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Equations are not required.
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(ii) Explain, using information in the table, whether the disproportionation of
V2+(aq) into V3+(aq) and V(s) is feasible under standard conditions.
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(Total for Question 3 = 7 marks)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
*P71912A0228*
PMT
Answer ALL questions.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
3
Ionisation
energy
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Chemists often use the term ‘orbital’ when considering atomic structure.
(a) State what is meant by the term orbital.
(2)
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(b) Draw diagrams to show the shape of an s and a p orbital.
(2)
s orbital p orbital
(c) What is the electronic configuration of a copper atom?
(1)
A [Ar]4s13d10
B [Ar]4s23d9
C [Ar]4s24p13d8
D [Ar]4s24p23d7
(Total for Question 2 = 5 marks)
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6
When molten, it is suggested that it breaks down as shown.
I Cl ICl+ + ICl–
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6 2 4
(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a simple experiment to confirm this dissociation
has occurred, stating the positive result.
(2)
Result
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(ii) What is the shape of the ICl– ion?
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6
I Cl ICl+ + ICl–
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6 2 4
What is the most likely numerical value of K for this equilibrium?
c
(1)
A 1.0 × 106
B 5.0 × 103
C 1.0
D 5.0 × 10–3
(Total for Question 3 = 9 marks)
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4 2
colourless brown
(a) The table shows values of ΔG at different temperatures for this reaction.
Temperature / K ΔG / kJ mol–1
350 –4.0
400 –13
450 –22
500 –31
550 –40
(i) Plot a graph of ΔG against temperature.
(2)
ΔG / kJ mol–1
Temperature / K
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4 2
colourless brown
(1)
Position of equilibrium Change in colour
A moves to the right mixture gets lighter
B moves to the right mixture gets darker
C moves to the left mixture gets lighter
D moves to the left mixture gets darker
(Total for Question 5 = 7 marks)
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4 3
complex ion [Cr(H O) ]3+(aq).
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6
(i) State the colour of this complex ion.
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(ii) Explain why the aqueous solution of this complex ion has an acidic pH by
considering the interaction between the metal ion and the ligands.
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7
agent made the statement shown.
‘Standard electrode potential data shows that it is never feasible
for a 1.00 mol dm–3 solution of potassium dichromate(VI) to oxidise
the chloride ions in hydrochloric acid.’
Comment on this statement using the data and equilibria shown.
Equilibrium 1
Cr O2–(aq) + 14H+(aq) + 6e– 2Cr3+(aq) + 7H O(l) Ed = +1.33 V
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7 2
Equilibrium 2
Cl (aq) + 2e– 2Cl–(aq) Ed = +1.36 V
(i) Complete the diagram by adding appropriate species and state symbols to
the empty boxes.
(2)
(ii) Explain why the value for the first electron affinity of oxygen is negative and
the value for the second electron affinity is positive.
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Show outer shell electrons only.
(1)
(b) The solubility of oxygen in water under standard conditions
is 1.22 × 10–3 mol dm–3.
Comment on this value by considering the type and strength of the
intermolecular forces in
• pure water
• pure oxygen
• a mixture of water and oxygen.
Detailed descriptions of the forces involved are not required.
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2
• the precipitate was then dissolved using excess sulfuric acid, forming
Mn4+(aq) ions
MnO(OH) (s) + 4H+(aq) → Mn4+(aq) + 3H O(l)
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2
• excess potassium iodide solution was then added, forming iodine
Mn4+(aq) + 2I–(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + I (aq)
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• the liberated iodine was then titrated with sodium thiosulfate solution,
Na S O (aq), of concentration 0.00518 mol dm–3
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2 3
I (aq) + 2S O2–(aq) → 2I–(aq) + S O2–(aq)
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2 3 4 6
• the mean volume of the titre of Na S O (aq) was 34.20 cm3.
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2 3
(i) Calculate the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the sample of river water,
in g dm–3.
(5)
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2
B Mn3+(aq) + e– Mn2+(aq) +1.51
Explain why Mn3+ ions are unstable in aqueous solution.
Include an equation and the type of reaction that occurs.
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(Total for Question 10 = 15 marks)
TOTAL FOR PAPER = 90 MARKS
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Mathematics
Edexcel2022
*P67093RA0232*
PMT
Answer ALL questions.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box .
If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box
and then mark your new answer with a cross .
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This question is about the elements in Group 2 of the Periodic Table.
(a) Magnesium powder is added to a beaker of water containing a few drops of
Universal Indicator.
The apparatus is set up as shown and allowed to stand for a few days.
test tube filled with water
water and Universal Indicator
filter funnel
magnesium powder
State two changes that will be seen after a few days.
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(b) Explain how the trend in the reactivity of the Group 2 elements is determined by
their electronic configurations.
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2
Explain, in terms of electrons, why this is a redox reaction.
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(d) An experiment was carried out to determine the molar volume of hydrogen at
room temperature.
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2
Calculate the molar volume of hydrogen from the results of this experiment.
Include units in your answer.
(2)
(Total for Question 2 = 9 marks)
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2
B Br (aq) + 2NaF(aq) → 2NaBr(aq) + F (aq)
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2
C Cl (aq) + 2NaBr(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + Br (aq)
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2
D Cl (aq) + 2NaF(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + F (aq)
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2
(c) The halogens can form halide ions during reactions.
Complete the electronic configuration of the chloride ion.
(1)
1s2
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2HOBr(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e– Br (aq) + 2H O(l) Ed = +1.57 V
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2
(i) Explain why the disproportionation of bromine in water is not
thermodynamically feasible under standard conditions.
Include the overall equation for the disproportionation and its Ed value.
cell
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(ii) Bromine disproportionates in water to a small extent at 298 K.
Give a possible reason why this reaction occurs.
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though it has fewer electrons in its molecules
• the density of ice at 0 °C is less than that of water at 0 °C.
Explain these properties.
You should include a labelled diagram to show the intermolecular forces between
two molecules of water.
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(c) Lead-acid batteries are used as storage cells in some cars.
The electrolyte is sulfuric acid, one electrode is lead and the other is
lead(IV) oxide, PbO .
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As the cell discharges, the lead and the lead(IV) oxide are both converted to
solid lead(II) sulfate, PbSO , and the concentration of the sulfuric acid decreases.
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7 2
(i) Write the overall equation for the reduction of dichromate(VI) ions to
chromium(III) ions by zinc in acid conditions.
State symbols are not required.
(2)
(ii) Calculate Ed for the reaction in (c)(i).
cell
(1)
(iii) Predict whether or not a further reduction of chromium(III) ions to
chromium(II) ions will occur. Justify your answer.
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7 2
Determine, using the experimental data, the brand of nail that was analysed.
(5)
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2
B 2H (g) + 2O (g) + 4e– → 4OH – (aq)
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2
C 4OH – (aq) → 2H (g) + 2O (g) + 4e–
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2
D 2H O(l) → 4H + (aq) + O (g) + 4e–
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Mathematics
Edexcel2021
Ca2+(aq) + 2Br–(aq)
Enthalpy change Value / kJ mol–1
enthalpy change of solution of CaBr –73
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enthalpy change of hydration of Ca2+ –1577
enthalpy change of hydration of Br– –336
Calculate the lattice energy of calcium bromide.
(2)
(Total for Question 9 = 12 marks)