OCR A Level Chemistry A H432/03 Unified chemistry Combined Question
Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level Chemistry A
H432/03 Unified chemistry
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the Data Sheet for Chemistry A
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 This question is about spectra.
(a) The mass spectrum for Br2 has peaks at m/z values of 79, 81, 158, 160 and 162.
The peaks at m/z 79 and 81 have virtually the same relative abundance.
(i) Complete the table to show the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the particles that
cause the peaks at m/z 79 and 81.
Number of Number of Number of
m/z
protons neutrons electrons
79
81
[2]
(ii) Explain why there are peaks with m/z values of 158, 160 and 162 and predict their relative
abundances.
Explanation ......................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Relative abundances .......................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) This question looks at proton NMR spectra of dibromoalkanes.
Predict the following.
Compound Number of peaks CH2 splitting pattern(s)
BrCH2CH2Br
BrCH2CH2CH2Br
[3]
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2 This question is about different compounds that each contain O and H atoms covalently bonded
together.
(a) The alcohol 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol has the molecular formula C8H18O.
(i) Draw the skeletal formula of 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol.
[1]
(ii) What is the number of H atoms in 8.45 g of 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol?
Give your answer to 3 significant figures and in standard form.
Number of H atoms = ........................................................... [3]
(b) Nuromol tablets are used to relieve pain.
Nuromol tablets contain a mixture of ibuprofen and paracetamol.
The structures of ibuprofen and paracetamol are shown.
H3C OH
CH2 O
O
CH
C C
CH H3C
CH OH N
H
CH3
Ibuprofen Paracetamol
A student carries out an investigation to determine the mass of ibuprofen and the mass of
paracetomol in one nuromol tablet.
• Ibuprofen reacts with aqueous sodium carbonate, Na2CO3(aq), to produce a gas.
2RCOOH + Na2CO3 2RCOONa + CO2 + H2O
• Paracetamol does not react with Na2CO3(aq).
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(i) Why does paracetamol not react with Na2CO3(aq)?
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) The student uses the reaction of nuromol tablets with Na2CO3(aq) to determine the mass of
ibuprofen and the mass of paracetomol in one nuromol tablet.
The student’s method is outlined below.
• Weigh four nuromol tablets.
• Add the tablets to an excess of aqueous sodium carbonate.
• Collect the gas produced and measure its volume.
Results
Mass of four nuromol tablets = 2.80 g
Volume of gas collected at RTP = 48.0 cm3
Assume that ibuprofen is the only compound in nuromol tablets that reacts with Na2CO3(aq).
Determine the mass of ibuprofen and the mass of paracetomol, in mg, in one nuromol tablet.
Mass of ibuprofen = ........................................................... mg
Mass of paracetamol = ........................................................... mg
[4]
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Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level Chemistry A
H432/03 Unified chemistry
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the Data Sheet for Chemistry A
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
DC (WW/JG) 345058/3
OCR is an
, 3
1 This question is about spectra.
(a) The mass spectrum for Br2 has peaks at m/z values of 79, 81, 158, 160 and 162.
The peaks at m/z 79 and 81 have virtually the same relative abundance.
(i) Complete the table to show the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the particles that
cause the peaks at m/z 79 and 81.
Number of Number of Number of
m/z
protons neutrons electrons
79
81
[2]
(ii) Explain why there are peaks with m/z values of 158, 160 and 162 and predict their relative
abundances.
Explanation ......................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Relative abundances .......................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) This question looks at proton NMR spectra of dibromoalkanes.
Predict the following.
Compound Number of peaks CH2 splitting pattern(s)
BrCH2CH2Br
BrCH2CH2CH2Br
[3]
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2 This question is about different compounds that each contain O and H atoms covalently bonded
together.
(a) The alcohol 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol has the molecular formula C8H18O.
(i) Draw the skeletal formula of 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol.
[1]
(ii) What is the number of H atoms in 8.45 g of 2,3‑dimethylhexan‑1‑ol?
Give your answer to 3 significant figures and in standard form.
Number of H atoms = ........................................................... [3]
(b) Nuromol tablets are used to relieve pain.
Nuromol tablets contain a mixture of ibuprofen and paracetamol.
The structures of ibuprofen and paracetamol are shown.
H3C OH
CH2 O
O
CH
C C
CH H3C
CH OH N
H
CH3
Ibuprofen Paracetamol
A student carries out an investigation to determine the mass of ibuprofen and the mass of
paracetomol in one nuromol tablet.
• Ibuprofen reacts with aqueous sodium carbonate, Na2CO3(aq), to produce a gas.
2RCOOH + Na2CO3 2RCOONa + CO2 + H2O
• Paracetamol does not react with Na2CO3(aq).
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(i) Why does paracetamol not react with Na2CO3(aq)?
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) The student uses the reaction of nuromol tablets with Na2CO3(aq) to determine the mass of
ibuprofen and the mass of paracetomol in one nuromol tablet.
The student’s method is outlined below.
• Weigh four nuromol tablets.
• Add the tablets to an excess of aqueous sodium carbonate.
• Collect the gas produced and measure its volume.
Results
Mass of four nuromol tablets = 2.80 g
Volume of gas collected at RTP = 48.0 cm3
Assume that ibuprofen is the only compound in nuromol tablets that reacts with Na2CO3(aq).
Determine the mass of ibuprofen and the mass of paracetomol, in mg, in one nuromol tablet.
Mass of ibuprofen = ........................................................... mg
Mass of paracetamol = ........................................................... mg
[4]
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