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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Friday 12 January 2024
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference WCH15/01
Chemistry
International Advanced Level
UNIT 5: Transition Metals and Organic
Nitrogen Chemistry
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Scientific calculator, Data Booklet, ruler
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•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
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You should aim to spend no more than 20 minutes on this section.
For each question, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you change
your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 The apparatus can be used to measure E cell for the reaction shown.
2Cr3+(aq) + Zn(s) → 2Cr2+(aq) + Zn2+(aq)
V
electrode 1 electrode 2
salt bridge
Zn2+(aq) Cr2+(aq) and Cr3+(aq)
(a) Which electrodes are used for this cell?
(1)
electrode 1 electrode 2
A platinum platinum
B platinum chromium
C zinc chromium
D zinc platinum
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, (b) A student wishes to measure the standard cell potential, E cell , of this cell.
The right‑hand cell requires Cr3+ and Cr2+ ions.
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What mass of Cr2(SO4)3 ·18H2O must be dissolved in 1.00 dm3 of deionised water to
give the concentration of Cr3+ ions required to measure this E cell ?
(1)
A 52.0 g
B 196 g
C 358 g
D 716 g
(c) What can be deduced from the fact that, for this reaction, E cell is positive?
(1)
A ΔStotal and ln K are positive
B ΔStotal and ln K are negative
C ΔStotal is positive and ln K is negative
D ΔStotal is negative and ln K is positive
(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)
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, 2 The half‑equations for a hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cell in alkaline solution are shown.
2H2O(l) + 2e– → H2(g) + 2OH–(aq) E = –0.83 V
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½O2(g) + H2O(l) + 2e– → 2OH–(aq) E = +0.40 V
(a) The equation for the overall cell reaction is
(1)
A 3H2O(l) + ½O2(g) → H2(g) + 4OH–(aq)
B H2(g) + 4OH–(aq) → 3H2O(l) + ½O2(g)
C H2(g) + ½O2(g) → H2O(l)
D H2O(l) → H2(g) + ½O2(g)
(b) Calculate E cell for the reaction occurring in the hydrogen‑oxygen fuel cell, under
alkaline conditions.
(1)
A –1.23 V
B –0.43 V
C +0.43 V
D +1.23 V
(Total for Question 2 = 2 marks)
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