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IB Chemistry HL - 2024 Prediction Exam - May 2024 Paper 2
IB Chemistry HL - 2024 Prediction Exam - May 2024 Paper 2
IB Chemistry HL - 2024 Prediction Exam - May 2024 Paper 2
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Question 1
(a) Deduce and draw the VSEPR molecular geometry for methane, stating
the name of the structural shape. [1]
(b) Deduce the balanced equation for incomplete combustion of methane. [1]
(d) State two reasons why the answer in (c) would differ from the enthalpy
value obtained if the enthalpy of combustion for methane was measured
in a lab. [2]
(e) Write the balanced equation and calculate the mass of methane that
would need to be completely combusted at STP to produce 20.0 dm3 of
CO2 . [3]
(f) Using Table 13 in the data booklet and an entropy of reaction equal to
189 J mol−1 K −1 , calculate the Gibbs free energy for the combustion of
methane at 30°C . [2]
(h) Of the fossil fuels, explain why coal has the greatest tendency for
incomplete combustion. [2]
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Question 2
(a) State the electron configuration for magnesium metal atom. [1]
(b) Calculate the ionization energy in kJ for a single magnesium atom given
a convergence limit of 1.85 × 1015 s−1 . [2]
(c) Calculate the wavelength of a photon in nm that would allow for the
first ionization of magnesium using the energy calculated in (b). [2]
(g) Deduce the balanced chemical equation, including state symbols, for the
combustion of magnesium metal. [1]
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Question 3
(a) Deduce the structural formula of the product from the reaction of but-2-
ene with Br2 . [1]
(c) Alkenes can also form alcohols when reacted with water. State the types
of intermolecular forces that would be exhibited in propan-2-ol. [1]
(d) Deduce the order in boiling points from least to greatest for the following
molecules, explaining your reasoning. [3]
CHX
3 CHX
2 CHX
3 CHX
3 CH(OH)CHX
3 CHX
3 CHX
2 CHO
NH4X+
X(aq) + CH3XCH2XCOO−
X(aq) ⇌ CH3XCH2XCOOH (aq) + NH3X(aq)
(f) State and explain what would happen to the product yield of the
equilibrium if ammonia were added to the reaction mixture. [2]
(g) When the temperature of the reaction in (e) is increased, the yield of the
ammonia is reduced.
Deduce whether the forward reaction is endothermic or exothermic and
whether Kc increases or decreases. [2]
(h) Calculate the Kc value for the equilibrium in (e) if the moles of each
chemical species at equilibrium are as follows: [1]
+
NHX
4X 0.080 mol
CH3XCH2XCOO−
X 0.15 mol
CH3XCH2XCOOH 0.050 mol
NHX
3 0.050 mol
(i) For the equilibrium reaction in (e) calculate the initial moles of
ammonium ion (NH4X+ X) and propanoate (CHX 3 CHX
−
2 COOX) required to
yield 0.25 mol of propanoic acid (CH3XCH2XCOOH). Assume that the
starting moles of ammonium ion and propanoate are equimolar. [3]
(j) Calculate the Gibbs free energy of the reaction in (e) at 80 °C in kJ . [1]
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Question 4
(a) Identify the reducing and oxidizing agents in this reaction. [1]
(b) Deduce the half-reactions at the anode and the cathode. [2]
(c) Annotate the following diagram, indicating the direction of electron flow
and the material that composes the anode and cathode. [2]
(e) Using the following data, calculate the standard reduction potentials for
2+ 2+ 2+
CdX , CoX , and ReX .
Eθcell
X = 0.13 V
Co (s) + Sn2+
X (aq) → Co2+
X (aq) + Sn (s)
EX(Sn2+
θ
X /Sn) = − 0.14 V
Cd (s) + Co2+
X (aq) → Cd2+
X (aq) + Co (s) Eθcell
X = 0.13 V
Co (s) + Re2+
X (aq) → Co2+
X (aq) + Re (s) Eθcell
X = 0.15 V
EθX(Cd2+
X /Cd) =
θ 2+
EX(CoX /Co) =
EθX(Re2+
X /Re) = [3]
(f) Organic molecules can also undergo redox reactions. Deduce the
structural formula of the product of the following reaction: [1]
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Question 5
(b) Calculate the volume in dm3 of 0.500 mol dm−3 NaOH required to
neutralize 1.05 g of CH3XCH2XCOOH. [2]
(d) A buffer was prepared by combining 0.50 dm3 of 0.20 mol dm−3
propanoic acid with 0.30 dm3 of 0.15 mol dm−3 sodium hydroxide.
Calculate the concentration of hydronium ions in the buffer solution.
(h) Explain how an increase in temperature would affect the reaction rate
according to collision theory. [2]
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MEDIUM
Question 6
[Maximum mark: 8]
Nitrogen monoxide can react with hydrogen gas according to the following
reaction mechanism:
(d) Calculate the rate constant identifying the units if the rate is equal to
1.2 × 10−3 mol dm−3 s−1 when 0.10 mol dm−3 of NO is reacted with 0.15
mol dm−3 of HX 2. [2]
(f) Assuming that the overall reaction is exothermic, draw an energy profile
diagram for the reaction of NO with HX 2. [2]
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Question 7
(a) Deduce the structure and IUPAC name of the product formed in the
following reaction. [2]
(c) An infrared spectrum was obtained for the product formed in (a). State
and describe the spectroscopic evidence that would indicate that the
correct product was formed. [2]
(e) State the number of signals that would be present in the 1 H NMR
spectrum of the product formed in (d). [1]
(f) For the following molecule, state the spin-spin coupling that would be
present for each signal on the 1 H NMR spectrum. [2]
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