FOUNDATION TIER PAPER 2
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GCSE
CHEMISTRY
Foundation Tier Paper 2
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Tuesday 11 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator Question Mark
• the periodic table (enclosed). 1
Instructions 2
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
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• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
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• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 7
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
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• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
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• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear
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,GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier Paper 2 Summary
The GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier Paper 2, scheduled for Tuesday, 11 June 2024 (Morning
Session), will assess students' understanding of key chemistry concepts at a foundational level. This
paper covers a range of topics from the course, focusing on understanding basic principles and applying
them in problem-solving. Topics include:
1. Chemical Reactions:
o Types of chemical reactions (e.g., combustion, oxidation, and neutralization).
o Basic understanding of how chemical reactions work, including reactants, products, and balancing simple
equations.
2. The Periodic Table:
o Basic properties and trends in the periodic table.
o Group and period trends, including the properties of metals and non-metals.
3. Acids and Bases:
o The pH scale, acid-base reactions, and the process of neutralization.
o Simple calculations involving acid concentrations.
4. Atoms and Elements:
o The structure of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.
o How atoms combine to form molecules.
5. Energy Changes:
o Understanding of exothermic and endothermic reactions.
o The concept of energy release and absorption in chemical processes.
6. Reactivity Series:
o The reactivity of metals and simple displacement reactions.
o Basic understanding of which metals react with acids and other substances.
7. Materials and Their Properties:
o The properties of common materials such as metals, plastics, and ceramics.
o Uses of materials based on their properties.
8. The Rate of Reactions:
o Basic understanding of how temperature, concentration, and surface area affect the speed of reactions.
9. Electrolysis:
o Introduction to the process of electrolysis, including its application in extracting metals and
electroplating.
This paper is designed to test students' grasp of core chemistry concepts and their ability to apply basic
chemical principles to everyday situations. It includes both theoretical questions and practical-based
questions, with a focus on clear understanding and application of the content.
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0 1 This question is about hydrocarbons.
A hydrocarbon has the formula C6H14
0 1 . 1 Name the two elements in a hydrocarbon.
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0 1.2 How many atoms are there in one molecule of C6H14?
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14
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C6H14 is a member of a homologous series.
0 1.3 What is the general formula for the homologous series that contains C6H14?
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CnH2n–2
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
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0 1.4 Which homologous series has C6H14 as a member? box
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Alcohols
Alkanes
Alkenes
Carboxylic acids
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. Complete Figure 1 to show the displayed structural formula of C H
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Figure 1
0 1 . 6 Petrol contains C6H14
Petrol is burned in car engines.
What general name is used to describe petrol when petrol is burned to release
energy?
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