CAPE Chemistry U2 P2 2004 2018 Solutions PDF
CAPE Chemistry U2 P2 2004 2018 Solutions PDF
CAPE Chemistry U2 P2 2004 2018 Solutions PDF
l(b) Concentration of B 2•
l(c)(i) One.
l(c)(ii) Zero.
l(e)(i)
2(a) Ligand exchange occurs because one system is more stable. CO replaces 02
in complex therefore haemoglobin loses its oxygen carrying capacity and
body becomes starved of oxygen.
2(b)(ii)
CAPE Chemistry June 2004 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(a)(i) NO/N02•
3(a)(iii) NH3•
4(b) [Ag+]= 1/1000 x 10· 3= 1.0 x 10·6 mol dm·3. [Cl·]= 1.0 x 10·3 mol dm·3.
Ion concentration [Ag•] [Cl·]= 1.0 x 10·6 x 1.0 x 10·3= 1.0 x 10·9 mol2 dm·6 .
5(a) Macroscopic properties are constant under the stated conditions of temp.,
press. and initial cone.
5(b)
5(c)(iv) Equilibrium position shifts to left. Increased pressure favours smaller volume.
Smaller no. of moles of gas on left = smaller no. of moles.
5(e)
6( b)(i)
6( b)(ii)
6( c)(ii) AICl3 is acidic due to high charge density of Al 3* 10n, an H* 10n from
hydrated ion complex is easily lost.
6(d)(i) Across the period from Na to Ar, the oxides change from basic to amphoteric
to acidic. This occurs as the nature of bonds change from ionic in giant ionic
lattice structures to ionic/covalent to covalent discrete molecules.
CAPE Chemistry June 2004 U2 P2 Q7 - Answer
7 (b)(i)
7(c)(ii) Ceramic would be of lower heat and corrosion resistance. Bonds are more
susceptible to distortion.
CAPE Chemistry June 2004 U2 P2 Q8 - Answer
8(a) (i): Carbon anode. (ii): Carbon cathode. (iii): Cryolite (Na3AIF6)/Al20 3.
(iv): Molten Al tapped off here.
8(b) Lower the melting point of the Al203 (2015 °c -+ 600 ° C). Energy saving
strategy.
8(d)(i) Al.
8( d)(ii)
8(e)(i)
8(e)(ii)
8(f) Pots and pans -Al as a thermal conductor. Any 1 of the 3 remaining -Al as a
thermal insulator.
9(c)(iii) During peak traffic period high activity due to% of airborne hydrocarbons.
CAPE Chemistry June 2005 U2 P2 Ql - Answer
l(a)(i)a) If small quantities of lactic acid are produced, then H· ions are removed by
reaction with Hco3- and pH does not change appreciably.
l(a)(i)b) If large quantities of lactic acid are produced then the blood loses its buffer
capacity and the pH of the blood falls.
l(a)(ii) H· ions from H2C0 3 are used to neutralize the excess alkalinity and CO2
produced in the tissues dissolves in the plasma to produce H2C03 .
l(b) K0 value used to determine the concentration of salt and weak acid needed.
Known mass of salt and weak acid obtained. Solution of known
concentration prepared mixed. Salt dissolved in solution of known acid
concentration. pH meter is used to confirm pH of buffer.
CAPE Chemistry June 2005 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(b)(iii)
CAPE Chemistry June 2005 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(b)(ii) -Abuse impacts negatively on health and therefore on the health care
system.
-Alcohol abuse can lead to depression and a decrease in productivity.
-Increase in antisocial behaviour becomes evident in society.
-Breakdown in family structure.
CAPE Chemistry June 2005 U2 P2 Q4 - Answer
4(b)(i) HA.=H•+A·.
4(b)(ii) [HA]= 2.0 x 10·4 _ 5.50 x 10·4= 1.95 x 10·2 mol dm·3.
5(a)(iii) Voltmeter -
.
. ..
M N
,- -
,, ·�
Solution containing M' Salt bndge SOiuti on containing N"
(1 mol d m 3· ) 2 5 •c. (1 mol dm·•) 25 ' C .
5(b)(i) Ozone is a more powerful oxidizing agent than Cl2 . EG is more positive.
5(b)(ii) E,en = 2.08-1.56 = + 0.52 V. Net positive value so the reaction is feasible.
5(c)(ii) From (1) EG = 1.47 V . From (2) EG = + 0.13 V . E,eu = 1.47 +0.13 = 1.60 V .
5(d)
6(a) In cold alkali a mixture of halide (Cl·) and halate(I) C l o · are formed as
Cl 21g) + 2NaOH1aq) ....... NaC11 aq) + NaCIO (aq) + H20( )· By raising the temperature to
70 °c the rate of disproportionation of Clo· increases as the halate(V) ions
I
6(b) Cl 2, Br2 and 1 2 react with s20/· to give S40&2 · as all EG values are> +0.09 V
giving a net positive EG value e.g.
Net EG = +l.25 V .
E = -0.04 V.
7(a)(i) Water molecules form a complex with the cu2• ions. The coordination of the
cu2• with the water ligands causes a split in the energies of the d orbitals.
Electrons in the lower energy orbitals absorb energy in the visible region of
the EMR. The blue colour is the complement of that absorbed.
7(a)(ii) The c1· ions displace the H20 molecules in the blue [Cu(H20)6]2• complex. The
complex formed [CuCl4] 2 · is yellow. The green colour is due to a mixture of
the blue and yellow complexes.
7(b)(i) Ni C N
7(b)(ii) 2-
CN CN
�
�
CN CN
7 (c)(i) Haemoglobin unit has a central Fe2• ion that coordinates with 0 2 molecules
for transport to tissues. The CO molecules form a complex with a higher
Ks,ab and 02 is displaced.
7(c)(ii) Using
s=
Cr20/· + 14H•+ Ge· 2Cr3• + 7H 20 E�= +l.33
s=
Mn04·+ 8H•+ 5e· Mn 2• + 4H 20 E�= +l.52
8(a)(ii) 50 2 is an acidic oxide. Rain becomes acidic due to absorption of acidic gas by
water. 50 2(g) + H 20 11l -+ H 250 3(aq)·
Massof502 =41.7X64
= 2.67X10 3 g
= 2.67 kg.
9(b)(ii) CCl2 F2 hf
---> • CCIF2(gl + Cl• (gl (1)
9(c)(ii)
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Ql - Answer
l(a)(i) Effect on rate: Rate doubles. Reason: Reaction is 1st order w. r.t. [H 2(g)].
l(a)(ii) Effect on rate: Rate x ¼. Reason: Reaction is 2nd order w. r.t. [NO(g)].
l(b)(i)
Vo.lw.
Of
•,t,>
0o1l•cte4
l(b)(iii) the apparatus must be sealed and the volume of gas evolved must not
exceed the maximum volume which could be held in the syringe used for
collecting and measuring the volume of gas.
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(a)(i) Cl2(aq) + NaOH (aq) -4 NaCl (aq) + NaCIO (aq) + H20 (ll·
2(a)(ii) +7.
3(b)(ii)
3(c) Use of a catalyst. Decrease the time b y lowering the energy required for the
reaction.
4(a)(ii) Microscopic (molecular scale) processes continue but these are in balance,
and, macroscopic properties are constant.
4(a)(iii) KP = (pS03)2
(pS02)2 (P02)
4(a)(iv) The equilibrium position lies well to the right. There is a much greater
concentration of products relative to reagents.
4( b)(iii) No overall effect on position of equilibrium. The effect on both forward and
reverse reactions are the same.
For pS03 to be 3 atm. => of S02(gl had reacted and 1.5 atm. 02(gl had
reacted using mole ratios from equation.
5(b)(i) To maintain a pH of 7.
5( b)(ii) co 32 • reacts with excess H· ions and HC03• reacts with excess OH· ions.
5( c)(i) Amino acids contain both acidic and basic groups. -NH2 group can react with
excess H· ions. -COOH group can react with excess OH· ions.
5(d)(ii) K.= [H·J [CH3c o o J· so 1.8 x 10·5= [H·J x 0.08 and [H·] = 1.8 x 10·5 x 0.02
[CH3COOH] 0.02 0.08
5(e)(ii) pH of the new solution does not differ significantly from that of the original
solution. The ethanoic acid present in the buffer reacts with the OH· ions,
thus decreasing its concentration.
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Q6 - Answer
6(a)(i) Bonding changes from covalent o ionic. Acid/base character changes from
neutral to amphoteric. Character of element changes from non-metal to
metal. Stability of covalent bonds decreases with increase in atomic radius.
Basic character increases down the group due to the increase in the ionic
nature of the oxide.
6(a)(ii) CCl4 is unreactive with water. SiCl4 to PbCl4 are hydrolysed. For SiCl4 to
PbCl4, d orbitals are available for coordination with water molecules.
6(b)(iii) The yellow/brown solution of Fe3• goes to green. Fe3+ -> Fe2•.
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Q7 - Answer
7(b)(i)a) Vigorous reaction with cold water. H2 gas evolved. Alkaline solution formed.
7(b)(i)b) Reacts with steam. Reacts slowly at room temperature. Basic oxide formed.
H2 gas evolved. Burns with bright flame.
7(b)(ii)
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Q8 - Answer
8(a) PVC: electrical insulation. PET: roofing tiles. -C-C and C-CI bonds are strong.
8(b)(ii) HCI, NaOH. The ester linkages are hydrolysed to release the monomers (acid
and alcohol.)
8(d) Reduction in plastic sent to landfills. Heat produced from process can be
recovered. Ash generated still requires disposal. CO2 combustion product
contributes to greenhouse effect. Chlorinated products of incineration
provide health hazard.
CAPE Chemistry June 2006 U2 P2 Q9 - Answer
9(a)(i) Different boiling points of components. Fraction richer in lower boiling point
components rise up column and collected at the top. Fraction richer in
higher boiling point components condenses and runs off at different levels in
the column.
9(a)(ii) Larger alkanes are broken down to smaller alkanes and alkenes suing high
temperature and/or catalyst.
soo·c
9(b) C 10H 22 CsH1s + C2 H4,
Al203
9(c) Fractional distillation is necessary to provide useful components for fuel and
the petrochemical industry.
9(d) Oil spillage kill birds, fishes, corals and ruins beaches.
l(a)(ii) K, = [BrCl]2
[Br2] [Cl2]
l(b)(ii) Accurate analysis of the concentration of the reactants and products and
constant environmental conditons i.e. pressure and temperature.
2(a)(i) HCI.
2(a)(ii)
2(a)(iv)
2(c)
3(a)(iii) Eutrophication.
3(b)(i) Concentrations are 0. 70, 0.59 and 0.62 for samples 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
3( b)(ii) Average [P043·] = (0.70 +0.59 + 0.62)/3 = 1.91/3 = 0.64 mg dm· 3 to 2 s.f.
4(b)(i) H· ions react with anions from the salt. Concentration of H· decreased.
4(b)(ii) OH· ions react with weak acid molecules. OH· ions neutralized.
4( c)(i)b) Deep rapid breathing clean lungs of C02(g)· Equilibrium shifts to the left to
release CO2 from the blood. H· ions reabsorbed as equilibrium shifts to the
left.
pH= 4.4.
CAPE Chemistry June 2007 U2 P2 QS - Answer
5(a)(ii) Using expts 1 and 2, doubling of [NaOH] => doubling of rate. 1:1
proportionality=> 1st order.
5( c) Using expt 1
R R
""I
H O - _,,,c X -
1�
HO···· C•••• X - HO-C + X
H.,...
:::::-
'H H/ ',,H H
./
.,.. ','H
5(e)(i) Higher temperature causes increase in: Average kinetic energy of particles,
number of collisions with Eact (activation energy), and, rate.
5(e)(ii) Higher concentration results in: Number of collisions per unit time increases,
probability of favourable collision increases, and, rate increases.
6(a) Going from top of table to bottom: Ionic, ionic, intermediate, covalent,
covalent, covalent.
6( b)(i) Basic.
6( b)(ii) Amphoteric.
6( c)(i)
6( c)(ii)
6( c)(iii)
HCI: pH 1/2.
6(e) SiCl4 has a simple covalent molecule with weak intermolecular forces.
Si02 has a giant covalent structure. A large number of covalent bonds must
be broken to break down the giant lattice structure.
CAPE Chemistry June 2007 U2 P2 Q7 - Answer
7(a) As you go down the group, electrical conductivity increases with increasing
metallic character.
7(b)(I) Covalent.
7 (b)(ii) Covalent.
7(b)(iii) Intermediate.
7(b)(iv) Intermediate.
7(c) CO2 and Si02 - acidic (covalent structure). GeOi, Sn0 2, Pb02 - Amphoteric
(Intermediate ionic/covalent structures.)
7(e) EG/V
4
Sn • + 2e· - Sn2• +0.15 V
4+
Pb + 2e· - Pb • 2
+l.80 V
Cr2072. + 14H+ + Ge· - 2Cr3+ + 7H 20 +1.33 V
-ve value, Ee,.11 for Pb2• means it will not reduce Cr 2012·.
+ve value, E Gceu for Sn2• supports the reduction of Cr2012·.
7(f) Si has available 3d orbitals 1,vhile C does not and so CCl4 does not react with
water.
CAPE Chemistry June 2007 U2 P2 Q8 - Answer
8(a)(ii) Fractions are separated according to boiling point. Higher boiling point
fraction at the bottom of the fractionating column.
8( b)(i) N0 2 is formed from nitrogen and oxygen in the air because of high
temperatures. N2(gl + 202(gl -> 2N02(g)· Sulfur comes from the fuel itself.
S!sl + 02!gl -> S02(g)·
8(b)(ii) Both N0 2 and S0 2 will form acid rain. Acid rain destroys buildings and
vegetation.
8( c)(ii) Lead comes from the antiknock agent added to gasoline. This forms PbO
when burned. CO is formed from the incomplete combustion of petrol.
Along with the formation of ozone, degradation also takes place to keep
levels constant naturally.
9(a)(ii) The ozone layer protects the earth from harmful uv rays. Prevents cataracts
and skin cancers.
l(a)(i)
l(a)(iv)
l(a)(v) Br2(aq)·
l(b)(i) l(b)(ii) Cl
and
Cl
l(b)(iii) N02
'° Cl
l(c)(ii) The methyl group is 2,4 directing so chlorine goes to the ortho and para
positions.
l(c)(iii) The nitro group is 3,5 directing so chlorine goes to the meta position.
The nitro group is deactivating and makes the benzene ring less reactive.
The methyl group is activating and makes the benzene ring more reactive.
CAPE Chemistry June 2008 U2 P2 - Resit Q2 - Answer
2(a) NaHC03 : Can be obtained in high purity, stable in air and non-hygroscopic.
NaOH: hygroscopic.
Titrate vinegar with NaOH as many times as needed for accurate results.
CAPE Chemistry June 2008 U2 P2 - Resit Q3 - Answer
3(a)(i) Acid rain formation by burning of fossil fuels, washing with detergents in
rivers and releasee of sewage in waterways.
3(b )(ii) Fertilizers are leached into the ground water. Run-off water from rainfall or
irrigation enters drains, streams, rivers etc. Eventually the
polluted/contaminated water reaches the ocean, thus polluting the water.
3(c) Pb2•: Kl (aq) yellow ppt (Pbl 2)-+ (soluble in excess HN03).
N0 3·: Zn/NaOH(aq) - boil -+ gas evolved turns damp red litmus blue (NH3
evolved).
CAPE Chemistry June 2008 U2 P2 - Resit Q4 - Answer
4(b) The given resonance forms of the phenoxide ion sho�v that there is
delocalization of the negative charge on the oxygen into the benzene ring.
This delocalization increases the ease with �vhich a proton is lost from
phenols.
The given structure of the alkoxide ion sho�vs that there is localization of the
negative charge on the oxygen atom, and this negative charge is enhanced
by the positive inductive effect of the alkyl group to which it is bonded. This
increases the tendency of H· ions being bonded to alkoxide ions.
4(c)(i) Members of a homologous series possess the same functional group and
successive members within a series differ by a fixed increment e.g. -CH2.
4(d)(ii) H H H H H H
I I I I I I
H-c-c-C-O-H H-c-c-c-H
I I I I I I
H H H H O H
I
H
CAPE Chemistry June 2008 U2 P2 - Resit QS - Answer
5( c)(i)
"'O
"'
C
C
::,
..0
"'
·-
"'
"'
a::
I I I
157 158 159 160 161 162
m/e
5(c)(ii)
160- 79Br-81Br.
CAPE Chemistry June 2008 U2 P2 - Resit Q6 - Answer
yeast or
zymase>
0
II
6(c) CH 3CH20H +[OJ� CH 3C -H +H 20.
6(e)(i) Job creation, wealth creation: exports, enhanced technology, and fuel
production.
l(a)(i)
l(a)(ii) 55 ·c to 60 ·c.
l(a)(iii) Sn/HCI.
l(b)(i)
I+
H-N-H + 01·1-
0 0
l(b)(ii)a) Less basic.
l(b)(ii)b) The lone pair of nitrogen forms an extended delocalized system with the
delocalized electrons of the benzene ring. This makes the electrons on
nitrogen less available for proton acceptance. Also, the ammonium ion forms
more hydrogen bonds with �vater and is therefore more stable than the
protonated phenylamine.
l(c)(i)
l(c)(iv) Yellow.
CAPE Chemistry June 2009 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(a)(i) The stage at which the reaction is complete or the two solutions have
reacted exactly.
2(a)(ii) The point at which there is a change in the colour of the indicator.
2(c)(i)
2(d)(ii) KMn04(aq)·
CAPE Chemistry June 2009 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(e)(i) Pink.
3(e)(iv) Filtration.
CAPE Chemistry June 2009 U2 P2 Q4 - Answer
4(a)(iii) H H
I• c._ I
... ·· \ ····cooH
CH3
NH2
mirror
4(b)(ii)
H H H O H
H 0 H
'- I ; I II I I ;0
+ N-C-C � '-r.-c-c-N-C-C
H/ I 'o-n H/ I I 'o-n
H-C-H H-c-n H-C-B
I I I
H H H
4(b)(iii) Amide.
CAPE Chemistry June 2009 U2 P2 QS - Answer
5(a)(iii) Grind sample with an excess of potassium bromide to a fine texture and
press this mixture into the form of a pellet.
5(b)(ii)
H-C-C
I /
o
I
H
�0-H
5(c)(ii) Efficiency is increased due to increased surface are with increased length of
the extractor.
CAPE Chemistry June 2009 U2 P2 Q6 - Answer
6(a)(ii) At the anode chlorine ions are converted to chlorine gas by oxidation:
l(a)(ii)
l(b)(i) l(b)(ii)
CH, CH, CH, Br
CH, CH,
CH,
HO OH Br
l(c)(ii) Addition.
l(c)(iii) Poly(ethene).
l(c)(iv)
l(d)
H -......., I ?
H ,..........
N-C-C
I ......... 0- H
R
Difference: The amide linkages are separated by one C atom in proteins, but
in nylon 6,6 they are separated by several C atoms.
CAPE Chemistry June 2010 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(b)(i)
Ensure that sample absorbance does not exceed 1.0. In such a case, dilute
the sample and re-do the measurement.
2(d)(i)
= 600 kJ mo1·1.
CAPE Chemistry June 2010 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(a)(i)
3(a)(ii) CO2 comes from respiration and N02 from lightning storms.
3(a)(iii)
3(b)(i) Electric power generation that relies on burning fossil fuels like coal which
can be contaminated with sulfur.
3(c)(ii) Pb2•: Kl
4(a) They have the same molecular formula, CgH80, but different structural
formulae- atoms are linked differently.
4( c)(i) HHHHHHH H
H-6 l � 6-6-6
I III I
=C -6-H
I
HO H CH
H H
3 H
CH3
/
"c=I
CH� -CHz-CHz-CH2 H
�
1
CH3
4(d)(i) Cracking is the splitting od larger alkane molecules to smaller ones together
with the formation of an alkene. This requires high temperature or moderate
temperature and a catalyst.
4(d)(ii)b) Bubble each gas separately into brown bromine in an inert solvent. The
alkane C4H10 will have no effect and the alkene C4H8 will immediately
decolorize it.
CAPE Chemistry June 2010 U2 P2 QS - Answer
5(b)(ii)
5(b)(iii)
5(c) A,(RAM) =((75.77 /100) x 34.97) +((24.23/100) x 36.96) =26.5 +8.95 =35.45
6( b)(i) Hydrolysis.
6(b)(ii)
6(c) High pressure favours low volume and low temperature favours forward
exothermic reaction.
6(d) The Haber process uses the compromise pressure of 250 atm and moderate
temperature of 550 °c with Fe catalyst to increase rate.
l(b)(i)
+ Br
l(c)(ii) Oxidation.
CAPE Chemistry June 2011 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(a) Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true or accepted value
of the quantity being measured. Precision refers to measurements of the
same quantity. Both accuracy and precision refer to how closely t\vo
measurements agree with each other.
3(c)
3(e)(ii) Effervescence would be observed in the conical flask and a white precipitate
would be observed in the beaker.
10 cm 3 35cm3 20 cm3
:. X = 2
x=y/4=3.5
y/4=3.5-2
y/4=1.Sand y=6
Alcohols are weakest since the alkyl group releases electron density,
resulting in a localization of the negative charge on the oxygen, making it less
likely to release a proton.
Phenols are stronger acids than alcohols but still weakly acidic. This is due to
the electron withdrawing effect of the phenyl ring which causes the
phenoxide ion to be stabilized by resonance.
oe
I
.,.C-::::
R 0
These ions are less likely to hold on to a proton since the highly
electronegative oxygen pulls electron density towards itself and away from
the C H
- bond.
CAPE Chemistry June 2011 U2 P2 QS - Answer
S(a)(ii) --�------- a•
•
- ----- ..
---�
6(a) Nitrifying bacteria, proteins, soil nitrates and nitrogen oxides, respectively.
hµ •
02!gl -+ O!gl + 0 (gl
Breakdown of ozone:
l(a)(iii) H H OH H
l(a)(iv) H CH 3H
I I I I I I I
H-C-C-C-C-H H-C-C-C-H
I I I I I I I
H H H H H OH H
2(b) Obtain a beaker and cover its bottom with a solvent (mobile phase).
Apply the mixture to be separated as a spot at a short distance from one end
of the TLC plate.
Dip the end of the plate below the spot into the solvent (make sure the
solvent level does not cover the spot).
Allow the solvent to climb the plate until it nears the top of the TLC plate.
2(c) Stationary phase: this is a solid and is the material which holds the solute on
the plate.
Mobile phase: this is a liquid and it carries the solute along the stationary
phase on the plate.
2(e)(ii) A is more attracted to the stationary phase and B is more attracted to the
mobile phase.
3(b) Waste streams contaminate and degrade land, and radioactive gases - free
radicals-released into air - carcinogenic.
4(a)(i) 4(a)(ii)
CH 3 H CH3 H
I I I I
H 3C-C - C-H H 3C-C-C-H
I I I I
OH Br Br Br
4(c) Both groups attached to each carbon of the double bond are the same, and
there are no common groups attached to the carbon atoms of the double
bond.
4(d)
Br
H 3C H H 3C H Br H
\ I
C=C + H -Br �
\0 I
C - C-H �
I I
H 3C-C - C-H
I \ I
H C H
I I I
H C
3
H 3 CH 3 H
5(a) Figure 2 is a sintered glass crucible used for filtration by suction and drying of
precipitate in oven. Figure 3 is a suction funnel and is used for filtration by
suction.
5(b)(iii) Organic compounds are generally more soluble in non polar solvents that in
polar solvents like water. Solvents are immiscible. An organic compound is
partitioned between two solvents by shaking and the organic compound is
recovered by distilling of the solvent after separation of two layers.
6(b) One safety concern is that it is a high pressure process and there is the
possibility of explosions. The safety measure for this concern is that workers
should be fully aware of evacuation procedures. Another safety concern is
that spill of product is likely in transportation. The safety measure for this
concern is that clean up measures should be developed.
6(d)(i)
l(a)(i) H H H and
I I I 11
H-C-C-C-H R'-C-0 Na+
I I I
OHOHOH
l(a)(ii) H H H and 0
I I I
H-C-C-C-H II
I I I Cl-13 - 0- C- R
OHOHOH
l(a)(iii)a) Saponification.
l(a)(iii)b) Transesterification.
l(b)(i)c) Z is an aldehyde.
l(b)(ii)
II
c ,H
�
.0
l(c) I
" � .G 0 +
/�
C= O + Cr. -> - C-0 + H
I J
CN
I
-C-oH
I
CN
CAPE Chemistry June 2013 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(c)(i)a) Acetone.
2(c)(ii)a) 2-propanol.
2(c)(iii)b) >C =O at a wavenumber 1710 cm·1 and -OH at a wavenumber of 3400 cm·1.
2(d)(i) Grind the solid sample with potassium bromide and form this mixture into a
pellet under pressure. Insert the sample into machine and record readings.
3(a)(i) Leaching.
3( c)(ii) Excessive nutrients (N0 3• and Pol·) lead to algal growth followed by
bacterial decomposition on death (removal of oxygen).
3(c)(iii) It causes corrosion in boiler pipes due to acidity due to the presence of CO2.
4(a)(i) NaOH
4(a)(ii) Br Br
HO
Br
4(a)(iii)
11
Cl - C - CH 2 - CH 3
4(b)(ii)
4(b)(iv) N0 2 is a meta director and therefore directs the incoming substituent to the
meta position.
4(c)(ii) Cl
Cl
Cl
CAPE Chemistry June 2013 U2 P2 QS - Answer
6(a) The ore is crushed and treated with sodium hydroxide. The filtrate is
seeded to produce Al(OHh. The Al(OHh is heated to produce aluminium
oxide.
l(a)(ii)
l(b)(iii) The ethyl group increases the availability of the lone pair of electrons.
l(c)(ii) The availability of nitrogen's lone pair of electrons is further reduced due to
the presence of-CON- system.
2(a)(i) Visible
radiation
2(b) C= VA
2(c) S0 2 in wines/juice.
2(d)(iii) Oven.
:. x= 10 moles H20.
CAPE Chemistry June 2014 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(a)(i)
3(a)(ii) Temp: 400 °c- 500 °c. Pres: 25 atm - 200 atm.
3( b)(i) The process is exothermic. Ant in temp will shift eq'm to left resulting in a
decrease in yield of ammonia.
3(b)(ii) Forward rxn favours an increase in pressure due to lowering of the total
number of molecules. Eq'm shifts to right. This increases yield of ammonia.
3(c)(iii) Liquid.
CAPE Chemistry June 2014 U2 P2 Q4 - Answer
4(a) Primary: one ethyl group attached to the carbon atom bonded to the
halogen.
Secondary: two alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom bonded to the
halogen.
Tertiary: three alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom bonded to the
halogen.
4(b)(i) 2-bromobutane.
4(b)(iii)
4( c)(i) 2-bromo-2-methylpentane.
4(c)(ii) CH,i
H.iC
' \C-Br
r:. I .
c+ + Br
H3 'J
C
�.::,
l�
CH 3 I-l3C CI-13
CH l-l3 C
I a \
C+�Oll C-()11
i� H3C'#'J
fl;1C CJ-13 HC
3
5(a)(i) Electron beam knocks off e- from molecule producing positive ions.
5(a)(ii) Magnetic field separates ions according to their respective m/z ratios for
detection.
5(a)(iii) The recorder presents ions as a series of peaks according to their respective
ion currents produced.
5(b) the ratio of the relative abundance of the M/(M+l) (molecular ion) peaks
indicates the number of carbon atoms in the compound.
5( c)(i) 88.
5(c)(ii) 43.
5(c)(iii)
H O H H
I II I I
H-C-C-0-C-C-H
I I I
H H H
5(d)
H H
O
I I
H-c-c-c
,f' H
I
IH HI "-o-c-H
I
CAPE Chemistry June 2014 U2 P2 Q6 - Answer
6(a)(i) Uv radiation breaks down ozone into O radicals and oxygen molecules.
6(a)(ii) CFC's.
6( b)(i) Yeast contains the enzyme zymase which catalyses the breakdo�vn of glucose
into ethanol and carbon dioxide. C6H1206 -> 2C2H50H + 2C02•
6(c) Yes because the sale of beveragesgives revenue and job opportunities.
CAPE Chemistry June 2015 U2 P2 Ql - Answer
l(a)(iii) 8: CH4
C: CH3CH =CH2
l(b)(i) The 2s electrons are unpaired and one of these is promoted to the empty 2p
orbital. The 2s and three 2p orbitals are hybridized to give four equivalent
sp3 hybrid orbitals.
- 2ar·
H H H H H H
I I
H -C- C - !'Y:' "."\.,. - H- C - C - c· ' "- .,
I I
H H H H H
.,
H H H H H
H - ! - ! - �r: �)1 - H - C - C - C - B, .
H H H H H H
H H H H H H H H H H " H
I"I III I
H-c-e-d. ·
c -c-e-H - H-c-c.-c-c-c-c-H
I I I I I I
H H H H H H H H H H H H
2(a)(ii) Adding titrant dropwise close to the end point increases accuracy.
2(c)(i)
II
J4
·t
ffl
H
'
.. . 1-
+ -
�
32
�
I+
•
'
r '
it.
30
10 IS 20 25 JO 35 40 ""45
Volume orucicJ (cm')
CAPE Chemistry June 2015 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(c)(ii) 24.5
Allow solution to stand for a fe�v minutes and measure its temperature.
HCI added from burette in 5 cm3 portions from burette. The mixture is
stirred and the temperature recorded. This is repeated until 45 cm3 of acid
have been added.
CAPE Chemistry June 2015 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(b)(i) If one o r more factors which affect an equilibrium system, the position of the
equilibrium shifts in the direction which opposes the change.
3(b)(iv)
3(b)(v) H 2S04 can cause blindness if it gets into eyes, H 2S04 can cause burns to the
skin and flesh, and the reaction between sulfur trioxide and water is highly
exothermic.
CAPE Chemistry June 2015 U2 P2 Q4 - Answer
4(a) The process of linking one type of monomer with double or triple bonds to
yield the polymer which is the only product of the reaction (addition
polymerization). The process of linking two types of monomers to give both
the polymer and a small molecule (condensation polymerization).
4(c)
'
' '
H 11
(\ HO - C
- C • OH
.. ....'
+
-
be1)%el'le- •I,&+ •dtcor\tQ.'l'�ll('
0-W,.
0 H
I I
4(d) The link between the two monomers is -CI -N-.
H
The remaining parts of the repeating unit are H, I ,,0
, N-C-C
I '
CH 3
and H
H
I #o
"N-C-C
/ I \
H
5(b)(i) By the use of a reagent called a visualizing agent or a locating agent. This
reacts with the component and forms a coloured compound.
5(b)(iii) Q is more polar so it is more strongly adsorbed onto the stationary phase
than R which is not as polar as Q.
5(c) TLC can separate small amounts of compounds and is used to separate
amino acids. Column chromatography is used where large amounts of
substances need to be separated and collected. Fractions from column
chromatography can be collected for analysis.
CAPE Chemistry June 2015 U2 P2 Q6 - Answer
6(a)
Chlorine Hydrogen
0 t
-- --
Concentrated
sodium chloride
l
solution
/ "'
Titanium anode Steel cathode
Diaphragm
Sodium hydroxide solution
contaminated with NaCl.
6(b) The use of the asbestos diaphragm is of concern since asbestos is considered
to be a carcinogen and dry asbestos fibres can be inhaled, causing
respiratory problems.
6( c)(i) CFC's accelerate the depletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere.
Destruction of the ozone layer allows harmful ultraviolet radiation to reach
the surface of the earth. CFC's are broken down in the stratosphere to
produce chlorine free radicals which react with ozone causing its conversion
to oxygen.
l(a) Type of isomerism in which compound have the same molecular formula but
different structural formulae.
l(c)(i) H H H H
H - C - C - C - H H 0 H
H H H - C - C - C - H
H C - H
H H
0
H - C - H
H
H
2(d) Finely ground mixture of the compound and NaCl i s pressed into a tablet.
3(b) Fertilizers leached into ground water and mercury from the chlor-alkali
industry.
3(c)(ii) Washing with phosphate detergents and fertilizers can cause eutrophication
and limit oxygen content.
3( d)(i) Pb2• test: add dilute hydrochloric acid. Pb2• observation: white precipitate.
4(c)
Q-N=N c1-
/7
Br+ Br H Br -AIBr3• Br
0
4(e)(i) Br Br 4(e)(ii) o - Na+ 4(e)(iii) 0, C ,..CH3
'-::::
'-:::
II
HO
Br
4(f) OH
+
� 19
H-C-C
� 'c1
CAPE Chemistry June 2016 U2 P2 QS - Answer
S(a)(i)
S(a)(ii) Mixing occurs with zero heat change and zero volume change.
S(b)(iii)
B.pt 8.pt
"\...,.
z X 1001:
Composition
6(a)(i) Cryolite and aluminium fluoride are added to alumina to lower the melting
point. The cell is lined with carbon which is the cathode. The carbon anode
dips into the molten electrolyte. Anode reaction: 202· 1,, -> 02(gl + 4e·.
Cathode reaction:Al 3•1,, + 3e·-> Al (s)·
6(a)(ii) Oxygen produced reacts with the carbon anode to produce carbon dioxide.
6(a)(iii)
6( c)(ii) Aluminium is shredded and hot air blown on shreds to remove coatings. The
shreds are melted to molten aluminium which is made into blocks.
6(a)(i) Cryolite and aluminium fluoride are added to alumina to lower the melting
point. The cell is lined with carbon which is the cathode. The carbon anode
dips into the molten electrolyte. Anode reaction: 202· 1,, -> 02(gl + 4e·.
Cathode reaction:Al 3•1,, + 3e·-> Al (s)·
6(a)(ii) Oxygen produced reacts with the carbon anode to produce carbon dioxide.
6(a)(iii)
6( c)(ii) Aluminium is shredded and hot air blown on shreds to remove coatings. The
shreds are melted to molten aluminium which is made into blocks.
l(b)(i) C H 0
Simplest ratio 1 2 1
l(b)(ii) C2H402,
l(c)(i) Cn H 2n•1COOH.
l(c)(ii)
II
,.,.c,.,.c, 0,..H
H,
H I
Cl
l(d) The pK0 value of A will be larger since the chlorine atom of the substituted
acid withdraws electron density from the 0-H bond making H· more easily
lost.
l(e)(i) Add alkaline iodine solution to each compound and warm. The first
compound shows no visible change while the second produces yellow
crystals.
l(e)(ii) Add a few drops of bromine to each. The first compound shows no change
while the second causes the red colour of bromine to disappear.
CAPE Chemistry June 2017 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(c)(i) C, G, H.
2(c)(ii) B, E.
hf
3(a)(ii) 02(g)----+ O(g) + O"(g)
O"(g) + 02(g) + M(g) ----+ 03(g) + M'(g);
ozone
hf
3(b)(ii) N02·(g)--+ NO·(g) + O(g)
3(c) No. 1
Test: Add aqueous sodium hydroxide and zinc metal and warm.
Inference: Nitrate ion present.
No. 2
No. 3
Secondary alcohol:
H H OH H
I I I I
H-C-C- C-C-H
I I I I
H H H H
An alcohol in which the -OH group is bonded to a carbon atom which is
bonded to tvvo other carbon atoms.
Tertiary alcohol:
H CH3H
I I I
H-C-C-C-H
I I I
H OH H
(b)(ii)
0
Eis formed by the oxidation of a secondary alcohol to a ketone.
4( c)(i) E: 0 F:
4(c)(ii) A: B:
OH
5(a)(i) Stable in air at room temperature, available in a state of high purity and has
a large relative formula mass.
5(a)(ii) It is not considered a primary standard because it absorbs water from the
atmosphere and dissolves in it.
5(b) From A to B there is a consistent temperature rise as HC03·(aq) and H*(aq) ions
react. When all the HC03·(aq) ions have reacted with H*(aq) ions, the highest
temperature is reached, at B. As excess H*(aq) ions are added, the
temperature decreases from B to C.
6(b) N2( g) + H2(g) ;= 2NH3(g) l'iH = -ve. High pressure favours reduction in the
number of molecules and therefore the forward reaction which produces
ammonia. Low temperature favours the forward reaction since the forward
reaction is exothermic.
6(c) Actual pressures used are between 200 and 1000 atmospheres. Actual
compromise temperature of 500 °C is used. At low temperatures the rate of
achieving equilibrium (rate of production of ammonia) is slow. An iron
catalyst is used to increase the rate.
6(d) Ammonia base fertilizers are leached into ground water. This leads to
overgrowth of algae leading to eutrophication.
CAPE Chemistry June 2018 U2 P2 Ql - Answer
C: nucleophilic substitution.
r r ir r
l(b)(i)
H- 1-1 1-, H-
H
-c-
H I H H
H-r-H
l(b)(ii) H H CH3 H1-1
I I I I I
1-1-c-c-c-c-c-1-1
I I I I I
H H OHH M
l(c)
H CH3 H CH3
I / I I
H3C-c-c
+
-,> H 3C C
- C- C
- H2-C H3
I I I
H \ "c2H s H Br
�
Br·
H- Br
.....,.,
0
colour of bromine fades or product: Br Br
disappears, white precipitate is
produced and an antiseptic
HO
smell is noted.
a.
With NaOHw1: Structure of expected
"'
product: O Na•
CAPE Chemistry June 2018 U2 P2 Q2 - Answer
2(d) I, II and Ill are the Monochromator, beam splitter and reference cell,
respectively.
2(e) Using A= Ect, c= (O. 7/(8400 x 1)) mol dm·3= 8.33 x 10·5 mol dm·3.
CAPE Chemistry June 2018 U2 P2 Q3 - Answer
3(a)(i) I, II, Ill, IV and V are Cl2(g), H2(g), titanium anode, steel/nickel cathode and
NaOH/NaCI respectively.
3(a)(iii) Hydrogen and chlorine would spontaneously ignite. H 2(gl + Cl2(gl-> 2HCl (g)·
4(a)(i) H CH3
H
I
H ,..,C� ,..,H ,..,c� ,..,H
H3 c "'c H C
I I
H CH3 CH3
but-1-ene cis-2-butene trans-2-butene
4(a)(ii) H H H H
I I I I
H-C-C-C-C-H
I I I I
H OH H H
4(b)
0 0
II II -H20
HO -C-(CH2)4-C-OH + H2N-(CH2)s-NH2--..
0 0
II II
N-C-(CH2)4-C-NH(CH2)6- NH
n
5(a)(i)
5(a)(ii) The M and M+2 peaks suggest the presence of either chlorine or bromine.
Since the peaks at 108 (M) and 110 (M+2) have almost the same intensity,
this says that bromine is present.
5(a)(iii) The relative isotopic abundances of 79Br and 81Br are 50-50.
5(b )(ii) Positive deviation from Raoult's law occurs when the vapour pressure of a
mixture is higher than expected for an ideal mixture. This higher vapour
pressure is as a result of there being weaker intermolecular forces between
ethanol and cyclohexane �vhen compared to the pure substances. These
weaker intermolecular forces in the mixture are as a result of the differences
in polarity between ethanol and cyclohexane molecules.
5(b)(ii)
°
81 (
Boiling temperature
Vapour
°
78 (
°
64.8 ( Liquid
6( b) Fractional distillation.
6(c) The ethanol present in wine can be oxidized to ethanal and ethanoic acid.
6(d) Two advantages: Glass can be re-used and recycled which leads to a
reduction in solid waste, and recycling glass means that some of the
manufacturing costs are reduced.