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1 Chemical bonds, Ionic, Covalent, Metallic 2

2 24
3 38
4 How bond + structure relate to props 50
5 63
6 82
7 Structure + bonding carbon 97
8 122
9 131
10 Bulk + surface properties inc nano particles 145
11 170
12 180
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Chemical bonds; Ionic; Covalent;

Metallic
Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Chemical bonds; ionic; covalent; metallic
Difficulty level Bronze Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 59 minutes

Score: /58

Percentage: /100

Grade Boundaries:

A* A B C D E U

>85% 777.5% 70% 62.5% 57.5% 45% <45%

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Q1.This question is about different substances and their structures.

(a) Draw one line from each statement to the diagram which shows the structure.

Statement Structure

(4)

(b) Figure 1 shows the structure of an element.

Figure 1

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What is the name of this element?

Tick one box.

Carbon

Chloride

Nitrogen

Xenon

(1)

(c) Why does this element conduct electricity?

Tick one box.

It has delocalised electrons

It contains hexagonal rings

It has weak forces between the layers

It has ionic bonds

(1)

(d) Figure 2 shows the structure of an alloy.

Figure 2

Explain why this alloy is harder than the pure metal Y.

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.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(2)

(e) What percentage of the atoms in the alloys are atoms of X?

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(2)

(f) What type of substance is an alloy?

Tick one box.

Compound

Element

Mixture

(1)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q2.The structures of four substances, A, B, C and D, are represented in Figure 1.

(a) Use the correct letter, A, B, C or D, to answer each question.

(i) Which substance is a gas?

(1)

(ii) Which substance is a liquid?

(1)

(iii) Which substance is an element?

(1)

(iv) Which substance is made of ions?

(1)

(b) Figure 2 shows the bonding in substance C.

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(i) What is the formula of substance C?

Draw a ring around the correct answer.

SO2 SO2 S2O

(1)

(ii) Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

delocalised shared transferred

When a sulfur atom and an oxygen atom bond to produce substance C,

electrons are .........................................................................................

(1)

(iii) What is the type of bonding in substance C?

Draw a ring around the correct answer.

covalent ionic metallic

(1)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q3.This question is about salts.

(a) Salt (sodium chloride) is added to many types of food.

Sodium chloride is produced by reacting sodium with chlorine.

sodium + chlorine sodium chloride

The diagram shows what happens to atoms of sodium and chlorine in this reaction.

The dots (•) and crosses (×) represent electrons.

Only the outer electrons are shown.

Describe, in terms of electrons, what happens when a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine
atom to produce sodium chloride.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3)

(b) Lack of iodine can affect the learning ability of children.

One idea is that salt (sodium chloride) should have iodine added.

(i) Iodine consists of simple molecules.

What is a property of substances that have simple molecules?

Tick ( ) one box.

Have no overall electric charge

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Have high boiling points

Have giant covalent structures

(1)

(ii) Which one of the following questions cannot be answered by science alone?

Tick ( ) one box.

How much sodium chloride is in food?

What harm does a lack of iodine do?

Should iodine be added to salt in food?

Give one reason why this question cannot be answered by science alone.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(i) Name the acid used.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

an acid an alkali a salt

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Ammonia solution (ammonium hydroxide) is ..................................... .

(1)

(iii) The student added a few drops of a solution which changed colour when the reaction
was complete.

Complete the sentence.

The solution added is an ............................................................. .

(1)

(d) Farmers buy solid ammonium nitrate in poly(ethene) sacks.

(i) How is solid ammonium nitrate made from a solution of ammonium nitrate?

Tick ( ) one box.

Crystallisation

Decomposition

Electrolysis

(1)

(ii) Why do farmers use ammonium nitrate on their fields?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) The properties of poly(ethene) depend on the reaction conditions when it is made.

State one reaction condition that can be changed when making poly(ethene).

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 12 marks)

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Q4.This question is about electrolysis.

(a) Metal spoons can be coated with silver.

This is called electroplating.

Suggest one reason why spoons are electroplated.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) When sodium chloride solution is electrolysed the products are hydrogen and chlorine.

(i) What is made from chlorine?

Tick ( ) one box.

Bleach

Fertiliser

Soap

(1)

(ii) Sodium chloride solution contains two types of positive ions, hydrogen ions (H+) and
sodium ions (Na+).

Why is hydrogen produced at the negative electrode and not sodium?

Tick ( ) one box.

Hydrogen is a gas.

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Hydrogen is less reactive than sodium.

Hydrogen ions move faster than sodium ions.

(1)

(iii) Hydrogen and chlorine can be used to produce hydrogen chloride.

The diagrams in Figure 1 show how the outer electrons are arranged in an atom of
hydrogen and an atom of chlorine.

Complete Figure 2 to show how the outer electrons are arranged in a molecule of
hydrogen chloride (HCl).

(1)

(iv) What is the type of bond in a molecule of hydrogen chloride?

Tick ( ) one box.

Covalent

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Ionic

Metallic

(1)

(v) Why is hydrogen chloride a gas at room temperature (20 °C)?

Tick ( ) two boxes.

Hydrogen chloride has a low boiling point.

Hydrogen chloride has a high melting point.

Hydrogen chloride is made of simple molecules.

Hydrogen chloride does not conduct electricity.

Hydrogen chloride has a giant structure.

(2)

(c) Aluminium is produced by electrolysis of a molten mixture of aluminium oxide and cryolite.
This is shown in Figure 3.

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(i) Name a gas produced at the positive electrode.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Aluminium ions move to the negative electrode.

Explain why.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(iii) At the negative electrode, the aluminium ions gain electrons to produce aluminium.

What is this type of reaction called?

Tick ( ) one box.

Combustion

Oxidation

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Reduction

(1)

(iv) Aluminium has layers of atoms, as shown in Figure 4.

Complete the sentence.

Metals can be bent and shaped because the layers of atoms can ......
(1)

(d) Electrodes used in the production of aluminium are made from graphite.

(i) Which diagram, A, B or C, shows the structure of graphite?

The structure of graphite is shown in diagram

(1)

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(ii) The temperature for the electrolysis is 950 °C.

Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

cross links a giant ionic lattice strong covalent bonds

The graphite does not melt at 950 °C because

graphite has ......................................................... .

(1)
(Total 14 marks)

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Q5.This question is about diamonds.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(a) Diamonds are found in meteorites.

(i) Meteorites get very hot when they pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, but the
diamonds do not melt.

high

Diamond has a low melting point.

very
low

(1)

(ii) Most diamonds found in meteorites are nanodiamonds.

hundred

A nanodiamond contains a few thousand atoms

million.

(1)

(b) Diamonds are used for the cutting end of drill bits.

hard.

Diamonds can be used for drill bits because they are shiny.

soft.

(1)

(c) The figure below shows the arrangement of atoms in diamond.

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(i)

carbon

Diamond is made from nitrogen atoms.

oxygen

(1)

(ii)

three

Each atom in diamond is bonded to four other atoms.

five

(1)

(iii)

covalent

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Diamond has a giant ionic structure.

metallic

(1)

(iv)

all

In diamond none of the atoms are bonded together.

some

(1)
(Total 7 marks)

Q6.The diagram shows a small part of the structure of silicon dioxide.

(a) Use the diagram above to answer the question.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete each sentence.

two

In silicon dioxide, each silicon atom is bonded with three oxygen atoms.

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four

ionic.

The bonds in silicon dioxide are covalent.

metallic.

(2)

(b)

Silicon dioxide is used as the inside layer of furnaces.

Suggest why.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Nanowires can be made from silicon dioxide.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.

brittle.

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The word ‘nano’ means the wires are very thick.

thin.

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q7.The picture shows a student filling in a multiple choice answer sheet using a pencil.

The pencil contains graphite. Graphite rubs off the pencil onto the paper.

Diagrams 1 and 2 show how the atoms are arranged in graphite.

(a) Use the diagrams to help you explain why graphite can rub off the pencil onto the paper.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

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(b) Draw a ring around the type of bond which holds the atoms together in each layer.

covalent ionic metallic

(1)
(Total 3 marks)

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Chemical bonds; Ionic; Covalent;

Metallic
Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Chemical bonds; ionic; covalent; metallic
Difficulty level Silver Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 53 minutes

Score: /53

Percentage: /100

Grade Boundaries:

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>85% 777.5% 70% 62.5% 57.5% 45% <45%

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Q1.Figure 1 shows the outer electrons in an atom of the Group 1 element potassium and in an atom of the
Group 6 element sulfur.

Figure 1

(a) Potassium forms an ionic compound with sulfur.

Describe what happens when two atoms of potassium react with one atom of sulfur.

Give your answer in terms of electron transfer.

Give the formulae of the ions formed.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(5)

(b) The structure of potassium sulfide can be represented using the ball and stick model in
Figure 2.

Figure 2

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The ball and stick model is not a true representation of the structure of potassium sulfide.

Give one reason why.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Sulfur can also form covalent bonds.

Complete the dot and cross diagram to show the covalent bonding in a molecule of
hydrogen sulfide.

Show the outer shell electrons only.

(2)

(d) Calculate the relative formula mass (Mr) of aluminium sulfate Al2(SO4)3

Relative atomic masses (Ar): oxygen = 16; aluminium = 27; sulfur = 32

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.............................................................................................................................

Relative formula mass = ...........................................

(2)

(e) Covalent compounds such as hydrogen sulfide have low melting points and do not conduct
electricity when molten.

Draw one line from each property to the explanation of the property.

Explanation
Property
of property

Electrons are free

to move

There are no charged

particles free to move

Low melting point

Ions are free

to move

Weak intermolecular
forces of attraction

Does not conduct

electricity when
molten

Bonds are weak

Bonds are strong

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(2)

(f) Ionic compounds such as potassium sulfide have high boiling points and conduct electricity
when dissolved in water.

Draw one line from each property to the explanation of the property.

Explanation
Property
of property

Electrons are free

to move

There are no charged

particles free to move

High boiling point

Ions are free

to move

Weak intermolecular
forces of attraction

Conduct electricity
when molten

Bonds are weak

Bonds are strong

(2)
(Total 14 marks)

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Q2.This question is about magnesium.

(a) (i) The electronic structure of a magnesium atom is shown below.

Use the correct answer from the box to complete each sentence.

electrons neutrons protons shells

The nucleus contains protons and ..................

The particles with the smallest relative mass that move around the nucleus are called
..................

Atoms of magnesium are neutral because they contain the same number of electrons
and ..................
(3)

(ii) A magnesium atom reacts to produce a magnesium ion.

Which diagram shows a magnesium ion?

Tick ( ) one box.

(1)

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(b) Magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid react to produce magnesium chloride solution and
hydrogen.

Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

(i) State two observations that could be made during the reaction.

1 ............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................

2 ............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(ii) In this question you will be assessed on using good English, organising information
clearly and using specialist terms where appropriate.

Describe a method for making pure crystals of magnesium chloride from magnesium
and dilute hydrochloric acid.

In your method you should name the apparatus you will use.

You do not need to mention safety.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(6)
(Total 12 marks)

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Q3.This question is about metals and alloys.

(a) Explain how electricity is conducted in a metal.

To gain full marks you must include a description of the structure and bonding of a metal.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) Describe how the structure of an alloy is different from the structure of a pure metal.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(c) Alloys are used to make dental braces and coins.

(i) Nitinol is an alloy used in dental braces.

Why is Nitinol used in dental braces?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Suggest one reason why coins are not made of pure copper.

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Do not give cost as a reason.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) Some coins are made from an alloy of aluminium.

Complete the sentence.

Aluminium is manufactured by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of cryolite and

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iv) Banks keep coins in poly(ethene) bags. These bags are made from low density
poly(ethene).

High density poly(ethene) can also be made from the same monomer.

How can the same reaction produce two different products?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(d) Give two reasons why instrumental methods of analysis are used to detect impurities in
metals.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q4.A student investigated the conductivity of different concentrations of sodium chloride solution.
The student set the apparatus up as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

The student measured the conductivity of the pure water with a conductivity meter.

The reading on the conductivity meter was zero.

(a) The student:

• added sodium chloride solution one drop at a time

• stirred the solution
• recorded the reading on the conductivity meter.

The student’s results are shown in the table below.

Number of drops of Relative conductivity

sodium chloride solution of solution
added

0 0

1 100

2 120

3 310

4 400

5 510

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6 590

7 710

8 800

(i) The student plotted the results on the grid shown in Figure 2.

Plot the four remaining results.

Draw a line of best fit, ignoring the anomalous result.

Figure 2

Number of drops of sodium chloride added

(3)

(ii) One of the points is anomalous.

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Suggest one error that the student may have made to cause the anomalous result.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) The student wanted to compare the conductivity of sodium chloride solution with the
conductivity of potassium chloride solution.

State one variable he should keep constant when measuring the conductivity of the
two solutions.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(b) (i) Explain, in terms of bonding, why pure water does not conduct electricity.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(ii) Explain why sodium chloride solution conducts electricity.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(iii) After he had added sodium chloride solution, the student noticed bubbles of gas at
the negative electrode.

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Complete the sentence.

The gas produced at the negative electrode is ....................................

(1)
(Total 10 marks)

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Q5.In this question you will be assessed on using good English, organising information clearly and
using specialist terms where appropriate.

Explain why chlorine (Cl2) is a gas at room temperature, but sodium chloride (NaCl) is a solid at
room temperature.

Chlorine Sodium chloride

Include a description of the bonding and structure of chlorine and sodium chloride in your
answer.

.................................................................................................................................

Extra space .............................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

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Chemical bonds; Ionic; Covalent;

Metallic
Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Chemical bonds; ionic; covalent; metallic
Difficulty level Gold Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 46 minutes

Score: /45

Percentage: /100

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Q1.This question is about the reaction of ethene and bromine.

The equation for the reaction is:

C2H4 + Br2 → C2H4Br2

(a) Complete the reaction profile in Figure 1.

Draw labelled arrows to show:

• The energy given out (ΔH)

• The activation energy.

Figure 1

(3)

(b) When ethene reacts with bromine, energy is required to break covalent bonds in the
molecules.

Explain how a covalent bond holds two atoms together.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

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Figure 2

The bond enthalpies and the overall energy change are shown in the table below.

C=C C–H C–C C–Br Overall energy

change

Energy in
kJ / mole 612 412 348 276 −95

Use the information in the table above and Figure 2 to calculate the bond energy for the
Br–Br bond.

........................................................................................................................

Bond energy ....................................................... kJ / mole

(3)

(d) Figure 3 shows the reaction between ethene and chlorine and is similar to the reaction
between ethene and bromine.

Figure 3

“The more energy levels (shells) of electrons an atom has, the weaker the covalent bonds
that it forms.”

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Use the above statement to predict and explain how the overall energy change for the
reaction of ethene with chlorine will differ from the overall energy change for the reaction
of ethene with bromine.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(6)
(Total 14 marks)

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Q2.This question is about copper.

(a) Copper can be extracted by smelting copper-rich ores in a furnace.

The equation for one of the reactions in the smelting process is:

Cu2S(s) + O2(g) 2 Cu(s) + SO2(g)

Explain why there would be an environmental problem if sulfur dioxide gas escaped into
the atmosphere.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) The impure copper produced by smelting is purified by electrolysis, as shown below.

Copper atoms are oxidised at the positive electrode to Cu2+ ions, as shown in the half
equation.

Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e−

(i) How does the half equation show that copper atoms are oxidised?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

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(ii) The Cu2+ ions are attracted to the negative electrode, where they are reduced to
produce copper atoms.

Write a balanced half equation for the reaction at the negative electrode.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) Suggest a suitable electrolyte for the electrolysis.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Copper metal is used in electrical appliances.

Describe the bonding in a metal, and explain why metals conduct electricity.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(d) Soil near copper mines is often contaminated with low percentages of copper compounds.

Phytomining is a new way to extract copper compounds from soil.

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Describe how copper compounds are extracted by phytomining.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3)

(e) A compound in a copper ore has the following percentage composition by mass:

55.6% copper, 16.4% iron, 28.0% sulfur.

Calculate the empirical formula of the compound.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): S = 32; Fe = 56; Cu = 63.5

You must show all of your working.

........................................................................................................................

Empirical formula = ............................................................

(4)
(Total 16 marks)

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Q3.This question is about ethanol.

(a) Ethanol is produced by the reaction of ethene and steam:

C2H4 + H2O C2H5OH

(i) Figure 1 shows the energy level diagram for the reaction.

How does the energy level diagram show that the reaction is exothermic?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) A catalyst is used for the reaction.

Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of the reaction.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Figure 2 shows the displayed structure of ethanol.

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Complete the dot and cross diagram in Figure 3 to show the bonding in ethanol.

Show the outer shell electrons only.

(2)

(c) A student burned some ethanol.

Figure 4 shows the apparatus the student used.

(i) The student recorded the temperature of the water before and after heating.

His results are shown in Table 1.

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Table 1

Temperature before heating 20.7 °C

Temperature after heating 35.1 °C

Calculate the energy used to heat the water.

Use the equation Q = m × c × ΔT

The specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J / g / °C

...............................................................................................................

Energy used = ........................................ J

(3)

(ii) Table 2 shows the mass of the spirit burner before the ethanol was burned and after
the ethanol was burned.

Table 2

Mass of spirit burner before ethanol was burned 72.80 g

Mass of spirit burner after ethanol was burned 72.10 g

Calculate the number of moles of ethanol (C2H5OH) that were burned.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): H = 1; C = 12; O = 16

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Number of moles burned = ........................................

(3)

(iii) Calculate the energy released in joules per mole.

You should assume that all the energy from the ethanol burning was used to heat the
water.

...............................................................................................................

Energy = ........................................ J / mole

(1)

(d) The names, structures and boiling points of ethanol and two other alcohols are shown in
Table 3.

Table 3

Name Methanol Ethanol Propanol

Structure

Boiling
65 78 97
point in °C

Use your knowledge of structure and bonding to suggest why the boiling points increase as
the number of carbon atoms increases.

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(3)
(Total 15 marks)

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How bond + structure relate to

props
Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic How bond + structure relate to props
Difficulty level Bronze Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 49 minutes

Score: /47

Percentage: /100

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Q1.This question is about different substances and their structures.

(a) Draw one line from each statement to the diagram which shows the structure.

Statement Structure

(4)

(b) Figure 1 shows the structure of an element.

Figure 1

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What is the name of this element?

Tick one box.

Carbon

Chloride

Nitrogen

Xenon

(1)

(c) Why does this element conduct electricity?

Tick one box.

It has delocalised electrons

It contains hexagonal rings

It has weak forces between the layers

It has ionic bonds

(1)

(d) Figure 2 shows the structure of an alloy.

Figure 2

Explain why this alloy is harder than the pure metal Y.

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.............................................................................................................................
(2)

(e) What percentage of the atoms in the alloys are atoms of X?

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(2)

(f) What type of substance is an alloy?

Tick one box.

Compound

Element

Mixture

(1)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q2.A student investigated the reaction of copper carbonate with dilute sulfuric acid.

The student used the apparatus shown in the figure below.

(a) Complete the state symbols in the equation.

CuCO3 (.....) + H2SO4 (aq) → CuSO4 (aq) + H2O (.....) + CO2 (g)
(2)

(b) Why did the balance reading decrease during the reaction?

Tick one box.

The copper carbonate broke down.

A salt was produced in the reaction.

A gas was lost from the flask.

Water was produced in the reaction.

(1)

(c) Describe a safe method for making pure crystals of copper sulfate from copper carbonate
and dilute sulfuric acid. Use the information in the figure above to help you.

In your method you should name all of the apparatus you will use.

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.............................................................................................................................
(6)

(d) The percentage atom economy for a reaction is calculated using:

The equation for the reaction of copper carbonate and sulfuric acid is:

CuCO3 + H2SO4 → CuSO4 + H2O + CO2

Relative formula masses : CuCO3 = 123.5; H2SO4 = 98.0; CuSO4 = 159.5

Calculate the percentage atom economy for making copper sulfate from copper carbonate.

.............................................................................................................................

Atom economy = ........................................... %

(3)

(e) Give one reason why is it important for the percentage atom economy of a reaction to be as
high as possible.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 13 marks)

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Q3.Gold is mixed with other metals to make jewellery.

The figure below shows the composition of different carat values of gold.

(a) What is the percentage of gold in 12 carat gold?

Tick one box.

8
0
12 % 30 % 50 %
%

(1)

(b) Give the percentage of silver in 18 carat gold.

Use the figure above to answer this question.

Percentage = ......................................................... %
(1)

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1 .....................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................

2 .....................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q4.The structures of four substances, A, B, C and D, are represented in Figure 1.

(a) Use the correct letter, A, B, C or D, to answer each question.

(i) Which substance is a gas?

(1)

(ii) Which substance is a liquid?

(1)

(iii) Which substance is an element?

(1)

(iv) Which substance is made of ions?

(1)

(b) Figure 2 shows the bonding in substance C.

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(i) What is the formula of substance C?

Draw a ring around the correct answer.

SO2 SO2 S2O

(1)

(ii) Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

delocalised shared transferred

When a sulfur atom and an oxygen atom bond to produce substance C,

electrons are .........................................................................................

(1)

(iii) What is the type of bonding in substance C?

Draw a ring around the correct answer.

covalent ionic metallic

(1)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q5.This question is about salts.

(a) Salt (sodium chloride) is added to many types of food.

Sodium chloride is produced by reacting sodium with chlorine.

sodium + chlorine sodium chloride

The diagram shows what happens to atoms of sodium and chlorine in this reaction.

The dots (•) and crosses (×) represent electrons.

Only the outer electrons are shown.

Describe, in terms of electrons, what happens when a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine
atom to produce sodium chloride.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3)

(b) Lack of iodine can affect the learning ability of children.

One idea is that salt (sodium chloride) should have iodine added.

(i) Iodine consists of simple molecules.

What is a property of substances that have simple molecules?

Tick ( ) one box.

Have no overall electric charge

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Have high boiling points

Have giant covalent structures

(1)

(ii) Which one of the following questions cannot be answered by science alone?

Tick ( ) one box.

How much sodium chloride is in food?

What harm does a lack of iodine do?

Should iodine be added to salt in food?

Give one reason why this question cannot be answered by science alone.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(i) Name the acid used.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

an acid an alkali a salt

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Ammonia solution (ammonium hydroxide) is ..................................... .

(1)

(iii) The student added a few drops of a solution which changed colour when the reaction
was complete.

Complete the sentence.

The solution added is an ............................................................. .

(1)

(d) Farmers buy solid ammonium nitrate in poly(ethene) sacks.

(i) How is solid ammonium nitrate made from a solution of ammonium nitrate?

Tick ( ) one box.

Crystallisation

Decomposition

Electrolysis

(1)

(ii) Why do farmers use ammonium nitrate on their fields?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) The properties of poly(ethene) depend on the reaction conditions when it is made.

State one reaction condition that can be changed when making poly(ethene).

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 12 marks)

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How bond + structure relate to

props
Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic How bond + structure relate to props
Difficulty level Silver Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 58 minutes

Score: /58

Percentage: /100

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Q1.Figure 1 shows the outer electrons in an atom of the Group 1 element potassium and in an atom of the
Group 6 element sulfur.

Figure 1

(a) Potassium forms an ionic compound with sulfur.

Describe what happens when two atoms of potassium react with one atom of sulfur.

Give your answer in terms of electron transfer.

Give the formulae of the ions formed.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(5)

(b) The structure of potassium sulfide can be represented using the ball and stick model in
Figure 2.

Figure 2

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The ball and stick model is not a true representation of the structure of potassium sulfide.

Give one reason why.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Sulfur can also form covalent bonds.

Complete the dot and cross diagram to show the covalent bonding in a molecule of
hydrogen sulfide.

Show the outer shell electrons only.

(2)

(d) Calculate the relative formula mass (Mr) of aluminium sulfate Al2(SO4)3

Relative atomic masses (Ar): oxygen = 16; aluminium = 27; sulfur = 32

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.............................................................................................................................

Relative formula mass = ...........................................

(2)

(e) Covalent compounds such as hydrogen sulfide have low melting points and do not conduct
electricity when molten.

Draw one line from each property to the explanation of the property.

Explanation
Property
of property

Electrons are free

to move

There are no charged

particles free to move

Low melting point

Ions are free

to move

Weak intermolecular
forces of attraction

Does not conduct

electricity when
molten

Bonds are weak

Bonds are strong

(2)

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(f) Ionic compounds such as potassium sulfide have high boiling points and conduct electricity
when dissolved in water.

Draw one line from each property to the explanation of the property.

Explanation
Property
of property

Electrons are free

to move

There are no charged

particles free to move

High boiling point

Ions are free

to move

Weak intermolecular
forces of attraction

Conduct electricity
when molten

Bonds are weak

Bonds are strong

(2)
(Total 14 marks)

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Q2.This question is about halogens and their compounds.

The table below shows the boiling points and properties of some of the elements in Group 7 of
the periodic table.

Element Boiling Colour in aqueous

point in °C solution

Fluorine −188 colourless

Chlorine −35 pale green

Bromine X orange

Iodine 184 brown

(a) Why does iodine have a higher boiling point than chlorine?

Tick one box.

Iodine is ionic and chlorine is covalent

Iodine is less reactive than chlorine

The covalent bonds between iodine atoms

are stronger

The forces between iodine molecules are

stronger

(1)

(b) Predict the boiling point of bromine.

........................................................................................................................
(1)

The equation for this reaction is:

Cl2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → I2 (aq) + 2KCl(aq)

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Look at table above.

What is the colour of the final solution in this reaction?

Tick one box.

Brown

Orange

Pale green

Colourless

(1)

(d) What is the ionic equation for the reaction of chlorine with potassium iodide?

Tick one box.

Cl2 + 2K → 2KCl

2I⁻ + Cl2 → I2 + 2Cl⁻

I⁻ + Cl → I + Cl⁻

I⁻ + K+ → KI

(1)

(e) Why does potassium iodide solution conduct electricity?

Tick one box.

It contains a metal

It contains electrons which can move

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It contains ions which can move

It contains water

(1)

(f) What are the products of electrolysing potassium iodide solution?

Tick one box.

Product at cathode Product at anode

hydrogen iodine

hydrogen oxygen

potassium iodine

potassium oxygen

(1)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q3.This question is about metals and alloys.

(a) Explain how electricity is conducted in a metal.

To gain full marks you must include a description of the structure and bonding of a metal.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) Describe how the structure of an alloy is different from the structure of a pure metal.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(c) Alloys are used to make dental braces and coins.

(i) Nitinol is an alloy used in dental braces.

Why is Nitinol used in dental braces?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Suggest one reason why coins are not made of pure copper.

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Do not give cost as a reason.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) Some coins are made from an alloy of aluminium.

Complete the sentence.

Aluminium is manufactured by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of cryolite and

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iv) Banks keep coins in poly(ethene) bags. These bags are made from low density
poly(ethene).

High density poly(ethene) can also be made from the same monomer.

How can the same reaction produce two different products?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(d) Give two reasons why instrumental methods of analysis are used to detect impurities in
metals.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q4.Diagram 1 shows the apparatus used to electrolyse magnesium sulfate solution.

Diagram 1

Gases were given off at both electrodes.

(a) The gas collected at the anode was oxygen.

Draw one line from the test for oxygen to the correct result.

(1)

(b) (i) The gas collected at the cathode was hydrogen.

Describe how to test the gas to show that it is hydrogen.

Test ......................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................

Result ....................................................................................................

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(2)

(ii) Why is hydrogen, and not magnesium, produced at the cathode?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(c) A student wanted to use electrolysis to silver plate a metal spoon.

(i) Give one reason why metal spoons are sometimes silver plated.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Diagram 2 shows the apparatus the student used. The student did not set the
apparatus up correctly.

Diagram 2

d.c. power
supply

The student found that the metal spoon eroded and a thin layer of copper formed on
the pure silver electrode.

Suggest two changes that the student must make to his apparatus to be able to silver
plate the metal spoon. Give a reason for each change.

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...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(4)

(iii) Why is it difficult to electroplate plastic spoons?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 10 marks)

Q5.The hip joint sometimes has to be replaced.

Early replacement hip joints were made from stainless steel.

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium and nickel.

The diagram below represents the particles in stainless steel.

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Paticle diagram of stainless steal

(a) Use the diagram to complete the percentages of metals in this stainless steel.

The first one has been done for you.

Element Percentage (%)

Iron, Fe 72

Chromium, Cr

Nickel, Ni

(2)

(b) Pure iron is a soft, metallic element.

(i) Why is iron described as an element?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Pure iron would not be suitable for a replacement hip joint.

Suggest why.

...............................................................................................................

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(1)

(iii) The three metals in stainless steel have different sized atoms.
Stainless steel is harder than pure iron.

Explain why.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q6. Read the information

Graphene

Scientists have made a new substance called graphene.

The bonding and structure of graphene are similar to graphite.

Graphene is made of a single layer of the same atoms as graphite.

Graphene Graphite

Use the information above and your knowledge of graphite to answer the questions.

(a) This part of the question is about graphene.

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(i) ionic covalent metallic

The bonds between the atoms in graphene are .............................................

(1)

(ii) chromium carbon chlorine

Graphene is made of .................................................... atoms.

(1)

(iii) 2 3 4

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In graphene each atom bonds to ...................... other atoms.

(1)

(b) This part of the question is about graphite.

Graphite is used in pencils.

Explain why. Use the diagrams to help you.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q7. (a) Magnesium metal is shaped to make magnesium ribbon.

Explain why metals can be shaped.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Magnesium sulfate is a salt of magnesium.

It can be prepared by the reaction of magnesium metal with an acid. The equation for the
reaction of magnesium with this acid is:

Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)

(i) Name the acid used to make magnesium sulfate.

...................................................................... acid
(1)

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(ii) Use the equation to help you to describe what you would observe when magnesium
reacts with the acid.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(iii) The magnesium sulfate is in solution.

How could you obtain solid magnesium sulfate from this solution?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 6 marks)

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How bond + structure relate to

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Question Paper 1

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Subject Chemistry
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Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic How bond + structure relate to props
Difficulty level Gold Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 60 minutes

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Q1.In industry ethanol is produced by the reaction of ethene and steam at 300°C and 60 atmospheres pressure
using a catalyst.

The equation for the reaction is:

C2H4 (g) + H2O (g) C2H5OH (g)

The figure below shows a flow diagram of the process.

(a) Why does the mixture from the separator contain ethanol and water?

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) The forward reaction is exothermic.

Use Le Chatelier’s Principle to predict the effect of increasing temperature on the amount
of ethanol produced at equilibrium.

Give a reason for your prediction.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(2)

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produced at equilibrium.

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q2.This question is about copper.

(a) Copper can be extracted by smelting copper-rich ores in a furnace.

The equation for one of the reactions in the smelting process is:

Cu2S(s) + O2(g) 2 Cu(s) + SO2(g)

Explain why there would be an environmental problem if sulfur dioxide gas escaped into
the atmosphere.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) The impure copper produced by smelting is purified by electrolysis, as shown below.

Copper atoms are oxidised at the positive electrode to Cu2+ ions, as shown in the half
equation.

Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e−

(i) How does the half equation show that copper atoms are oxidised?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

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(ii) The Cu2+ ions are attracted to the negative electrode, where they are reduced to
produce copper atoms.

Write a balanced half equation for the reaction at the negative electrode.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) Suggest a suitable electrolyte for the electrolysis.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Copper metal is used in electrical appliances.

Describe the bonding in a metal, and explain why metals conduct electricity.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(d) Soil near copper mines is often contaminated with low percentages of copper compounds.

Phytomining is a new way to extract copper compounds from soil.

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Describe how copper compounds are extracted by phytomining.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3)

(e) A compound in a copper ore has the following percentage composition by mass:

55.6% copper, 16.4% iron, 28.0% sulfur.

Calculate the empirical formula of the compound.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): S = 32; Fe = 56; Cu = 63.5

You must show all of your working.

........................................................................................................................

Empirical formula = ............................................................

(4)
(Total 16 marks)

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Q3.This question is about ethanol.

(a) Ethanol is produced by the reaction of ethene and steam:

C2H4 + H2O C2H5OH

(i) Figure 1 shows the energy level diagram for the reaction.

How does the energy level diagram show that the reaction is exothermic?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) A catalyst is used for the reaction.

Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of the reaction.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Figure 2 shows the displayed structure of ethanol.

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Complete the dot and cross diagram in Figure 3 to show the bonding in ethanol.

Show the outer shell electrons only.

(2)

(c) A student burned some ethanol.

Figure 4 shows the apparatus the student used.

(i) The student recorded the temperature of the water before and after heating.

His results are shown in Table 1.

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Table 1

Temperature before heating 20.7 °C

Temperature after heating 35.1 °C

Calculate the energy used to heat the water.

Use the equation Q = m × c × ΔT

The specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J / g / °C

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Energy used = ........................................ J

(3)

(ii) Table 2 shows the mass of the spirit burner before the ethanol was burned and after
the ethanol was burned.

Table 2

Mass of spirit burner before ethanol was burned 72.80 g

Mass of spirit burner after ethanol was burned 72.10 g

Calculate the number of moles of ethanol (C2H5OH) that were burned.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): H = 1; C = 12; O = 16

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Number of moles burned = ........................................

(3)

(iii) Calculate the energy released in joules per mole.

You should assume that all the energy from the ethanol burning was used to heat the
water.

...............................................................................................................

Energy = ........................................ J / mole

(1)

(d) The names, structures and boiling points of ethanol and two other alcohols are shown in
Table 3.

Table 3

Name Methanol Ethanol Propanol

Structure

Boiling
65 78 97
point in °C

Use your knowledge of structure and bonding to suggest why the boiling points increase as
the number of carbon atoms increases.

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(3)
(Total 15 marks)

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Q4.This question is about compounds.

(a) The table gives information about the solubility of some compounds.

Soluble compounds

All potassium and sodium salts

All nitrates

Chlorides, bromides and iodides, except those of silver and lead

Use information from the table to answer these questions.

(i) Name a soluble compound that contains silver ions.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Name a soluble compound that contains carbonate ions.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Metal oxides react with acids to make salts.

What type of compound is a metal oxide?

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(i) State how solid lead nitrate can be obtained from lead nitrate solution.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Balance the equation for the reaction.

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PbO + HNO3 Pb(NO3)2 + H2O

(1)

(iii) Give the total number of atoms in the formula Pb(NO3)2

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(d) An oxide of lead that does not have the formula PbO contains 6.21 g of lead and 0.72 g of
oxygen.

Calculate the empirical formula of this lead oxide.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): O = 16; Pb = 207

You must show your working to gain full marks.

........................................................................................................................

Empirical formula = ........................................

(4)
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Q5.This question is about sodium chloride and iodine.

(a) Describe the structure and bonding in sodium chloride.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) When sodium chloride solution is electrolysed, one product is chlorine.

Name the two other products from the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

(c) Many people do not have enough iodine in their diet.

Sodium chloride is added to many types of food. Some scientists recommend that sodium
chloride should have a compound of iodine added.

Give one ethical reason why a compound of iodine should not be added to sodium chloride
used in food.

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(1)

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(d) The bonding in iodine is similar to the bonding in chlorine.

(i) Complete the diagram below to show the bonding in iodine.

Show the outer electrons only.

(2)

(ii) Explain why iodine has a low melting point.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(3)

(iii) Explain, in terms of particles, why liquid iodine does not conduct electricity.

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(2)
(Total 14 marks)

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Structure + Bonding Carbon

Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Structure + Bonding Carbon
Difficulty level Bronze Level
Booklet Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 59 minutes

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Q1.This question is about different substances and their structures.

(a) Draw one line from each statement to the diagram which shows the structure.

Statement Structure

(4)

(b) Figure 1 shows the structure of an element.

Figure 1

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What is the name of this element?

Tick one box.

Carbon

Chloride

Nitrogen

Xenon

(1)

(c) Why does this element conduct electricity?

Tick one box.

It has delocalised electrons

It contains hexagonal rings

It has weak forces between the layers

It has ionic bonds

(1)

(d) Figure 2 shows the structure of an alloy.

Figure 2

Explain why this alloy is harder than the pure metal Y.

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(2)

(e) What percentage of the atoms in the alloys are atoms of X?

.............................................................................................................................

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(2)

(f) What type of substance is an alloy?

Tick one box.

Compound

Element

Mixture

(1)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q2.This question is about electrolysis.

(a) Metal spoons can be coated with silver.

This is called electroplating.

Suggest one reason why spoons are electroplated.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) When sodium chloride solution is electrolysed the products are hydrogen and chlorine.

(i) What is made from chlorine?

Tick ( ) one box.

Bleach

Fertiliser

Soap

(1)

(ii) Sodium chloride solution contains two types of positive ions, hydrogen ions (H+) and
sodium ions (Na+).

Why is hydrogen produced at the negative electrode and not sodium?

Tick ( ) one box.

Hydrogen is a gas.

Hydrogen is less reactive than sodium.

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Hydrogen ions move faster than sodium ions.

(1)

(iii) Hydrogen and chlorine can be used to produce hydrogen chloride.

The diagrams in Figure 1 show how the outer electrons are arranged in an atom of
hydrogen and an atom of chlorine.

Complete Figure 2 to show how the outer electrons are arranged in a molecule of
hydrogen chloride (HCl).

(1)

(iv) What is the type of bond in a molecule of hydrogen chloride?

Tick ( ) one box.

Covalent

Ionic

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Metallic

(1)

(v) Why is hydrogen chloride a gas at room temperature (20 °C)?

Tick ( ) two boxes.

Hydrogen chloride has a low boiling point.

Hydrogen chloride has a high melting point.

Hydrogen chloride is made of simple molecules.

Hydrogen chloride does not conduct electricity.

Hydrogen chloride has a giant structure.

(2)

(c) Aluminium is produced by electrolysis of a molten mixture of aluminium oxide and cryolite.
This is shown in Figure 3.

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(i) Name a gas produced at the positive electrode.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Aluminium ions move to the negative electrode.

Explain why.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(iii) At the negative electrode, the aluminium ions gain electrons to produce aluminium.

What is this type of reaction called?

Tick ( ) one box.

Combustion

Oxidation

Reduction

(1)

(iv) Aluminium has layers of atoms, as shown in Figure 4.

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Complete the sentence.

Metals can be bent and shaped because the layers of atoms can ......
(1)

(d) Electrodes used in the production of aluminium are made from graphite.

(i) Which diagram, A, B or C, shows the structure of graphite?

The structure of graphite is shown in diagram

(1)

(ii) The temperature for the electrolysis is 950 °C.

Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence.

cross links a giant ionic lattice strong covalent bonds

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The graphite does not melt at 950 °C because

graphite has ......................................................... .

(1)
(Total 14 marks)

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Q3.This question is about diamonds.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(a) Diamonds are found in meteorites.

(i) Meteorites get very hot when they pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, but the
diamonds do not melt.

high

Diamond has a low melting point.

very
low

(1)

(ii) Most diamonds found in meteorites are nanodiamonds.

hundred

A nanodiamond contains a few thousand atoms

million.

(1)

(b) Diamonds are used for the cutting end of drill bits.

hard.

Diamonds can be used for drill bits because they are shiny.

soft.

(1)

(c) The figure below shows the arrangement of atoms in diamond.

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(i)

carbon

Diamond is made from nitrogen atoms.

oxygen

(1)

(ii)

three

Each atom in diamond is bonded to four other atoms.

five

(1)

(iii)

covalent

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Diamond has a giant ionic structure.

metallic

(1)

(iv)

all

In diamond none of the atoms are bonded together.

some

(1)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q4.The picture shows a student filling in a multiple choice answer sheet using a pencil.

The pencil contains graphite. Graphite rubs off the pencil onto the paper.

Diagrams 1 and 2 show how the atoms are arranged in graphite.

(a) Use the diagrams to help you explain why graphite can rub off the pencil onto the paper.

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(2)

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(b) Draw a ring around the type of bond which holds the atoms together in each layer.

covalent ionic metallic

(1)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q5. The diagrams represent the structures of five substances, A, B, C, D and E.

(a) Give one substance, A, B, C, D or E, that:

(i) has a very low boiling point

(1)

(ii) is a compound

(1)

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(iii) is a metal.

(1)

(b) Draw a ring around the type of bonding holding the atoms together in substance C.

covalent ionic metallic

(1)

(c) Explain why substance E is soft and slippery.

........................................................................................................................

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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q6. Liquids containing nanoparticles of diamond are used as abrasives.Nanoparticles of diamond

can be used to grind down surfaces to give them a very smooth polished finish.

Abrasive liquid containing Model of part of the diamond structure

nanoparticles of diamond

(a) Diamond is made of one element.

Draw a ring around the name of this element.

calcium carbon chromium cobalt

(1)

(b) Tick ( ) two statements in the table which explain why diamond is hard.

Statement Tick ( )

It is made of layers.

It has weak covalent bonds.

Each atom is joined to four other atoms.

It has a giant structure.

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It has strong ionic bonds.

(2)

very small.

Nanoparticles of diamond are large.

very large.

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q7. The picture shows a student using a pencil to complete a multiple choice answer sheet.

By albertogp123 [CC BY 2.0] , via Flickr

The pencil contains graphite. Graphite rubs off the pencil onto the paper.

Diagrams 1 and 2 show how the atoms are arranged in graphite.

(a) Use Diagram 2 and your Data Sheet to help you to name the element from which graphite
is made.

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(1)

(b) Use Diagram 1 to help you explain why graphite can rub off the pencil onto the paper.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(2)

covalent ionic metallic

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q8. Lightweight handlebars for bicycles are made from materials containing carbon nanotubes.

Carbon nanotubes are lightweight but very strong.

The diagram shows the structure of a carbon nanotube.

(a) What does the term ‘nano’ tell you about the diameter of carbon nanotubes?

Tick ( ) the correct answer in the table.

Answer Tick
( )

The diameter of the tube is very small.

The diameter of the tube is large.

The diameter of the tube is very large

(1)

(b) Look at the diagram and then draw a ring around the correct word to complete each
sentence.

(i) Carbon nanotubes are similar to graphite because each carbon atom is joined to

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two

three other carbon atoms.

four

(1)

covalent

(ii) The carbon atoms are joined by ionic bonds.

metallic

(1)

atoms

(iii) Carbon nanotubes are very strong because the bonds are hard to break.

electrons

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q9. A drill bit is used to cut holes through materials. The cutting end of this drill bit is covered with
very small diamonds.

By Wanderlinse [CC By 2.0], via Flickr

Draw a ring around the correct word in each box.

carbon

(a) Diamond is made from nitrogen atoms.

oxygen

(1)

none

(b) Diamond has a giant structure in which some of the atoms are joined together.

all

(1)

covalent

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(c) The atoms in diamond are joined together by ionic bonds.

metallic

(1)

two

(d) In diamond each atom is joined to three other atoms.

four

(1)

hard.

(e) Diamond is suitable for the cutting end of a drill bit because it is shiny.

soft

(1)
(Total 5 marks)

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Structure + Bonding Carbon

Question Paper

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Structure + Bonding Carbon
Difficulty level Silver Level
Booklet Question Paper

Time Allowed: 25 minutes

Score: /25

Percentage: /100

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Q1.The diagrams show the structures of diamond and graphite.

Diamond Graphite

(a) Diamond and graphite both contain the same element.

What is the name of this element? ...............................................................

(1)

(b) Use the diagrams above and your knowledge of structure and bonding to explain why:

(i) graphite is very soft

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(ii) diamond is very hard

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(iii) graphite conducts electricity.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q2. Read the information

Graphene

Scientists have made a new substance called graphene.

The bonding and structure of graphene are similar to graphite.

Graphene is made of a single layer of the same atoms as graphite.

Graphene Graphite

Use the information above and your knowledge of graphite to answer the questions.

(a) This part of the question is about graphene.

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(i) ionic covalent metallic

The bonds between the atoms in graphene are .............................................

(1)

(ii) chromium carbon chlorine

Graphene is made of .................................................... atoms.

(1)

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(iii) 2 3 4

In graphene each atom bonds to ...................... other atoms.

(1)

(b) This part of the question is about graphite.

Graphite is used in pencils.

Explain why. Use the diagrams to help you.

........................................................................................................................

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q3. Pure carbon can exist in two forms, diamond and graphite.

(a) Complete the diagram to show the electronic structure of a carbon atom.

A carbon atom has 6 electrons.

Show the electrons as crosses (x).

(1)

(b) A drill bit is used to cut holes through materials. The cutting end of this drill bit is covered
with very small diamonds.

By Wanderlinse [CC By 2.0], via Flickr

(i) What property of diamond makes it suitable for use on the cutting end of a drill bit?

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(1)

(ii) Explain, as fully as you can, why diamond has this property. Use your knowledge of
the structure and bonding of diamond and the information shown opposite to help
you to answer this question.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(3)

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(3)
(Total 8 marks)

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Q4. The electrolysis of sodium chloride solution produces useful substances.

(a) Explain the meaning of electrolysis.

.....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) The diagram shows an apparatus used for the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.

Reproduced with the permission of Nelson Thornes Ltd from PATRICK FULLICK et al, ISBN 0-7487-9644- 4.
First published in 2006

The electrolysis produces two gases, chlorine and Gas A.

Name Gas A ...............................................................................................................

(1)

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Structure + Bonding Carbon

Question Paper 1

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Structure + Bonding Carbon
Difficulty level Gold Level
Booklet Question Paper-1

Time Allowed: 46 minutes

Score: /46

Percentage: /100

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Q1.The article gives some information about graphene.

Nanotunes!

Carbon can be made into nano-thin, strong sheets called graphene.

A graphene sheet is a single layer of graphite.

Graphene conducts electricity and is used in loudspeakers.

The picture shows the structure of graphene.

(a) Use the picture and your knowledge of bonding in graphite to:

(i) explain why graphene is strong;

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(3)

(ii) explain why graphene can conduct electricity.

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...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Graphite is made up of layers of graphene.

Explain why graphite is a lubricant.

.........................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q2.Oil rigs are used to drill for crude oil.

(a) Drill heads are made from steel. Steel is an alloy.

Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(3)

(b) Drill heads also contain diamonds.

Describe, as fully as you can, the structure and bonding in diamond.

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........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(c) Polymers are produced from crude oil.

Describe the structure and bonding in a thermosoftening polymer and explain why
thermosoftening polymers melt when heated.

........................................................................................................................

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(4)
(Total 11 marks)

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Q3. Scientists have recently developed a method to produce large sheets of a substance called
graphene.
Graphene is made from carbon and is a single layer of graphite just one atom thick.

The properties of graphene include:

• it conducts electricity

• it is transparent since it is only one atom

thick

• it is strong and durable.

These properties make it suitable to overlay

a monitor screen to make it a touchscreen.

The photograph below shows the structure of graphene.

Photographs supplied by iStockphoto/Thinkstock

Use your knowledge of the bonding in graphite and the photograph of the structure to help you
to explain, as fully as you can:

(a) (i) why graphene is strong;

...............................................................................................................

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...............................................................................................................
(3)

(ii) why graphene conducts electricity.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Suggest why a sheet of graphite which has a large number of carbon layers would not be
suitable for the touchscreen.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q4. Graphite and diamond are different forms of the element carbon.
Graphite and diamond have different properties.

The structures of graphite and diamond are shown below.

Graphite Diamond

(a) Graphite is softer than diamond.

Explain why.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) Graphite conducts electricity, but diamond does not.

Explain why.

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........................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q5. Diamonds are used as abrasives.

Model of part of the diamond structure

Diamonds are very hard.

Explain why.

A good answer will include information on the structure and bonding in diamonds.

.................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q6. The picture shows a copper kettle being heated on a camping stove.

Copper is a good material for making a kettle because:

• it has a high melting point

• it is a very good conductor of heat.

(a) Explain why copper, like many other metals, has a high melting point.
You should describe the structure and bonding of a metal in your answer.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) An aeroplane contains many miles of electrical wiring made from copper. This adds to the
mass of the aeroplane.

It has been suggested that the electrical wiring made from copper could be replaced by
lighter carbon nanotubes.

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The diagram shows the structure of a carbon nanotube.

(i) What does the term ‘nano’ tell you about the carbon nanotubes?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Like graphite, each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms.

Explain why the carbon nanotube can conduct electricity.

...............................................................................................................

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(2)
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Q7. This drill contains an electric motor.

The diagram below shows the main parts of an electric motor.

The carbon contacts are made of graphite. Springs push the contacts against the copper ring.
The contacts conduct electricity to the copper ring. The copper ring rotates rapidly but does not
stick or become worn because the graphite is soft and slippery.

Graphite has properties which are ideal for making the contacts in an electric motor.

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why graphite has these properties.

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Bulk + Surface properties inc

nanoparticles
Question Paper

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Bulk + surface properties inc nanoparticles
Difficulty level Bronze Level
Booklet Question Paper

Time Allowed: 59 minutes

Score: /59

Percentage: /100

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Q1.The figure below shows magnesium burning in air.

(a) Look at the figure above.

How can you tell that a chemical reaction is taking place?

.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Name the product from the reaction of magnesium in the figure.

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) The magnesium needed heating before it would react.

What conclusion can you draw from this?

Tick one box.

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The reaction is reversible

The reaction has a high activation energy

The reaction is exothermic

Magnesium has a high melting point

(1)

(d) A sample of the product from the reaction in the figure above was added to water and
shaken.

Universal indicator was added.

The universal indicator turned blue.

What is the pH value of the solution?

Tick one box.

(1)

(e) Why are nanoparticles effective in very small quantities?

Tick one box.

They are elements

They are highly reactive

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They have a low melting point

They have a high surface area to volume

ratio

(1)

(f) Give one advantage of using nanoparticles in sun creams.

.............................................................................................................................

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(1)

(g) Give one disadvantage of using nanoparticles in sun creams.

.............................................................................................................................

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(1)

(h) A coarse particle has a diameter of 1 × 10−6 m.

A nanoparticle has a diameter of 1.6 × 10−9 m.

Calculate how many times bigger the diameter of the coarse particle is than the diameter of
the nanoparticle.

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(2)
(Total 9 marks)

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Q2.This question is about water.

River water needs to be treated before it is safe to drink.

(a) The diagram shows two stages of the treatment of river water.

(i) What is the name of the process used to remove solid particles in Stage 1?

Tick ( ) one box.

Crystallisation

Fermentation

Filtration

(1)

(ii) What is added in Stage 2 to sterilise the water?

Tick ( ) one box.

Chlorine

Fluoride

Potassium

(1)

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(b) Toxic substances in river water are removed by adding very small amounts of iron oxide
nanoparticles.

(i) How is the size of nanoparticles different from normal-sized particles?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Nanoparticles are needed in only very small amounts.

Suggest why.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

What would you see when sodium hydroxide solution is added drop by drop to tap water
containing aluminium ions?

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........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q3.This question is about diamonds.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(a) Diamonds are found in meteorites.

(i) Meteorites get very hot when they pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, but the
diamonds do not melt.

high

Diamond has a low melting point.

very
low

(1)

(ii) Most diamonds found in meteorites are nanodiamonds.

hundred

A nanodiamond contains a few thousand atoms

million.

(1)

(b) Diamonds are used for the cutting end of drill bits.

hard.

Diamonds can be used for drill bits because they are shiny.

soft.

(1)

(c) The figure below shows the arrangement of atoms in diamond.

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(i)

carbon

Diamond is made from nitrogen atoms.

oxygen

(1)

(ii)

three

Each atom in diamond is bonded to four other atoms.

five

(1)

(iii)

covalent

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Diamond has a giant ionic structure.

metallic

(1)

(iv)

all

In diamond none of the atoms are bonded together.

some

(1)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q4.Read the article and then answer the questions.

Nanotennis!
Tennis balls contain air under pressure, which gives them their bounce. Normal tennis
balls are changed at regular intervals during tennis matches because they slowly lose
some of the air. This means that a large number of balls are needed for a tennis
tournament.

‘Nanocoated’ tennis balls have a ‘nanosize’ layer of butyl rubber. This layer slows down
the escape of air so that the ball does not lose its pressure as quickly. The ‘nanocoated’
tennis balls last much longer and do not need to be replaced as often.

(a) Tick ( ) the best description of a ‘nanosize’ layer.

Description Tick ( )

A layer one atom thick.

A layer a few hundred atoms thick.

A layer millions of atoms thick.

(1)

(b) Suggest two ways in which using ‘nanocoated’ tennis balls would be good for the
environment.

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(2)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q5.Nanoparticles have many uses.

(a) (i) Tick (✔) one use of nanoparticles.

In the extraction of iron

In suntan creams

In the test for oxygen

(1)

(ii) How is the size of nanoparticles different from normal-sized particles?

Draw a ring around the correct answer.

much smaller same size much larger

(1)

(b) Very small amounts of cerium oxide nanoparticles can be added to diesel fuel.

The cerium oxide is a catalyst.

(i) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Only a very small amount of cerium oxide nanoparticles is needed because

are elements.

the nanoparticles are very reactive.

have a high surface area to volume ratio.

(1)

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(ii) Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q6. Gold and gold ions are used as catalysts.

(a) An atom of gold is represented as:

197 Au 79
Complete the sentences.

The atomic number of gold is ...................................................

The number of electrons in an atom of gold is ...............................

(2)

(b) Scientists have found that gold nanoparticles are very good catalysts.

Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.

hundred

A gold nanoparticle contains a few thousand atoms.

million

(1)

Au → Au3+ + 3e–

(i) Complete the sentence.

The particles lost when a gold atom becomes a gold ion

are called .....................................................

(1)

(ii) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.

one.

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The number of these particles lost when a gold atom becomes a gold ion is two.

three.

(1)

(d) Gold ions are used as a catalyst in the reaction to make chloroethene.

How does a catalyst help a reaction?

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(e) Chloroethene can react to make a thermosoftening polymer.

(i) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.

dissolve.

When heated, a thermosoftening polymer will melt.

solidify.

(1)

(ii) Polymer B is a different type of polymer.

The diagram shows the structure of polymer B.

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How can you tell from the diagram that polymer B is not thermosoftening?

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(1)
(Total 8 marks)

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Q7. Liquids containing nanoparticles of diamond are used as abrasives.Nanoparticles of diamond

can be used to grind down surfaces to give them a very smooth polished finish.

Abrasive liquid containing Model of part of the diamond structure

nanoparticles of diamond

(a) Diamond is made of one element.

Draw a ring around the name of this element.

calcium carbon chromium cobalt

(1)

(b) Tick ( ) two statements in the table which explain why diamond is hard.

Statement Tick ( )

It is made of layers.

It has weak covalent bonds.

Each atom is joined to four other atoms.

It has a giant structure.

It has strong ionic bonds.

(2)

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very small.

Nanoparticles of diamond are large.

very large.

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Q8. Read the information about car engines.

Burning petrol in air is an exothermic reaction. This reaction is used in car engines.

When petrol burns it produces harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides and
carbon monoxide.

A catalytic converter stops these harmful substances being released into the air.

(a) Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete each sentence.

decrease.

(i) The exothermic reaction makes the temperature of the engine increase.

stay the same.

(1)

energy is taken in from the surroundings.

(ii) This is because during exothermic reactions energy is given out to the surroundings.

there is no energy change.

(1)

(b) The diagram shows a catalytic converter which removes harmful substances.
The catalytic converter has two parts, A and B, which contain different catalysts.

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(i) The equation for the reaction that takes place in part A is:

2NO → N2 + O2

Which one of the substances shown in the equation is a compound?

Give the formula of this compound.

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) The equation for the reaction that takes place in part B is:

2CO + O2 → 2CO2

Why is it important to stop carbon monoxide (CO) from being released into the air?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

Tick ( ) the two correct statements.

Statement Tick ( )

A catalyst can speed up a chemical reaction.

A catalyst is used up in a chemical reaction.

Different reactions need different catalysts.

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A catalyst does not change the rate of a chemical reaction.

(2)

(d) Modern catalytic converters contain nanosized particles of catalyst.

Less catalyst is needed when nanosized catalyst particles are used.

(i) Complete the sentence.

The size of nanosized particles is ........................................ than normal sized

particles.
(1)

(ii) The catalysts contain platinum.

Suggest why a manufacturer of catalytic converters would want to use less catalyst.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 8 marks)

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Q9. Read the article and then answer the questions.

TOXIC SOCKS?

Silver nanoparticles are added to the fibres used to make some socks. Silver has
the special property that it can kill bacteria. As a result there are no unpleasant
smells when wearing these socks.

Some scientists are concerned about the use of silver nanoparticles in socks.

The silver can be released from the socks when they are washed. This silver may
end up in rivers. Silver in rivers may kill fish.

Scientists found that some makes of socks release the silver more easily than
others. Socks in which the silver nanoparticles are trapped in the fibres released
very little silver when washed.

By tfkrawksmysocks [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Flickr

(a) Suggest why silver stops unpleasant smells when wearing the socks.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) How is the size of silver nanoparticles different from normal sized silver particles?

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(1)

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Suggest why.

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(d) The silver nanoparticles should be trapped in the sock fibres.

Use the information in the article to explain why.

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q10. Lightweight handlebars for bicycles are made from materials containing carbon nanotubes.

Carbon nanotubes are lightweight but very strong.

The diagram shows the structure of a carbon nanotube.

(a) What does the term ‘nano’ tell you about the diameter of carbon nanotubes?

Tick ( ) the correct answer in the table.

Answer Tick
( )

The diameter of the tube is very small.

The diameter of the tube is large.

The diameter of the tube is very large

(1)

(b) Look at the diagram and then draw a ring around the correct word to complete each
sentence.

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(i) Carbon nanotubes are similar to graphite because each carbon atom is joined to

two

three other carbon atoms.

four

(1)

covalent

(ii) The carbon atoms are joined by ionic bonds.

metallic

(1)

atoms

(iii) Carbon nanotubes are very strong because the bonds are hard to break.

electrons

(1)
(Total 4 marks)

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Bulk + Surface properties inc

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Question Paper

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Bulk + surface properties inc nanoparticles
Difficulty level Silver Level
Booklet Question Paper

Time Allowed: 25 minutes

Score: /25

Percentage: /100

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Q1. Read the information about car engines.

Burning petrol in air is an exothermic reaction. This reaction is used in car engines.

When petrol burns it produces harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides and
carbon monoxide.

A catalytic converter stops these harmful substances being released into the air.

(a) The reaction is exothermic. What is the meaning of exothermic?

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) The catalytic converter has two parts shown as A and B in the diagram.

Part A contains a catalyst made from platinum and rhodium.

Part B contains a catalyst made from platinum and palladium.

(i) Why are catalysts used in chemical reactions?

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(1)

(ii) One reaction in part A is shown by this equation.

2NO → N2 + O2

Suggest why this reaction helps the environment.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(iii) The equation for one of the reactions in part B is shown below.

Balance this equation.

....... CO + O2 → ....... CO2

(1)

(iv) The catalytic converter works for many years without replacing the catalyst.

Explain why the catalyst does not need to be replaced.

...............................................................................................................

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(1)

(v) Suggest why different catalysts are used in parts A and B.

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(1)

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(c) Modern catalytic converters contain nanosized particles of catalyst. Using nanosized
particles reduces the cost of the catalytic converter.

Suggest and explain why the use of nanosized catalyst particles reduces the cost of the
catalytic converter.

Your answer should include information about the size and surface area of the particles.

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(3)
(Total 9 marks)

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Q2. Read the article and then answer the questions that follow.

Nanotennis!

Tennis balls contain air under pressure, which gives them their bounce. Normal tennis balls
are changed at regular intervals during tennis matches because they slowly lose some of the
air. This means that a large number of balls are needed for a tennis tournament, using up a
lot of materials.

‘Nanocoated’ tennis balls have a ‘nanosize’ layer of butyl rubber. This layer slows down the
escape of air so that the ball does not lose its pressure as quickly. The ‘nanocoated’ tennis
balls last much longer and do not need to be replaced as often.

(a) How does the ‘nanosize’ layer make the tennis balls last longer?

.....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Put a tick ( ) next to the best description of a ‘nanosize’ layer.

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Description ( )

A layer one atom thick.

A layer a few hundred atoms thick.

A layer millions of atoms thick.

(1)

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(2)
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Q3. Read the article and then answer the questions.

Nanotennis!

Tennis balls contain air under pressure, which gives them their bounce. Normal tennis balls
are changed at regular intervals during tennis matches because they slowly lose some of the
air.

‘Nanocoated’ tennis balls have a ‘nanosize’ layer of butyl rubber. This layer slows down the
escape of air so that the ball does not lose its pressure as quickly.

(a) What is the meaning of nanosize?

.....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Suggest why using ‘nanocoated’ tennis balls would be good for the environment.

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(2)
(Total 3 marks)

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Q4. Read this passage about metals.

Metals are crystalline materials. The metal crystals are normally about 20 000 nm (nanometres) in
diameter. The atoms inside these crystals are arranged in layers.

A new nanoscience process produces nanocrystalline metals. Nanocrystalline metals are stronger
and harder than normal metals.

It is hoped that nanocrystalline metals can be used in hip replacements.

The use of nanocrystalline metals should give people better hip replacements which last longer.

(a) State why metals can be bent and hammered into different shapes.

.....................................................................................................................................

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(1)

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(b) How is the size of the crystals in nanocrystalline metals different from the size of the
crystals in normal metals?

.....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) Hip joints are constantly moving when people walk.

Suggest and explain why the hip replacement made of nanocrystalline metal should last
longer than one made of normal metals.

.....................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 4 marks)

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Bulk + Surface properties inc

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Question Paper

Level GCSE (9-1)

Subject Chemistry
Exam Board AQA
Topic 4.2 Bonding structure + props matter
Sub Topic Bulk + surface properties inc nanoparticles
Difficulty level Gold Level
Booklet Question Paper

Time Allowed: 37 minutes

Score: /37

Percentage: /100

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Q1.The article gives some information about graphene.

Nanotunes!

Carbon can be made into nano-thin, strong sheets called graphene.

A graphene sheet is a single layer of graphite.

Graphene conducts electricity and is used in loudspeakers.

The picture shows the structure of graphene.

(a) Use the picture and your knowledge of bonding in graphite to:

(i) explain why graphene is strong;

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(3)

(ii) explain why graphene can conduct electricity.

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...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Graphite is made up of layers of graphene.

Explain why graphite is a lubricant.

.........................................................................................................................

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)

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Q2.Magnesium oxide nanoparticles can kill bacteria.

The figure below shows the percentage of bacteria killed by different sized nanoparticles.

Size of nanoparticles in nanometres

(a) (i) Give two conclusions that can be made from the figure above.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(2)

(ii) Points are plotted for only some sizes of nanoparticles.

Would collecting and plotting data for more sizes of nanoparticles improve the
conclusions?

Give a reason for your answer.

...............................................................................................................

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(1)

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(b) Magnesium oxide contains magnesium ions (Mg2+) and oxide ions (O2–).

Describe, as fully as you can, what happens when magnesium atoms react with oxygen
atoms to produce magnesium oxide.

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........................................................................................................................
(4)
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Q3. The diagram shows how a heat sink is placed on top of a processor in a computer.
The heat sink is a large piece of metal which conducts heat away from the processor.
If the processor gets too hot it may be damaged.

(a) (i) Describe the structure of a metal.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(3)

(ii) Why are metals very good conductors of heat?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(b) When viewed under a microscope, it can be seen that the surfaces of the processor and the
heat sink that are in contact are not flat.

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There are lots of tiny gaps between the two surfaces.

The gaps contain air, which does not conduct heat very well.
Thermal grease is used to fill the gaps between the processor and the heat sink to improve
the transfer of heat from the processor to the heat sink.

One type of thermal grease contains nanosized particles of silver.

The manufacturer claims that the nanosized particles help to transfer heat better than
normal sized particles.

(i) How are nanosized particles different from normal sized particles?

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Suggest one reason why nanosized particles of silver might help to transfer heat
better than normal sized particles.

...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 6 marks)

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Q4. This question is about calcium hydroxide.

Ancient artworks and monuments can be protected from acid rain if the surface is sprayed with
calcium hydroxide nanoparticles.

By Svilen Enev (Own work) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

(a) Calcium hydroxide has the formula Ca(OH)2

Why are there two hydroxide ions for each calcium ion in the formula?

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) The calcium hydroxide is used in the form of nanoparticles.

What are nanoparticles?

........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................
(1)

(c) A student added water to calcium oxide to make calcium hydroxide.

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The equation for the reaction is shown below.

CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

Calculate the maximum mass of calcium hydroxide which could be made from 2.00 g of
calcium oxide.

Relative atomic masses (Ar): H = 1; O = 16; Ca = 40.

........................................................................................................................

Maximum mass of calcium hydroxide = ............................... g

(3)
(Total 5 marks)

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Q5. The picture shows a copper kettle being heated on a camping stove.

Copper is a good material for making a kettle because:

• it has a high melting point

• it is a very good conductor of heat.

(a) Explain why copper, like many other metals, has a high melting point.
You should describe the structure and bonding of a metal in your answer.

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(b) An aeroplane contains many miles of electrical wiring made from copper. This adds to the
mass of the aeroplane.

It has been suggested that the electrical wiring made from copper could be replaced by

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lighter carbon nanotubes.

The diagram shows the structure of a carbon nanotube.

(i) What does the term ‘nano’ tell you about the carbon nanotubes?

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(ii) Like graphite, each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms.

Explain why the carbon nanotube can conduct electricity.

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Q6. Read the article about the use of nanoparticles in sun creams.

Sun creams

Many sun creams use nanoparticles. These sun creams are very good at absorbing
radiation, especially ultraviolet radiation. Owing to the particle size, the sun creams
spread more easily, cover better and save money because you use less. The new sun
creams are also transparent, unlike traditional sun creams which are white. The use of
nanoparticles is so successful that they are now used in more than 300 sun cream
products.

Some sun creams contain nanoparticles of titanium oxide. Normal-sized particles of

titanium oxide are safe to put on the skin.

It is thought that nanoparticles can pass through the skin and travel around the body
more easily than normal-sized particles. It is also thought that nanoparticles might be
toxic to some types of cell, such as skin, bone, brain and liver cells.

(a) Explain why nanoparticles pass through the skin and travel around the body more easily
than normal-sized particles of titanium oxide.

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(b) Explain why sun creams containing nanoparticles should be tested further.

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