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Student Number

CHELTENHAM GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

2019
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
TRIAL EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY
General Instructions Total marks - 100

Reading time 5 minutes This paper has two Sections A and B


Working time 3 hours
Write using black pen only Section A – 20 marks
Draw diagrams using pencil Attempt Questions 1-20
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet Allow about 30 minutes for this part
provided
NESA approved calculators may be used Section B – 80 marks

Write your Student Number at the top of Attempt questions 21-37


this page and on the multiple-choice Allow about 2 hour and 30 minutes for this
answer sheet write BOTH your number part
AND name.

Disclaimer
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Examination paper mirrors in every respect the actual HSC Examination question paper in this course. This paper does not cons i e ad ice no can i
be construed as an authoritative interpretation of Board of Studies intentions. No liability for any reliance, use or purpose related to this paper is taken.
Advice on HSC examination issues is only to be obtained from NESA.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)
Attempt Questions 1 – 20
Allow about 30 minutes for this part

Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 20

1. The concentration of lead in water collected from a city harbour is 1.5 ppm.
Which of the following is an equivalent concentration of lead?

(A) 0.0015 gL-1


(B) 0.07 mol L-1
(C) 1.5%(w/w)
(D) 15 mgL-1

2. Consider the following reaction: OBr (aq) + H2O (l) HOBr (aq) + OH (aq)

Which of the following represents an acid-base conjugate pair for this reaction?

(A) OBr / H2O


(B) HOBr / OH
(C) OBr / OH
(D) H2O / OH

3. A solution of NaOH is changed from a pH of 9.4 to a pH of 7.4. This means that the
concentration of the H3O+ ions has

(A) increased by a factor of 2.


(B) decreased by a factor of 2.
(C) increased by a factor of 100.
(D) decreased by a factor of 100.

4. An aqueous solution was tested in the laboratory with various indicators. The results of
the testing are displayed below.
Indicator used Colour of solution with indicator added

Phenolphthalein Colourless
Methyl orange Yellow
Bromothymol blue Yellow
From these results, it is possible to conclude that the solution

(A) is highly acidic.


(B) is highly alkaline.
(C) is slightly acidic.

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(D) could be slightly acidic, neutral or alkaline.

5. The conjugate acid of the dihydrogen phosphate ion is:

(A) H2PO4
(B) HPO4
(C) HPO42
(D) H3PO4

6. Identify the product formed when ethanol is heated in the presence of concentrated
sulfuric acid.

(A) Ethanoic acid


(B) Polyethylene
(C) Ethylene
(D) Ethane

7. What titration is represented by the curve shown in the diagram below?

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12

10
pH
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10 20 30 40

Volume of acid added (mL)

(A) Strong base + weak acid


(B) Weak base + strong acid
(C) Strong base + strong acid
(D) Weak base + weak acid

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8. Which of the following describes a correct procedure to test for barium in 2 mL of a
dilute solution?

(A) Add a few drops of dilute sulfuric acid.


(B) Add a few drops of dilute sodium hydroxide.
(C) Add a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid, filter and heat the residue.
(D) Add a few drops of dilute sodium nitrate.

9. Which of the following pairs of chemicals could be used to make a buffer solution?

(A) NH3 and H2O


(B) HCl and NaCl
(C) NH3 and NH4Cl
(D) CH3COOH and HCl

10. Teflon is a strong, heat resistant polymer. Its structure is represented below.

What is the monomer used in the production of Teflon?

(A) Tetrafluoroethene
(B) Tetrafluoroethane
(C) Difluorohexene
(D) Difluoromethane

11. The forward reaction in the equilibrium shown below is endothermic.

OCl (aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HOCl(aq) + OH (aq)

Which change increases the concentration of hypochlorous acid (HOCl)?

(A) Add water.


(B) Increase the pH.
(C) Lower the temperature.
(D) Add sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl(s).

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12. What is the molecular formula of the monomer used in the production of polystyrene?

(A) C2H4
(B) C2H3Cl
(C) C6H12O6
(D) C8H8

13. What is the correct name for the following compound?

(A) 1,3-trichlorobutane
(B) 1,1-dichloro-3-monochlorobutane
(C) 1,1,3-trichlorobutane
(D) 2,4,4-trichlorobutane

14. Which of the following identifies the main advantage of ethanol as a source of energy,
compared with fossil fuels?

(A) Ethanol has higher energy content.


(B) Ethanol does not release carbon dioxide as a combustion product.
(C) Ethanol is a renewable source.
(D) Ethanol is cheaper.

15. Which one of the following aqueous solution will have a pH of less than7?

(A) Sodium Acetate


(B) Potassium chloride
(C) Ammonium chloride
(D) Sodium nitrate

16. The pH of a 5.0 X 10-5 mol L-1 solution of barium hydroxide is:

(A) 4.0
(B) 4.3
(C) 9.7

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(D) 10.0

17. The heat of combustion of a straight-chained alkanol is 2500kJ/mol. Combustion of 0.74g


of this alkanol causes a temperature change of 30.0oC in 200g of water, with no heat loss
to the surroundings.
Which of the following is a possible identity for this alkanol?

(A) 2-butanol
(B) 1- propanol
(C) Ethanol
(D) 1-pentanol

18. What is the pH of the resulting solution when 25.0 mL of 0.102 M HCl is mixed with
14.0 mL of 0.171M NaOH?

(A) 3.8
(B) 2.0
(C) 2.2
(D) 2.4

19. Citric acid (2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid), is the predominant acid in lemon


juice. A student titrated 25.0 mL samples of lemon juice with 0.440 mol L 1 NaOH. The
mean titration volume was 29.50 mL. What was the concentration of citric acid in the
lemon juice?

(A) 12.9 g L 1
(B) 41.6 g L 1
(C) 173 g L 1
(D) 23.9 g L 1

20. What is the maximum mass of ethanol that can be produced by the fermentation of
1.0 kg of glucose?

(A) 256g
(B) 489g
(C) 511g
(D) 1000g

End of Part A

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SECTION B
Attempt Questions 21 to 37

Allow about 2 hour and 30 minutes for this part


Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected
length of response.
Question 21 (2 marks)

Analyse this graph to explain why increasing temperature increases reaction rate. 2

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Question 22 (2 marks) 2

For the following reaction:


N2O4(g) ⇌ 2NO2(g)

the table below shows the values of the equilibrium constant at certain temperatures.
Analyse the data to identify the relationship between temperature and the equilibrium
constant, including whether it is an exothermic or endothermic reaction.

Temperature K Equilibrium constant K


273 5.7 x 10-4
298 4.7 x 10-3
373 0.48
500 41.4

Question 23 (4 marks)

Wilhelm Ostwald developed a chemical process for the manufacture of nitric acid (HNO3)
in 1902.
This Ostwald process is a mainstay of the modern chemical industry, and it provides the
main raw material for the most common type of fertiliser production.
A key step in the process produces nitrogen dioxide according to the following
reaction:

2NO(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2NO2(g)

A 2.0 litre reaction vessel initially contained 0.5 mole of NO(g) and 0.24 mole of O 2(g). At
equilibrium there was only 0.10 mole NO(g).

a) Write an equilibrium constant expression. 1

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b) Calculate the equilibrium constant 3

Question 24 (4 marks)

The solubility of lead sulphate, in water at 250C is 1.4 X 10-4 mol L-1

a) Calculate its Ksp. 1

b) Will a precipitate form if 50 mL of 2.0 X 10-4 mol L-1 sodium sulphate solution is added to
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200 mL of 2.0 X 10-4 mol L-1 lead nitrate solution?

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Question 25 (3 marks)

The solubility product of lead (II) iodide at 350C is 4.00 X 10-9 mol3 L-3.

Calculate the concentration of lead and iodide ions in a saturated solution of lead (II)
3
iodide in water at 350C.

Question 26 (4 marks)

The reaction for photosynthesis is 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) ⇌ C6H12O6(s) + 6O2(g)

The entropy of photosynthesis = -262 J K-1mol-1

a) Determine the enthalpy of photosynthesis based on the following table 2

Species C6H12O6(s) O2(g) CO2(g) H2O(l)


Enthalpy of formation -1273 0 -393 -285
(kJ mol-1)

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b) Determine Gibbs free energy for photosynthesis at 298 K based on your answers to part a)
and the entropy given in the question. 1

c) From your answer in b) explain if photosynthesis is a spontaneous reaction or not? 1

Question 27 (9 marks)

An analytical chemist wanted to test the reported concentration of a bottle of domestic


cloudy ammonia. The bottle said that the concentration of ammonia in the bottle was
2%(w/v).

The chemist first diluted 25.00 mL of cloudy ammonia to 250.0 mL. She then pipetted
25.00 mL of the diluted solution into a clean, dry conical flask. She then took 50.00 mL of a
0.100 mol L-1 standardised solution of hydrochloric acid and added it to the conical flask,
where it reacted immediately.

The excess hydrochloric acid was then titrated against a standardised solution of 0.0500
mol L-1 of sodium carbonate. The volumes of sodium carbonate required were:

Titre number Volume (mL)


1 24.50
2 21.47
3 21.53
4 21.50

a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium
1
carbonate.

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b) Calculate the number of moles of excess hydrochloric acid from the first reaction. This
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amount of hydrochloric acid that reacted with sodium carbonate.

c) Calculate the number of moles of hydrochloric acid that reacted with the ammonia in the
2
first reaction.

d) The reaction between ammonia and hydrochloric acid is:

NH3(aq) + HCl(aq) NH4Cl(aq) 1

Determine the concentration of ammonia in the diluted cloudy ammonia solution.

e) Calculate the original concentration of cloudy ammonia. 1

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f) Was the concentration reported on the packaging accurate? Justify your answer. 2

Question 28 (6 marks)

Information about the gaseous reaction between gases A 2, B2 and AB2 is represented
below.
Concentration

a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction. 1

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b) Identify the periods when the gases are in equilibrium and explain what is happening
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when the system is at equilibrium.

c) Explain the reason for the changes in the graphs between 10 and 20 minutes. 2

d) Complete the graph for gas A2. 1

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Question 29 (6 marks)

a) A student used a data logger and pH probe to measure the pH of a solution of acetic acid,
and an equimolar mixture of acetic acid with sodium acetate. Next, they added HCl to
each solution, recording the pH as the HCl was added. Their results are shown in the
graphs below.

Explain the different shapes of the two graphs, using a relevant chemical equation to
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illustrate your answer.

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b) Pure hydrogen chloride is a gas.

What volume of HCl(g) (measured at 25 oC and 100 kPa) would have to be dissolved in 3
2.00 L of water to produce a solution with a pH of 1.25?

Question 30 (3 marks)
The table below shows the boiling points of some organic compounds.

Explain the difference in boiling points between these three compounds. 3

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Question 31 (2 marks)

A student conducted the following experiment using a solution of acetic acid and a
solution of hydrochloric acid. She measured the pH, and the results are summarised in the
table below.

Acetic acid Hydrochloric acid


Concentration of 1.0 0.0040
acid
(mol L-1)
pH 2.4 2.4

Explain how the same pH can occur for the two different acids shown in the table above. 2

Question 32 (7 marks)

a) Name the products formed when butanoic acid and ethanol are refluxed with a
2
concentrated sulfuric acid catalyst.

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b) Write a complete balanced equation for the reaction using structural formula. 2

c) Explain the advantages of using reflux to prepare the ester. 2

d) Identify a common use of an ester. 1

Question 33 (6 marks)

A hydrocarbon contains 86% by weight of carbon and has a molecular weight of 70.

a) Determine the empirical and molecular formulae of the hydrocarbon. 3

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..

b) Draw and name 3 isomers of this molecular formula. 3

Question 34 (3 marks)

A section of a LARGE molecule is shown below:

a) What is the general name given to compounds of this type? 1

b) Draw a structural formula, and name one of the smaller molecules which may have
2
reacted to form this large molecule.

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Question 35 (5 marks)

Assess the suitability of ethanol as a fuel. 5

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Question 36 (7 marks)

Use the flow diagram below to answer the following questions:

a) Name and draw the structural formula for the compound formed in Step 1. 2

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b) Name and draw the structural formula for the compound formed in Step 4 2

c) Give a chemical equation for the reaction involved in Step 5. 1

d) Name and draw the compound formed in Step 6. 2

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Question 37 (7 marks)

Compound A, B and C each with formula C 4H8 all react with bromine water to form
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compounds X, Y and Z. The formula of X, Y and Z are C 4H8Br2.

A, B and C all react with HCl to form P,Q and R respectively, which all have the formulae
C4H9Cl.

P, Q and R react with sodium hydroxide solution to form D, E and F respectively.

D and E undergo mild oxidation forming G and H respectively, formulae C 4H8O. F does not
oxidise.

Stronger oxidation of G forms one acid I.

Write structural formulae and name for A,B,C,X,Y,Z,P,Q,R,D,E,F,G,H and I.

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END OF PAPER

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MARKING CRITERIA
SECTION A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D C C D C C A C A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D C C C D C A D C

SECTION B
Q21
Marking Criteria Marks
Includes the relationship between kinetic energy and reaction rate including mentioning 2
about activation energy and the graph

Includes the relationship between kinetic energy and activation energy/reaction rate or 1
mentions something about the graph that make sense
Suggested answer:
As the temperature increases the kinetic energy increases which increases the number of
molecules that have high enough kinetic energy to overcome the activation energy and
therefore react causing an increase in reaction rate. This can be shown on the larger shaded area.
Q22
Marking Criteria Marks
Includes the relationship between increasing temperature and higher K and implies it is a 2
endothermic reaction
Includes the relationship between increasing temperature and higher K or implies it is an 1
endothermic reaction
Suggested answer:
Q23 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct equilibrium constant expression 1
Suggested answer:
K = [NO2]2 / [NO] 2 [ O2]

Q23 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Uses ice to determine correct concentration of the equilibrium concentrations and 3
then the calculation to determine the correct value
Makes one mistake any of the above e.g determine the wrong concentration of 2
NO but has everything else correct
Has one correct piece of information for the concentration of any one of the 1
reactants and products at equilibrium or has done the correct process in entering
the values they have come up with into the equilibrium expression
Suggested answer:
[NO] [O2] [NO2]
initial 0.5/2 = 0.25 0.24/2 = 0.12 0
Change in 0.25-x = 0.05 0.1 0.2
Concentration Therefore = 0.2
Equilibrium 0.1/2 = 0.05 0.02 0.2
concentration
K = [0.2]2 / [0.05]2 x 0.02

= 0.04/ 0.0025 x 0.02


= 0.04 / .00005
= 800

Q24 (a)

Marking Criteria Marks


Correct answer, no unit required 1
Suggested answer:
Q24 (b)

Marking Criteria Marks


Correct concentration of both Pb2+ and SO42- with correct substitution into Ksp 3
value. Correct judgement- no ppt
Correct concentration of both Pb2+ and SO42- with correct substitution into Ksp 2
value. Incorrect judgement- no ppt
Incorrect concentration of both Pb2+ and SO42- with correct substitution into Ksp 1
value and correct judgement
Suggested answer:

Q25
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct expression of Ksp constant, correct x value and correct concertation of Pb2+ 3
and I-
Correct expression of Ksp constant, incorrect x value and incorrect concertation of 2
Pb2+ and I-
Correct expression of Ksp constant. 1

Suggested answer:
Q26 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct answer with correct units 2
Correct answer with incorrect units or correct setting out but calculation is 1
incorrect
Suggested answer:

Q26 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct answer with correct units 1
Suggested answer:
Gibbs free energy formula states G = H-T S
G = H-T S
= 2795 – (298 x -262/1000)
= 2795 + 78

= 2873 kJ mol-1

Q26 (c)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct answer 1
Suggested answer:
If G greater than 0 then it must be a non-spontaneous reaction

Q27 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Writes a balanced equation with states 1

Suggested answer:
Na2CO3(aq) + 2HCl(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
Q27 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Calculates the number of moles sodium carbonate and then the number of moles
2
of HCl
Calculates moles of sodium carbonate only 1
Suggested answer:
n = 0.05 * 0.0215
= 0.001075 mol
n(HCl) = 2*n(Na2CO3)
= 0.001075 * 2
= 0.00215 mol excess
Q27(c)
Marking Criteria Marks
Calculates original moles of HCl then used moles of HCl 2
One of the above only 1
Suggested answer:
0.05 * 0.01 = 0.025 mol in original HCl solution
0.00215 mol used by Na2CO3
Therefore 0.025 – 0.00215 mol consumed by NH3
= 0.00285
Q27 (d)
Marking Criteria Marks
Calculates concentration of ammonia in the dilute solution 1

Suggested answer:
N(NH3) = N(HCl) = 0.00285 mol
C(NH3) = 0.00285/0.025 = 0.114 mol/L

Q27(e)
Marking Criteria Marks
Calculates the original concentration of the ammonia 1

Suggested answer:
0.114 * 0.250 = C2 * 0.025
C2 = 1.14 mol/L
Q27 (f)
Marking Criteria Marks
Converts the concentration and correctly assesses the accuracy 2
Incorrectly calculates concentration but makes correct assessment of accuracy on
1
that basis
Suggested answer:
2%(w/v) = 2g/100ml = 20 g/L
20/(14.01+3*1.008) = 1.17 mol/L ~ 1.14 mol/L
Therefore the packaging was fairly accurate

Q28 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Writes a balanced equation 1

Suggested answer:
A2 + 2B2 <-> 2AB2

Q28 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Identifies a correct time period and explains what is happening at equilibrium 2
Identifies correct time period only 1
Suggested answer:
The gases are at equilibrium between 5 and 10 minutes, and 15 minutes and beyond. At
equilibrium, the forward reaction rate is equal to the back reaction rate, so the overall concentration
of no gas is changing.
Q28(c)
Marking Criteria Marks
Identifies what is happening as per the graphs at 10 minutes AND explains the
2
reason for the changes in the graphs between 10 and 20 minutes
Identifies what is happening as per at 10 minutes OR explains the reason for the
1
changes in the graphs between 10 and 20 minutes
Suggested answer:
At the 10-minute mark, the equilibrium is disturbed by a change in temperature, which favours the
forward reaction. As a result, the concentrations of A2 and B2 fall. A new equilibrium is reached
just before the 15-minute mark, which has fewer moles of A2 and B2 than previously but more
moles of AB2.
Q28 (d)
Marking Criteria Marks
Completes the graph correctly for gas A2 1

Suggested answer:

Q29 (a)

Marking Criteria Marks


Explains that solution (b) is a buffer and outlines why it resists changes in pH 3
including an appropriate chemical equation.
Identifies that solution (b) is a buffer and identifies that it resists changes in pH or 2
includes an appropriate chemical equation.
Identifies that solution (b) resists changes in pH or identifies that solution (b) is a 1
buffer.
Suggested answer:
Solution CH3COO-/ CH3COOH acts as a buffer and is able to resist pH change when a little amount
of HCl is added.
CH3COOH CH3COO- + H+
When some H+ is added, it will combine with CH3COO- and equilibrium will shift to the left hand
side to use up all the H+ hence pH is maintained.
When some H+ is added to CH3COOH solution, the concentration of H+ will increase hence pH
decreases sharply.
Q29 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Calculates the volume of HCl(g) required to 2 significant figures and includes the 3
units.
Response contains one error. 2
Response contains one correct step. 1
Suggested answer:
[H+] = 101.25 = 0.056234 mol L-
mol of HCl in 2L = 2X 0.056234 = 0.112468
Vol of HCl = 0.112468 X 24.79 = 2.8L

Q30
Marking Criteria Marks
Relates the boiling point of a substance to the strength of its intermolecular forces 3
AND
Identifies that polarity and hydrogen bonding are significant forces between
molecules AND
Identify that the acid can form more H-bond compared to alcohol
Relates the boiling point of a substance to the strength of its intermolecular forces 1-2
OR
Identifies that polarity and hydrogen bonding are significant forces between
molecules OR
Identify that the acid can form more H-bond compared to alcohol
Suggested answer:
The boiling point of a substance is determined by the strength of its intermolecular forces. The
stronger the forces, the higher the boiling point. Ethyl methanoate has lower polarity than acetic
acid and 1-propanol and so has weaker dipole-dipole attractions between molecules. Acetic acid
and 1-propanol also contain -OH groups and so can also establish hydrogen bonding between
molecules, giving them higher boiling points. The more extensive hydrogen bonding in acetic acid
gives it a higher boiling point than 1-propanol.

Q31
Marking Criteria Marks
Identifies the strengths of the two acids AND 2
Compares the degree of ionisation of the two acids to the H+ concentration and
hence the same pH reading.
Identifies the strengths of the two acids OR 1
Explains one aspect of concentrations and pH readings.

Example:
Despite having the same initial pH of 2.4, which indicates the [H +] in both were equal, the actual
concentrations of the acids were very different.
This reflects the different strengths of the two acids. Hydrochloric acid is strong and totally ionises
whereas acetic acid is weak and only ionises partially. Therefore, despite the acetic acid having a
much higher acid concentration of 1.0 mol L-1, the [H+] in acetic acid must be only 0.0040 mol L-1.
Q32 (a)

Marking Criteria Marks


Ethyl butanoate and Water 2
Ethyl butanoate Or Water 1
Suggested answer:

Ethyl butanoate and water

Q32 (b)

Marking Criteria Marks


Correct structural formula for all species 2
One incorrect structural formula 1
Suggested answer:

Q32 (c)

Marking Criteria Marks


Explain that process is slow at room temp and therefore heat is needed to increase
2
rate and reflux is used to prevent loss of material
State increase rate or mention prevent loss of volatile material 1
Suggested answer:

Esterification is a slow process at room temperature. To increase rate of reaction, heat is needed and reflux
is used to prevent loss of volatile materials.

Q32 (d)

Marking Criteria Marks


Artificial flavours OR perfumes 1
Suggested answer:

Artificial flavours or perfumes.


Q33 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct no of mols for C and H. Correct whole ratio with correct empirical 3
formula. Correct molecular formula.
Correct no of mols for C and H. Correct whole ratio with correct empirical formula 2
Correct no of mols for C and H. 1
Suggested answer:
C H
Mass 86 14
mol 7.1606 13.889
Ratio 1 1.94
Empirical formula: CH2
n = 70/(12.01 + 2X1.008) = 4.99
Molecular formula = C5H10
Q33 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
All 3 correct isomers 3
2 correct isomers 2
1 correct isomer 1
Suggested answer:

Q34 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
correct name 1
Suggested answer:
Polymer
Q34 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct structure and name 2
Correct structure or name 1
Suggested answer:
Q35
Marking Criteria Marks
Evaluation includes relating ethanol as a biofuel to sustainability. Describes two
advantages and two disadvantages of using ethanol as a fuel. Include all relevant
5-4
equations (photosynthesis, fermentation, combustion) Judgment must be criteria
based. Logical and coherent response.
Describes two advantages of ethanol as a fuel OR describes two disadvantages of
ethanol as a fuel OR describes one advantage and one disadvantage of ethanol as a 3
fuel. Include some equations and a judgment given but not criteria based.
Describes one advantage and one disadvantage of ethanol as a fuel and include
2
some equations with a judgment.
Describes one advantage
OR
Describes one disadvantage 1
OR
Give two relevant equations
Suggested answer:

Ethanol is a biofuel grown from crops such as sugar can and corn. It is blended with petrol and is used to
run cars.
An advantage of blending fuels is that our non-renewable oil reserves will last longer and we will be less
dependant on foreign countries for our energy. Another advantage of using ethanol is that combustion
releases less CO2 than petrol and growing the crop absorbs CO2 , hence ethanol is claimed to be carbon
neutral. CO2 emissions are blamed for causing anthropogenic climate change.
The crop grows by photosynthesis which absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere.
6CO2 + 6H2O igh C6H12O6 + 6O2
The sugar then needs to be fermented to obtain ethanol
C6H12O6 C2H5OH + 2CO2 + heat
Combustion of ethanol releases energy to power the vehicle.
2C2H5OH + 6O2 CO2 + 6H2O + heat
Therefore the amount of CO2 extracted by the crop from the atmosphere is equal to what is emitted.
However, the claim of being carbon neutral does not take into account harvesting, processing and transport
requirements. Also, huge amounts of land that once produced food for human consumption are now
growing crops for biofuels. This has led to a sharp increase in world food prices, particularly in the
developing world. This is leading to malnutrition and starvation.
Combustion of ethanol also releases less energy than a similar mass of petrol resulting in less distance that
can be travelled between refills. Ethanol blended fuels can only be used in cars designed for them as they
can corrode and pit the fuel systems in non-compatible cars.
Overall the use of ethanol as a fuel is problematic. With the ever increasing world population there is a
need for increased food production. This requires agricultural land producing food instead of biofuels as
these already have a cheap and reliable source.
Q36 (a)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct structure and name 2
Correct structure or name 1
Suggested answer:

Q36 (b)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct structure and name 2
Correct structure or name 1
Suggested answer:

Q36 (c)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct chemical equation 1
Suggested answer:

Q36 (d)
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct structure and name 2
Correct structure or name 1
Suggested answer:
Q37
Marking Criteria Marks
Correct structure and name for A,B,C,X,Y,Z,P,O,R,D,E,F,G,H and I 7
Every incorrect structure or name minus 1
Suggested answer:

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