OCR AS/A Level Chemistry A (H032/H432)

Module 3 Topic Test Periodic Table and Energy

1 Which row is correct?

Your answer [1]

2 This question is about trends in the periodic table.

Which trend is correct?

A melting point decreases from lithium to carbon

B boiling point decreases from fluorine to iodine

C first ionisation energy decreases from lithium to caesium

D first ionisation energy increases from nitrogen to oxygen

Your answer [1]

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3 The table below shows standard enthalpy changes of formation, fH.

Compound NH4NO3(s) H2O(g) CO2(g)

fH / kJ mol1 366 242 394

What is the enthalpy change for the following reaction?

2NH4NO3(s) + C(s) 2N2 (g) + 4H2O(g) + CO2(g)

A 630 kJ mol1

B 540 kJ mol1

C +540 kJ mol1

D +630 kJ mol1

Your answer [1]

4 Carbon monoxide reacts with steam in the following reaction equation:

CO(g) + H2O (g) CO2(g) + H2(g) H = 40 kJ mol1

Which change will shift the position of equilibrium to the right hand side of the
equation?

A decrease in pressure

B increase in pressure

C decrease in temperature

D increase in temperature

Your answer [1]

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5 (a) A student used the apparatus below in an experiment to determine the

enthalpy change of combustion of methanol.

The student measured 100 cm3 and poured it into the beaker.

The student measured a temperature rise of 10.5 C.

The student calculated the amount of energy transferred to the water.

Which of the following uses the appropriate number of significant figures and
correct standard form to represent the result of the calculation?

A 4.389 103 J

B 4.39 103 J

C 43.9 102 J

D 44.0 102 J

Your answer [1]

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(b) The students calculated enthalpy change was less exothermic than the
value in data books.

Which of the following errors could have contributed to this result?

Error 1: After the final temperature was recorded, the student removed
the burner from under the beaker. The flame burnt for a further 5
minutes before weighing the spirit burner.

Error 2: The student recorded the final temperature 5 minutes after

removing the burner.

Error 3: The student spilt some water on the bench when pouring the
water from the measuring cylinder into the beaker.

A 1, 2 and 3

B Only 1 and 2

C Only 2 and 3

D Only 1

Your answer [1]

6 Mercury and bromine react together to form mercury(II) bromide, HgBr2.

Describe and explain how electrical conductivity occurs in mercury(II)

bromide and mercury, in both solid and molten states.

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7 (a) Bromine reacts with iodine to form iodine monobromide, IBr.

The table below lists some average bond enthalpies which are required in
different parts of this question.

(i) Average bond enthalpy is the enthalpy change for the breaking of 1
mole of bonds in gaseous molecules.

Why do Br2 and I2 not exist in the gaseous state under standard
conditions?

. [1]

(ii) Calculate the enthalpy change of formation, fH, for IBr.

fH = kJ mol1 [2]

(b) Bromine disproportionates when it reacts with potassium hydroxide solution.

Suggest an equation for this reaction.

[1]

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8 A mixture of N2 and H2 was left to react until it reached equilibrium. The equilibrium
mixture had the following composition:

N2 1.20 mol dm3

H2 2.00 mol dm3
NH3 0.877 mol dm3

Calculate a value for Kc for this equilibrium.

Kc = dm6 mol2 [3]

9 Students work together in groups to identify four different solutions.

Each solution contains one of the following compounds:

ammonium sulfate, (NH4)2SO4

sodium sulfate, Na2SO4

sodium chloride, NaCl

potassium bromide, KBr

Your group has been provided with universal indicator paper and the following test
reagents:

barium chloride solution

silver nitrate solution

dilute ammonia solution

sodium hydroxide solution.

Question 9 continued on next page

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A student in your group suggests the following plan:

Add about 1 cm depth of each solution into separate test-tubes.

Add a few drops of barium chloride solution to each test-tube.

A white precipitate will show which solutions contain sulfate ions.

Two of the solutions will form a white precipitate

Describe how you would expand this plan so that all four solutions could be
identified using a positive test result.

You should provide observations and conclusions that would enable your group to
identify all four solutions.

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10 Complete the table below to show where antimony is found in the Periodic
Table.

Period Block

[1]

11 Silicon dioxide, SiO2, has the same structure and bonding as

diamond.

State the structure and bonding in SiO2.

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12 (i) Complete the electron configuration of a bromide ion.

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(ii) A student adds a small volume of aqueous silver nitrate to an aqueous

solution of bromide ions in a test-tube. The student then adds a similar
volume of dilute aqueous ammonia to the same test-tube.

Describe what the student would see in the test-tube after the addition
of aqueous ammonia.

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(iii) Write an ionic equation for any precipitation reaction which occurs in
the students tests.

Include state symbols.

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13 A chemist carries out reactions of barium and barium nitride, Ba3N2.

Reaction 1 Barium is reacted with water.

Reaction 2 Barium nitride is reacted with water, forming an alkaline solution

and an alkaline gas.

Reaction 3 Barium is reacted with an excess of oxygen at 500C, forming

barium peroxide, BaO2.

Write equations for Reaction 1 and Reaction 2.

Ignore state symbols.

Reaction 1: .............................................................................................

Reaction 2: ....................................................................................... [3]

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14 Hydrogen iodide, HI, is a colourless gas that can be made from the reaction of
hydrogen, H2, and iodine, I2.

This reversible reaction is shown in equilibrium 3.1 below.

H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)

The activation energy for the forward reaction is 173 kJ mol1.

(a) Complete the enthalpy profile diagram below for the forward reaction in
equilibrium 3.1.

On your diagram:

Label the activation energy, Ea

Label the enthalpy change of reaction, H

Include the formulae of the reactants and products.

[2]

(b) Calculate the activation energy, Ea, for the reverse reaction.

Ea (reverse reaction) = ............................................ kJ mol1 [1]

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Part (c) is on the next page

(c) When the reverse reaction takes place hydrogen iodide, HI, decomposes to
form iodine and hydrogen.

Calculate the enthalpy change when 336 dm3 of hydrogen iodide, measured
at room temperature and pressure, decomposes.

Include the sign for enthalpy change in your answer.

enthalpy change .................................................... kJ [2]

15 This question is about the determination of enthalpy changes.

(a) A student carries out an experiment to find the enthalpy change of reaction,
Hr, for the reaction below.

Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

In the experiment, 3.18 g of Na2CO3 are added to 50.0 g of 2.00 mol dm3
HCl, an excess.

The temperature of the reaction mixture increases by 5.5 C.

Calculate Hr, in kJ mol1.

Give your answer to three significant figures.

The specific heat capacity, c, of the reaction mixture is 4.18 J g1 K1.

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Hr = ........................................... kJ mol1 [4]

Part (b) is on the next page

(b) The booster rocket of a spacecraft uses a mixture of aluminium and

ammonium chlorate(VII), NH4ClO4, as a fuel. The equation and some
enthalpy changes are shown below.

3Al(s) + 3NH4ClO4(s) Al2O3(s) + AlCl3(s) + 6H2O(g) + 3NO(g) H = 2677 kJ mol1

(i) What is meant by the term standard enthalpy change of formation?

Give the standard conditions.

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(ii) Write the equation, including state symbols, for the reaction that
represents the standard enthalpy change of formation of NH4ClO4(s).

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16 Reaction rates can be increased or decreased by changing conditions of

temperature and pressure.

(i) Explain how increasing the temperature increases the rate of reaction.

Include a labelled sketch of the Boltzmann distribution, on the grid below.

Label the axes.

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(ii) Describe and explain the effect of decreasing the pressure on the rate of a
reaction.

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[Total Marks: 52]

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Answer Part Marks and Guidance Question Source and Topics

C Q4-GCE-Chemistry A-Specimen-H
The Periodic Table, Group 2, T
halogens
C Q6-GCE-Chemistry A-Specimen-H
The Periodic Table, Periodicity
A Q11-GCE-Chemistry A-Specimen
Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
C Q12-GCE-Chemistry A-Specimen
Physical Chemistry, Chemical
Equilibrium
B Q18(a)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
H032/01
Physical Chemistry, Practical S
Enthalpy Changes, Analysis
B Q18(b)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
H032/01
Physical Chemistry, Practical S
Enthalpy Changes, Evaluation
HgBr2 conducts when molten but not when solid Explanations must be included for 2nd and Q20(d)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
3rd marks. H032/01
because ions are mobile in molten HgBr2 The Periodic Table, Periodicity
IGNORE references to aqueous HgBr2
but are fixed in a lattice in solid HgBr2
IGNORE delocalised ions OR free ions for
mobile ions

DO NOT ALLOW any mention of electrons

moving

Mercury conducts in both the solid and molten states

because delocalised electrons move (in both solid and liquid

state)

DO NOT ALLOW any mention of + ions

moving
(because energy is needed to break) induced dipoledipole ALLOW forces of attraction between Q1(b)(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
interactions / London forces between molecules molecules H032/02
OR van der Waals forces The Periodic Table, Physical C
IGNORE reference to strong or weak The Halogens, Enthalpy Chan
Q1(b)(ii)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
Bond breaking (+193) + (+151) = (+)344 H032/02
The Periodic Table, Physical C
The Halogens, Enthalpy Chan
Br2 + 2KOH KBr + KBrO + H2O ALLOW 3Br2 + 6KOH 5KBr + KBrO3 + Q1(d)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specime
3H2O The Periodic Table, The Halog
ALLOW ionic equation
Expression: Square brackets required Q3(b)(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specim
Kc = [NH3]2 / [H2]3[N2] H032/02
Physical Chemistry, Chemical
Calculation: Equilibrium
= (0.877)2/(2.00)3(1.20)

= 0.0801 (dm6 mol2)

ALLOW from 1 sig fig up to calculator display

Correct answer alone scores all marks

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Answer Part Marks and Guidance Question Source and Topics

Please refer to the marking instructions on page 4 of this mark
scheme for guidance on how to mark this question.
Level 3 (56 marks)
Describes full details of all of the test procedures and observations
that allows all four compounds identified
There is a well-developed line of reasoning and the method is clear
and logically structured. The information presented is relevant and
substantiated by observations from the tests described.
Level 2 (34 marks)
Describes most of the tests in some detail including the
observations that allows all four compounds to be identified.
There is a line of reasoning presented and the method has some
structure. The information presented is in the most-part relevant
and supported by some evidence of observations from the tests
described.
Level 1 (12 marks)
Describes some of the tests but lacks details and observations to
allow the identification of all four compounds
The information is basic and the method lacks structure. The
information is supported by limited evidence of the observations,
the relationship to the evidence may not be clear.
0 marks
Indicative scientific points may include Q4(a)-GCE-Chemistry A-Specime
The Periodic Table, Practical S
Details of tests Qualitative analysis, Planning,
To identify sulfates:
Ammonium ion test: on the sulfates already
identified; warm with NaOH(aq)
followed by
Universal indicator test: use of moist
indicator paper on (ammonia) gas; correct
observation (alkaline gas/high pH/blue or
purple) for identification of (NH4)2SO4, and
by default of Na2SO4.
To identify halides:
Halide ion test: addition of silver nitrate
solution to remaining two solutions; correct
observation (white precipitate/cream
precipitate)
followed by
Solubility of precipitate: addition of dilute
ammonia solution to halide precipitates;
correct observation (silver chloride
dissolves) enabling identification of NaCl
and by default of KBr.

No response or no response worthy of credit.

period = 5 AND block = p
Giant covalent (lattice)
(1s2) 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6
Cream AND precipitate
Ag (aq) + Br (aq) AgBr(s)
+
Reaction 1: Ba + 2H2O
Reaction 2: Ba3N2 + 6H2O
Correct products
Balancing
Q1(a)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 201
The Periodic Table, Periodicity
ALLOW Giant lattice with covalent bonds Q4(c )-GCE-Chemistry A-June 20
ALLOW Giant covalent bonds F321/01
IGNORE Giant molecular or The Periodic Table, Periodicity
macromolecular
DO NOT ALLOW Covalent bonds between
molecules
ALLOW ... 4s2 3d104p6 Q5(b)(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
ALLOW subscripts AND 3D F321/01
IGNORE 1s2 seen twice The Periodic Table, The Halog
ALLOW solid OR ppt for precipitate Q5(b)(ii)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
IGNORE does not dissolve OR partially F321/01
dissolves The Periodic Table, The Halog
Equation AND state symbols required Q5(b)(iii)-GCE-Chemistry A-June
F321/01
The Periodic Table, The Halog
Ba(OH)2 + H2 Ignore state symbols Q6(c )(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
F321/01
3Ba(OH)2 + 2NH3 The Periodic Table, Group 2

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Answer Part Marks and Guidance Question Source and Topics

There are 3 marking points required for 2 marks ANNOTATE ANSWER WITH TICKS AND Q3(a)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 201
CROSSES ETC Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C

IGNORE state symbols.

Ea :
ALLOW (+)173 only as an alternative label
for Ea
ALLOW no arrowhead or arrowheads at both
ends of activation energy line
The Ea line must point to maximum (or near
to the
maximum) on the curve OR span
approximately 80% of the distance between
reactants and maximum regardless of
position
ALLOW AE or AE for Ea

H:
IF there is no H labelled ALLOW 9 as an
alternative label for H.
IF H is labelled IGNORE any numerical
value.
H2 and I2 on LHS
AND 2HI on RHS DO NOT ALLOW H.
AND correctly labelled Ea ALLOW this arrow even if it has a small gap
at the top and bottom i.e. does not quite
reach reactant or product line
H labelled with product below reactant
AND arrow downwards
(+)182 This is the ONLY acceptable answer Q3(b)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 201
Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
Look at answer if +63 kJ AWARD 2 marks ALLOW one mark for +126 kJ Q3(c )-GCE-Chemistry A-June 20
If 63 (no sign) OR-63 (incorrect sign) AWARD 1 mark F322/01
Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
No of moles of HI = 14 moles Sign and value required.
Enthalpy Change = +63 kJ ALLOW ECF from incorrect number of moles
of HI
FIRST, CHECK THE ANSWER ON ANSWER LINE ANNOTATE ANSWER WITH TICKS AND Q4(a)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 201
IF answer = 38.3 (kJ mol-1) award 4 marks CROSSES ETC Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
IF answer = (+)38.3 (kJ mol-1) award 3 marks (incorrect
sign)
IF answer = -38,300 (kJ mol-1) award 3 marks (used J
instead of kJ). Note: q = 50.0 4.18 5.5
ALLOW 1149.5 OR correctly rounded to 3
Energy sig figs (J)
q calculated correctly = 1149.5(J) OR 1.1495 (kJ) IGNORE sign
IGNORE working
Moles ALLOW 53.18 4.18 5.5 OR 1222.6082
Amount, n, of Na2CO3 calculated correctly= 0.03(00) OR 1220 OR correctly rounded to 3 or more
sig figs in J or kJ
Calculating H IGNORE working
correctly calculates H in kJ mol-1 to 3 or more sig figs IGNORE trailing zeros
Rounding and Sign IGNORE sign at this intermediate stage
calculated value of H rounded to 3 sig. fig. with minus ALLOW ECF from incorrect q and/or
sign incorrect n
Final answer must have correct sign and
three sig figs
ALLOW 40.8 kJ mol1 if 53.18 used in
calculation of q
ALLOW 40.7 kJ mol1 if q is rounded to
1220 from 53.18 earlier

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Answer Part Marks and Guidance Question Source and Topics

(Enthalpy change) when one mole of a compound ALLOW energy required OR energy released Q4(b)(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
ALLOW one mole of substance OR one mole F322/01
is formed from its elements of product Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
DO NOT ALLOW one mole of element
298 K / 25 C AND 1 atm / 100 kPa / 101 kPa / 1 bar
IGNORE reference to concentration
Q4(b)(ii)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
N2(g) + 2H2(g) + Cl2(g) + 2O2(g) NH4ClO4(s) F322/01
Physical Chemistry, Enthalpy C
correct species
Second mark can only be awarded if all
correct state symbols and balancing species in the equation are correct

DO NOT ALLOW multiples of this equation

ANNOTATE ANSWER WITH TICKS AND Q6(a)(i)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
CROSSES ETC F322/01
Physical Chemistry, Reaction

Candidates do not need Ea on graph

ALLOW particles instead of molecules on the

y axis
DO NOT ALLOW atoms instead of
particles/molecules
ALLOW ECF for the incorrect use of atoms
(instead of molecules/particles)
DO NOT ALLOW enthalpy on the x-axis

axes labelled (number of) molecules and (kinetic) energy
Correct drawing of a two Boltzmann distributions
i.e. both curves must start within the first small square nearest to
the origin AND must not touch the x axis at high energy
DO NOT ALLOW increase of more than one
small square at high energy end of curve.
Maximum of curve for higher temperature to
right
AND lower than maximum of lower
temperature curve
AND above lower temp line at higher energy
Higher temp line should intersect lower temp
line once

Drawing of Boltzmann distribution at two different

temperatures with higher and lower temperature clearly
identified ( ie T2>T1) DO NOT ALLOW lower activation energy
QWC requires more molecules have or
exceed
activation energy/Ea.
QWC - (At a higher temperature) more molecules have energy IGNORE more molecules have enough
above activation energy energy to react for the QWC mark (as not
OR greater area under the curve above the activation energy linked to Ea)
ORA if states the effect when the
temperature is lower
IGNORE (more) successful collisions

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Module 3 Topic Test Periodic Table and Energy

Answer Part Marks and Guidance Question Source and Topics

(Decreasing the pressure) decreases the rate of reaction Correct effect on rate must be linked to Q6(a)(ii)-GCE-Chemistry A-June 2
reason for the first marking point. F322/01
AND Physical Chemistry, Reaction

Decreased concentration of molecules

OR
Number of molecules remains the same but the volume increases ALLOW molecules are further apart
OR IGNORE less crowded
Less molecules per (unit) volume ALLOW particles or atoms for molecules
ALLOW space for volume
DO NOT ALLOW area instead of volume

ALLOW collisions occur less often

Less frequent collisions OR decreased rate of collision
IGNORE less chance of collisions

less collisions alone is not sufficient

IGNORE successful

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