OCR A-Level Chemistry AS Breadth in chemistry (01), June 2019

Every question from OCR A-Level Chemistry AS Breadth in chemistry (01), June 2019 (H032): 25 questions, 70 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.

Original question paper

  1. Question 1 1 mark

    Identify the incorrect statement about the periodic table among the given options concerning groups, periods, atomic numbers, and halogen reactivity.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 3.1 The periodic table

  2. Question 2 1 mark

    Identify which of the given molecules contains the largest bond angle.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure

  3. Question 3 1 mark

    Calculate the percentage composition by mass of nitrogen in ammonium carbonate, (NH4)2CO3.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  4. Question 4 1 mark

    Identify which chemical process has the highest atom economy for the organic product from four given reaction equations.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions · 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis

  5. Question 5 1 mark

    Calculate the total volume of the gas mixture at room temperature and pressure after the reaction between nitric oxide and oxygen is complete.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  6. Question 6 1 mark

    Calculate the volume of 0.0100 mol of nitrogen gas at 350 °C and 200 kPa using the ideal gas equation.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  7. Question 7 1 mark

    Determine the identity of element X given the mass reacted with chlorine to form a chloride with the formula XCl2.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  8. Question 8 1 mark

    Determine the correct chemical formula for copper(I) phosphate(V) given the formula of a phosphate(V) ion.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  9. Question 9 1 mark

    Identify which given chemical reaction shows chlorine only being oxidised

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 2.1 Atoms and reactions · 3.1 The periodic table

  10. Question 10 1 mark

    Identify the correct statement about a reversible reaction from its enthalpy profile diagram showing activation energy and enthalpy change values.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 3.2 Physical chemistry

  11. Question 11 1 mark

    Identify the correct statement about the exothermic reaction between hydrogen and chlorine gases from a multiple-choice list.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 3.2 Physical chemistry

  12. Question 12 1 mark

    Identify the main reason for the increase in reaction rate with increasing temperature.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 3.2 Physical chemistry

  13. Question 13 1 mark

    Identify the effect of adding a catalyst to a system in equilibrium on the rates of the forward and reverse reactions.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 3.2 Physical chemistry

  14. Question 14 1 mark

    Identify the correct description of the bonding between carbon atoms in an ethene molecule.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure · 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons

  15. Question 15 1 mark

    Identify which compound is unsaturated, alicyclic and contains an alkyl group from the given options.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons

  16. Question 16 1 mark

    Identify the correct statement about an electrophile from the given multiple-choice options.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons

  17. Question 17 1 mark

    Identify the monomer that forms the given addition polymer section containing repeating CN groups.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons

  18. Question 18 1 mark

    Identify which compound is not likely to have a fragment ion at m/z = 43 in its mass spectrum from four given organic structures.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis · 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis · 6.3 Analysis

  19. Question 19 1 mark

    Identify the incorrect statement about infrared radiation among four given statements involving molecular vibrations, greenhouse gases, air pollution monitoring, and CFC photolysis.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis · 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis · 6.3 Analysis

  20. Question 20 1 mark

    Identify the organic compound that produces a given infrared spectrum from a choice of four structural formulae.

    Module 4: Core organic chemistry · Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis · 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis · 6.3 Analysis

  21. Question 21 13 marks

    Answer questions on atomic structure, isotopes, electron configurations, dot-and-cross diagrams, equations, and ionic lattices involving calcium, nitrogen, and oxygen.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions · 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure

  22. Question 22 7 marks

    Calculate the concentration of hydrochloric acid from a titration with sodium carbonate, including calculation of titres, mean titre, stoichiometry, and percentage uncertainty.

    Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry · Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Practical Activity Groups · Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis · 6.3 Analysis · PAG 2: Acid-base titration · 2.1 Atoms and reactions

  23. Question 23 8 marks

    Explain the trend in boiling points of the halogens and describe tests for ammonium and bromide ions in ammonium bromide including reagents, observations, and equations.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Module 3: Periodic table and energy · 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure · 3.1 The periodic table

  24. Question 24 10 marks

    Apply Le Chatelier's principle to ammonia synthesis, calculate Kc from equilibrium concentrations, state standard conditions, and calculate standard enthalpy change of formation for NO.

    Module 3: Periodic table and energy · Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements · 3.2 Physical chemistry · 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH · 5.2 Energy

  25. Question 25 12 marks

    Determine organic oxidation products, systematic names, combustion equations, radical substitution mechanisms, and molecular formulas for alcohols and alkanes.

    Module 2: Foundations in chemistry · Module 4: Core organic chemistry · 2.1 Atoms and reactions · 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons · 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis

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