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

  1. Ammonia (NH₃) is a covalently bonded molecule with a non-linear, trigonal pyramidal shape. Explain why ammonia is descri…
  2. A student investigates the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution at two different temperatures. At the higher temp…
  3. Nylon-6,6 is a synthetic polyamide made from two monomers: hexane-1,6-diamine (a diamine) and hexanedioic acid (a dicarb…
  4. Polymers can be divided into two main types based on how they are formed: addition polymers and condensation polymers. E…
  5. A conservation scientist wants to identify the chemical compounds present in a sample of ancient plant resin found at an…
  6. Mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy are two modern analytical techniques used to identify unknown compounds. Exp…
  7. Explain why the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide is much more negative than the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride.
  8. A forensic scientist analyses a white powder found at a crime scene. The scientist dissolves the powder in distilled wat…

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