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Tuesday 5 October 2021 – Afternoon
AS Level Chemistry A
H032/01 Breadth in chemistry
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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• the Data Sheet for Chemistry A
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• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section.
Answer all the questions.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which compound has the highest boiling point?
A ethanol
B heptane
C sodium chloride
D water
Your answer [1]
2 Pauling electronegativity values for the halogens F to I and some elements in period 2 of the
periodic table are shown below.
B C N O F
2.04 2.55 3.04 3.44 3.98
Cl
3.16
Br
2.96
I
2.66
Which bond has the correct polarity?
A B C D
δ– N—I δ+ δ– C—F δ+ δ– B—Cl δ+ δ– Br—Cl δ+
Your answer [1]
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3 Which compound releases hydroxide ions when it dissolves in water?
A CH3COOH
B HNO3
C H2SO4
D NH3
Your answer [1]
4 Which alkane is 82.8% carbon by mass?
A CH4
B C 2H 6
C C4H10
D C8H18
Your answer [1]
5 Which gas sample has the greatest mass at RTP?
A 50 cm3 of Ar(g)
B 100 cm3 of O2(g)
C 150 cm3 of N2(g)
D 200 cm3 of Ne(g)
Your answer [1]
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