Cambridge International AS & A Level: CHEMISTRY 9701/42
Cambridge International AS & A Level: CHEMISTRY 9701/42
Cambridge International AS & A Level: CHEMISTRY 9701/42
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CHEMISTRY9701/42
Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions May/June 2020
2 hours
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(ii) When a solution containing EDTA4– is added to a solution containing [Cd(H2O)6]2+ a new
complex is formed, [CdEDTA]2–.
Circle, on the structure of EDTA4–, the six atoms that form bonds with the metal ion.
EDTA4–
O O
–
O CCH2 CH2C O–
NCH2CH2N
–
O CCH2 CH2C O–
O O
[1]
(iii) Write an expression for the stability constant, Kstab1, for equilibrium 1, and state its units.
Kstab1 =
units = ..............................
[2]
(b)
Cadmium ions form complexes with methylamine, CH3NH2, and with 1,2‑diaminoethane,
H2NCH2CH2NH2, as shown in equilibriums 2 and 3. 1,2‑diaminoethane is shown as en.
(i)
Keq4 is the equilibrium constant for equilibrium 4.
Keq4 =
[1]
(ii) Calculate the value of the standard Gibbs free energy change, ∆G o, for equilibrium 4 at
298 K.
(iii) State how the value of ∆G o changes as the temperature increases. Explain your answer.
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2 (a) Describe and explain how the solubility of the Group 2 sulfates varies down the group.
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(b) The trend in the decomposition temperatures of Group 2 peroxides, MO2, is similar to that of
Group 2 carbonates.
Suggest which of barium peroxide, BaO2, and calcium peroxide, CaO2, will decompose at the
lower temperature. Explain your answer.
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(c) Magnesium iodate(V), Mg(IO3)2, decomposes when heated to form magnesium oxide, oxygen
and iodine.
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(i) Write an expression for the solubility product, Ksp, of Ca(IO3)2, and state its units.
Ksp =
(iii) When a few cm3 of concentrated Ca(NO3)2(aq) is added to a saturated solution of Ca(IO3)2
a white precipitate forms.
Identify the white precipitate and give an explanation for this observation.
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(e) Iodised salt is sodium chloride mixed with a small amount of sodium iodate(V), NaIO3.
●● 0.00 g of iodised salt is dissolved in distilled water and the solution made up to 250 cm3 in
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a volumetric flask with distilled water.
●● 50.0 cm3 of this solution is pipetted into an excess of aqueous acidified potassium iodide.
Use data from the Data Booklet to predict whether a reaction is feasible when aqueous solutions
of acidified iodate(V) ions and bromide ions are mixed. Explain your answer.
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(g) Iodate(V) ions react with sulfite ions in acidic solution at pH 5.00 as shown.
The initial rate of reaction was found to be first order with respect to IO3–, first order with
respect to SO32– and first order with respect to H+.
(i) Write the rate equation for this reaction, stating the units of the rate constant, k.
units of k = ...........................................................................................................................
[2]
(ii) The rate of reaction depends on the pH of the solution. Assume all other concentrations
remain the same.
rate at pH 5.00
Use the expression x = to calculate the value of x.
rate at pH 4.00
x = .............................. [1]
[Total: 19]
3 (a) Complete the electronic configuration of an isolated gaseous nickel(II) ion, Ni2+.
3d 4s
[Ar]
[1]
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(c) Hexaaquanickel(II) ions are green. They form a green precipitate with hydroxide ions, OH–, in
equilibrium 1 and a blue complex with ammonia, NH3, in equilibrium 2.
(i) Explain why when aqueous NH3 is added dropwise to [Ni(H2O)6]2+ a green precipitate is
formed.
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(ii) Explain why when a large excess of aqueous NH3 is added to [Ni(H2O)6]2+, the green
precipitate dissolves and a blue solution is formed.
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Draw diagrams to show the two isomers of [NiBr2(CN)2]2–. Name the type of stereoisomerism.
isomer 1 isomer 2
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4 (a) (i) When benzene undergoes nitration a nitro group substitutes at a carbon atom.
naphthalene
structure 1 structure 2
[1]
(b)
Naphthalene can be oxidised under certain conditions to phthalic anhydride, C8H4O3,
carbon dioxide and water.
Construct an equation for this reaction. Use [O] to represent an atom of oxygen from the
oxidising agent.
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(c) The indicator, phenolphthalein, can be synthesised from phthalic anhydride and phenol under
certain conditions.
phenolphthalein
O
phenol phthalic anhydride
O
O
2 + O + H2 O
OH O
OH
HO
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(d) (i) Name the functional groups, in addition to the benzene ring, present in a phenolphthalein
molecule.
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(ii) Phenolphthalein reacts separately with the two reagents shown in the table.
an excess of
hot NaOH(aq)
an excess of
Br2(aq)
[4]
HIn H+ + In–
The Ka value for phenolphthalein is 5.0 × 10–10 mol dm–3 at 298 K. This indicator changes colour
at a pH of approximately 8.8.
[In–]
Calculate the ratio at pH 8.8.
[HIn]
[In–]
ratio = .............................. [2]
[HIn]
(f) Methyl orange is another acid-base indicator. Its structure in aqueous solution at pH 4.4 is
shown.
methyl orange
H 3C
N N N SO3–Na+
H 3C
(i) On the structure of methyl orange, circle the bond or bonds that make this compound a
dye.[1]
(ii) Suggest the structure of methyl orange at pH 3.0. Assume the –SO3–Na+ group is unreactive.
[1]
O2N SO3–Na+
step 1
step 2
H3C
H3C
methyl orange
H3C
N N N SO3–Na+
H3C
(i) Deduce the identities of compounds R and S and draw their structures in the boxes. [2]
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(b)
Kpc of benzoic acid between octan‑1‑ol and water is 79.4.
(i) A solution of 0.400 g of benzoic acid in 25.0 cm3 octan‑1‑ol is shaken with 125 cm3 of water.
(ii)
Kpc of benzophenone, C6H5COC6H5, between octan‑1‑ol and water is different from the
value of Kpc of benzoic acid given in (b)(i).
Explain why.
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(c)
Benzophenone can be synthesised from benzoic acid in two steps as shown.
benzoic acid
CO2H J
step 1 benzophenone
O
Al Cl 3
K
(i) Deduce the identities of organic compounds J and K and draw their structures in the
boxes.[2]
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bromomethylbenzene L, C13H12
Br step 3
benzophenone
O
(i) Deduce the identity of compound L and draw its structure in the box. [1]
(ii) Name the mechanism of step 3 and suggest reagents and conditions for step 3.
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(e) (i) Deduce the number of peaks that would be present in the carbon‑13 NMR spectrum of
benzophenone.
(ii) Identify two different environments of carbon atom that would result in different chemical
shift ranges in this carbon‑13 NMR spectrum of benzophenone.
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6 The class of polymers called polycarbonates are made by the reaction of carbonyl dichloride,
COCl 2, with a diol.
a polycarbonate
O
a diol
n HOROH + n COCl 2 O R O C + 2nHCl
n
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H3C CH3
C
HO OH
[1]
Identify two types of intermolecular force that are responsible for these properties of
Nalgene®.
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Complete the table to show how the secondary and tertiary structures of proteins are stabilised.
one intermolecular
groups involved
force responsible
secondary structure
tertiary structure
[2]
(c) Explain the significance of hydrogen bonding in DNA in relation to the accurate replication of
genetic information.
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O
O
N
H HN
NH O
O
HN
NH
HN
H O
O N
HO O
Cyclic peptide B is broken into its monomers by heating under reflux with dilute hydrochloric acid.
The amino acid threonine, Thr, and two other organic products are formed.
threonine
OH
H2N CO2H
(i) Draw the structures of the two other organic products formed.
[2]
(ii) Using the 3-letter abbreviations for the amino acids as given in the Data Booklet, complete
the sequence for the cyclic peptide, B.
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Thr ..................
[1]
(iii) Name two analytical techniques that could be used to separate these amino acids.
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(b)
Use the following data and relevant data from the Data Booklet to calculate a value for the
enthalpy change of formation of zinc bromide, ZnBr2(s).
(c) The lattice energies of ZnBr2, ZnCl 2 and ZnO are shown.
(i) Explain why there is a difference between the lattice energies of ZnBr2 and ZnCl 2.
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(ii) Explain why there is a difference between the lattice energies of ZnCl 2 and ZnO.
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An electrochemical cell is set up to measure the standard electrode potential of a cell, ,
made of a Co3+ / Co2+ half-cell and a Cl 2 / Cl – half-cell.
(ii) Complete the table with the substance used to make the electrode in each of these
half‑cells.
half-cell electrode
Co3+ / Co2+
Cl 2 / Cl –
[1]
= .............................. V [1]
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(b) A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that can be used to generate electrical energy.
A methanol-oxygen fuel cell can be used as an alternative to a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.
When the cell operates, the carbon atoms in the methanol molecules are converted into
carbon dioxide.
Calculate the volume of CO2, in cm3, formed when a current of 2.5 A is delivered by the cell for
30 minutes. Assume the cell is operated at room conditions.
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