CEA Reward Learning GCSE 2003  Science: Chemistry Paper 2:  Higher Tier
1 Aluminium is the most abundant  metallic element in the Earth’s crust,  making up approximately 8% of the  crust.  The ore is first purified and  the metal is then extracted from the  purified ore by electrolysis.
a) Explain what you understand by the  term “electrolysis”. ______________________________ ___________________________ [2] b) Name the ore from which aluminium  is extracted. ___________________________ [1]
a) Explain what you understand by the  term “electrolysis”. Electrolysis is the breaking down /   decomposing / splitting of a substance by  passing electricity through it.   [2] b) Name the ore from which aluminium  is extracted. Bauxite – accept alumina    [1]
c) The electrolysis of the purified ore is  carried out in the Hall-Héroult cell.  In this cell the anode and cathode are  made of graphite.  The electrolyte is  molten aluminium oxide dissolved in  cryolite, Na 3 AlF 6 .
(i) Explain what is meant by each of the  terms below: Anode _____________________ [1] Cathode  ___________________ [1] Electrolyte  _________________ [2]
(i) Explain what is meant by each of the  terms below: Anode  is the positive electrode  [1] Cathode  is the negative electrode [1] Electrolyte   is the substance through   which the electricity passes [1] and  is   broken down   [1]
(ii) Give two reasons why graphite is a  suitable material from which to  make the anode and cathode. _____________________________ __________________________ [2] (iii) Why is the aluminium oxide  dissolved in molten cryolite? __________________________ [2]
(ii) Give two reasons why graphite is a  suitable material from which to make the  anode and cathode. Graphite is a good conductor [1] and is cheaper  (than platinum)/inert [1] (iii) Why is the aluminium oxide dissolved in  molten cryolite? The molten cryolite lowers the melting point of   the aluminium oxide / so reducing costs / saving  energy [1] increase conductivity [1]
d)(i) Name the products formed a the  electrodes during electrolysis and  give balanced, ionic equations for  the reactions taking place. Anode Cathode Name of Product Balanced ionic equation
d)(i) Name the products formed a the  electrodes during electrolysis and  give balanced, ionic equations for  the reactions taking place. Anode Cathode Name of Product Oxygen [1] Aluminium [1] Balanced ionic equation 2O 2-  -> O 2  + 4e -  [1] 6O 2-  -> 3O 2  + 12e -  [2] Al3+ 3e- -> Al [2] Or  4Al 3+  + 12e -  -> 4Al [2]
(ii) At which electrode is reduction  taking place?  Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [3]
(ii) At which electrode is reduction  taking place?  Explain your answer. Reduction is taking place at the   cathode [1].  Reduction is the gain of  the electrons [1] the aluminium ions  are gaining electrons [1]
e) Aluminium is an extremely  important metal with widespread  uses. Give two uses of aluminium  and the property on which each use  depends. Use ______________________ [1] Property  __________________ [2] Use ______________________ [1] Property  __________________ [2]
e) Aluminium is an extremely important  metal with widespread uses. Give two uses  of aluminium and the property on which  each use depends. Use  overhead power cables    [1] Property  low density / good conductor [1] Use   Alloy   [1] Property  low density (but high strength)  [1] Use  saucepans   [1] Property  good thermal conductor   [1]
f) Aluminium is widely recycled.  Suggest two reasons why  aluminium metal is recycled. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
f) Aluminium is widely recycled.  Suggest two reasons why  aluminium metal is recycled. Aluminium is expensive to extract   from its ore/cheaper to recycle [1]   Bauxite reserves are running   out/reduces landfill [1]
2a) A solution of zinc  sulphate may be  prepared by the  addition of an excess of  one of the following  substances A, B, C or D  to dilute sulphuric acid. As well as zinc  sulphate solution, each  reaction produces at  least one other product.
2a) A solution of zinc  sulphate may be  prepared by the  addition of an excess of  one of the following  substances A, B, C or D  to dilute sulphuric acid. As well as zinc  sulphate solution, each  reaction produces at  least one other product. Hydrogen [1] Water [1] Water [1] Carbon Dioxide [1] Water [1]
(i) Complete boxes 1 to 5 in the  diagram to show the names of the  other products in the reactions.  [5] (ii) write balanced, symbol equations  for the reaction of dilute sulphuric  acid with substances: B _______________________ [2] D _______________________ [2]
(i) Complete boxes 1 to 5 in the  diagram to show the names of the  other products in the reactions.  [5] (ii) Write balanced, symbol equations  for the reaction of dilute sulphuric  acid with substances: B   ZnO + H 2 SO 4  -> ZnSO 4  + H 2 O [2] D  ZnCO 3  + H 2 SO 4  -> ZnSO 4  + H 2 O + CO 2  [2]
(iii) Give two observations that you  would make when the reaction in  method D was complete. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
(iii) Give two observations that you  would make when the reaction in  method D was complete. Gas production stops/fizzing stops [1]   No more solid reacts/solid remaining [1]
b) Sulphuric Acid is a strong acid. (i) What is the pH of a sample dilute  sulphuric acid? __________________________ [1]
b) Sulphuric Acid is a strong acid. (i) What is the pH of a sample dilute  sulphuric acid? 0 – 2  [1]
(ii) Give the name and the formulae of  the ions present in all acids and  alkalis. Name Formula Ion present in all acids Ion present in all alkalis
(ii) Give the name and the formulae of  the ions present in all acids and  alkalis. Name Formula Ion present in all acids Hydrogen [1] H 3 O + /H + (aq) Ion present in all alkalis Hydroxide [1] OH - (aq)
(iii) Write an ionic equation for  neutralisation. __________________________ [2]
(iii) Write an ionic equation for  neutralisation. H +  + OH -  -> H 2 O  [2]
c) It was decided to use substance D to make  zinc sulphate by adding an excess of zinc  carbonate to sulphuric acid. (i) Explain giving experimental detail, how a  pure, dry sample of zinc sulphate,  ZnSO 4 .7H 2 O, could be prepared from this  completed reaction. __________________________________ _______________________________ [6] Quality of written communication  [2]
c) It was decided to use substance D to make  zinc sulphate by adding an excess of zinc  carbonate to sulphuric acid. (i) Explain giving experimental detail, how a  pure, dry sample of zinc sulphate,  ZnSO 4 .7H 2 O, could be prepared from this  completed reaction. Filter [1] heat [1] to evaporate some water/to   concentrate the solution [1] allow to cool [1] and  recrystallise [1] filter [1] dry between two sheets  of filter paper / dessicator / low temp oven [1] Quality of written communication  [2]
(ii) A sample of zinc sulphate crystals is  dissolved in water.  Describe how  you would test for the presence of  the sulphate ion in this solution. Reagent: ______________________ Result:  ______________________ ___________________________ [3]
(ii) A sample of zinc sulphate crystals is  dissolved in water.  Describe how  you would test for the presence of  the sulphate ion in this solution. Reagent:   barium chloride (sodium) [1] Result:  white [1] precipitate [1]
d) Substance C, zinc hydroxide, was  used to prepare zinc sulphate  solution. (i) Zinc hydroxide reacts with both  acids and alkalis.  What term is used  to describe this property of zinc  hydroxide? ___________________________ [1]
d) Substance C, zinc hydroxide, was  used to prepare zinc sulphate  solution. (i) Zinc hydroxide reacts with both  acids and alkalis.  What term is used  to describe this property of zinc  hydroxide? Amphoteric  [1]
(ii) Write a balanced, symbol equation  for the reaction of zinc hydroxide  with sodium hydroxide solution. ___________________________ [3] (iii) what other metal hydroxide reacts in  a similar way with acids and alkalis? ___________________________ [1]
(ii) Write a balanced, symbol equation  for the reaction of zinc hydroxide  with sodium hydroxide solution. [3] Zn(OH) 2  + 2NaOH -> Na 2 ZNO 2  + 2H 2 O  Allow: Zn(OH) 2  + 2NaOH -> Na 2 ZN(OH) 4 And: Zn(OH)  2  + 2OH -  -> Zn(OH) 2- 4 (iii) what other metal hydroxide reacts in  a similar way with acids and alkalis? Aluminium (hydroxide)  [1]
3 Many scientists contributed to the  development of the Periodic Table of  the elements. a) Define what is meant by the term  “element”. _____________________________ ___________________________ [2]
3 Many scientists contributed to the  development of the Periodic Table of  the elements. a) Define what is meant by the term  “element”. A (pure) substance which cannot be  broken down [1] by chemical means  [1] or contains only one type [1] of   atom [1]
The following list shows a selection of elements from the Periodic Table. Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all. Aluminium Chlorine Magnesium  Neon Oxygen Phosphorus Silicon Sodium sulphur
b) From the elements list choose: (i) two elements in the same Group of  the Periodic Table. __________ and __________ [2] (ii) three metallic elements  __________, __________ and  __________ [3]
b) From the elements list choose: (i) two elements in the same Group of  the Periodic Table. Oxygen [1] and Sulphur [1] (ii) three metallic elements Magnesium [1], Sodium [1] and   Aluminium [1]
(iii) an element with seven electrons in  the outer shell __________________________ [1] (iv) a semi-metal and give a reason why  it can be classified in this way. Element ______________________ Reason _______________________ __________________________ [2]
(iii) an element with seven electrons in  the outer shell Chlorine   [1] (iv) a semi-metal and give a reason why  it can be classified in this way. Element  Silicon [1] Reason   It has properties of both   metals and non-metals, e.g. it   conducts electricity [1]
c) Element X reacts vigorously with  cold water to produce a compound  with formula XOH and hydrogen  gas.  In which Group of the Periodic  Table is element X found? __________________________ [1]
c) Element X reacts vigorously with  cold water to produce a compound  with formula XOH and hydrogen  gas.  In which Group of the Periodic  Table is element X found? Group I / Group l / alkali metals [1]
d) Atoms are extremely small.  The  radius of a hydrogen atom is  approximately 0.000 000 000 1 m.  Atoms of different elements are of  different sizes. (i) how does the atomic size change on  going down Group II? ___________________________ [1]
d) Atoms are extremely small.  The  radius of a hydrogen atom is  approximately 0.000 000 000 1 m.  Atoms of different elements are of  different sizes. (i) how does the atomic size change on  going down Group II? It increases  [1]
(ii) How does the atomic size change on  moving across Period 3 from sodium  to chlorine? ___________________________ [1]
(ii) How does the atomic size change on  moving across Period 3 from sodium  to chlorine? It decreases  [1]
e)(i) Barium is a typical Group II  element.  Complete the table below  to show the formulae of the  compounds named.  [3] Name of Compound Formula of Compound Barium oxide Barium chloride Barium sulphate
e)(i) Barium is a typical Group II  element.  Complete the table below  to show the formulae of the  compounds named.  [3] Name of Compound Formula of Compound Barium oxide BaO Barium chloride BaCl 2 Barium sulphate BaSO 4
(ii) Using your knowledge of the  Periodic Table, predict whether  barium will react more vigorously  or less vigorously than calcium.  Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
(ii) Using your knowledge of the  Periodic Table, predict whether  barium will react more vigorously  or less vigorously than calcium.  Explain your answer. Barium will react more vigorously   [1] (than calcium).  Barium is below  Ca in Group II/the reactivity   increases as the group is descended   [1]
(iii) Write a balanced, symbol equation  to show how barium reacts with  cold water. __________________________ [2]
(iii) Write a balanced, symbol equation  to show how barium reacts with  cold water. Ba + 2H 2 O -> Ba(OH) 2  + H 2   [2]
4a) Ammonia is used in many  household cleaning products.  It has  a very strong penetrating smell.  State two other physical properties  of ammonia. __________________________ [2]
4a) Ammonia is used in many  household cleaning products.  It has  a very strong penetrating smell.  State two other physical properties  of ammonia . Gas / low melting point / low   boiling point [1] Higher than air [1] (very) soluble in  water [1] colourless [1] Max [2]
b) The diagram shows some of the  essential reactions and industrial  processes associated with ammonia.
(i) Describe a chemical test for  ammonia, giving the result of the  test. _____________________________ ___________________________ [3] (ii) Name the compound A. ___________________________ [1]
(i) Describe a chemical test for  ammonia, giving the result of the  test . Hydrogen chloride / concentrated   hydrochloric acid [1] white [1]   smoke/fumes/solid [1] (ii) Name the compound A. Ammonium Chloride [1]
(iii) Describe the production of ammonia in  the Haber-Bosch process.  Your answer  should include the name of the catalyst  used, the approximate temperature and  pressure and a balanced, symbol equation. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ______________________________ [7]
(iii) Describe the production of ammonia in  the Haber-Bosch process.  Your answer  should include the name of the catalyst  used, the approximate temperature and  pressure and a balanced, symbol equation. The key points of this answer are: nitrogen [1]   hydrogen [1] catalyst – iron [1]*,  temperature –  450 o C ± [1]*, pressure – 200 atm ± [1]*, N 2  +   3H 2  ≈ 2NH 3  [2]* reversible arrow not essential  to  cool to liquify ammonia [1] unreacted gases   recycled [1] Max [7] from [9].  * Are essential   parts.
c) Garden lawn fertiliser often contains  ammonium nitrate in addition to  iron(II) sulphate, which is used to  kill moss. (i) write a balanced, symbol equation  for the reaction of ammonia and  nitric acid to produce ammonium  nitrate. ___________________________ [2]
c) Garden lawn fertiliser often contains  ammonium nitrate in addition to  iron(II) sulphate, which is used to  kill moss. (i) write a balanced, symbol equation  for the reaction of ammonia and  nitric acid to produce ammonium  nitrate. NH 3  + HNO 3  -> NH 4 NO 3  [2]
(ii) Describe, giving practical details,  how you would prove that lawn  fertiliser pellets contain iron(II)  sulphate and not iron(III) sulphate.  Give the expected result. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [5]
(ii) Describe, giving practical details,  how you would prove that lawn  fertiliser pellets contain iron(II)  sulphate and not iron(III) sulphate.  Give the expected result. Add water [1], add ammonia   solution/NaOH solution [1], green   [1], ppt [1], red brown (ppt)   indicates Fe 3+  [1]
(iii) State two environmental problems  which occur when excess fertiliser is  leached out of the soil and into lakes  and rivers. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
(iii) State two environmental problems  which occur when excess fertiliser is  leached out of the soil and into lakes  and rivers. Eutrophication [1] Contamination of water supply [1]
d) Ammonia is used to manufacture  nitric acid.  This process involves the  catalytic oxidation of ammonia and  occurs in three stages. Stage 1 _____________________ Stage 2 _____________________ Stage 3 _____________________[6]
d) Ammonia is used to manufacture  nitric acid.  This process involves the  catalytic oxidation of ammonia and  occurs in three stages. Stage 1  4NH 3  + 5O 2  -> 4NO + 6H 2 O Stage 2  2NO + O 2  -> 2NO 2 Stage 3  4NO 2  + O 2  + 2H 2 O -> 4HNO 3
(ii) Name the material used as a catalyst  in this process. ___________________________ [1] (iii) Which stage, 1, 2 or 3 involves use of  the catalyst? ___________________________ [1]
(ii) Name the material used as a catalyst  in this process. Platinum / platinum-rhodium  [1] (iii) Which stage, 1, 2 or 3 involves use of  the catalyst? Stage 1 [1]
5a) The label below is taken from a bottle of  sparkling mineral water and shows the presence  and concentration of ions in mg per litre.
(i) Which one of these ions is present in  the greatest concentration? ___________________________ [1] (ii) Which of these ions is needed to  makes strong teeth and healthy  bones? ___________________________ [1]
(i) Which one of these ions is present in  the greatest concentration? Hydrogen carbonate   [1] (ii) Which of these ions is needed to  makes strong teeth and healthy  bones? Calcium  [1]
(iii) This water is “sparkling”.  What gas is  used to make it fizzy? _______________________________ [1] (iv) Use the information from the label to give  the name and formula of two compounds  which could be present in this mineral  water. [4] Name ___________ Formula __________ Name ___________ Formula __________
(iii) This water is “sparkling”.  What gas is  used to make it fizzy? Carbon dioxide  [1] (iv) Use the information from the label to give  the name and formula of two compounds  which could be present in this mineral  water. [4] Name   Calcium sulphate [1]  Formula   CaSO 4 [1] Name   Calcium chloride [1]  Formula   CaCl 2  [1]
(v) An open bottle of sparkling mineral water  was placed in the fridge for a day, and  another placed in sunlight. Which bottle of  water will be less fizzy at the end of the  day?  Explain your answer. __________________________________ __________________________________ _______________________________ [3]
(v) An open bottle of sparkling mineral water  was placed in the fridge for a day, and  another placed in sunlight. Which bottle of  water will be less fizzy at the end of the  day?  Explain your answer. Bottle in sunlight [1] increase in   temperature [1] decrease solubility of   gases [1]
(vi) Describe how you would find the  approximate pH of the sparkling  mineral water. _____________________________ ___________________________ [2]
(vi) Describe how you would find the  approximate pH of the sparkling  mineral water. Universal solution /pH paper [1]   compare colour to pH chart [1]
b) 25cm 3  samples of water A, B, C and D were  tested with soap solution.  The volume of soap  solution required to produce a lather that lasted  for a minute was recorded.  Fresh samples of  each were boiled and tested again with soap  solution.  The results are shown below. Water Sample Volume of soap solution required (cm 3 ) before boiling Volume of soap solution required (cm 3 ) after boiling A 5.0 5.0 B 1.0 1.0 C 11.0 6.0 D 9.0 1.0
i) What is meant by the term “hard  water”? _________________________ [2] (ii) Which of the four samples contains  temporary hardness only? _________________________ [1]
i) What is meant by the term “hard  water”? Does not later [1] easily with soap [1] (ii) Which of the four samples contains  temporary hardness only? Sample D [1]
(iii) Which of the four samples contains  both permanent and temporary  hardness?  Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [3]
(iii) Which of the four samples contains  both permanent and temporary  hardness?  Explain your answer. Sample C [1] some [1] hardness   remained / removed on boiling [1]
(iv) Give a balanced, symbol equation for  the reaction taking place when  sample D is boiled. ___________________________ [2] (v) Ion exchange can be used to soften  hard water.  Explain, in terms of ions,  how this method works. ______________________________ ___________________________ [3]
(iv) Give a balanced, symbol equation for  the reaction taking place when  sample D is boiled. Ca(HCO 3 ) 2  -> CaCO 3  + H 2 O + CO 2  [2] (v) Ion exchange can be used to soften  hard water.  Explain, in terms of ions,  how this method works. Calcium ions in hard water [1] exchanged  [1] with Na +  ions [1] on resin
6a) Butane is a  hydrocarbon  fuel  used in many  small lighters in  which the gas is  ignited using a  spark from a  flint.
(i) What is meant by the term  “hydrocarbon”? ___________________________ [2] (ii) To which homologous series does  butane belong? ___________________________ [1]
(i) What is meant by the term  “hydrocarbon”? Contains carbon and hydrogen atoms  [1] only [1] (ii) To which homologous series does  butane belong? Alkanes  [1]
(iii) Draw the structural formula of butane  showing all the bonds in the  compound. [2]
(iii) Draw the structural formula of butane  showing all the bonds in the  compound. [2]   H  H  H  H    I  I  I  I H – C – C – C – C – H   I  I  I  I   H  H  H  H
b) Petrol is a hydrocarbon fuel burnt in  car engines.  It is obtained from crude  oil and consists mainly of octane. (i) Name the two products formed when  octane burns completely in a plentiful  supply of air. ___________________________ [2]
b) Petrol is a hydrocarbon fuel burnt in  car engines.  It is obtained from crude  oil and consists mainly of octane. (i) Name the two products formed when  octane burns completely in a plentiful  supply of air. Carbon dioxide [1] water/steam [1]
(ii) If a car engine is not serviced  correctly the octane does not burn  completely.  Name the poisonous  product formed in this reaction. ___________________________ [1] (iii) Name the industrial method used to  obtain petrol from crude oil. ___________________________ [1]
(ii) If a car engine is not serviced  correctly the octane does not burn  completely.  Name the poisonous  product formed in this reaction. Carbon monoxide  [1] (iii) Name the industrial method used to  obtain petrol from crude oil. Fractional [1] distillation [1]
c) Liquid octane can be thermally cracked in  the laboratory using the apparatus shown  below.
(i) Why is it possible to collect the products  over water? _______________________________ [1] (ii) What is meant by the term “cracking”? _______________________________ [2]
(i) Why is it possible to collect the products  over water? Not very soluble in water/insoluble [1] (ii) What is meant by the term “cracking”? Breaking down large molecules [1] into   smaller molecules [1]
(iii) When octane, C 8 H 18 , is cracked,  ethene and one other hydrocarbon is  produced.  Write a balanced, symbol  equation for the cracking of octane. ______________________________ ___________________________ [2]
(iii) When octane, C 8 H 18 , is cracked,  ethene and one other hydrocarbon is  produced.  Write a balanced, symbol  equation for the cracking of octane. C 8 H 18  -> C 2 H 4  + C 6 H 14 [2]
(iv) Ethene is an alkene. Describe a chemical  test which could be used to prove than an  alkene was produced.  State the result of  the test. _________________________________ _________________________________ _______________________________ [3]
(iv) Ethene is an alkene. Describe a chemical  test which could be used to prove than an  alkene was produced.  State the result of  the test. (bubble into) bromine water [1] red brown  to [1] colourless / decolourised [1]
d) “Gasochol” is an alternative fuel which  contains up to 20% ethanol.  The ethanol  is produced by the fermentation of sugar  cane. (i) Draw the structural formula of ethanol  showing all the bonds in the compound. [2]
d) “Gasochol” is an alternative fuel which  contains up to 20% ethanol.  The ethanol  is produced by the fermentation of sugar  cane. (i) Draw the structural formula of ethanol  showing all the bonds in the compound. [2]
(ii) Write a balanced, symbol equation for the  combustion of ethanol in a plentiful  supply of air. _______________________________ [2] (iii) Describe how ethanol is produced by  fermentation. __________________________________ __________________________________ _______________________________ [4]
(ii) Write a balanced, symbol equation for the  combustion of ethanol in a plentiful  supply of air. C 2 H 5 OH + 3O 2  -> 2CO 2  + 3H 2 O[2] (iii) Describe how ethanol is produced by  fermentation. The key points of this answer are:   sugar/grapes, yeast, exclude air, control   temperature, CO 2  produced (Max [4] from  [5])
(iv) Give one other use of ethanol, apart  from as a fuel. ___________________________ [1]
(iv) Give one other use of ethanol, apart  from as a fuel. Alcoholic beverage / solvent [1]

2003 2

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    CEA Reward LearningGCSE 2003 Science: Chemistry Paper 2: Higher Tier
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    1 Aluminium isthe most abundant metallic element in the Earth’s crust, making up approximately 8% of the crust. The ore is first purified and the metal is then extracted from the purified ore by electrolysis.
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    a) Explain whatyou understand by the term “electrolysis”. ______________________________ ___________________________ [2] b) Name the ore from which aluminium is extracted. ___________________________ [1]
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    a) Explain whatyou understand by the term “electrolysis”. Electrolysis is the breaking down / decomposing / splitting of a substance by passing electricity through it. [2] b) Name the ore from which aluminium is extracted. Bauxite – accept alumina [1]
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    c) The electrolysisof the purified ore is carried out in the Hall-Héroult cell. In this cell the anode and cathode are made of graphite. The electrolyte is molten aluminium oxide dissolved in cryolite, Na 3 AlF 6 .
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    (i) Explain whatis meant by each of the terms below: Anode _____________________ [1] Cathode ___________________ [1] Electrolyte _________________ [2]
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    (i) Explain whatis meant by each of the terms below: Anode is the positive electrode [1] Cathode is the negative electrode [1] Electrolyte is the substance through which the electricity passes [1] and is broken down [1]
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    (ii) Give tworeasons why graphite is a suitable material from which to make the anode and cathode. _____________________________ __________________________ [2] (iii) Why is the aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite? __________________________ [2]
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    (ii) Give tworeasons why graphite is a suitable material from which to make the anode and cathode. Graphite is a good conductor [1] and is cheaper (than platinum)/inert [1] (iii) Why is the aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite? The molten cryolite lowers the melting point of the aluminium oxide / so reducing costs / saving energy [1] increase conductivity [1]
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    d)(i) Name theproducts formed a the electrodes during electrolysis and give balanced, ionic equations for the reactions taking place. Anode Cathode Name of Product Balanced ionic equation
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    d)(i) Name theproducts formed a the electrodes during electrolysis and give balanced, ionic equations for the reactions taking place. Anode Cathode Name of Product Oxygen [1] Aluminium [1] Balanced ionic equation 2O 2- -> O 2 + 4e - [1] 6O 2- -> 3O 2 + 12e - [2] Al3+ 3e- -> Al [2] Or 4Al 3+ + 12e - -> 4Al [2]
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    (ii) At whichelectrode is reduction taking place? Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [3]
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    (ii) At whichelectrode is reduction taking place? Explain your answer. Reduction is taking place at the cathode [1]. Reduction is the gain of the electrons [1] the aluminium ions are gaining electrons [1]
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    e) Aluminium isan extremely important metal with widespread uses. Give two uses of aluminium and the property on which each use depends. Use ______________________ [1] Property __________________ [2] Use ______________________ [1] Property __________________ [2]
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    e) Aluminium isan extremely important metal with widespread uses. Give two uses of aluminium and the property on which each use depends. Use overhead power cables [1] Property low density / good conductor [1] Use Alloy [1] Property low density (but high strength) [1] Use saucepans [1] Property good thermal conductor [1]
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    f) Aluminium iswidely recycled. Suggest two reasons why aluminium metal is recycled. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
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    f) Aluminium iswidely recycled. Suggest two reasons why aluminium metal is recycled. Aluminium is expensive to extract from its ore/cheaper to recycle [1] Bauxite reserves are running out/reduces landfill [1]
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    2a) A solutionof zinc sulphate may be prepared by the addition of an excess of one of the following substances A, B, C or D to dilute sulphuric acid. As well as zinc sulphate solution, each reaction produces at least one other product.
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    2a) A solutionof zinc sulphate may be prepared by the addition of an excess of one of the following substances A, B, C or D to dilute sulphuric acid. As well as zinc sulphate solution, each reaction produces at least one other product. Hydrogen [1] Water [1] Water [1] Carbon Dioxide [1] Water [1]
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    (i) Complete boxes1 to 5 in the diagram to show the names of the other products in the reactions. [5] (ii) write balanced, symbol equations for the reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with substances: B _______________________ [2] D _______________________ [2]
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    (i) Complete boxes1 to 5 in the diagram to show the names of the other products in the reactions. [5] (ii) Write balanced, symbol equations for the reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with substances: B ZnO + H 2 SO 4 -> ZnSO 4 + H 2 O [2] D ZnCO 3 + H 2 SO 4 -> ZnSO 4 + H 2 O + CO 2 [2]
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    (iii) Give twoobservations that you would make when the reaction in method D was complete. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
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    (iii) Give twoobservations that you would make when the reaction in method D was complete. Gas production stops/fizzing stops [1] No more solid reacts/solid remaining [1]
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    b) Sulphuric Acidis a strong acid. (i) What is the pH of a sample dilute sulphuric acid? __________________________ [1]
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    b) Sulphuric Acidis a strong acid. (i) What is the pH of a sample dilute sulphuric acid? 0 – 2 [1]
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    (ii) Give thename and the formulae of the ions present in all acids and alkalis. Name Formula Ion present in all acids Ion present in all alkalis
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    (ii) Give thename and the formulae of the ions present in all acids and alkalis. Name Formula Ion present in all acids Hydrogen [1] H 3 O + /H + (aq) Ion present in all alkalis Hydroxide [1] OH - (aq)
  • 28.
    (iii) Write anionic equation for neutralisation. __________________________ [2]
  • 29.
    (iii) Write anionic equation for neutralisation. H + + OH - -> H 2 O [2]
  • 30.
    c) It wasdecided to use substance D to make zinc sulphate by adding an excess of zinc carbonate to sulphuric acid. (i) Explain giving experimental detail, how a pure, dry sample of zinc sulphate, ZnSO 4 .7H 2 O, could be prepared from this completed reaction. __________________________________ _______________________________ [6] Quality of written communication [2]
  • 31.
    c) It wasdecided to use substance D to make zinc sulphate by adding an excess of zinc carbonate to sulphuric acid. (i) Explain giving experimental detail, how a pure, dry sample of zinc sulphate, ZnSO 4 .7H 2 O, could be prepared from this completed reaction. Filter [1] heat [1] to evaporate some water/to concentrate the solution [1] allow to cool [1] and recrystallise [1] filter [1] dry between two sheets of filter paper / dessicator / low temp oven [1] Quality of written communication [2]
  • 32.
    (ii) A sampleof zinc sulphate crystals is dissolved in water. Describe how you would test for the presence of the sulphate ion in this solution. Reagent: ______________________ Result: ______________________ ___________________________ [3]
  • 33.
    (ii) A sampleof zinc sulphate crystals is dissolved in water. Describe how you would test for the presence of the sulphate ion in this solution. Reagent: barium chloride (sodium) [1] Result: white [1] precipitate [1]
  • 34.
    d) Substance C,zinc hydroxide, was used to prepare zinc sulphate solution. (i) Zinc hydroxide reacts with both acids and alkalis. What term is used to describe this property of zinc hydroxide? ___________________________ [1]
  • 35.
    d) Substance C,zinc hydroxide, was used to prepare zinc sulphate solution. (i) Zinc hydroxide reacts with both acids and alkalis. What term is used to describe this property of zinc hydroxide? Amphoteric [1]
  • 36.
    (ii) Write abalanced, symbol equation for the reaction of zinc hydroxide with sodium hydroxide solution. ___________________________ [3] (iii) what other metal hydroxide reacts in a similar way with acids and alkalis? ___________________________ [1]
  • 37.
    (ii) Write abalanced, symbol equation for the reaction of zinc hydroxide with sodium hydroxide solution. [3] Zn(OH) 2 + 2NaOH -> Na 2 ZNO 2 + 2H 2 O Allow: Zn(OH) 2 + 2NaOH -> Na 2 ZN(OH) 4 And: Zn(OH) 2 + 2OH - -> Zn(OH) 2- 4 (iii) what other metal hydroxide reacts in a similar way with acids and alkalis? Aluminium (hydroxide) [1]
  • 38.
    3 Many scientistscontributed to the development of the Periodic Table of the elements. a) Define what is meant by the term “element”. _____________________________ ___________________________ [2]
  • 39.
    3 Many scientistscontributed to the development of the Periodic Table of the elements. a) Define what is meant by the term “element”. A (pure) substance which cannot be broken down [1] by chemical means [1] or contains only one type [1] of atom [1]
  • 40.
    The following listshows a selection of elements from the Periodic Table. Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all. Aluminium Chlorine Magnesium Neon Oxygen Phosphorus Silicon Sodium sulphur
  • 41.
    b) From theelements list choose: (i) two elements in the same Group of the Periodic Table. __________ and __________ [2] (ii) three metallic elements __________, __________ and __________ [3]
  • 42.
    b) From theelements list choose: (i) two elements in the same Group of the Periodic Table. Oxygen [1] and Sulphur [1] (ii) three metallic elements Magnesium [1], Sodium [1] and Aluminium [1]
  • 43.
    (iii) an elementwith seven electrons in the outer shell __________________________ [1] (iv) a semi-metal and give a reason why it can be classified in this way. Element ______________________ Reason _______________________ __________________________ [2]
  • 44.
    (iii) an elementwith seven electrons in the outer shell Chlorine [1] (iv) a semi-metal and give a reason why it can be classified in this way. Element Silicon [1] Reason It has properties of both metals and non-metals, e.g. it conducts electricity [1]
  • 45.
    c) Element Xreacts vigorously with cold water to produce a compound with formula XOH and hydrogen gas. In which Group of the Periodic Table is element X found? __________________________ [1]
  • 46.
    c) Element Xreacts vigorously with cold water to produce a compound with formula XOH and hydrogen gas. In which Group of the Periodic Table is element X found? Group I / Group l / alkali metals [1]
  • 47.
    d) Atoms areextremely small. The radius of a hydrogen atom is approximately 0.000 000 000 1 m. Atoms of different elements are of different sizes. (i) how does the atomic size change on going down Group II? ___________________________ [1]
  • 48.
    d) Atoms areextremely small. The radius of a hydrogen atom is approximately 0.000 000 000 1 m. Atoms of different elements are of different sizes. (i) how does the atomic size change on going down Group II? It increases [1]
  • 49.
    (ii) How doesthe atomic size change on moving across Period 3 from sodium to chlorine? ___________________________ [1]
  • 50.
    (ii) How doesthe atomic size change on moving across Period 3 from sodium to chlorine? It decreases [1]
  • 51.
    e)(i) Barium isa typical Group II element. Complete the table below to show the formulae of the compounds named. [3] Name of Compound Formula of Compound Barium oxide Barium chloride Barium sulphate
  • 52.
    e)(i) Barium isa typical Group II element. Complete the table below to show the formulae of the compounds named. [3] Name of Compound Formula of Compound Barium oxide BaO Barium chloride BaCl 2 Barium sulphate BaSO 4
  • 53.
    (ii) Using yourknowledge of the Periodic Table, predict whether barium will react more vigorously or less vigorously than calcium. Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
  • 54.
    (ii) Using yourknowledge of the Periodic Table, predict whether barium will react more vigorously or less vigorously than calcium. Explain your answer. Barium will react more vigorously [1] (than calcium). Barium is below Ca in Group II/the reactivity increases as the group is descended [1]
  • 55.
    (iii) Write abalanced, symbol equation to show how barium reacts with cold water. __________________________ [2]
  • 56.
    (iii) Write abalanced, symbol equation to show how barium reacts with cold water. Ba + 2H 2 O -> Ba(OH) 2 + H 2 [2]
  • 57.
    4a) Ammonia isused in many household cleaning products. It has a very strong penetrating smell. State two other physical properties of ammonia. __________________________ [2]
  • 58.
    4a) Ammonia isused in many household cleaning products. It has a very strong penetrating smell. State two other physical properties of ammonia . Gas / low melting point / low boiling point [1] Higher than air [1] (very) soluble in water [1] colourless [1] Max [2]
  • 59.
    b) The diagramshows some of the essential reactions and industrial processes associated with ammonia.
  • 60.
    (i) Describe achemical test for ammonia, giving the result of the test. _____________________________ ___________________________ [3] (ii) Name the compound A. ___________________________ [1]
  • 61.
    (i) Describe achemical test for ammonia, giving the result of the test . Hydrogen chloride / concentrated hydrochloric acid [1] white [1] smoke/fumes/solid [1] (ii) Name the compound A. Ammonium Chloride [1]
  • 62.
    (iii) Describe theproduction of ammonia in the Haber-Bosch process. Your answer should include the name of the catalyst used, the approximate temperature and pressure and a balanced, symbol equation. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ______________________________ [7]
  • 63.
    (iii) Describe theproduction of ammonia in the Haber-Bosch process. Your answer should include the name of the catalyst used, the approximate temperature and pressure and a balanced, symbol equation. The key points of this answer are: nitrogen [1] hydrogen [1] catalyst – iron [1]*, temperature – 450 o C ± [1]*, pressure – 200 atm ± [1]*, N 2 + 3H 2 ≈ 2NH 3 [2]* reversible arrow not essential to cool to liquify ammonia [1] unreacted gases recycled [1] Max [7] from [9]. * Are essential parts.
  • 64.
    c) Garden lawnfertiliser often contains ammonium nitrate in addition to iron(II) sulphate, which is used to kill moss. (i) write a balanced, symbol equation for the reaction of ammonia and nitric acid to produce ammonium nitrate. ___________________________ [2]
  • 65.
    c) Garden lawnfertiliser often contains ammonium nitrate in addition to iron(II) sulphate, which is used to kill moss. (i) write a balanced, symbol equation for the reaction of ammonia and nitric acid to produce ammonium nitrate. NH 3 + HNO 3 -> NH 4 NO 3 [2]
  • 66.
    (ii) Describe, givingpractical details, how you would prove that lawn fertiliser pellets contain iron(II) sulphate and not iron(III) sulphate. Give the expected result. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [5]
  • 67.
    (ii) Describe, givingpractical details, how you would prove that lawn fertiliser pellets contain iron(II) sulphate and not iron(III) sulphate. Give the expected result. Add water [1], add ammonia solution/NaOH solution [1], green [1], ppt [1], red brown (ppt) indicates Fe 3+ [1]
  • 68.
    (iii) State twoenvironmental problems which occur when excess fertiliser is leached out of the soil and into lakes and rivers. _____________________________ __________________________ [2]
  • 69.
    (iii) State twoenvironmental problems which occur when excess fertiliser is leached out of the soil and into lakes and rivers. Eutrophication [1] Contamination of water supply [1]
  • 70.
    d) Ammonia isused to manufacture nitric acid. This process involves the catalytic oxidation of ammonia and occurs in three stages. Stage 1 _____________________ Stage 2 _____________________ Stage 3 _____________________[6]
  • 71.
    d) Ammonia isused to manufacture nitric acid. This process involves the catalytic oxidation of ammonia and occurs in three stages. Stage 1 4NH 3 + 5O 2 -> 4NO + 6H 2 O Stage 2 2NO + O 2 -> 2NO 2 Stage 3 4NO 2 + O 2 + 2H 2 O -> 4HNO 3
  • 72.
    (ii) Name thematerial used as a catalyst in this process. ___________________________ [1] (iii) Which stage, 1, 2 or 3 involves use of the catalyst? ___________________________ [1]
  • 73.
    (ii) Name thematerial used as a catalyst in this process. Platinum / platinum-rhodium [1] (iii) Which stage, 1, 2 or 3 involves use of the catalyst? Stage 1 [1]
  • 74.
    5a) The labelbelow is taken from a bottle of sparkling mineral water and shows the presence and concentration of ions in mg per litre.
  • 75.
    (i) Which oneof these ions is present in the greatest concentration? ___________________________ [1] (ii) Which of these ions is needed to makes strong teeth and healthy bones? ___________________________ [1]
  • 76.
    (i) Which oneof these ions is present in the greatest concentration? Hydrogen carbonate [1] (ii) Which of these ions is needed to makes strong teeth and healthy bones? Calcium [1]
  • 77.
    (iii) This wateris “sparkling”. What gas is used to make it fizzy? _______________________________ [1] (iv) Use the information from the label to give the name and formula of two compounds which could be present in this mineral water. [4] Name ___________ Formula __________ Name ___________ Formula __________
  • 78.
    (iii) This wateris “sparkling”. What gas is used to make it fizzy? Carbon dioxide [1] (iv) Use the information from the label to give the name and formula of two compounds which could be present in this mineral water. [4] Name Calcium sulphate [1] Formula CaSO 4 [1] Name Calcium chloride [1] Formula CaCl 2 [1]
  • 79.
    (v) An openbottle of sparkling mineral water was placed in the fridge for a day, and another placed in sunlight. Which bottle of water will be less fizzy at the end of the day? Explain your answer. __________________________________ __________________________________ _______________________________ [3]
  • 80.
    (v) An openbottle of sparkling mineral water was placed in the fridge for a day, and another placed in sunlight. Which bottle of water will be less fizzy at the end of the day? Explain your answer. Bottle in sunlight [1] increase in temperature [1] decrease solubility of gases [1]
  • 81.
    (vi) Describe howyou would find the approximate pH of the sparkling mineral water. _____________________________ ___________________________ [2]
  • 82.
    (vi) Describe howyou would find the approximate pH of the sparkling mineral water. Universal solution /pH paper [1] compare colour to pH chart [1]
  • 83.
    b) 25cm 3 samples of water A, B, C and D were tested with soap solution. The volume of soap solution required to produce a lather that lasted for a minute was recorded. Fresh samples of each were boiled and tested again with soap solution. The results are shown below. Water Sample Volume of soap solution required (cm 3 ) before boiling Volume of soap solution required (cm 3 ) after boiling A 5.0 5.0 B 1.0 1.0 C 11.0 6.0 D 9.0 1.0
  • 84.
    i) What ismeant by the term “hard water”? _________________________ [2] (ii) Which of the four samples contains temporary hardness only? _________________________ [1]
  • 85.
    i) What ismeant by the term “hard water”? Does not later [1] easily with soap [1] (ii) Which of the four samples contains temporary hardness only? Sample D [1]
  • 86.
    (iii) Which ofthe four samples contains both permanent and temporary hardness? Explain your answer. _____________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ [3]
  • 87.
    (iii) Which ofthe four samples contains both permanent and temporary hardness? Explain your answer. Sample C [1] some [1] hardness remained / removed on boiling [1]
  • 88.
    (iv) Give abalanced, symbol equation for the reaction taking place when sample D is boiled. ___________________________ [2] (v) Ion exchange can be used to soften hard water. Explain, in terms of ions, how this method works. ______________________________ ___________________________ [3]
  • 89.
    (iv) Give abalanced, symbol equation for the reaction taking place when sample D is boiled. Ca(HCO 3 ) 2 -> CaCO 3 + H 2 O + CO 2 [2] (v) Ion exchange can be used to soften hard water. Explain, in terms of ions, how this method works. Calcium ions in hard water [1] exchanged [1] with Na + ions [1] on resin
  • 90.
    6a) Butane isa hydrocarbon fuel used in many small lighters in which the gas is ignited using a spark from a flint.
  • 91.
    (i) What ismeant by the term “hydrocarbon”? ___________________________ [2] (ii) To which homologous series does butane belong? ___________________________ [1]
  • 92.
    (i) What ismeant by the term “hydrocarbon”? Contains carbon and hydrogen atoms [1] only [1] (ii) To which homologous series does butane belong? Alkanes [1]
  • 93.
    (iii) Draw thestructural formula of butane showing all the bonds in the compound. [2]
  • 94.
    (iii) Draw thestructural formula of butane showing all the bonds in the compound. [2] H H H H I I I I H – C – C – C – C – H I I I I H H H H
  • 95.
    b) Petrol isa hydrocarbon fuel burnt in car engines. It is obtained from crude oil and consists mainly of octane. (i) Name the two products formed when octane burns completely in a plentiful supply of air. ___________________________ [2]
  • 96.
    b) Petrol isa hydrocarbon fuel burnt in car engines. It is obtained from crude oil and consists mainly of octane. (i) Name the two products formed when octane burns completely in a plentiful supply of air. Carbon dioxide [1] water/steam [1]
  • 97.
    (ii) If acar engine is not serviced correctly the octane does not burn completely. Name the poisonous product formed in this reaction. ___________________________ [1] (iii) Name the industrial method used to obtain petrol from crude oil. ___________________________ [1]
  • 98.
    (ii) If acar engine is not serviced correctly the octane does not burn completely. Name the poisonous product formed in this reaction. Carbon monoxide [1] (iii) Name the industrial method used to obtain petrol from crude oil. Fractional [1] distillation [1]
  • 99.
    c) Liquid octanecan be thermally cracked in the laboratory using the apparatus shown below.
  • 100.
    (i) Why isit possible to collect the products over water? _______________________________ [1] (ii) What is meant by the term “cracking”? _______________________________ [2]
  • 101.
    (i) Why isit possible to collect the products over water? Not very soluble in water/insoluble [1] (ii) What is meant by the term “cracking”? Breaking down large molecules [1] into smaller molecules [1]
  • 102.
    (iii) When octane,C 8 H 18 , is cracked, ethene and one other hydrocarbon is produced. Write a balanced, symbol equation for the cracking of octane. ______________________________ ___________________________ [2]
  • 103.
    (iii) When octane,C 8 H 18 , is cracked, ethene and one other hydrocarbon is produced. Write a balanced, symbol equation for the cracking of octane. C 8 H 18 -> C 2 H 4 + C 6 H 14 [2]
  • 104.
    (iv) Ethene isan alkene. Describe a chemical test which could be used to prove than an alkene was produced. State the result of the test. _________________________________ _________________________________ _______________________________ [3]
  • 105.
    (iv) Ethene isan alkene. Describe a chemical test which could be used to prove than an alkene was produced. State the result of the test. (bubble into) bromine water [1] red brown to [1] colourless / decolourised [1]
  • 106.
    d) “Gasochol” isan alternative fuel which contains up to 20% ethanol. The ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugar cane. (i) Draw the structural formula of ethanol showing all the bonds in the compound. [2]
  • 107.
    d) “Gasochol” isan alternative fuel which contains up to 20% ethanol. The ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugar cane. (i) Draw the structural formula of ethanol showing all the bonds in the compound. [2]
  • 108.
    (ii) Write abalanced, symbol equation for the combustion of ethanol in a plentiful supply of air. _______________________________ [2] (iii) Describe how ethanol is produced by fermentation. __________________________________ __________________________________ _______________________________ [4]
  • 109.
    (ii) Write abalanced, symbol equation for the combustion of ethanol in a plentiful supply of air. C 2 H 5 OH + 3O 2 -> 2CO 2 + 3H 2 O[2] (iii) Describe how ethanol is produced by fermentation. The key points of this answer are: sugar/grapes, yeast, exclude air, control temperature, CO 2 produced (Max [4] from [5])
  • 110.
    (iv) Give oneother use of ethanol, apart from as a fuel. ___________________________ [1]
  • 111.
    (iv) Give oneother use of ethanol, apart from as a fuel. Alcoholic beverage / solvent [1]