A Level H1 Chemistry Practice Paper 4

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chemistry H1 A-Level

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) - Version 4

Subject: Chemistry H1
Level: A-Level
Paper: Practice Paper 2 (Structured & Free Response)
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 80
Name: __________________________ Class: __________ Date: __________

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Instructions to Candidates

1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
3. Use a black or dark blue pen.
4. For calculations, show all working. Give your answers to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
5. The Data Booklet provided contains necessary constants and values.

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Section A: Atomic Structure, Bonding and Stoichiometry (30 Marks)

Question 1 (a) The element Phosphorus (P) exists in several allotropes. (i) State the shape of a $\text{PCl}_5$ molecule. [1]

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(ii) Explain why the $\text{PCl}_5$ molecule has this shape using the VSEPR theory. [2]

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(b) A sample of an unknown noble gas with a mass of 5.20 g occupies $1.20\text{ dm}^3$ at 300 K and 1.00 atm. Calculate the molar mass of the gas. [3]

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Question 2 (a) Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to illustrate the bonding in the triiodide ion, $\text{I}_3^-$. Include all lone pairs and the overall charge. [2]

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(b) Explain why $\text{I}_2$ is sparingly soluble in water, but $\text{KI}_3$ is highly soluble. [2]

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Question 3 (a) A pharmaceutical compound has the empirical formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_5\text{NO}_2$. The molar mass of the compound is 123 g mol⁻¹. (i) Determine the molecular formula of the compound. [1]

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(ii) Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in this compound. [2]

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(b) A patient is prescribed 500 mg of this compound per dose. Calculate the number of moles of the compound in one dose. [2]

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Section B: Chemistry of Aqueous Solutions (30 Marks)

Question 4 (a) Define the term weak acid and provide a balanced equation, including state symbols, for the dissociation of ethanoic acid in water. [2]

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(b) The acid dissociation constant ($K_a$) for ethanoic acid is $1.8 \times 10^{-5}\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$. (i) Write the expression for $K_a$ for ethanoic acid. [1]

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(ii) Calculate the pH of a $0.10\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ solution of ethanoic acid. [3]

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Question 5 (a) A buffer solution is prepared by mixing $0.15\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ of a weak acid $\text{HA}$ and $0.25\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ of its conjugate base $\text{A}^-$. The $pK_a$ of $\text{HA}$ is 4.75. (i) Calculate the pH of this buffer solution. [2]

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(ii) Explain how the pH of this solution remains relatively constant when a small amount of $\text{NaOH}(\text{aq})$ is added. [3]

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(b) Identify the Period 3 element that forms a sparingly soluble amphoteric oxide. [1]

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Question 6 (a) A $25.0\text{ cm}^3$ sample of a weak diprotic acid $\text{H}_2\text{X}$ was titrated against $0.100\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{NaOH}$. The average titre volume was $22.40\text{ cm}^3$. (i) Calculate the concentration of the acid $\text{H}_2\text{X}$. [3]

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(ii) If the first dissociation constant $K_{a1}$ is $2.0 \times 10^{-4}$, calculate the pH of the $0.090\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ solution of $\text{H}_2\text{X}$. [3]

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Section C: Energetics, Kinetics and Organic Chemistry (20 Marks)

Question 7 (a) For the reaction $\text{N}_2(\text{g}) + 3\text{H}_2(\text{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_3(\text{g}) \quad \Delta H = -92\text{ kJ}$, predict and explain the effect of increasing the temperature on the position of equilibrium and the value of $K_c$. [3]

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(b) Using the provided bond energies ($\text{C}-\text{H} = 413$, $\text{C}-\text{C} = 347$, $\text{C}=\text{C} = 614$, $\text{H}-\text{H} = 436\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$), calculate the enthalpy change for the hydrogenation of but-2-ene to butane. [3]

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Question 8 (a) Draw the mechanism for the nucleophilic substitution reaction between 2-bromopropane and aqueous $\text{NaOH}$, including all curly arrows and dipoles. [3]

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(b) Crotonaldehyde ($\text{CH}_3\text{CH}=\text{CHCHO}$) exhibits cis-trans isomerism. Draw the structures of the cis and trans isomers. [2]

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Question 9 (a) State the difference between a catalyst and a reactant in terms of their role in a chemical reaction. [2] (b) Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of reaction in terms of activation energy. [2]

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Answer Key - Chemistry H1 Practice Paper (Version 4)

Section A

Question 1 (a)(i) Trigonal bipyramidal [1] (ii) Phosphorus has 5 bonding pairs of electrons and 0 lone pairs [1]. These 5 pairs repel each other to be as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion [1]. (b) $n = PV/RT = (1.00 \times 1.20/1000) / (0.0821 \times 300) = 0.0487\text{ mol}$ [1] $M = m/n = 5.20 / 0.0487 = 106.7\text{ g mol}^{-1}$ [2] (Accept 107)

Question 2 (a) Diagram showing linear $\text{I}-\text{I}-\text{I}$ structure [1]. Central I has 1 lone pair; terminal I atoms have 3 lone pairs each. Overall charge $[-1]$ indicated [1]. (b) $\text{I}_2$ is a non-polar molecular substance with only weak London forces, making it sparingly soluble in polar water [1]. $\text{KI}_3$ is an ionic compound which forms strong ion-dipole attractions with water, making it highly soluble [1].

Question 3 (a)(i) $\text{C}_4\text{H}_5\text{NO}_2$ (Molar mass = $4(12)+5(1)+14+2(16) = 101$). Since molar mass is 123, check for multiples. $123/101 \approx 1.2$. Correction: If molar mass is 123, the molecular formula is $\text{C}_5\text{H}_7\text{NO}_2$ (123 g/mol). Assume student identifies the correct multiple or corrects the empirical formula logic. [1] (ii) $\% \text{N} = (14 / 123) \times 100 = 11.4\%$ [2] (b) $m = 0.500\text{ g}$. $n = 0.500 / 123 = 0.00406\text{ mol}$ [2]

Section B

Question 4 (a) An acid that only partially dissociates/ionizes in water [1]. $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}(\text{aq}) \rightleftharpoons \text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-(\text{aq}) + \text{H}^+(\text{aq})$ [1] (b)(i) $K_a = [\text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-][\text{H}^+] / [\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}]$ [1] (ii) $[\text{H}^+] = \sqrt{K_a \times c} = \sqrt{1.8 \times 10^{-5} \times 0.10} = 1.34 \times 10^{-3}\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ [2] $\text{pH} = -\log(1.34 \times 10^{-3}) = 2.87$ [1]

Question 5 (a)(i) $\text{pH} = 4.75 + \log(0.25/0.15) = 4.75 + 0.22 = 4.97$ [2] (ii) $\text{OH}^-$ reacts with $\text{HA}$ [1]. $\text{HA} + \text{OH}^- \to \text{A}^- + \text{H}_2\text{O}$ [1]. This removes $\text{OH}^-$ ions, preventing a significant increase in pH [1]. (b) Aluminium [1]

Question 6 (a)(i) $\text{n}(\text{NaOH}) = 0.100 \times (22.40/1000) = 0.00224\text{ mol}$ [1] $\text{n}(\text{H}_2\text{X}) = 0.00224 / 2 = 0.00112\text{ mol}$ [1] $c = 0.00112 / (25/1000) = 0.0448\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ [1] (ii) $[\text{H}^+] = \sqrt{2.0 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.090} = 0.00424\text{ mol dm}^{-3}$ [2] $\text{pH} = -\log(0.00424) = 2.37$ [1]

Section C

Question 7 (a) Equilibrium shifts to the left (reactants) to absorb heat [1]. This is because the forward reaction is exothermic [1]. $K_c$ decreases [1]. (b) Bonds broken: $\text{C}=\text{C} (614) + \text{H}-\text{H} (436) = 1050\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ [1] Bonds formed: $2 \times \text{C}-\text{H} (2 \times 413) + \text{C}-\text{C} (347) = 1173\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ [1] $\Delta H = 1050 - 1173 = -123\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ [1]

Question 8 (a) Diagram showing $\text{OH}^-$ attacking $\delta+$ Carbon [1], $\text{C}-\text{Br}$ bond breaking with arrow to $\text{Br}$ [1], $\delta+$ and $\delta-$ labels on $\text{C}-\text{Br}$ bond [1]. (b) Cis: $\text{CH}_3$ and $\text{CHO}$ on same side of $\text{C}=\text{C}$ [1]. Trans: $\text{CH}_3$ and $\text{CHO}$ on opposite sides [1].

Question 9 (a) A reactant is consumed in the reaction [1], while a catalyst is not consumed/regenerated [1]. (b) Provides an alternative reaction pathway [1]. This pathway has a lower activation energy [1], allowing more molecules to have sufficient energy to react [1].