(a) State Newton’s law of gravitation.
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(b) A planet may be considered as a uniform sphere.
A satellite is in circular orbit of period T around the planet at a height h above the surface.
The height of the orbit can be adjusted by use of the satellite’s rocket engines.
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Physics
CAIE2024
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(i) Determine the amplitude, in cm, of the oscillations.
amplitude = ....................................................cm [1]
(ii) Show that the angular frequency of the oscillations is 3.2 rad s–1.
[2]
(iii) Calculate the period T of the oscillations.
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(iv) On Fig. 4.3, sketch the variation of h with time t from t = 0 to t = 6.0 s.
(a) State what is meant by the frequency of an alternating current.
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(b) An alternating current I in a resistor of resistance 680 Ω varies with time t according to
I = 3.5 sin (40πt)
where I is in A and t is in s.
(i) Show that the period of the alternating current is 50 ms.
[1]
(ii) On Fig. 8.1, sketch the variation of I with t between t = 0 and t = 100 ms.
(a) State Newton’s law of gravitation.
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(b) A planet may be considered as a uniform sphere.
A satellite is in circular orbit of period T around the planet at a height h above the surface.
The height of the orbit can be adjusted by use of the satellite’s rocket engines.
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Biology
CAIE2024
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(b) Fig. 1.2 shows an action potential in a rat neurone and Fig. 1.3 shows an action potential in a
snail neurone.
rat snail
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Biology
CAIE2024
The leaves of many plants have stomata that show a regular daily rhythm of opening and closing
over a period of 24 hours.
(a) Explain why it is important for plants to open and close their stomata in a daily rhythm.
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(b) Fig. 2.1 shows the results of an experiment to monitor this rhythm over three days and nights
for the plant Arabidopsis thaliana. The percentage of open stomata is shown. Each day
consisted of 14 hours of light (white bar) and each night consisted of 10 hours of darkness
(black bar).
100
Key
day
open night
stomata 50
/ %
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Biology
CAIE2024
The leaves of many plants have stomata that show a regular daily rhythm of opening and closing
over a period of 24 hours.
(a) Explain why it is important for plants to open and close their stomata in a daily rhythm.
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(b) Fig. 2.1 shows the results of an experiment to monitor this rhythm over three days and nights
for the plant Arabidopsis thaliana. The percentage of open stomata is shown. Each day
consisted of 14 hours of light (white bar) and each night consisted of 10 hours of darkness
(black bar).
100
Key
day
open night
stomata 50
/ %
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(b) Fig. 1.2 shows an action potential in a rat neurone and Fig. 1.3 shows an action potential in a
snail neurone.
rat snail
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Physics
CAIE2024
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(i) Determine the amplitude, in cm, of the oscillations.
amplitude = ....................................................cm [1]
(ii) Show that the angular frequency of the oscillations is 3.2 rad s–1.
[2]
(iii) Calculate the period T of the oscillations.
T = .......................................................s [2]
(iv) On Fig. 4.3, sketch the variation of h with time t from t = 0 to t = 6.0 s.
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
This question is about some Group 2 compounds.
(a) Explain the trend in the thermal stability of carbonates in Group 2.
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(b) Magnesium chloride is soluble in water. The enthalpy level diagram for the
dissolving of magnesium chloride is
Mg2+(g) + 2Cl–(g)
– 2493 kJ mol–1
enthalpy
MgCl (s)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
6
I Cl ICl+ + ICl–
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
Chlorine and bromine are elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table.
Both elements exist in a number of different oxidation numbers and therefore are
involved in many redox reactions.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction between chlorine and cold, dilute aqueous
sodium hydroxide. State symbols are not required.
(1)
(b) Chlorine dioxide reacts with cold, dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide.
The ionic equation for the reaction is:
2ClO (aq) + 2OH−(aq) → ClO –(aq) + ClO –(aq) + H O(l)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
6
When molten, it is suggested that it breaks down as shown.
I Cl ICl+ + ICl–
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
*P71912A0428*
PMT
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Physics
CAIE2023
For
Examiner’s
Use
A mass of 1.00kg on the Equator rotates about the axis of the Earth with a period of
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
Chemists often use the term ‘orbital’ when considering atomic structure.
(a) State what is meant by the term orbital.
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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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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.
(4)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
• 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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
2 3 4 6
• the mean volume of the titre of Na S O (aq) was 34.20 cm3.
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
4
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
(1)
A octahedral
B square planar
C tetrahedral
D trigonal bipyramidal
(iii) The equilibrium position for the dissociation of molten I Cl lies to the left.
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
3
Ionisation
energy
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
The graph shows the melting temperatures of some elements in Period 3.
1800
1600
1400
1200
Melting
1000
temperature
/ K 800
600
400
200
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
Na Mg Al Si P
Elements in Period 3
Explain the variations in melting temperature across the period in terms of the
structure and bonding in these elements.
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
All quantities are measured in kJ mol–1.
–2969
2Ag+(g) + O2–(g) Ag O(s)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
Compare and contrast the role of the catalysts in these reactions.
(6)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
This question is about d‑block elements.
(a) Which of the labels 1–4 identifies a d‑block element in Period 4?
7 2
Equilibrium 2
Cl (aq) + 2e– 2Cl–(aq) Ed = +1.36 V
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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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
4
by manganate(VII) ions, MnO–(aq).
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
6
(i) State the colour of this complex ion.
(1)
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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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(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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
of river water
• the Mn2+ ions reacted with the dissolved oxygen forming a precipitate of
manganese(IV) oxide hydroxide
2Mn2+(aq) + O (aq) + 4OH–(aq) → 2MnO(OH) (s)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
2
• excess potassium iodide solution was then added, forming iodine
Mn4+(aq) + 2I–(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + I (aq)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
2 3
I (aq) + 2S O2–(aq) → 2I–(aq) + S O2–(aq)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
2 3
(i) Calculate the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the sample of river water,
in g dm–3.
(5)
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Mathematics
Edexcel2023
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.
(4)
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(Total for Question 10 = 15 marks)
TOTAL FOR PAPER = 90 MARKS