Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS Paper 2, June 2017

Every question from Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS Paper 2, June 2017 (8CH0): 8 questions, 80 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.

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  1. Question 1 1 mark

    Identify which of the given compounds does not have hydrogen bonding between its molecules.

    Physical Chemistry · Topic 2: Bonding and Structure

  2. Question 2 1 mark

    Identify which of the given molecules has a linear shape.

    Physical Chemistry · Topic 2: Bonding and Structure

  3. Question 3 8 marks

    Calculate the empirical and molecular formula of a hydrocarbon from combustion data, determine the enthalpy change of combustion using calorimetry data, and explain the choice of a copper beaker.

    Physical Chemistry · Core Practicals · Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance · Topic 8: Energetics I · Core Practical 8: Determine the enthalpy change of a reaction using Hess’s law

  4. Question 4 16 marks

    Deduce the molecular formula, molar mass, mass spectral fragmentation, infrared spectroscopy peaks, chemical tests, and addition reaction isomers of the terpene geraniol.

    Physical Chemistry · Organic Chemistry · Core Practicals · Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance · Topic 6: Organic Chemistry I · Topic 7: Modern Analytical Techniques I · Core Practical 7: Identify unknown organic liquids and inorganic solids

  5. Question 5 12 marks

    Calculate the molar mass and percentage uncertainties of a gas using experimental data obtained with a gas syringe, and determine the effects of temperature changes and leaks.

    Physical Chemistry · Core Practicals · Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance · Core Practical 1: Measuring the molar volume of a gas

  6. Question 6 13 marks

    Evaluate the feasibility of changing industrial conditions for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide, sketch reaction profiles for catalysed and uncatalysed reactions, write the Kc expression and determine its units.

    Physical Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · Topic 9: Kinetics I · Topic 10: Equilibrium I · Topic 11: Equilibrium II

  7. Question 7 18 marks

    Investigate the hydrolysis of halogenoalkanes, including rates of reaction, mechanisms, and graphical analysis of concentration-time data.

    Organic Chemistry · Core Practicals · Topic 6: Organic Chemistry I · Core Practical 4: Investigate the hydrolysis of halogenoalkanes

  8. Question 8 11 marks

    Calculate the moles, mass, and percentage yield of propanedioic acid produced from the oxidation of propane-1,3-diol, including reagent selection, colour change, and structural isomer representation.

    Organic Chemistry · Physical Chemistry · Topic 6: Organic Chemistry I · Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance

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