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1st February 1986

5 questions · GCSE · 584 questions in this band

  1. 1
    Alkanes, Alkenes and Crude Oil

    Name the catalyst used when an alkene reacts with hydrogen to form an alkane.

  2. 2
    Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids and Polymers

    State what happens to the carbon-to-carbon double bond of an alkene monomer during addition polymerisation.

  3. 3
    Chemical Analysis

    State the reagent added, and the result, that shows a white solid contains sulfate ions.

  4. 4
    Tests for Ions, Gases and Flame Tests

    Explain how the sodium hydroxide test distinguishes aluminium ions from calcium ions, given that both give a white precipitate.

  5. 5
    Chromatography and Instrumental Analysis

    Explain why the solvent level in the container must be below the pencil baseline.

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