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Higher Tier Paper 1
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8462/1H
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• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.

• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where
appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and
clear presentation in your answers.
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0 1
This question is about metals and non-metals.
FIGURE 1 shows an outline of part of the periodic table.
FIGURE 1
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0 1 . 1
Element Q is a dull solid with a melting point of 44 °C.
Element Q does not conduct electricity.
Which section of the periodic table in FIGURE 1 is most

likely to contain element Q? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
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REPEAT OF FIGURE 1
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Element R forms ions of formula R2+ and R3+
Which section of the periodic table in FIGURE 1 is most

likely to contain element R? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
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0 1 . 3
Give TWO differences between the physical properties
of the elements in Group 1 and those of the transition
elements. [2 marks]
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0 1 . 4
Complete FIGURE 2 to show the electronic structure of
an aluminium atom.
Use the periodic table. [1 mark]
FIGURE 2
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0 1 . 5
Aluminium is a metal.
Describe how metals conduct electricity.
Answer in terms of electrons. [3 marks]
0 1 . 6
Name the type of bonding in compounds formed
between metals and non-metals. [1 mark]
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0 1 . 7
Magnesium oxide is a compound formed from the metal
magnesium and the non-metal oxygen.
Describe what happens when a magnesium atom reacts

with an oxygen atom.
You should refer to electrons in your answer. [4 marks]
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Sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid in an
exothermic reaction.
The equation for the reaction is:

Na2CO3(s) + 2 HCl(aq)
2 NaCl(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
A student investigated the effect of changing the mass

of sodium carbonate powder on the highest
temperature reached by the reaction mixture.
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Plan a method to investigate the effect of changing the
mass of sodium carbonate powder on the highest
temperature reached. [6 marks]
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FIGURE 3 shows a line of best fit drawn through the

student’s results.
FIGURE 3
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Determine the gradient of the line of best fit in

FIGURE 3.
Use the equation:

Change in highest temperature
Gradient =
Change in mass
Give the unit. [5 marks]
Gradient = Unit
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REPEAT OF FIGURE 3
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The initial temperature of the reaction mixture is where
the line of best fit would meet the y-axis.
Determine the initial temperature of the reaction

mixture.
Show your working on FIGURE 3, on page 16. [2 marks]
Initial temperature of the reaction mixture =
°C
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Another student repeated the investigation but added
sodium carbonate until the sodium carbonate was in
excess.
Which sketch graph shows the results obtained when

sodium carbonate was added until in excess? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
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FIGURE 4 shows a reaction profile for the reaction of

sodium carbonate with hydrochloric acid.
FIGURE 4
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What do labels X and Y represent on FIGURE 4?
[2 marks]
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How does the reaction profile show that the reaction is
exothermic?
Use FIGURE 4. [1 mark]
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0 3
This question is about different forms of carbon.
FIGURE 5 represents the structure of diamond.
FIGURE 5
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Describe the structure and bonding of diamond.
[3 marks]
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Explain why diamond has a very high melting point.
[3 marks]
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FIGURE 6 represents the molecule C70
FIGURE 6
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What is the name of this type of molecule? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
Fullerene
Graphene
Nanotube
Polymer
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Molecules such as C70 can be used in medicine to move
drugs around the body.
Suggest ONE reason why the C70 molecule is suitable

for this use. [1 mark]
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0 3 . 5
Calculate the number of C70 molecules that can be
made from one mole of carbon atoms.
The Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 1023 per mole

[3 marks]
Number of molecules =
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0 4
This question is about zinc and compounds of zinc.
A student produces pure crystals of zinc chloride by

reacting zinc oxide with hydrochloric acid.

ZnO(s) + 2 HCl(aq) ZnCl2(aq) + H2O(l)
0 4 . 1
The student adds zinc oxide to hydrochloric acid until
the zinc oxide is in excess.
Give ONE observation that the student could make to

show that the zinc oxide is in excess. [1 mark]
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0 4 . 2
Why is excess zinc oxide used rather than excess
hydrochloric acid? [1 mark]
0 4 . 3
Name ONE OTHER compound that the student could
add to hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride.
[1 mark]
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Describe how the student should obtain crystals of zinc
chloride from a solution of zinc chloride. [2 marks]
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Zinc chloride is also produced in a displacement

reaction between zinc and copper chloride solution.

Zn + CuCl2 ZnCl2 + Cu
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Complete the ionic equation for this reaction. [1 mark]
Zn + Zn2+ +
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Why is zinc described as being oxidised in this
reaction? [1 mark]
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Zinc and copper can be used with another substance to
produce electricity.
Complete FIGURE 7, on the opposite page, to show how

zinc, copper and another substance can be used to light
a lamp.
Label:
• zinc
• copper
• the other substance used.
The symbol represents the lamp. [3 marks]
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FIGURE 7
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This question is about groups in the periodic table.
The elements in Group 1 become more reactive going

down the group.
Rubidium is below potassium in Group 1.
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Rubidium and potassium are added to water.
Predict ONE observation you would see that shows that

rubidium is more reactive than potassium. [1 mark]
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Explain why rubidium is more reactive than potassium.
[3 marks]
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0 5 . 3
Complete the equation for the reaction of rubidium with
water.
You should balance the equation. [3 marks]
Rb + H2O +
The noble gases are in Group 0.
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Which is a correct statement about the noble gases?
[1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
The noble gases all have atoms with eight

electrons in the outer shell.
The noble gases have boiling points that

increase going down the group.
The noble gases have molecules with two

atoms.
The noble gases react with metals to form ionic

compounds.
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0 5 . 5
TABLE 1 shows information about the three isotopes of
neon.
TABLE 1
Mass number Percentage abundance (%)
20 90.48
21 00.27
22 09.25
Calculate the relative atomic mass (Ar) of neon.
Give your answer to 3 significant figures. [3 marks]
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Relative atomic mass (3 significant figures) =
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This question is about electrolysis.
Molten sodium chloride is electrolysed in an industrial

process to produce sodium.
FIGURE 8 shows a simplified version of the electrolysis

cell used.
FIGURE 8
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0 6 . 1
Which is the correct half equation for the production of
sodium? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
Na + e− Na+
Na Na+ + e−
Na+ + e− Na
Na+ Na + e−
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A mesh is used to keep the products of the electrolysis

apart.
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Suggest ONE reason why the products of the
electrolysis must be kept apart. [1 mark]
0 6 . 3
Which type of particle passes through the mesh in the
electrolysis of molten sodium chloride? [1 mark]
Tick () ONE box.
Atom
Electron
Ion
Molecule
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Aqueous sodium chloride solution is electrolysed in a

different industrial process.
Two gases and an alkaline solution are produced.
0 6 . 4
Which TWO ions are present in aqueous sodium
chloride solution in addition to sodium ions and
chloride ions? [2 marks]
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Name the alkaline solution produced. [1 mark]
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Explain how the alkaline solution is produced.
You should refer to the processes at the electrodes.

[3 marks]
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0 7
This question is about silicon and compounds of
silicon.
0 7 . 1
The reactivity series sometimes includes non-metals
such as carbon, hydrogen and silicon.
Silicon can be extracted by reducing silicon dioxide

with different substances.
The equation for one possible reaction is:

2 C(s) + SiO2(s) Si(s) + 2 CO(g)
Explain what this reaction shows about the position of

silicon in the reactivity series. [2 marks]
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Aluminium also reduces silicon dioxide.
Carbon is used rather than aluminium to reduce silicon

dioxide because carbon is cheaper than aluminium.
Carbon can be obtained by heating coal.
Aluminium is obtained from aluminium oxide.
Explain why aluminium is more expensive than carbon.

[2 marks]
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Magnesium also reduces silicon dioxide.

2 Mg(s) + SiO2(s) Si(s) + 2 MgO(s)
0 7 . 3
Give ONE reason why the products are difficult to
separate if magnesium is used to reduce silicon
dioxide. [1 mark]
0 7 . 4
Calculate the minimum mass in grams of magnesium
needed to completely reduce 1.2 kg of silicon dioxide.
Relative atomic masses (Ar):

O = 16 Mg = 24 Si = 28
[5 marks]
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Minimum mass of magnesium = g
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Si2H6 is a covalent compound of silicon and hydrogen.
0 7 . 5
Complete FIGURE 9 to show the outer shell electrons in
a molecule of Si2H6
[1 mark]
FIGURE 9
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0 7 . 6
Si2H6 reacts with oxygen.

2 Si2H6(g) + 7 O2(g) 4 SiO2(s) + 6 H2O(g)
30 cm3 of Si2H6 is reacted with 150 cm3 (an excess) of

oxygen.
Calculate the total volume of gases present after the

reaction.
All volumes of gases are measured at the same

temperature and pressure. [4 marks]
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Volume of gases = cm3
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This question is about acids and alkalis.
0 8 . 1
Explain why the pH of an acid depends on:
• the strength of the acid
• the concentration of the acid.
[4 marks]
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0 8 . 2
A student titrated 25.00 cm3 of hydrochloric acid with

0.100 mol/dm3 barium hydroxide solution.
TABLE 2 shows the results.
TABLE 2
Titration number 1 2 3 4 5
Volume of barium
hydroxide solution 23.90 23.45 23.55 23.55 23.45
used in cm3
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The student calculated the volume of barium hydroxide

solution to be used in the titration calculation as
23.50 cm3.
Explain why the student used a volume of 23.50 cm3 of

barium hydroxide solution in the titration calculation.
[2 marks]
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0 8 . 3
25.00 cm3 of the hydrochloric acid reacted with

23.50 cm3 of the 0.100 mol/dm3 barium hydroxide
solution.

2 HCl(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) BaCl2(aq) + 2 H2O(l)
Calculate the concentration of the hydrochloric acid in

mol/dm3. [4 marks]
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Concentration of the hydrochloric acid =
mol/dm3
Another student titrated sulfuric acid with barium

hydroxide solution.

H2SO4(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) BaSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l)
The student measured the electrical conductivity of the

mixture during the titration.
The better a conductor, the higher the electrical

conductivity value.
FIGURE 10, on page 62, shows the results.
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FIGURE 10
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Explain why the electrical conductivity of the mixture
was zero when the sulfuric acid had just been
neutralised.
Use the equation for the reaction.
Refer to ions in your answer. [3 marks]
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0 8 . 5
The student then added a further 10 cm3 of barium

hydroxide solution.
The electrical conductivity of the mixture increased.
Give ONE reason why. [1 mark]
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Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes

At the top of the page, write your surname and other

For this paper you must have:

• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.

• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.

DO NOT TURN OVER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO

FIGURE 1 shows an outline of part of the periodic table.

Element Q does not conduct electricity.

Which section of the periodic table in FIGURE 1 is most

Tick () ONE box.

Element R forms ions of formula R2+ and R3+

Which section of the periodic table in FIGURE 1 is most

Tick () ONE box.

Use the periodic table. [1 mark]

Describe how metals conduct electricity.

Answer in terms of electrons. [3 marks]

Describe what happens when a magnesium atom reacts

You should refer to electrons in your answer. [4 marks]

The equation for the reaction is:

A student investigated the effect of changing the mass

FIGURE 3 shows a line of best fit drawn through the

Determine the gradient of the line of best fit in

Use the equation:

Give the unit. [5 marks]

Determine the initial temperature of the reaction

Show your working on FIGURE 3, on page 16. [2 marks]

Initial temperature of the reaction mixture =

Which sketch graph shows the results obtained when

Tick () ONE box.

FIGURE 4 shows a reaction profile for the reaction of

Use FIGURE 4. [1 mark]

FIGURE 5 represents the structure of diamond.

FIGURE 6 represents the molecule C70

Tick () ONE box.

Suggest ONE reason why the C70 molecule is suitable

The Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 1023 per mole

A student produces pure crystals of zinc chloride by

The equation for the reaction is:

Give ONE observation that the student could make to

Zinc chloride is also produced in a displacement

The equation for the reaction is:

Complete FIGURE 7, on the opposite page, to show how

The symbol represents the lamp. [3 marks]

The elements in Group 1 become more reactive going

Rubidium is below potassium in Group 1.

Predict ONE observation you would see that shows that

You should balance the equation. [3 marks]

The noble gases are in Group 0.

Tick () ONE box.

The noble gases all have atoms with eight

The noble gases have boiling points that

The noble gases have molecules with two

The noble gases react with metals to form ionic

Mass number Percentage abundance (%)

Calculate the relative atomic mass (Ar) of neon.

Give your answer to 3 significant figures. [3 marks]

Relative atomic mass (3 significant figures) =