Examination Details: A-Level German 2020/JUNE-OCT

PROGRAMME A-LEVEL GERMAN
YEAR/SEMESTER 2020/JUNE-OCT
EXAMINATION DETAILS TRIAL EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE ACCH 32
COURSE NAME CHEMISTRY PAPER 4
DATE 26 AUGUST 2020

TIME 9.00 AM – 11.00 AM
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 27
NAME
SID CLASS
MATERIAL REQUIRED :
Data Booklet
QUESTION MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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1. Write your NAME, SID NUMBER and CLASS on all the work
you hand in.
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2. Write in dark blue or black pen.
3. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. 3
4. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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1. The total mark of this paper is 100 marks.
2. Answer all questions. 6
3. Electronic calculators may be used.
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4. You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you
do not use appropriate units.
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5. A Data Booklet is provided.
6. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely 9
together.
7. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of TOTAL
each question or part question.
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Answer all questions on the space provided
1. (a) Complete the electronic configuration of the copper(II) ion.
1s22s22p6..............................................................................................................................
(1)
(b) State the colour of the solutions containing the following ions.
• [Cu(H2O)6]2+(aq) ………………………………………………………………………………
• [CuCl4]2–(aq) ………………………………………………………………………………….
(1)
(c) Octahedral complexes of Cu2+ with different ligands can have different colours.
Explain why.
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(2)
(d) Copper(I) and silver(I) salts are colourless. Suggest why.
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(2)
(e) Consider the following two equilibria and associated data values at 298 K.
AgBr(s) ⇌ Ag+(aq) + Br– (aq) equilibrium 1 Ksp = 5.0 × 10–13 mol2 dm–6
Ag+(aq) + 2NH3(aq) ⇌ [Ag(NH3)2]+(aq) equilibrium 2 Kstab = 1.7 × 107 mol–2 dm6
The equilibrium constant for equilibrium 1 is the solubility product, Ksp, of AgBr(s). The
equilibrium constant for equilibrium 2 is the stability constant, Kstab, for the formation of
[Ag(NH3)2]+(aq).
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i. Calculate the solubility of AgBr at 298 K in mol dm–3.
solubility of AgBr = .............................. mol dm–3

(1)
ii. Use Le Chatelier’s principle as applied to equilibria 1 and 2 to suggest why AgBr(s)
dissolves in concentrated NH3(aq).
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(2)
iii. Use equilibria 1 and 2 to construct an equation for the reaction of AgBr(s) with
concentrated NH3(aq). This is equilibrium 3.
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(1)
iv. Write an expression for the equilibrium constant of equilibrium 3, Keq3, in terms of
Ksp for equilibrium 1 and Kstab for equilibrium 2.
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(1)
(f) Define the term standard electrode potential, Eo.
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(1)
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(g) i. Complete and label the diagram to show how the standard electrode potential, Eo, of
Ag+(aq) / Ag(s) could be measured under standard conditions.
(4)
ii. Use the Data Booklet to label the diagram in (g)(i) to show
• which is the positive electrode,
• the direction of electron flow in the external circuit when a current flows.
(1)
[Total : 17]
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2. Iron is extracted at high temperatures from the ore haematite, which contains iron(III) oxide,
Fe2O3. The process can be summarised by the equation below.
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) ∆Hθ = − 23 kJ mol−1
Some thermodynamic data for the substances in the reaction are shown in the following table.
Standard enthalpy change Standard entropy, Sθ /J K−1

Substance
of formation, ∆Hθf /kJ mol−1 mol−1
Fe2O3(s) −826 90
Fe(s) 0 27
CO(g) 198
CO2(g) −394 213
(a) Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of carbon monoxide.
∆Hθ = .......................................... kJ mol−1

(3)
(b) Explain why the standard entropies of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are
significantly greater than those of iron(III) oxide and iron.
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(1)
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(c) The standard entropy change for this reaction, ∆Sθ, is +9 J K−1 mol−1.
i. Calculate the free energy change, ∆Gθ, for this reaction at 298K.
∆Gθ = .......................................... kJ mol−1
(2)
ii. Explain why this reaction is feasible at all temperatures.
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(2)
iii. Many industrial processes use high temperatures even when the reaction is
feasible at low temperatures. Suggest why high temperatures are used.
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(1)
[Total : 9]
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3. Elen carried out an investigation into the rate of reaction between propanone and iodine in an
acidic solution. This is a multi-step reaction but the overall equation for the reaction is:
CH3COCH3 + I2 → CH3COCH2I + HI
(a) In the first part of the investigation she measured how the concentration of propanone
changed with time. Her results are shown in the graph below.
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i. Explain how the graph shows that the reaction is first order with respect to propanone.
Use values from the graph to justify your answer.
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(2)
(b) In the second part of the investigation Elen investigated how different initial concentrations of
iodine and acid affected the rate of reaction. The following results were obtained.
[CH3COCH3] / mol Initial rate / mol

[I2] / mol dm−3 [H+] / mol dm−3
dm−3 dm−3 s−1
1.5 × 10−3 0.030 0·020 2· 1 × 10−9
1.5 × 10−3 0.060 0·040 4.2 × 10−9
1.5 × 10−3 0.030 0·060 4.2 × 10−9
i. Determine the orders of reaction with respect to I2 and H+. Explain your answers.
I2
........................................................................................................................................
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H+
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(2)
ii. Write the rate equation for the reaction.
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(1)
iii. Calculate the value of the rate constant in the rate equation and state its unit.
k = ........................................
Unit ........................................
(2)
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(c) Another multi-step reaction is the one between nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. The
overall equation for the reaction is:
NO2 + CO → NO + CO2
The rate equation for this reaction is as follows.
rate = k[NO2] 2
The first step is the rate-determining step.
i. Explain what is meant by the rate-determining step.
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(1)
ii. Write equations to show a possible two-step mechanism for this reaction.
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(2)
[Total : 10]
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4. Butanoic acid, CH3(CH2)2COOH, is a ‘butter acid’, formed when butter turns rancid and tastes
sour. A student prepares an aqueous solution of butanoic acid with a concentration of 0.250
mol dm–3.
The Ka of butanoic acid is 1.51 × 10–5 mol dm–3.
a) Write the expression for the acid dissociation constant of butanoic acid.
(1)
b) Calculate the pKa of butanoic acid.
(1)
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c) Calculate the pH of the 0.250 mol dm butanoic acid. Give your answer in two decimal
places.
(2)
d) The student adds 50.0 cm3 of 0.250 mol dm–3 butanoic acid to 50.0 cm3 of 0.0500 mol dm–
3
sodium hydroxide. A buffer solution forms.
i. Explain why a buffer solution forms.
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(2)
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ii. Calculate the pH of the buffer solution. The Ka of butanoic acid is 1.51 × 10–5 mol
dm–3. Give your answer in two decimal places.
(4)
[Total : 10]
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5. This question is about four enthalpy changes, A–D, that can be linked to the dissolving of
potassium sulfate, K2SO4, in water.
Name of enthalpy change

Enthalpy change /kJ mol–1
A lattice enthalpy of potassium sulfate –1763
B enthalpy change of solution of potassium sulfate +24
C enthalpy change of hydration of potassium ions -320
D enthalpy change of hydration of sulfate ions
(a) Define the term enthalpy change of hydration.
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(2)
(b) The diagram below is an incomplete energy cycle linking the four enthalpy changes in the
table above. One of the four energy levels is missing. Include state symbols for all species.
i. Complete the energy cycle as follows.
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• Add the missing energy level to the diagram. Add the species on all four
energy levels.
• Add arrows to show the direction of the three missing enthalpy changes. Label
these enthalpy changes using the letters B–D from the table above.
(5)
ii. Calculate the enthalpy change of hydration of sulfate ions.
ΔH = ............................................ kJ mol–1
(1)
(c) The entropy change of solution of K2SO4 is +225 J K–1 mol–1.
i. Suggest, in terms of the states of the particles involved, why this entropy change is
positive.
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(1)
ii. Explain, using a calculation, why K2SO4 dissolves in water at 25 °C, despite the
enthalpy change of solution being endothermic.
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(3)
[Total : 12]
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6. Elements in the d-block of the Periodic Table form ions that combine with ligands to form
complex ions. Most d-block elements are also classified as transition elements.
(a) Explain why two of the Period 4 d-block elements (Sc–Zn) are not transition elements. In
your answer you should link full electron configurations to your explanations.
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(2)
(b) The cobalt(III) ion, Co3+, forms a complex ion A with two chloride ligands and two
ethanediamine, H2NCH2CH2NH2, ligands. The structure of ethanediamine is shown below.
i. Explain how ethanediamine is able to act as a bidentate ligand.
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(2)
ii. Write the formula of complex ion A.
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(1)
iii. What is the coordination number of cobalt in complex ion A?
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(1)
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iv. Complex ion A has cis and trans stereoisomers. One of these stereoisomers also has
an optical isomer. Draw 3-D diagrams to show the three stereoisomers.
(2)
[Total : 8]
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7. Some organic compounds contain nitrogen atoms. Examples include condensation polymers
and azo dyes.
a) A section of a condensation polymer is shown below.
–CO(CH2)4CONH(CH2)6NHCO(CH2)4CONH(CH2)6NH–
i. In the boxes below, draw the structures of the two monomers that form this
condensation polymer.
(2)
ii. Name the type of condensation polymer and give a use for this polymer.
Type ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Use ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(2)
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b) A student plans a two-step synthesis starting with phenylamine. The steps of the synthesis
are shown below.
i. In step 1, phenylamine reacts with X to make compound A and one other organic
product. Draw the structure of X, with the functional group displayed, and suggest the
structure of the other product formed in step 1.
(2)
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The steps of the synthesis are shown again below.
ii. In step 2, compound A is converted into compound B using a mixture of concentrated

nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid.
Outline, with the aid of curly arrows, the mechanism for the conversion of compound A
into compound B.
Use equations to explain how sulfuric acid acts as a catalyst in this reaction.
(4)
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c) An azo dye is synthesised in two steps. In step 2 the diazonium ion is reacted with
compound C to form the azo dye. Complete the flowchart for this synthesis. Write your
answers in the boxes below.
(4)
[Total : 14]
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8. A chemistry teacher carries out an experiment to synthesise 2-aminopropan-1-ol,

CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH.
a) The teacher asks a university chemistry department to test the 2-aminopropan-1-ol using
proton NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
i. For the 1H NMR analysis, the sample was dissolved in D2O. Complete the table to
predict the 1H NMR spectrum of CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH after dissolving in D2O.
(3)
ii. The mass spectrum for CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH is shown below.
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Give the formulae for the species responsible for peak 1 and peak 2 in the mass
spectrum.
Peak 1
Peak 2
(2)
b) The teacher synthesises 2-aminopropan-1-ol, CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH, from 2-chloropropan-

1-ol, CH3CHClCH2OH.
i. State the reagents and conditions required for this synthesis.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(1)
ii. The sample prepared by the teacher from 2-chloropropan-1-ol is not pure. It also
contains compound D. Compound D has a molecular formula of C6H15NO2. Suggest
the structure of compound D.
(1)
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c) In a separate experiment, the chemistry teacher prepares compound E from

2-aminopropan-1-ol.
i. One of the functional groups in compound E is a phenol. Name the other functional
groups in compound E.
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(1)
ii. Draw the structures of the two organic products formed when compound E is heated
under reflux with dilute hydrochloric acid.
(2)
[Total : 10]
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9. There are several isomeric alcohols with the formula C5H11OH.
a) Pentan-1-ol, CH3(CH2)3CH2OH, can be prepared in the laboratory by the reduction of an

aldehyde.
State a suitable reducing agent for this reaction and write an equation to show the
preparation of pentan-1-ol. Use [H] to represent the reducing agent in the equation.
Reducing agent …………………………………………………………………………………

Equation …………………………………………………………………………………………
(2)
b) Compound F is a structural isomer of C5H11OH.
Compound F is converted to compound G when heated under reflux with acidified

potassium dichromate(VI) solution.
Compound G reacts with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine to form an orange solid but compound

G does not react with Tollens’ reagent.
The 13C NMR spectrum of compound G is shown below.
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Compound H is a carboxylic acid. In a titration, 0.211 g of carboxylic acid H requires

22.8 cm3 of 0.125 mol dm–3 NaOH for neutralisation.
Compound F reacts with compound H in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid to form
organic compound I.
Identify compounds F, G, H and I and draw their structures in the boxes below. Show your
working only for the identification of compound H.
F G
H
I
(7)
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c) Compound J is another structural isomer of C5H11OH.

The 1H NMR spectrum of J is shown below. The numbers next to each peak are the relative
peak areas.
Identify compound J and draw its structure in the box below.
(1)
[Total : 10]
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PROGRAMME A-LEVEL GERMAN

EXAMINATION DETAILS TRIAL EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE ACCH 32

COURSE NAME CHEMISTRY PAPER 4

DATE 26 AUGUST 2020

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Answer all questions on the space provided

1. (a) Complete the electronic configuration of the copper(II) ion.

(d) Copper(I) and silver(I) salts are colourless. Suggest why.

i. Calculate the solubility of AgBr at 298 K in mol dm–3.

solubility of AgBr = .............................. mol dm–3

(f) Define the term standard electrode potential, Eo.

Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) ∆Hθ = − 23 kJ mol−1

Standard enthalpy change Standard entropy, Sθ /J K−1

CO2(g) −394 213

(a) Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of carbon monoxide.

∆Hθ = .......................................... kJ mol−1

∆Gθ = .......................................... kJ mol−1

ii. Explain why this reaction is feasible at all temperatures.

[CH3COCH3] / mol Initial rate / mol

1.5 × 10−3 0.060 0·040 4.2 × 10−9

1.5 × 10−3 0.030 0·060 4.2 × 10−9

The rate equation for this reaction is as follows.

The first step is the rate-determining step.

i. Explain what is meant by the rate-determining step.

The Ka of butanoic acid is 1.51 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

i. Explain why a buffer solution forms.

Name of enthalpy change

A lattice enthalpy of potassium sulfate –1763

B enthalpy change of solution of potassium sulfate +24

C enthalpy change of hydration of potassium ions -320

D enthalpy change of hydration of sulfate ions

(a) Define the term enthalpy change of hydration.

i. Complete the energy cycle as follows.

(c) The entropy change of solution of K2SO4 is +225 J K–1 mol–1.

i. Explain how ethanediamine is able to act as a bidentate ligand.

iii. What is the coordination number of cobalt in complex ion A?

a) A section of a condensation polymer is shown below.

The steps of the synthesis are shown again below.

ii. In step 2, compound A is converted into compound B using a mixture of concentrated

8. A chemistry teacher carries out an experiment to synthesise 2-aminopropan-1-ol,

ii. The mass spectrum for CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH is shown below.

b) The teacher synthesises 2-aminopropan-1-ol, CH3CH(NH2)CH2OH, from 2-chloropropan-

i. State the reagents and conditions required for this synthesis.

c) In a separate experiment, the chemistry teacher prepares compound E from

9. There are several isomeric alcohols with the formula C5H11OH.

a) Pentan-1-ol, CH3(CH2)3CH2OH, can be prepared in the laboratory by the reduction of an

Reducing agent …………………………………………………………………………………

b) Compound F is a structural isomer of C5H11OH.

Compound F is converted to compound G when heated under reflux with acidified

Compound G reacts with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine to form an orange solid but compound

The 13C NMR spectrum of compound G is shown below.

Compound H is a carboxylic acid. In a titration, 0.211 g of carboxylic acid H requires

c) Compound J is another structural isomer of C5H11OH.

Identify compound J and draw its structure in the box below.

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