A Level Chemistry 9701 Paper 23, May/June 2023

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9701/23 · May/June 2023

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1

Copper is used in electrical equipment. It has a melting point of 1085∘C.

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a(i)

Identify the lattice structure of copper.

[1]
a(ii)

Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding present in copper.

[1]
b(i)

The relative isotopic masses and natural abundances of the two isotopes in a sample of copper are shown in Table 1.1. Table 1.1

isotoperelative isotopic mass% abundance
63Cu62.93069.15
65Cu64.92830.85

Define the unified atomic mass unit.

[1]
b(ii)

Define relative atomic mass, Ar, in terms of the unified atomic mass unit.

[1]
b(iii)

Calculate the relative atomic mass, Ar, of copper in this sample using the data in Table 1.1. Show your working.

[1]
c

The mass spectrum of a sample of pure copper is shown in Fig. 1.1. Identify the ion with an abundance of 23% in the sample.

[1]
d(i)

When KI(aq) is added to CuSO4(aq) the blue-coloured solution turns brown and a white precipitate of CuI(s) is seen. The reaction between copper ions and iodide forms only two products. Complete the equation for this reaction. ............Cu2++ ...........I−→ ............CuI+ ...................................

[1]
d(ii)

Identify the oxidising agent in this reaction. Explain your answer in terms of electron transfer.

[1]
d(iii)

State the full electronic configuration of Cu2+.

[1]
2
a(i)

The reaction of pure aluminium is only observed if the aluminium oxide layer is removed first. When pure aluminium is added to cold water, bubbles of gas are seen. State one property of aluminium oxide that explains why an aluminium object does not react with cold water until the aluminium oxide layer is removed.

[1]
a(ii)

Write an equation, with state symbols, for the reaction of aluminium oxide with an excess of NaOH(aq).

[2]
a(iii)

Name one other Period 3 element that also produces bubbles of gas when added to cold water.

[1]
b

Aluminium nitrate is a white soluble salt. On heating aluminium nitrate, thermal decomposition occurs and a brown gas is seen. State the formula of the salt of another element in Period 3 which also decomposes on heating to produce a brown gas.

[1]
c(i)

Aluminium chloride and phosphorus chloride are both white solids. State the maximum oxidation number of aluminium and of phosphorus in these solid chloride salts. maximum oxidation number of aluminium ............................................. maximum oxidation number of phosphorus ..........................................

[1]
c(ii)

State why the maximum oxidation number of aluminium is different from that of phosphorus.

[1]
c(iii)

Write an equation for the reaction of solid phosphorus chloride and excess water.

[1]
c(iv)

Name the type of reaction that occurs when aluminium chloride is added to water.

[1]
c(v)

Explain why the solution produced after aluminium chloride is added to water has a pH of 1–2.

[1]
3

A neutralisation reaction occurs when NaOH(aq) is added to H2SO4(aq). equation 1 2NaOH(aq)+H2SO4(aq)→Na2SO4(aq)+2H2O(l)

a

Define enthalpy change of neutralisation, ΔHneut.

[2]
b(i)

In an experiment, 50.0 cm3 of 2.00 mol dm−3 NaOH(aq) is added to 60.0 cm3 of 1.00 mol dm−3 H2SO4(aq) in a polystyrene cup and stirred. Both solutions have a temperature of 21.4∘C before mixing. The maximum temperature of the mixture is measured. Use equation 1 to calculate the amount, in mol, of H2SO4(aq) that is neutralised in the experiment.

[1]
b(ii)

Calculate the theoretical maximum temperature of the mixture in this experiment. Assume that: • enthalpy change of neutralisation, ΔHneut, of NaOH(aq) and H2SO4(aq) is −57.1 kJ mol−1 • full dissociation of H2SO4(aq) occurs • the specific heat capacity of the final solution is 4.18 J g−1K−1 • 1.00 cm3 of the final solution has a mass of 1.00 g • there is no heat loss to the surroundings • the experiment takes place at constant pressure. Show your working.

[3]
c(i)

The enthalpy change of neutralisation of CH3COOH(aq) and NaOH(aq) is −55.2 kJ mol−1. Complete the equation for the reaction. .........CH3COOH+ .........NaOH→ ..............................................................................

[1]
c(ii)

Values for the enthalpy change of neutralisation, ΔHneut, are shown in Table 3.1. Table 3.1

reagentsΔHneut/kJ mol−1
NaOH+HCl−57.1
NaOH+CH3COOH−55.2

Suggest why the value for ΔHneut of the weak acid, CH3COOH, reacting with NaOH is different to the value obtained using the strong acid, HCl. Assume that the values are determined under the same conditions.

[1]
4
a(i)

Hydrogen chloride gas is made in the laboratory by adding concentrated sulfuric acid to potassium chloride. Construct an equation for this reaction.

[1]
a(ii)

Explain why hydrogen iodide is not prepared by adding concentrated sulfuric acid to sodium iodide.

[2]
b(i)

A sample of HI(g) is added to a 2.00 dm3 sealed vessel at 764 K and allowed to reach equilibrium. reaction 1 2HI(g)⇌H2(g)+I2(g) Kc=0.0217 at 764 K At equilibrium the mixture contains 1.70 mol of HI(g). State one difference in the appearance of the initial reaction mixture compared to the mixture at equilibrium.

[1]
b(ii)

Deduce the expression for equilibrium constant Kc for reaction 1. Kc=

[1]
b(iii)

Calculate the concentration of I2 present in the reaction mixture at equilibrium. Show your working.

[3]
c(i)

The experiment is repeated at 500 K. The value of Kc under these conditions is 0.00625. Describe the difference in the composition of the equilibrium mixture at 500 K compared to 764 K.

[1]
c(ii)

Use Le Chatelier’s principle to deduce whether the decomposition of HI(g) is endothermic or exothermic. Explain your answer.

[1]
5

Y is formed from X in a single-step reaction, as shown in Fig. 5.1.

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a

Deduce the empirical formula of Y.

[1]
b(i)

The formation of Y from X requires the addition of a suitable reducing agent. Construct an equation using molecular formulae and [H] for the reaction in Fig. 5.1. Use [H] to represent one atom of hydrogen from the reducing agent.

[1]
b(ii)

Identify a suitable non-gaseous reducing agent for the formation of Y from X.

[1]
c

Complete Table 5.1 to show the number of sp2 and sp3 hybridised carbon atoms in a molecule of X. Table 5.1

type of hybridisationsp2sp3
number of carbon atoms in X
[2]
d

Complete Table 5.2 with the expected observations that occur when the reagents shown are added to separate solutions of X and Y. Do not refer to temperature changes in your answer. Table 5.2

reagentobservation on addition to Xobservation on addition to Y
aqueous sodium carbonate
2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH reagent)
alkaline aqueous iodine
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6

Compound W, CH2 ⁣= ⁣CHCN, is used to make an addition polymer which is present in carbon fibres.

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a

Draw one repeat unit of the addition polymer of W.

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b(i)

CH3CHO is used in a two-step synthetic route to form W, as shown in Fig. 6.1. In step 1, CH3CHO is heated with HCN in the presence of KCN. Name the mechanism for the reaction in step 1 in Fig. 6.1.

[1]
b(ii)

Complete Fig. 6.2 to show the mechanism for the reaction in step 1. Include all products, charges, dipoles, lone pairs of electrons and curly arrows, as appropriate.

[3]
b(iii)

Suggest a suitable reagent and conditions for step 2 in Fig. 6.1.

[1]
b(iv)

Fig. 6.3 shows the infrared spectrum of W, CH2 ⁣= ⁣CHCN. Table 6.1

bondfunctional groups containing the bondcharacteristic infrared absorption range (in wavenumbers)/cm−1
C−Ohydroxy, ester1040–1300
C=Caromatic compound, alkene1500–1680
C=Oamide1640–1690
carbonyl, carboxyl1670–1740
ester1710–1750
C≡Nnitrile2200–2250
C−Halkane2850–2950
N−Hamine, amide3300–3500
O−Hcarboxyl2500–3000
hydroxy3200–3600

Use Table 6.1 to identify the bonds responsible for the absorptions marked S and T on Fig. 6.3. S ................................ T ................................

[1]
c(i)

Molecules of W, CH2 ⁣= ⁣CHCN, do not show stereoisomerism. Describe stereoisomerism.

[1]
c(ii)

Describe the two essential features of an alkene molecule that cause it to show geometrical stereoisomerism.

[2]
d

Molecules of CH3CH(OH)CN exist as a pair of optical isomers. Draw three-dimensional diagrams in the boxes to show the optical isomers of CH3CH(OH)CN.

[1]
e

Propanenitrile is heated with hydrogen gas and a platinum catalyst. The only product is propylamine. Construct an equation for this reaction.

[1]
f(i)

Propylamine can also be formed in a two-step synthesis from propan-1-ol, as shown in Fig. 6.4. Name the type of reaction in step 1 in Fig. 6.4.

[1]
f(ii)

Identify the reagent and conditions for step 2 in Fig. 6.4.

[2]

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1a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    giant metallic

1a(ii) · 1 mark

  • M1

    diagram showing minimum of 4 particles - circles containing just a + do not have to be labelled - empty circles / circles with Cu must be labelled + ion / positive ion / cation / Cu^n+ AND with the circles surrounded by electrons shown as e– / – OR little circles labelled delocalised electrons

1b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (the mass of) one twelfth of the mass of a C-12 / ^12C atom (or isotope)

1b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    average mass of the isotopes of an element compared to the unified atomic mass unit

1b(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (62.93 × 69.15) ÷ 100 + (64.928 × 30.85) ÷ 100 = 63.55 / 63.546

1c · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    ^63Cu^2+

1d(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    2Cu^2+ + 4I^– → 2CuI + I2

1d(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Cu^2+ OR CuSO4 AND copper (species / ion) has gained / taken electron(s) from iodide (ion)

1d(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^9(4s^0)

2a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    it / aluminium oxide is insoluble (in water) OR it / aluminium oxide does not react (with water)

2a(ii) · 2 marks

  • M1

    correct state of correct aluminium product

  • M2

    balanced equation for reaction of aluminium oxide with NaOH Al2O3 + 2NaOH + 3H2O → 2NaAl(OH)4(aq) OR Al2O3 + 2NaOH → 2NaAlO2(aq) + H2O

2a(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    sodium (only)

2b · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Mg(NO3)2

2c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Al (+)3 / III AND P (+)5 / V

2c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    different number of valence/outer shell electrons

2c(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    PCl5 + 4H2O → H3PO4 + 5HCl

2c(iv) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    hydrolysis / substitution

2c(v) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    HCl(g) dissolves in water to make (hydrochloric) acid

3a · 2 marks

  • M1

    (energy change) when 1 mole of water is formed

  • M2

    from an (aqueous) acid and an alkali / aqueous base

3b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    0.05 mol (H2SO4(aq))

3b(ii) · 3 marks

  • M1

    correct value for Q (using 0.1 mol H2O / OR 2× (b)(i)) (and Q in Joules)

  • M2

    calculate ∆T (using their Q AND 110) Q/mc = ∆T = (Q) ÷ (4.18 × 110) = 12.42 (°C)

  • M3

    use ∆T and initial temperature to find temperature of final solution 21.4 + M2 = 33.8 (°C) [M3 ∆T + 21.4 = Tmax]

3c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O

3c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (additional) energy is involved / required to fully ionise / dissociate (weak / ethanoic acid) OR (additional) energy is involved / required to donate/ release H+ ions

4a(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    2KCl + H2SO4 → K2SO4 + 2HCl OR KCl + H2SO4 → KHSO4 + HCl

4a(ii) · 2 marks

  • M1

    HI(g) is not the only gaseous product OR SO2 and / or H2S and / or I2(g) is (also) made

  • M2

    HI / iodide (ion) is oxidised OR H2SO4 oxidises HI OR HI reduces sulfuric acid

4b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (from colourless) to purple

4b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    KC = [H2][I2] / [HI]^2 OR 0.0217 = [H2][I2] / [HI]^2

4b(iii) · 3 marks

  • M1

    [HI] at equilibrium = 1.7 / 2 = 0.85

  • M2

    idea that [H2] = [I2] in equilibrium mixture

  • M3

    correct calculation based on correct rearrangement of equation in (b)(ii), 0.0217 and their M1 = 0.125

4c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    new mixture will have a lower / smaller conc / amount of H2 and I2

4c(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    endothermic AND decrease in temperature causes position of equilibrium to shift in exothermic direction

5a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    C3H7O

5b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    C6H10O3 + [6H] → C6H14O2 + H2O

5b(ii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    LiAlH4 (in dry ether)

5c · 2 marks

  • 2 marks
    type of hybridisationsp^2sp^3
    number of carbon atoms in X24

5d · 3 marks

  • 3 marks
    reagentobservation on addition to Xobservation on addition to Y
    sodium carbonate solutioneffervescenceno change
    2,4-DNPHorange precipitateno change
    alkaline aqueous iodineyellow precipitateyellow precipitate

6a · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    Correct structure of repeat unit of poly(propenenitrile)

6b(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    nucleophilic addition

6b(ii) · 3 marks

  • M1

    correct dipole on C=O AND curly arrow from C=O bond to O AND from lone pair of electrons on C of :CN–

  • M2

    correct intermediate (charge on O or overall)

  • M3

    curly arrow from lone pair of electrons on O to H+ AND correct organic product (+ CN–)

6b(iii) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    heat + conc. sulfuric acid / conc. phosphoric acid OR heat + Al2O3

6b(iv) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    S C≡N AND T C=C

6c(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    (molecules / compounds with the) same structural formula (and same molecular formula) with different arrangement of atoms / groups in space

6c(ii) · 2 marks

  • M1

    restricted rotation of C=C (bond)

  • M2

    each C of the double bond has two different groups / two different atoms (attached)

6d · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    A pair of molecules of 2-hydroxypropanenitrile with bonds represented in 3-d AND the pair of molecules are non-superimposable images

6e · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    CH3CH2CN + 2H2 → CH3CH2CH2NH2

6f(i) · 1 mark

  • 1 mark

    substitution

6f(ii) · 2 marks

  • M1

    ammonia / NH3

  • M2

    heat + (M1 in ethanol) under pressure

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