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2nd January 1989

5 questions · GCSE · 584 questions in this band

  1. 1
    Alkanes, Alkenes and Crude Oil

    State the general formula of the alkenes.

  2. 2
    Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids and Polymers

    Explain why carboxylic acids are described as 'weak acids'.

  3. 3
    Chemical Analysis

    Name the gas that relights a glowing splint.

  4. 4
    Tests for Ions, Gases and Flame Tests

    State the flame test colour for sodium ions.

  5. 5
    Chromatography and Instrumental Analysis

    State one advantage of running known reference substances alongside an unknown sample on the same chromatogram, rather than only comparing to published Rf values.

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