"Describe" questions — OCR A-Level Chemistry A (H432)

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How to answer

Say WHAT happens, in order. No reasoning. Structure: 1. First X. 2. Then Y. 3. Then Z. Assessment Objective: AO1. Every "describe" answer on this spec is marked against exactly this pattern.

Sample questions

  1. Propanoic acid is a carboxylic acid used as a food preservative. Describe the key properties of carboxylic acids, includ…
  2. A student wants to find the empirical formula of a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen. The compound is found t…
  3. Describe the differences between addition polymerisation and condensation polymerisation, including the types of monomer…
  4. Methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol are the first four members of a homologous series of alcohols. Alcohols can be o…
  5. A student is investigating how the concentration of hydrogen peroxide solution affects the volume of oxygen gas produced…
  6. A forensic scientist is analysing an unknown organic liquid found at a crime scene. The scientist suspects the liquid is…
  7. Vinegar contains ethanoic acid, a member of the carboxylic acids homologous series. Describe the key features of carboxy…
  8. A student is carrying out a practical investigation to determine the effect of stirring on the rate of reaction between …

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