5-mark practice questions — Edexcel A-Level Chemistry (9CH0)
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How to answer
5-mark questions typically award marks for structured argument: two ideas + linked because + specific example + conclusion.
Sample questions
- Ammonia (NH₃) is a covalently bonded molecule with a non-linear, trigonal pyramidal shape. Explain why ammonia is descri…
- A student investigates the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution at two different temperatures. At the higher temp…
- Nylon-6,6 is a synthetic polyamide made from two monomers: hexane-1,6-diamine (a diamine) and hexanedioic acid (a dicarb…
- Polymers can be divided into two main types based on how they are formed: addition polymers and condensation polymers. E…
- A conservation scientist wants to identify the chemical compounds present in a sample of ancient plant resin found at an…
- Mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy are two modern analytical techniques used to identify unknown compounds. Exp…
- Explain why the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide is much more negative than the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride.
- A forensic scientist analyses a white powder found at a crime scene. The scientist dissolves the powder in distilled wat…