Igcse Model Paper 4 2021
Igcse Model Paper 4 2021
Igcse Model Paper 4 2021
SECTION Total
Max. Marks 80
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Li Be B C N O F Ne
For each of the following, give the symbol of an element from Period 2 which matches the description.
Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all.
Which element:
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(iv) has atoms with only two electrons in the outer shell
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[Total: 6]
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Give one other reason why graphite electrodes are used in electrolysis.
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CuSO4 + Mg Cu + MgSO4
Construct the ionic equation, including state symbols, for this reaction.
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(f) There are several commonly used alloys of copper. What is the meaning of the term alloy?
[Total: 13]
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(d) When sulfuric acid reacts with ammonia the salt produced is ammonium sulfate.
Write the chemical equation for this reaction.
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[Total: 11]
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(i) Give the formula of the calcium salt formed in this reaction.
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[Total: 6]
(a) (i) Give one other reason why petroleum companies carry out cracking.
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(ii) Complete the equation for the cracking of tridecane, C13H28, to form propene, C3H6, and one other
hydrocarbon.
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(iii) When propene undergoes incomplete combustion, a small amount of carbon dioxide is formed.
Name two other substances formed when propene undergoes incomplete combustion.
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structure
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[Total: 8]
(a) Polyesters and polyamides are both polymers formed by condensation reactions.
What is meant by the term condensation reaction?
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(i) From the diagram, identify and write the ester linkage. [1]
(ii) Draw the structures of the two monomers used to produce this polymer.
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(i) Draw the structure of ethene, showing all of the atoms and all of the bonds.
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(iii) Describe one pollution problem caused by the disposal of non-biodegradable plastics.
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[Total: 8]
(i) What term is used to describe an oxide that reacts with acids and with alkalis?
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(ii) Aluminium oxide reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to form a salt.
State the name and write the formula of the salt formed.
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(iii) Aluminium oxide reacts with dilute sodium hydroxide to form a salt and one other product.
Name the other product.
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(iv) Aluminium hydroxide, Al(OH)3, decomposes when heated to form aluminium oxide and water.
Write the chemical equation for this reaction.
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(v) Suggest the names of two other aluminium compounds that decompose when heated to form
aluminium oxide.
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(b) Aqueous sodium hydroxide, NaOH(aq), is a strong alkali that reacts with dilute sulfuric acid
exothermically.
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(ii) Complete the equation for the reaction between aqueous sodium hydroxide and dilute sulfuric acid.
(c) A student wanted to find the concentration of some dilute sulfuric acid by titration.
The student found that 25.0cm3 of 0.0400mol/dm3 NaOH(aq) reacted exactly with 20.0cm3 of H2SO4(aq).
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(ii) Calculate the concentration of the H2SO4(aq) in mol/dm3 using the following steps.
moles =…………………………….
moles = ..............................
[Total: 17]
(a) State, in terms of the total numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons, one difference and two
similarities between these magnesium isotopes.
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Describe the structure and bonding of metals. Include a labelled diagram in your answer.
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(i) Complete the dot-and-cross diagrams to show the electronic structures of the ions in magnesium
oxide. Show the charges on the ions.
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(ii) Magnesium oxide melts at 2853°C. Why does magnesium oxide have a high melting point?
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[Total: 11]