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October 2023

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced

Subsidiary Level In Chemisty (WCH12)
Paper 01 Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry,
Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols
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October 2023
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Section A

Question
Answer Mark
Number
1 The only correct answer is C (CF4(g) → C(g) + 4F(g)) (1)

A is incorrect because this equation represents the bond formation of 4 CF bonds and is exothermic Computer

B is incorrect because this equation represents the enthalpy change of formation of CF4 from its elements

D is incorrect because this equation represents the enthalpy change of the reaction of CF4 to its elements

Question
Answer Mark
Number
2 The only correct answer is A (−554 − 394 + 1216) (1)

B is incorrect because the sign of the enthalpy change of formation of the reactant is incorrect Computer

C is incorrect because the sign of the enthalpy change of formation of the products is incorrect
 D is incorrect because sign of the enthalpy change of formation of both the reactant and products is incorrect

Question
Answer Mark
Number
3 The only correct answer is D (C9H20) (1)
A is incorrect because the increment is ~630 kJ mol−1 so expected enthalpy change of combustion would be
−4139 kJ mol−1 Computer

B is incorrect because the increment is ~630 kJ mol−1 so expected enthalpy change of combustion would be
−4769 kJ mol−1

C is incorrect because the increment is ~630 kJ mol−1 so expected enthalpy change of combustion would be

−5399 kJ mol−1
Question Answer Mark
Number
4 The only correct answer is D (H2S, ,, X) (1)

A is incorrect because boron trifluoride is not polar , does not contain hydrogen and has London forces Computer
 B is incorrect because methane does not hydrogen bond

C is incorrect because ammonia is polar and has hydrogen bonds

Question Answer Mark

Number
5 The only correct answer is A (butan-1-ol) (1)
B is incorrect because the hydrocarbon section of the molecule is branched
C is incorrect because the hydrocarbon section of the molecule is branched Computer

D is incorrect because pentane does not hydrogen bond

Question
Answer Mark
Number
6 The only correct answer is C (4) (1)

A is incorrect because neither the oxygen atoms nor the hydrogen atoms balance Computer

B is incorrect because neither the oxygen atoms nor the hydrogen atoms balance
 D is incorrect because neither the oxygen atoms nor the hydrogen atoms balance

Question
Answer Mark
Number
7 The only correct answer is D (S2O32− + 2H+ → SO2 + S + H2O) (1)

A is incorrect because copper is oxidised and nitrogen is reduced Computer

B is incorrect because iodine is oxidised and some of the oxygen in ozone is reduced

C is incorrect because the reverse reaction is a disproportionation

Question
Answer Mark
Number
8 The only correct answer is C (bromine, hydrogen bromide and sulfur dioxide only) (1)

A is incorrect because hydrogen bromide is oxidised by concentrated sulfuric acid Computer

 B is incorrect because the bromide ions reduce the sulfuric acid to sulfur dioxide

D is incorrect because the bromide ions are not strong enough reducing agents to further reduce the sulfuric acid

Question
Answer Mark
Number
9 The only correct answer is C (solubility of the sulfates) (1)

A is incorrect because the atomic radius increases Computer

B is incorrect because the reactivity of the elements increases

D is incorrect because the thermal stability of the nitrates increases

Question
Answer Mark
Number
10 The only correct answer is A (0.33) (1)

B is incorrect because the increase in volume due to added alkali has been ignored Computer
 C is incorrect because the moles of reactant have been added together

D is incorrect because the increase in volume due to the added acid has been ignored

Question
Answer Mark
Number
11(a) The only correct answer is D (rate decreases and yield increases) (1)

A is incorrect because a decrease in temperature would decrease the rate but increase the yield Computer

B is incorrect because a decrease in temperature would decrease the rate

C is incorrect because a decrease in temperature would increase the yield

Question
Answer Mark
Number
11(b) The only correct answer is B (rate increases and yield increases) (1)

A is incorrect because an increase in pressure would increase the yield Computer

 C is incorrect because an increase in pressure would increase the rate and increase the yield

D is incorrect because an increase in pressure would increase the rate

Question
Answer Mark
Number
12 The only correct answer is C (the mixture becomes more yellow) (1)

A is incorrect because the position of equilibrium would change Computer

B is incorrect because coloured ions would still be present

D is incorrect because the removal of the hydrogen ions would move the position of equilibrium to the left
 Question
Answer Mark
Number
13(a) The only correct answer is A (1-methylcyclopentanol) (1)

B is incorrect because 2-methylcyclopentanol is a secondary alcohol Computer

C is incorrect because 2-methylbutan-1-ol is a primary alcohol

D is incorrect because 3-methylpentan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol

Question
Answer Mark
Number
13(b) The only correct answer is C (phosphorus(V) chloride) (1)

A is incorrect because acidified aqueous potassium dichromate(VI) does not oxidise tertiary alcohols Computer

B is incorrect because bromine water does not react with alcohols

D is incorrect because sodium carbonate solution does not react with alcohols
 Question
Answer Mark
Number
14(a) The only correct answer is D (C O stretching at 1720 − 1700 cm−1) (1)

A is incorrect because the alcohol will have been oxidised Computer

B is incorrect because an aldehyde is not an oxidation product of a secondary alcohol

C is incorrect because the ketone cannot be further oxidised by acidified potassium dichromate(VI)

Question
Answer Mark
Number
14(b) The only correct answer is B (C O stretching at 1740 − 1720 cm−1) (1)

A is incorrect because the aldehyde product will distil at a lower temperature than the reactant Computer

C is incorrect because the aldehyde is removed from the oxidising agent so cannot be further oxidised

D is incorrect because a ketone is not formed when a primary alcohol is oxidised

Question Answer Mark
Number
15 The only correct answer is B (the C-Cl bond is stronger than the C-Br bond) (1)

A is incorrect because the solubility of the halogenoalkane does not affect the rate Computer

C is incorrect because the polarity of the C-halogen bond does not affect the rate

D is incorrect because the solubility of the silver salt does not affect the rate

Question
Answer Mark
Number
16 The only correct answer is C (2.26) (1)

A is incorrect because this is half the mass of the product Computer

B is incorrect because only one OH group is replaced by chlorine

C is incorrect because this is double the mass of the product

 Question
Answer Mark
Number
17 The only correct answer is B (2-chloropropane) (1)

A is incorrect because a primary amine would be formed Computer

C is incorrect because alkanes do not react with ammonia

D is incorrect because alkenes do not react with ammonia

TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 20 MARKS

A B C D
4 5 5 6
 Section B

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(a)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following point: (1)

1. balanced ionic equation H+ + OH− → H2O Graduate

Accept
H3O+ + OH− → 2H2O
Accept multiples
Ignore full equation as working
Ignore state symbols even if incorrect
Do not award uncancelled spectator ions

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(a)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)

1. heat energy released under standard conditions (1) Allow enthalpy change under standard conditions Expert
Allow for standard conditions 1 atm / 1(.01) x105Pa and
a stated temperature / 298K / 25oC
Ignore standard states
Do not award energy required

2. (when) 1 mol of water is produced (by the reaction of acid (1)

with alkali)
 Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(b)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)

3. two lines of best fit drawn (1) Cooling may be shown as straight line or smooth curve Expert

ΔT = 26.8 – 22.4 = 4.4OC

4. value ±0.2 (1) Accept value between 4.2 OC and 4.6 OC from a correct
vertical extrapolation at 120s
Example of extrapolation

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(b)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: Example of calculation: (3)

5. energy transferred to solutions (1) 0.05 × 4.2 × 4.4 = 0.924 (kJ) Expert
50 × 4.2 × 4.4 = 924 (J)

6. moles of water formed (1) (25 ÷ 1000) × 0.8 = 0.02(mol)

7. enthalpy change of neutralisation with negative (1) 0.924 ÷ 0.02 = −46.2 kJ mol-1 /−46,200 J mol-1
sign and units
TE on b(i) and throughout b(ii)
Ignore SF except 1 SF

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(b)(iii) An explanation that makes reference to the following points: (2)

1. (because the calculation has not taken into account the) energy (1) Ignore references to the relative heat capacity Expert
required to heat the calorimeter/ the (total) heat capacity would be of copper/water(solution)
greater
2. the value(of the enthalpy change of neutralisation) would be more
Allow higher/ increase/ greater
exothermic/more negative (1)
 Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(c)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (1)

nucleophilic and substitution(reaction) Allow nucleophile substitution Clerical

 Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(c)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: Example of mechanism (3)

3. dipole on C-Br bond Expert

4. lone pair on O of OH−

5. curly arrow from lone pair to C of C-Br.

If no lone pair shown, allow curly arrow from O

Allow product as structural formula

6. arrow from C-Br to Br or just beyond

Allow NaBr
7. organic product Ignore Na+
Do not award HBr

8. Br− 6 points correct scores (3)

4 /5 points correct scores (2)
 2 / 3 points correct scores (1)
Ignore intermediate/ transition state if shown

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
18(c)(iii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)

1. elimination (1) Do not award Graduate

addition/substitution/dehydration/acid/base

2. ethanol / alcohol (1) Allow ethanolic /alcoholic solution

(Total for Question 18 = 16 marks)
Question
Answer Additionl Guidance Mark
Number
19(a)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following point: (1)
 yellow (precipitate/solid) Allow pale yellow Clerical

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
19(a)(ii) Example of calculation (3)

3. moles of silver iodide (1) 0.162 ÷ (107.9 + 126.9) = 6.8995 10-4 / 0.00068995 (mol) Expert

4. mass of potassium iodide in mixture (1) 6.8995 10-4  (39.1+126.9) = 0.11453 (g)

5. % of potassium iodide in mixture (1) (0.11453 ÷ 2.49)  100 = 4.5997

= 4.6 / 4.60 (%)
Answer to 2 or 3 SF
Allow TE on transcription errors unless final answer is >100%
Do not award 4.5% for M3

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
19(b) An answer that makes reference to the following points: Oxidation numbers may be shown on equation (2)
 1. manganese reduced from (+) 4 to (+) 2 (1) Expert

2. chlorine is oxidised from −1 to 0 (1) Allow chloride for chlorine

If no other mark awarded:
Allow 1 mark for manganese reduced and chlorine oxidised
OR
all four correct oxidation states of Mn and Cl

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
19(c) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
3. aqueous layer is yellow (1) Allow orange / brown /straw / colourless
Do not award red/red-brown/yellow-green Graduate
4. hexane layer is purple/pink/violet (1) Allow lilac
If colours are reversed allow one mark.

Question Answer Additional Guidance Mark

 Number
*19(d) This question assesses the student’s ability to show a coherent and Guidance on how the mark scheme should be applied. (6)
logically structured answer with linkages and fully sustained reasoning.

The mark for indicative content should be added to the Expert

Marks are awarded for indicative content and for how the answer is mark for lines of reasoning. For example, a response
structured and shows lines of reasoning. with five indicative marking points that is partially
structured with some linkages and lines of reasoning
scores 4 marks (3 marks for indicative content and 1
The following table shows how the marks should be awarded for indicative mark for partial structure and some linkages and lines of
content. reasoning).

Number of indicative marking Number of marks awarded for

points seen in answer indicative marking points If there were no linkages between the points, then the
6 4 same indicative marking points would yield an overall
score of 3 marks (3 marks for indicative content and no
5-4 3 marks for linkages).
3-2 2
1 1
0 0 In general it would be expected that
5 or 6 indicative points would get 2 reasoning marks
The following table shows how the marks should be awarded for structure 3 or 4 indicative points would get 1 reasoning mark
and lines of reasoning
0, 1 or 2 indicative points would get zero reasoning
marks
Number of marks awarded for
structure of answer and
sustained lines of reasoning
Answer shows a coherent logical 2 If there is any incorrect chemistry, deduct mark(s) from
structure with linkages and fully the reasoning. If no reasoning mark(s) awarded do not
sustained lines of reasoning deduct mark(s).
demonstrated throughout
Answer is partially structured with 1
Comment: Look for the indicative marking points first,
some linkages and lines of reasoning
then consider the mark for the structure of the answer
Answer has no linkages between 0 and sustained line of reasoning
points and is unstructured
Accept instantaneous/induced dipole/
IDID/dispersion/ van der Waals’ forces for London
forces
Indicative content

IP1 iodine has (only) London forces/cannot form hydrogen bonds

IP2 water molecules form hydrogen bonds (and London forces and
permanent dipoles)

IP3 hydrogen bonds are stronger than London forces/ the strongest
(intermolecular force)

IP4 hexane forms (only) London forces/cannot form hydrogen

bonds

Allow London forces between iodine and hexane are

IP5 London forces formed between iodine and hexane are similar
greater than those between hexane
(in strength) to those (broken) in hexane/ iodine (so iodine dissolves)
 IP6 Iodine cannot form hydrogen bonds/ only forms weak London
forces with water so the (hydrogen) bonds between water molecules
cannot be broken (so iodine does not dissolve in water)

Any reference to both hexane and iodine having

permanent dipole interactions penalise in 1 IP only.
Any statement that hexane has more/stronger London
forces than iodine is incorrect so loses 1 reasoning
mark.

(Total for Question 19 = 15 marks)

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
20(a)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
5. equation (1) CO32-(s/aq) + 2H+(aq) → CO2(g) + H2O(l)

CO32-(s/aq) + 2H3O+(aq) → CO2(g) + 3H2O(l) Graduate

6. state symbols (1) M2 depends on M1 or near miss e.g. full equation or

uncancelled spectator ions

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
20(a)(ii) (1)
7. the mixture/solution would go cloudy/milky/ (1) Ignore CaCO3 formed
a white precipitate would form Do not award effervescence/fizzing/misty Graduate

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
20(b)(i) Example of calculation: (4)

8. calculate mols hydrochloric acid in titre (1) 18.95  0.0500  10-3 = 9.475  10-4 (mols) Expert

9. calculate mols calcium hydroxide in 25.0 cm3 (1) 9.475  10-4 ÷ 2 = 4.7375  10-4 (mols)
 10. calculate mass calcium hydroxide in 25.0 cm3 (1) 4.7375  10-4 (40.1+34) = 3.51049  10-2 (g)

11. calculate mass calcium hydroxide in 1.00 dm3 (1) 3.51049  10-2  1000 ÷ 25 = 1.4042 (g dm-3)
Ignore SF except 1 SF
Alternative method for M3/M4
4.7375  10-4  1000 ÷ 25 = 0.01895/ 1.895  10-2
12. moles calcium hydroxide in 1 dm3 (1)
1.895  10-2 (40.1+34) = 1.4042 (g dm-3)
13. mass calcium hydroxide in 1 dm3 (1)
If 25/18.95 swapped answer of 2.44 scores 2

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
20(b)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)

14. strontium hydroxide is more soluble than calcium hydroxide (1) Accept because solubility of the hydroxides increases Expert
down the group

15. (so) titre value would be greater(than that for calcium) or

reverse M2 must be consistent with M1.
(1)
 ALLOW one mark for strontium hydroxide is less
soluble so titre value would be smaller

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
20(c) An explanation that makes reference to three of the following points (3)
16. the concentration of carbonic acid /H2CO3 will increase
(1) Expert
17. the equilibrium position will move to the RHS
(1)
18. (the hydrogen ion concentration will increase so) the acidity
will increase
(1) Do not award M3 if M2 is incorrect.

(Total for Question 20 = 12 marks)

TOTAL FOR SECTION B = 42 MARKS
 Section C

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(a)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following points: Example of calculation: (3)

19. calculate mass oxygen in compound X (1) 1.92 – (1.08 + 0.131) = 0.709 (g) Expert

20. calculate moles carbon,hydrogen and oxygen (1) 1.08 ÷ 12 = 0.0900 (mols) carbon
0.131(mols) hydrogen
0.709 ÷ 16 = 0.044313 (mols) oxygen

21. mole ratio and empirical formula (1) 0.09 : 0.131 : 0.043688
2.03 ; 2.96 : 1
C2H3O
TE from incorrect masses but rounding must be appropriate
 If only two elements considered award M3 if correct (C2H3)

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(a)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
22. C4H6O2 (1)
Expert
23. empirical formula mass x 2 = mass of molecular ion (1) Evidence of Mr = 86 scores M2

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(a)(iii) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
24. C=C/alkene/carbon-carbon double bond (1)
Graduate
 25. -COOH/carboxylic acid/carboxyl (1) Do not award carbonyl

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(a)(iv) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
26. peak at 41 C3H5+ (1) Allow any acceptable structure with C3H5+
Graduate
27. peak at 45 COOH+ (1) Allow CO2H+
Do not award CHO2+
Positive charge can be anywhere on ion
Penalise omission of positive charge and/or presence
of negative charge once only

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(a)(v) An answer that makes reference to the following point: (1)
Accept
Expert
 The arrangement around the double bond must be
displayed.
Accept skeletal formula

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(b)(i) An explanation that makes reference to the following points: (3)

28. provides an alternative pathway/route with a lower (1) Allow Eacat at a lower energy shown on diagram Expert
activation energy

29. so a greater proportion of molecules have E>Ea/area under

(1) M2 can be shown on diagram
the curve to the right of Ea increases

30. so a higher proportion of collisions are successful

(1) Allow higher frequency of successful collisions

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(b)(ii) An answer that makes reference to the following point: (1)
1. CH2=CH-CHO + [O] → CH2=CHCOOH Accept correct displayed/skeletal/structural formulae
provided aldehyde and carboxyl groups are clear.
Graduate
 Do not award molecular formulae/-COH in propenal
-CHO2in carboxylic acid

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(c)(i) An answer that makes reference to the following points: (2)
2. potassium manganate(VII)/
potassium permanganate/KMnO4 (1) Graduate

3. acidified/cold/room temperature/dilute aqueous solution (1) M2 depends on M1 or near miss

Do not award heat(under reflux)

Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
21(c)(ii) An explanation that makes reference to two of the following points: Allow glycerol for propane-1,2,3-triol (2)
4. from propene the starting material is crude oil which is non-
renewable/finite
(1) Ignore references to greenhouse gases or global Expert
5. from propane-1,2,3-triol, the starting material is from warming
biomass/uses a by-product/reduces waste from biodiesel
production
Ignore references to fermentation
6. propane-1,2,3-triol route produces only water as unwanted (1)
product
7. from propene, manganese compounds need to be separated

(1)

(1)
(Total for Question 21 = 18 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION C = 18 MARKS
TOTAL FOR PAPER = 80 MARKS
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