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Cambridge International AS & A Level

Chemistry 9701

Paper 4: A-Level Structured Questions

50 marks | Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- Show all your working.
- A Data Booklet is provided.
- Use a calculator where appropriate.

Section A: Physical Chemistry (25 marks)

1. Equilibrium and Acid-Base Chemistry (10 marks)


(a) The following reaction is at dynamic equilibrium:
N2O4(g) <--> 2NO2(g)
The equilibrium constant, Kp, at 298 K is 0.26 atm.

(i) Write the expression for Kp for this reaction. (1 mark)

(ii) A mixture of N2O4 and NO2 gases is introduced into a 2.00 dm³ container. The initial partial pressure of
N2O4 is 0.40 atm, and there is no NO2 present initially.
Calculate the equilibrium partial pressures of N2O4 and NO2. Assume the total pressure at equilibrium is
unchanged. (6 marks)

(iii) Describe what would happen to the position of equilibrium if the temperature were increased. Explain your
answer. (3 marks)

2. Kinetics and Rate Equations (15 marks)


(a) The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is catalysed by manganese(IV) oxide:
2H2O2(aq) --> 2H2O(l) + O2(g)

(i) Define the term catalyst. (2 marks)

(ii) The reaction rate can be determined by measuring the volume of oxygen gas produced over time.
Describe a suitable experimental method to measure the rate of this reaction. (5 marks)

(iii) Sketch a graph of volume of oxygen produced against time. Indicate how the rate of reaction can be
determined from the graph. (3 marks)

(iv) Explain why the reaction rate increases when the concentration of H2O2 is doubled. (5 marks)
Section B: Inorganic Chemistry (25 marks)

3. Periodicity and Group Chemistry (12 marks)


(a) Sodium, magnesium, and silicon are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table.

(i) Describe the trend in electrical conductivity across Period 3 elements. Explain your answer with reference
to their structures and bonding. (4 marks)

(ii) Write equations for the reactions of magnesium and silicon with oxygen. (2 marks)

(iii) Compare the acid-base nature of the oxides of sodium, magnesium, and silicon. Give equations for any
reactions that occur with acids or bases. (6 marks)

4. Transition Elements (13 marks)


(a) The transition metal iron forms a range of ions and complex ions.

(i) Define the term ligand and give an example. (2 marks)

(ii) Write the electronic configuration of Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. (3 marks)

(iii) Describe the colour changes observed when aqueous iron(II) sulfate is oxidised to aqueous iron(III)
sulfate. Explain the origin of the colours. (4 marks)

(iv) Explain why transition metals form coloured compounds. (4 marks)

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