Question 1
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Give the molecular formula of decane. [blank_start]C10H22[blank_end]
Question 2
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Propene can be made by using heat to decompose large alkane molecules into smaller, more useful molecules.
This process is known as:
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combustion
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cracking
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fractional distillation
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polymerisation
Question 3
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Molecules of propene can be combined to form a molecule of poly(propene).
Which of these shows part of the structure of a molecule of poly(propene)?
[5CH1H_01_que_20150514]
Question 4
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In the following diagrams, X and Y are atoms of different elements.
Which diagram correctly shows the arrangement of outer electrons in a molecule of methane?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q4]
Question 5
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The diagram shows the flame produced from burning a hydrocarbon, acetylene, in a welding torch.
Which gas is X?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q28]
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hydrogen
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methane
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nitrogen
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oxygen
Question 6
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Carbon monoxide is an air pollutant produced when petrol is burned in a car engine.
Why is carbon monoxide considered to be an air pollutant?
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It causes climate change.
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It causes the corrosion of buildings.
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It is a significant greenhouse gas.
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It is poisonous.
Question 7
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Unwanted vegetation is sometimes placed in a bin where it decays to form compost. This compost can be used to fertilise soils.
Which gas is likely to be present in a higher percentage inside the bin than in the air outside the bin?
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carbon monoxide
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methane
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oxygen
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sulfur dioxide
Question 8
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What are the names of the compounds shown in the reaction scheme at the left?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q35]
Question 9
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Which row describes the formation of a polymer?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q36]
Question 10
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Which row shows the correct use of a fraction obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q37]
Question 11
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Ethanol can be formed by:
1 fermentation
2 reaction between steam and ethene
Which of these processes uses a catalyst?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q38]
Question 12
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The structures of four compounds are shown.
Which are members of the same homologous series?
[0620_w15_qp_13 Q39]
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W, X, Y and Z
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W and X only
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W, Y and Z only
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X and Z only
Question 13
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During the process of cracking hydrocarbons, an [blank_start]....... 1 .......[blank_end] is converted into an [blank_start]....... 2 .......[blank_end] .
The presence of an ....... 3 ....... can be shown by a visible reaction with .[blank_start]...... 4 .......[blank_end] .