AS Level · Chemistry 9701 · P1

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Question 1Multiple choice · 1 markA* challenge

Propene reacts with HBr.
What is the major product and the type of reaction?

major productmechanism
A1-bromopropanefree-radical substitution
B2-bromopropaneelectrophilic addition
C1-bromopropaneelectrophilic addition
D2-bromopropanenucleophilic addition
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Answer: B

Question 2Multiple choice · 1 markA* challenge

Hydrogen bonding affects the properties of compounds.
1    Ice is less dense than liquid water because hydrogen bonds hold the molecules in an open lattice.
2    Water has a higher boiling point than hydrogen sulfide because of hydrogen bonding.
3    Hydrogen bonds are stronger than covalent bonds.
Which statements are correct?

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 1 and 2 only
  3. C 1 only
  4. D 2 only
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Answer: B

Question 3Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which substance has a giant molecular (covalent) lattice?

  1. A sodium chloride
  2. B silicon dioxide
  3. C iodine
  4. D ice
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Answer: B

Question 4Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which compound is a primary amine?

  1. A CH₃CH₂NH₂
  2. B (CH₃)₂NH
  3. C CH₃CONH₂
  4. D (CH₃)₃N
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Answer: A

Question 5Multiple choice · 1 mark

What type of polymerisation forms poly(ethene)?

  1. A addition
  2. B substitution
  3. C condensation
  4. D hydrolysis
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Answer: A

Question 6Multiple choice · 1 mark

50 g of solution rises by 9.8 K when 0.065 mol of reactant reacts. What is ΔH in kJ mol−1?

  1. A −315 kJ mol−1
  2. B −63 kJ mol−1
  3. C −31.5 kJ mol−1
  4. D −15.8 kJ mol−1
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Answer: C

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