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AQA A-Level Chemistry Past Paper Questions and Answers
NewAQA A-Level Chemistry Past Paper Questions and Answers 
1) Shake the final solution in the flask. 
2)Ensure the bottom of the (liquid)meniscus is on the graduation mark. 
3)Wash the wet rod into the flask. 
Read the following instructions that describe how to make up a standard solution of a solid in a volumetric flask. 
Answer the questions which follow. 
"Take a clean 250cm3 volumetric flask. Use the balance provided and a clean, dry container, to weigh out the amount of solid required. 
Ti...
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OCR A Level CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 Questions and Answers
NewOCR A Level CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 Questions and Answers 
Test for carbonates 
- add dilute HCL 
- it makes carbon dioxide 
test for carbon dioxide by bubbling it through lime water 
 
 
 
Test for ammonium ions 
-add sodium hydroxide 
-warm the mixture 
-hover damp red litmus paper over it , if it turns blue the ions are present 
 
 
 
Test for sulphate ionz (SO4 2-) 
- add dilute HCL 
- then add BaCl2 
- BaSO4 is made which is insoluble in water so a white precipitate will be formed 
 
 
 
Test for...
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AQA A-level Chemistry Thermodynamics definitions Questions and Answers
NewAQA A-level Chemistry Thermodynamics definitions Questions and Answers 
Enthalpy of Formation 
The enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements under standard conditions, all reactants and products are in their standard states. 
 
 
 
Enthalpy of Combustion 
The enthalpy change when one mole of substance is burned completely in oxygen under standard conditions, all reactants and products in their standard states. 
 
 
 
Enthalpy of Atomisation 
The enthalpy...
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AQA A Level Chemistry - Paper 3 Experiments Questions and Answers
NewAQA A Level Chemistry - Paper 3 Experiments Questions and Answers 
Make Up a Volumetric Solution 
1. Weigh dry weighing boat 
2. Place mass of solid into the boat and weigh accurately 
3. Pour solid into a beaker. Reweigh empty weighing boat and calculate how much was transferred 
4. Add deionised water and stir with glass rod until dissolved 
5. Funnel into a volumetric flask 
6. Make up to mark with deionised water until bottom of meniscus is on the mark 
7. Stopper and invert to mix 
 
 
 
Ac...
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AQA A-Level Chemistry (new spec) 1.1 Atomic Structure Questions and Answers
NewAQA A-Level Chemistry (new spec) 1.1 Atomic Structure Questions and Answers 
Number of neutrons is worked out by... 
Subtracting the atomic number from the mass number 
 
 
 
Define isotopes 
Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but a different amount of neutrons 
 
 
 
Isotopes have similar chemical properties because... 
they have the same electron configuration 
 
 
 
Isotopes have varying physical properties because... 
they have different masses 
 
 
 
Define ions 
A ch...
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AQA A-Level Chemistry Aromatic Chemistry Questions and Answer
NewAQA A-Level Chemistry Aromatic Chemistry Questions and Answer 
State the three problems with Kekule's structure 
1. C=C bonds are actually all the same length rather than the predicted 3 long single bonds and 3 short double bonds. 
2. Benzene doesn't undergo addition reactions which you would expect trienes to readily undergo 
3. Enthalpy change of hydrogenation is 152 kJ mol-1 less than expected. 
 
 
 
What are arenes? 
Hydrocarbons based on benzene 
 
 
 
Why do arenes have high melting...
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AQA A Level Chemistry – Equilibria Questions and Answers
NewAQA A Level Chemistry – Equilibria Questions and Answers 
What are the two characteristics of a system is in dynamic equilibrium? 
1. both forward and backward reactions proceed at equal rate 
2. the concentrations of the reactants and products remain constant 
 
 
 
What is Le Chatlier's principle used for? 
It is a tool to help predict the effects of temp, pressure and concentration on the position of equilibrium 
 
 
 
What happens to the position of equilibrium if temperature is increas...
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Topic 1. Edexcel Chemistry A level Questions and Answers
NewTopic 1. Edexcel Chemistry A level Questions and Answers 
What is atomic number? 
-The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of an element. 
-All atoms of the same element have the same number of protons. 
 
 
 
What is the mass number? 
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of an element. 
 
 
 
What is an isotope? 
- Atoms of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. 
- Same proton number but different mass number. 
 
 
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A-Level Chemistry Bond Angles and Shape Questions and Answers
NewA-Level Chemistry Bond Angles and Shape Questions and Answers 
2 electron pairs around the central atom 
Shape: Linear 
Bond Angle: 180 
Example: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 
 
 
 
3 electron pairs around the central atom 
Shape: Trigonal planar 
Bond Angle: 120 
Example: Boron Trifluoride (BF3) 
 
 
 
4 electron pairs around the central atom 
Shape: Tetrahedral 
Bond Angle: 109.5 
Example: Methane (CH4) 
 
 
 
5 electron pairs around the central atom 
Shape: Trigonal bipyramid 
Bond Angle: 120 and 90 ...
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Common Questions A level chemistry unit 1 Questions and Answer
NewCommon Questions A level chemistry unit 1 Questions and Answer 
Define the term relative atomic mass of an element. (2) 
mean mass of an atom of an element divided by one twelfth the mass of a carbon-12 atom 
 
 
 
State how the molecular mass of a covalent compound is obtained from its mass spectrum (1) 
the highest m/z value 
 
 
 
Explain why isotopes have identical chemical properties (1) 
they have the same electron configuration 
 
 
 
State what is meant by the term isotopes (1) 
atoms of...
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A Level Chemistry Periodicity Questions and Answers
NewA Level Chemistry Periodicity Questions and Answers 
Define group 
A vertical column. Elements in a group have similar chemical properties as they have the same number of outer shell electrons 
 
 
 
Define periodicity 
A repeating pattern of properties shown across different periods 
 
 
 
What is the s-block? 
Groups 1 and 2 
 
 
 
What is the p-block? 
Groups 3-8 
 
 
 
What is the d-block? 
Transition elements 
 
 
 
What is the f block? 
Lanthanides and actinides 
 
 
 
Define first ionisat...
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Edexcel A-Level Chemistry Transition Metal Colours Questions and Answers
NewEdexcel A-Level Chemistry Transition Metal Colours Questions and Answers 
What colours are MnO4- [+7] , MnO42- [+6], and Mn2+ [+2], in an aqueous complex? 
Purple, Green and Pale Pink respectively 
 
 
 
What colours are Ti3+ , Ti2+ in an aqueous complex 
Purple and Violet respectively 
 
 
 
What colours are VO2+ , VO2+ , V3+ and V2+ in an aqueous complex 
Yellow, Blue, Green, and Violet respectively 
 
 
 
What colours are CrO72- and Cr3+ in an aqueous complex 
Orange and green respectively 
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AQA A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY Periodicity Questions and Answers
NewAQA A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY Periodicity Questions and Answers 
BLOCKS 
 
What is the s, p, d and f block on the periodic table? 
S - 1,2 
P - 3,4,5,6,7,8 
D - Transition Metals 
F - Bottom. 
 
According to whatever the highest energy level is. 
 
 
 
ATOMIC RADIUS 
 
Why does the atomic radius decrease across the period? 
The increased number of protons pulls the electrons closer to it with minimal change in shielding to prevent that from ocurring. 
 
 
 
FIRST IONISATION ENERGY 
 
What is the genera...
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Edexcel A level chemistry practicals Questions and Answers
NewEdexcel A level chemistry practicals Questions and Answers 
8)b. measure enthalpy change of decomposition of KHCO3- key points and errors 
This practical combines two neutralisation reactions: 
 
1. K2CO3 + 2HCL --> 2KCL + H2O +CO2 
2. 2KHCO3 + 2HCL --> 2KCL +2H20 +2CO2 
 
The desired reaction is: 
2KHCO3 --> 2K2CO3 +CO2+ H2O 
 
use Q=mcΔT and ΔH=-Q/n 
 
Errors- assume specific heat capacity is the same as water. Heat lost to surroundings. Polystyrene is more insulating than glass so ...
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A Level Chemistry - Structure and bonding Questions and Answers
NewA Level Chemistry - Structure and bonding Questions and Answers 
ionic bonding 
the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions 
 
 
 
which two factors affect the strength of an ionic bond? 
ionic charge 
 
ionic radius (greater distance between ions = weaker bond) 
 
 
 
describe the trend in ionic radius down a group 
radius increases as atomic radius increases 
 
 
 
describe the trend in ionic radius for isoelectronic ions 
ionic radius decreases as atomic number increas...
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AQA A-Level Chemistry - Aromatic Chemistry Questions and Answers
NewAQA A-Level Chemistry - Aromatic Chemistry Questions and Answers 
Benzene 
An unsaturated carbon ring, with delocalised electrons in the centre, which cannot undergo addition reactions 
 
 
 
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Benzene is more stable than cyclohexene by a certain enthalpy change 
 
 
 
Electrophilic Substitution 
The mechanism to add a different R group to a benzene ring. This is the main type of reaction that occurs as the benzene ring is an area of high electron density so requires like charge displacement....
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AQA A level Chemistry - test tube reactions Questions and Answers
NewAQA A level Chemistry - test tube reactions Questions and Answers 
Bromide Ions and Chlorine 
Yellow/Orange solution 
Cl2 + 2Br- = Br2 + 2Cl 
 
 
 
Iodide ions and chlorine 
Yellow/brown solution 
Cl2 + 2I- = I2 + 2Cl- 
 
 
 
Chloride Ions and Bromine 
Yellow/orange solution 
No reaction 
 
 
 
Chloride Ions and Iodine 
Yellow/Brown solution 
No reaction 
 
 
 
Bromide Ions and Iodine 
Yellow/Brown solution 
No reaction 
 
 
 
Iodide ions and Bromine 
yellow/brown solution 
Br2 + 2I- = I2 +Cl- 
...
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Unit 1 - Higher Chemistry, Oxidizing and Reducing Agents Questions and Answers
NewUnit 1 - Higher Chemistry, Oxidizing and Reducing Agents Questions and Answers 
oxidation 
loss of electrons 
 
 
 
reduction 
gain of electrons 
 
 
 
 
Good reducing agents are? 
metals elements are good reducing agents as they have a low electronegativity which means they will lose their outer electrons easily 
 
 
 
Good oxidising agents are? 
non-metal elements are good oxidising agents as they have a high electronegativity which means they will gain electrons more easily 
 
 
 
What is a r...
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AQA A Level Chemistry- Organic Chemistry Questions and Answers
NewAQA A Level Chemistry- Organic Chemistry Questions and Answers 
General formula 
The simplest algebraic formula that can describe any member of a homologous series 
 
 
 
Molecular formula 
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule 
 
 
 
Structural formula 
Uses letter symbols and bonds to show the arrangement of atoms in a compound 
 
 
 
Displayed formula 
A formula showing the relative positioning of all the atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them 
 
 
 
Skeletal formul...
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CC7 Questions and Answers
NewCC7 Questions and Answers 
Do simple molecular substances conduct electricity? 
no, there's no charged particles 
 
 
 
Why do giant covalent bonds have such high melting point? 
strong covalent bonds that contain a lot of energy to break 
 
 
 
 
How do metals conduct electricity and heat? 
the positive ions are fixed in a sea on delocalised electrons, which are free to move and carry charge. 
 
 
 
are metals are insoluble in water 
yes 
 
 
 
two giant covalent bonds formed from carbon 
gr...