to
investigate the rate of reaction between 10 °C and 70 °C

Suggest why the student does not include an experiment at 0 °C

[2 marks]

Change to equipment

Reason for no experiment at 0 °C

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0 3 Figure 4 shows the equipment set up to make ethanal from 5.00 g of ethanol. box

Figure 4

An ethanol and aqueous potassium dichromate(VI) mixture is added to reagent X in

the flask.

Ethanal is formed and immediately distils from the reaction mixture.

The ethanal is collected in a test tube in an ice bath.

0 3 . 1 Identify reagent X.
[1 mark]

0 3 . 2 Complete Figure 4 to show the direction of the flow of water through the condenser.
[1 mark]

0 3 . 3 Describe why anti-bumping granules are needed in the flask.

[1 mark]

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Table 2 shows some data about ethanol, ethanal and water. box

Table 2

Ethanol Ethanal Water

Boiling point / °C 78.5 20.8 100

Density / g cm–3 0.79 0.78 1.00

0 3 . 4 The reaction mixture is heated to 70 °C

Justify this choice of temperature.

[1 mark]

0 3 . 5 State why it is important that the ethanal distils immediately.

[1 mark]

0 3 . 6 Explain, in terms of intermolecular forces, why ethanal has a much lower boiling point
than both water and ethanol.
[2 marks]

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0 3 . 7 5.00 g of ethanol produced 2.5 cm of ethanal. box

Use data from Table 2 to calculate the percentage yield of ethanal.

[4 marks]

Percentage yield

0 3 . 8 In a different experiment, the student makes ethanoic acid from ethanol.

Suggest how the equipment in Figure 4 needs to be modified to make ethanoic acid.
[1 mark]

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Each question is followed by four responses, A, B, C and D.

For each question select the best response.

Only one answer per question is allowed.

For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.

CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS

If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.

If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.

You may do your working in the blank space around each question but this will not be marked.

0 4 A sample of argon is analysed using time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometry using
electron impact ionisation.

The mass spectrum has two peaks.

Relative intensity

39 68

42 37

Which is the relative atomic mass (Ar) of the sample of argon?

[1 mark]

A 39.9

B 40.0

C 40.1

D 42.1

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Which property is different for Mg and Mg?
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[1 mark]

A Electron configuration of their atoms

B First ionisation energy of their atoms

C Reaction when solid samples are heated in steam

D Time of flight of their 1+ ions in a TOF mass spectrometer

0 6 Which equation represents the second ionisation energy of sodium?

[1 mark]

2+ –
A Na(s) → Na (g) + 2 e

2+ –
B Na(g) → Na (g) + 2 e

+ 2+ –
C Na (s) → Na (g) + e

+ 2+ –
D Na (g) → Na (g) + e

0 7 Which does not describe the relative atomic mass (Ar) of magnesium?
[1 mark]

A average mass of 1 atom of magnesium

1
mass of one atom of 12C
12

B average mass of 1 mole of magnesium atoms × 12

mass of 1 mole of 12C atoms

C average mass of 1 atom of magnesium × 12

1
mass of one atom of 12C
12

D average mass of all of the magnesium isotopes

1
mass of one atom of 12C
12

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0 8 During a titration, the inside of the conical flask should be washed with deionised water box

from a wash bottle.

Which is the main reason for doing this?

[1 mark]

A To clean the equipment

B To dilute the reactants, so they are less hazardous

C To see the colour change of the indicator more clearly

D To be sure all of the reagents are included in the titration

0 9 A student records the temperature at 1 minute intervals when investigating the heat
energy change in a reaction. The reactants are mixed at time = 4 minutes.

Which temperature rise should the student use to calculate the heat energy released in
this reaction?
[1 mark]

A 3.50 °C

B 8.75 °C

C 9.50 °C

D 10.75 °C

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1 0 These are the results from an experiment when compound W is dissolved in water. box

Mass of W 2.14 g

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Volume of solution 50.0 cm

Temperature rise of water 2.45 °C

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Specific heat capacity of the solution 4.18 J K g

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Density of the solution 1.00 g cm

Which is the heat change, in J, for this process?

[1 mark]

A 2.14 × 4.18 × 2.45

B 2.14 × 4.18 × (2.45 + 273)

C 50.0 × 4.18 × 2.45

D 50.0 × 4.18 × (2.45 + 273)

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1 1 This graph shows the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution of energies of fluorine molecules box

at 350 K

Which row of the table describes the change to the distribution curve when the
temperature is decreased to 298 K?
[1 mark]

Number of molecules with

Number of molecules with
energy greater than the
mean energy
activation energy

A Decrease Increase

B Decrease Decrease

C Increase Increase

D Increase Decrease

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1 2 The electrode half-equations for a mercury oxide–zinc cell are shown. box

Electrode half-equation Eϴ / V

–
HgO + H2O + 2 e → Hg + 2 OH
–
+0.10

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To be
ZnO + H2O + 2 e → Zn + 2 OH calculated

The HgO | Hg electrode is the positive electrode.

The cell EMF is +1.35 V

– –
Which is the electrode potential for the ZnO + H2O + 2 e → Zn + 2 OH
half-equation?
[1 mark]

A –1.45 V

B –1.25 V

C +1.25 V

D +1.45 V

1 3 In which reaction is the first species shown acting as a base?

[1 mark]

– –
A Br + H2SO4 → HSO4 + HBr

+ +
B NH4 + H2O → NH3 + H3O

+ –
C H2SO4 + HNO3 → H2NO3 + HSO4

– –
D H2O + CH3COO → CH3COOH + OH

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Which indicator should be used in a titration when 0.05 mol dm hydrochloric acid is
box

added to aqueous ammonia?

Indicator pH range

Thymol blue 1.2–2.8

Bromophenol blue 3.0–4.6

Phenolphthalein 8.3–10.0

Alizarin yellow 10.1–13.0

[1 mark]

A Thymol blue

B Bromophenol blue

C Phenolphthalein

D Alizarin yellow

1 5 Which solution would resist changes in pH when small quantities of acid or alkali
are added?
[1 mark]
The solution formed when
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A 15.0 cm of 0.100 mol dm propanoic acid are added to
3 –3
25.0 cm of 0.150 mol dm sodium hydroxide

3 –3
B 25.0 cm of 0.150 mol dm propanoic acid are added to
3 –3
15.0 cm of 0.250 mol dm sodium hydroxide
3 –3
C 25.0 cm of 0.150 mol dm propanoic acid are added to
3 –3
20.0 cm of 0.100 mol dm sodium hydroxide
3 –3
D 25.0 cm of 0.150 mol dm sodium propanoate are added to
3 –3
15.0 cm of 0.150 mol dm sodium hydroxide

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1 6 The reaction in aqueous solution between compounds P and Q in the presence of box

catalyst X produces compound R.

The equation for this reaction and rate equation are shown.

P + 2Q → R

Rate = k[P][Q][X]

The temperature of the reacting solutions is decreased.

Which statement is correct about the effect of a decrease in temperature on the rate
constant, k?
[1 mark]

A k decreases because fewer of the reacting species have

E ≥ Ea

B k stays the same because only the concentrations of P, Q and X

affect the rate.

C k stays the same because the catalyst, X, is in the rate equation.

D k increases to oppose the effect of the temperature decrease.

1 7 Over the range of concentrations in this question, the rate equation for an
acid-catalysed reaction is
2 +
Rate = k[W] [H ]

Which conditions, at the same temperature, would give the slowest initial rate of reaction?
[1 mark]

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A [W] = 0.3 mol dm pH = 0

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B [W] = 1 mol dm pH = 2

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C [W] = 3 mol dm pH = 3

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D [W] = 10 mol dm pH = 4

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1 8 Which Period 3 element has these successive ionisation energies? box

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Ionisation
1060 1900 2920 4960 6280 21 200 25 900 30 500
energy / kJ mol–1

[1 mark]

A Al

B P

C S

D Ar

1 9 Which aqueous reagents will produce a white precipitate when mixed?

[1 mark]

A MgCl2 and H2SO4

B AgNO3 and KF

C BaCl2 and KOH

D MgCl2 and KOH

2 0 Acidified barium chloride solution is used to test for sulfate ions.

Acidified silver nitrate solution is used to test for chloride ions.

Which acid can be used to acidify the reagent in both tests?

[1 mark]

A HBr

B HCl

C HNO3

D H2SO4

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2 1 Which is correct? box

[1 mark]

A Chlorine reacts with sodium fluoride to form fluorine.

B Chlorine reacts with water, in sunlight, to form

hydrochloric acid and oxygen.

C Chlorine is formed when concentrated sulfuric acid reacts

with solid sodium chloride.

D Chlorine reacts with an excess of sodium hydroxide solution

to form sodium chloride, chloric(I) acid (HOCl) and water.

2 2 An excess of concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of [Cu(H2O)6]

2+

Which type of reaction happens?

[1 mark]

A Elimination

B Ligand substitution

C Precipitation

D Redox

2 3 Which compound forms an acidic solution when added to water?

[1 mark]

A Aluminium chloride

B Aluminium oxide

C Sodium chloride

D Sodium oxide

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2 4 A solution absorbs light with wavelengths corresponding to red, yellow and green light. box

Which ion is most likely to be in the solution?

[1 mark]

3+
A Al (aq)

2+
B Fe (aq)

3+
C Fe (aq)

2+
D Cu (aq)

2 5 Which alkene forms the most stable carbocation intermediate when reacted with
hydrogen bromide?
[1 mark]

A CH3CH2CH2CH=CH2

B (CH3)2C=CHCH3

C (CH3)3CCH=CH2

D CH3CH2CH=CHCH3

2 6 The skeletal formula of a section of a polymer is shown.

Which is the correct statement?

[1 mark]

A The empirical formula of the repeating unit is CH2

B The monomer is but-2-ene.

C The polymer is biodegradable.

D The polymer is poly(butane).

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2 7 Which is the maximum mass, in kg, of epoxyethane (Mr = 44.0) that can be made box

from 1 kg of ethene and 1 kg of oxygen?

[1 mark]

A 2.75

B 1.57

C 1.38

D 0.688

2 8 Which is a possible product when water reacts with an excess of epoxyethane?

[1 mark]

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2 9 The compound shown is heated with an excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide. box

Which aromatic product would be formed?

[1 mark]

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3 0 Which amide is formed from the reaction between CH3CH2NH2 and CH3CH2CH2COCl? box

[1 mark]

A CH3CH2CH2CONHCH2CH3

B CH3CH2CONHCH2CH2CH3

C CH3CH2CH2CONHCH2CH2CH3

D CH3CH2CONHCH2CH3

3 1 Which could act as a cationic surfactant?

[1 mark]

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3 2 A student recrystallised and dried some chloroethanoic acid. box

The student measured the melting point of the chloroethanoic acid and compared this to
a data book value.

Student value / C Data book value / C

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Which could explain the difference between the student’s value and the data book value?
[1 mark]

A The chloroethanoic acid reacted with oxygen when heated.

B The chloroethanoic acid was impure.

C The melting point tube was heated too quickly.

D The melting point tube contained too little chloroethanoic acid.

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3 3 Rf values of common amino acids are shown. box

Amino acid Rf value

Lysine 0.14

Glycine 0.26

Serine 0.27

Alanine 0.38

Phenylalanine 0.62

A mixture of some of the amino acids in the table is analysed by

thin-layer chromatography.

The chromatogram is shown.

Which statement is correct?

[1 mark]

A Spot Y must contain both alanine and phenylalanine.

B Spot Y shows a weaker affinity for the stationary phase than spot Z.

C Spot Z must contain both glycine and serine.

D Using a different solvent mixture would give spots with the same 30
Rf values.

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