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9701/23/O/N/21 · Chemistry October/November 2021 Paper 23

4 questions, 60 marks. Each one links to its official mark scheme.

  1. Question 1 · 21 marks · Structure and properties, Dot-and-cross diagrams, Shapes of molecules, Intermolecular forces, Enthalpy change definitions, Hess’s law, Brønsted–Lowry theory of acids and bases, Acids and bases, Oxidation and reduction, Gas volumes, Formulas
  2. Question 2 · 13 marks · Group 2 metal reactions, Thermal decomposition, Formulas, Group 2 oxides, hydroxides and carbonates, Covalent and dative bonding, Reacting masses and yield, Nitriles and hydroxynitriles
  3. Question 3 · 14 marks · Structure and properties, Enthalpy change definitions, Oxidation numbers, Period 3 chlorides with water, Organic formulas and naming, Characteristic organic reactions, Organic synthesis, Oxidising alkenes
  4. Question 4 · 12 marks · Oxidising alcohols, Characteristic organic reactions, Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, Infrared spectroscopy, Carboxylic acids, Combustion, halogenation and sodium, Intermolecular forces

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