CAIE
A Level
9701
Chemistry 2022 · Oct/Nov · Paper 42
78 Questions
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Q2(a)
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Nitrogen monoxide, NO, reacts with ozone, O NO(g) + O
Q2(g)
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This reaction is first order with respect to both NO and O
Q2(i)
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Complete the rate equation for this reaction. rate =
Q2(ii)
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A reaction is carried out in which the initial concentrations of NO and O are both 1.20 × 10 Calculate the initial rate of the reaction. State its units. rate of reaction = units =
Q2(iii)
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The reaction described in (a)(ii) is monitored over a period of time. Predict whether or not the graph of [NO] against time, under these conditions, shows that the reaction has a constant half-life. Explain your answer. prediction explanation
Q2(b)
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Nitrous oxide, N O, decomposes into its elements.
Q2(g)
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At a high temperature, a small amount of platinum wire is added to a large amount of nitrous oxide. The reaction follows zero order kinetics. The platinum wire behaves as a catalyst.
Q2(i)
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Sketch a graph, on the axes below, of reaction rate against time for the catalysed decomposition of N O under these conditions. reaction rate time
Q2(ii)
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Sketch a graph, on the axes below, of [N O] against time for this reaction. time
Q2(iii)
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Platinum behaves as a heterogeneous catalyst in this reaction. Describe the mode of action of a heterogeneous catalyst.
Q2(iv)
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Suggest a reason why this reaction has zero order kinetics when the amount of nitrous oxide is large and the amount of platinum is small. [Total: 10] Question 3 starts on the next page.
Q3
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Data should be selected from Table 3.1 in order to answer some parts of this question. Table 3.1 + 2e Mg -2.38 + 2e Mn -1.18 + e +1.49MnO + 4H + 2e + 2H O +1.23MnO + e MnO +0.56MnO + 4H + 3e MnO + 2H O +1.67MnO + 8H + 5e + 4H O +1.52
Q3(a)
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An electrochemical cell can be constructed from a Mg potentials of the two half-cells.
Q3(i)
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Define standard electrode potential. Include details of the standard conditions used.
Q3(ii)
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Complete the diagram below to show an electrochemical cell constructed from a Mg half-cell. Label your diagram.
Q3(iii)
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Use a positive (+) sign and a negative (-) sign to identify the polarity of each of the two electrodes in your diagram. Use an arrow and the symbol 'e' to show the direction of electron flow in the external circuit.
Q3(iv)
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Calculate the standard cell potential, , of this cell. = V
Q3(v)
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Construct an equation for the cell reaction.
Q3(vi)
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Predict how the cell reaction will change, if at all, when the solution in the Mg is diluted by the addition of a large volume of water. Explain your answer.
Q3(b)
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A molten magnesium salt is electrolysed for 15.0 minutes by a constant current. 4.75 × 10 magnesium atoms are produced at the cathode. Calculate the value of the current used. current = A [2] [Total: 11]
Q4(a)
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The value of the solubility product, K , of iron(III) hydroxide, Fe(OH) , is given by the following expression. = [Fe ][OH = 2.0 × 10-39-12
Q4(i)
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Calculate the solubility of Fe(OH) in water.
Q4(ii)
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Calculate the solubility of Fe(OH) barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)
Q4(iii)
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Fe(OH) is less soluble in Ba(OH)
Q4(aq)
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than it is in pure water. Name this effect.
Q4(b)
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The numerical value of the K of HBrO is 2.00 × 10 X is a solution of HBrO which contains 4.00 × 10 of solution. In this solution the following equilibrium is established in which there are two conjugate acid-base pairs. HBrO + H BrO + H
Q4(i)
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Define conjugate acid-base pair.
Q4(ii)
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Identify the two conjugate acid-base pairs shown in the equation above. pair one acid base pair two acid base
Q4(iii)
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2 marks
Calculate the pH of solution X. Show all your working. pH =
Q4(iv)
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A solution containing 2.00 × 10 formed. Calculate the pH of this buffer solution. pH = [1] [Total: 9]
Q5
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Copper is a transition element. It forms a wide variety of compounds.
Q5(a)
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Define transition element.
Q5(b)
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An aqueous solution of copper( II) sulfate, CuSO , contains [Cu(H complex ions. If an excess of concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to this solution a ligand exchange reaction complex ions are formed.
Q5(i)
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Complete Table 5.1 to state the geometry, the coordination number of copper, and one bond angle in each of the two complex ions. Table 5.1 complex ion geometry coordination number bond angle [Cu(H
Q5(ii)
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In an isolated Cu ion the d-orbitals are all degenerate. In a complex ion such as [Cu(H the d-orbitals are non-degenerate. Define degenerate and non-degenerate in this context. degenerate non-degenerate
Q5(iii)
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Explain why the solutions of the two complex ions in Table 5.1 are different colours.
Q5(c)
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Cu forms a complex ion containing water molecules and ethanedioate ions, C , as ligands. The formula of the complex is [Cu(C . The ethanedioate ion is a bidentate ligand.
Q5(i)
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Explain what is meant by bidentate.
Q5(ii)
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There are three stereoisomers with the formula [Cu(C Complete the three-dimensional diagrams to show these three stereoisomers. stereoisomer 1 stereoisomer 2 stereoisomer 3
Q5(iii)
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Use your answer to (c)(ii) to answer this question. Stereoisomers 1, 2 and 3 show two different types of isomerism. Name these two types of isomerism. For each type of isomerism identify the pair of stereoisomers that demonstrate this isomerism. type of isomerism pair of stereoisomersandand [2] [Cu(C of solution. A acidified potassium manganate( VII). The equation for the redox reaction is shown. + 2MnO + 16H + 2Mn + 8H acidified potassium manganate( VII) needed to oxidise all of the ethanedioate ions, C sample. Show all your working. : Na [Cu(C ], 321.5] minimum volume = cm
Q5(e)
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Copper( II) nitrate, Cu(NO , and barium nitrate, Ba(NO , both decompose when heated. Copper( II) nitrate decomposes at a lower temperature than barium nitrate. Suggest a reason for this difference. Explain your answer. [Total: 16]
Q6
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An aqueous solution of cobalt(II) chloride is a pink colour due to the presence of [Co(H complex ions.
Q6(a)
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(i) Complete Table 6.1 to describe what is observed when the named reagent is added to an aqueous solution of cobalt( II) chloride. Table 6.1 reagent colour of cobalt-containing product state of cobalt-containing product NaOH(aq) an excess of conc. HCl
Q6(ii)
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Write an equation for the reaction between [Co(H ions and NaOH(aq).
Q6(iii)
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Write an equation for the reaction between [Co(H ions and an excess of conc. HCl.
Q6(b)
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(i) Define stability constant.
Q6(ii)
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Write an expression for the stability constant, K stab , of the [Co(NH complex ion. stab
Q6(iii)
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Give the units of the stability constant, K stab , of the [Co(NH complex ion. units =
Q6(iv)
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The numerical value of the stability constant, K stab , of the [Co(NH complex ion is 7.7 × 10 In an aqueous solution the concentration of the [Co(NH and the concentration of NH at equilibrium. Calculate the concentration of [Co(H in this solution. [1] [Total: 8]
Q7(a)
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The structural and displayed formulae of three aromatic compounds, A, B and C, are shown in Fig. 7.1. COOH HO O CHCl CO HO O Compare the relative acidities of A, B and C. most acidic least acidic Explain your answer.
Q7(b)
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Methylbenzene, C , can be made from benzene by an electrophilic substitution reaction.
Q7(i)
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Identify a compound that reacts with benzene to form methylbenzene. Identify the catalyst used. compound catalyst
Q7(ii)
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The first step in the reaction is the generation of the CH electrophile. Write an equation for the reaction that generates this electrophile.
Q7(iii)
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Describe the mechanism for the reaction between benzene and the CH electrophile. Include all relevant curly arrows and charges.
Q7(iv)
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Identify a suitable reagent to oxidise methylbenzene to benzoic acid, C COOH. Write an equation for this reaction using [O] to represent one atom of oxygen from the oxidising agent. reagent equation
Q7(v)
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Methylbenzene and benzoic acid are both nitrated with a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid to give mononitrated products. The structural formulae of these products are CH and HOOCC respectively. Draw the structures of these two products.
Q7(c)
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A reaction scheme is shown in Fig. 7.2. reaction 1 reaction 2 OH CH dye molecule Y reaction 3 reaction 4
Q7(i)
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Describe the reagents and conditions to produce CH from CH reaction 2. reagents conditions
Q7(ii)
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Describe how CH OH can be produced from CH in reaction 3.
Q7(iii)
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Draw the structure of the dye molecule Y formed when CH and CH react together in reaction 4. Describe the conditions for this reaction. structure conditions [2] [Total: 15]
Q8
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When answering this question it should be assumed that together all the hydrogen atoms in a benzene ring result in a single unsplit peak at δ = 7.2 in a proton ( H) NMR spectrum. The structures of five isomeric ketones, P, Q, R, S and T are given. P C COCH(CHS C COCH Q C COCHT C CH(CH )COCH R C COCH
Q8(a)
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Identify all the chiral carbon atoms on the structures above. Label each chiral carbon atom with an asterisk (*).
Q8(b)
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The proton ( H) NMR spectrum of one of the five isomers, P, Q, R, S or T, is shown in Fig. 8.1. 1110 9 8 7 6 5 / ppm 4 3 2 1 0
Q8(i)
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Identify which of the compounds P, Q, R, S or T gives this spectrum. Draw the displayed formula of the compound you have identified. Identify the protons responsible for the peaks at δ = 3.7, δ = 2.5 and δ = 1.0 on the structure you have drawn.
Q8(ii)
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Name the splitting pattern of the peak at δ = 3.7. Explain why it has this splitting pattern.
Q8(c)
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Choose from the letters P, Q, R, S and T to identify:
Q8(i)
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the two compounds that each have a doublet peak in the proton ( H) NMR spectrum
Q8(ii)
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the compound with only three peaks in its proton ( H) NMR spectrum.
Q8(d)
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Suggest a suitable solvent that should be used for obtaining the spectrum shown in Fig. 8.1.
Q8(e)
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The proton ( H) NMR spectrum of compound T is compared in the presence of D O and in the absence of D Describe any difference between the two spectra. Explain your answer.
Q8(f)
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Complete Table 8.1 below to give the number of peaks in the carbon-13 NMR spectrum of each compound. Table 8.1 compound number of peaks compound number of peaks [2] [Total: 10]
Q9
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1 mark
Tyrosine and lysine, shown in Fig. 9.1, are naturally occurring amino acids found in proteins. tyrosine lysine
Q9(a)
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3 marks
The isoelectric point of lysine is 9.47. Draw the structure of lysine at the stated pH in the boxes below. lysine at pH 7.00 lysine at pH 9.47 lysine at pH 12.00 [2] product D is formed. When D is added to tyrosine two different isomeric products, E and F, are formed. E has an ester linkage, F does not. Draw the structures of D, E and F in the boxes below. D E F
Q9(c)
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Complete Table 9.1 by drawing the structure of the organic product formed when tyrosine reacts with each named reagent. Ignore the directing effect of the -CH CHNH COOH substituent. Table 9.1 reagent structure an excess of Br
Q9(aq)
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an excess of NaOH(aq) an excess of HNO
Q9(d)
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A mixture of tyrosine and lysine can be separated by thin-layer chromatography. Under certain conditions the R value of lysine is 0.14 and the R value of tyrosine is 0.45.
Q9(i)
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Explain what is meant by R value.
Q9(ii)
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Suggest an explanation for the difference in R values. [Total: 10] Important values, constants and standards Faraday constant F = 9.65 u 10 Avogadro constant L = 6.022 u 10 electronic charge e = ?1.60 u 10?19 molar volume of gas V at room conditions ionic product of water K = 1.00 u 10?14 Group The Periodic Table of Elements hydrogen 1.0 He helium 4.0 12131415161718 34567891011123Li lithium 6.9 beryllium 9.0 atomic number atomic symbolKey name relative atomic mass sodium 23.0 magnesium 24.3 potassium 39.1 calcium 40.1 rubidium 85.5 strontiu m 87.6 caesium 132. 9 barium 137.3 francium Ra radium boron10.8 13 Al aluminium 27.0 31 Ga gallium 69.7 49 In indium 114.8 thallium 204.4 carbon 12.0 14 Si silicon 28.1 32 Ge germanium 72.6 50 Sntin 118.7 82 Pb lead 207.2 titanium 47.9 40 Zr zirconium 91.2 72 Hf hafnium178. 5 rutherfordium vanadium 50.9 41 Nb niobium 92.9 73 Ta tantalum 180.9 105 Db dubnium chromium 52.0 42 Mo molybdenum 95.9 74 W tungste n 183.8 106 Sg seaborgium manganese 54.9 43 Tc technetium rhenium 186. 2 107 Bh bohrium iron 55.8 44 Ru ruthenium 101.1 76 Os osmium 190.2 108 Hs hassium Co cobalt 58.9 45 Rh rhodium 102.9 iridium192.2 109 Mt meitnerium nicke l58.7 46 Pd palladium 106. 4 platinum 195. 1 110 Ds darmstadtium copper 63.5 47 Ag silver 107. 9 79 Au gold 197. 0 111 Rg roentgenium zinc 65.4 48 Cd cadmium 112.4 80 Hg mercury 200. 6 112 Cn copernicium flerovium livermorium nitrogen 14.0 phosphorus 31.0 33 As arsenic 74.9 51 Sb antimony 121.8 bismuth 209.0 oxygen 16.0 sulfur 32.1 34 Se selenium 79.0 52 Te tellurium 127.6 84 Po polonium fluorine 19.0 17 Cl chlorine 35.5 35 Br bromine 79.9 iodine 126.9 Ne neon 20.2 18 Ar argo n39.9 krypto n 83.8 54 Xe xenon131. 3 86 Rn radon nihonium moscovium tennessine oganesson scandium 45.0 yttriu m 88.9 57?71 lanthanoids 89?103 actinoids 57La lanthanum 138.9 89 Ac lanthanoids actinoids actinium Ce cerium 140.1 90 Th thoriu m232.0 praseodymium 140.9 91 Pa protactinium 231.0 neodymium 144.4 uranium 238.0 promethium neptunium samarium 150.4 94 Pu plutonium europium 152.0 95 Am americium gadolinium 157.3 96 Cm curium terbiu m158.9 97 Bk berkelium dysprosium 162. 5 californium holmium 164. 9 99 Es einsteinium erbium 167. 3 100 Fm fermium Tm thulium168. 9 101 Md mendelevium ytterbiu m 173. 1 102 No nobelium lutetium 175.0 lawrencium To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download at www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series.
Paper Details
| Board | CAIE |
| Level | A Level |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Code | 9701 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Session | Oct/Nov |
| Paper No. | Paper 42 |
| Q&A | 78 questions |
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