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A paper of Chemistry, 9701
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The most common oxidation states of cobalt are +2 and +3. Complete the electronic configurations of the following free ions. ● Co2+ [Ar] ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ● Co3+ [Ar] ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������  Co2+ and Co3+ both form complexes with edta4–. half-equation E o / V Co3+ + e– Co2+ +1.82 O2 + 4H+ + 4e– 2H2O +1.23 [Co]– + e– [Co]2– +0.38 Co2+ + 2e– Co –0.28 Use the data in the table to predict what happens, if anything, when separate aqueous solutions of Co3+ and [Co]– are left to stand in the air. aqueous solution of Co3+ aqueous solution of [Co]–  Hydrated cobalt(nitrate, Co(NO3)2•6H2O, is a red solid that behaves like hydrated magnesiumnitrate, Mg(NO3)2•6H2O, when heated. Describe in detail what you would expect to observe when crystals of Co(NO3)2•6H2O are heated in a boiling tube, gently at first and then more strongly. Explain why the thermal stability of the Group2 nitrates increases down the group. 
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Iron(compounds are generally only stable in neutral, non-oxidising conditions. It is difficult to determine the lattice energy of FeO experimentally. Use data from the Data Booklet and this Born–Haber cycle to calculate the lattice energy, ∆H latt, of FeOin kJ mol–1. Fe2++ O+ 2e– Fe2++ O–+ e– Fe++ O+ e– Fe+ OFeOFe2++ O2–Fe+ 2O21 Fe+ 2O21 –141 kJ mol–1 –272 kJ mol–1 +798 kJ mol–1 +416 kJ mol–1 H latt  ∆H lattFeO= kJ mol–1 Most naturally occurring samples of iron(oxide are found as the mineral wüstite. Wüstite has formula Fe20Ox. It contains both Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. 90% of the iron is present as Fe2+ and 10% is present as Fe3+. Deduce the value of x.  x = State and explain how the lattice energy of FeOcompares to the lattice energy of CaO. Heating of FeO results in the formation of Fe3O4, as shown. reaction 1 4FeO → Fe + Fe3O4 Each formula unit of Fe3O4 contains one Fe2+ and two Fe3+ ions. Show how reaction1 can be described as a disproportionation reaction. Fe3O4can be electrolysed using inert electrodes to form Fe. Write the half-equation for the reaction that occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of Fe3O4. Calculate the maximum mass of iron metal formed when Fe3O4is electrolysed for sixhours using a current of 50 A. Assume the one Fe2+ and two Fe3+ ions are discharged at the same rate.  mass of iron = g LiFePO4 can be used in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. When the cell is charging, lithium reacts with a graphite electrode to form LiC6. When the cell is discharging, the half-equations for the two processes that occur are as follows. anode half-equation LiC6 → 6C + Li+ + e– cathode half-equation Li+ + FePO4 + e– → LiFePO4 State one possible advantage of developing cells such as lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Use the cathode half-equation to determine the change, if any, in oxidation states of lithium and iron at the cathode during discharging. metal change in oxidation state during discharging from to lithium iron  Write the equation for the overall reaction that occurs when this cell is discharging. 
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Iodates are compounds that contain the IO3 – anion. The IO3 – anion is shown. O O O– I Explain, with reference to the qualitative model of electron-pair repulsion, why the IO3 – anion has a pyramidal shape. The reaction of iodine and hot aqueous sodiumhydroxide is similar to that of chlorine and hotaqueous sodiumhydroxide. Sodiumiodate, NaIO3, is formed as one of the products. Suggest an equation for the reaction of iodine and hot aqueous sodiumhydroxide. The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is catalysed by acidified IO3 –. H2O2 reduces acidified IO3 – as shown. 5H2O2 + 2H+ + 2IO3 – → I2 + 5O2 + 6H2O This reaction is followed by the oxidation of I2 by H2O2. half-equation E o / V H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e– 2H2O +1.77 IO3 – + 6H+ + 5e– 2I2 + 3H2O +1.19 O2 + 2H+ + 2e– H2O2 +0.68 Use the data to show that the separate reactions of H2O2 with IO3 – and with I2 are both feasible under standard conditions. In your answer, give the equation for the reaction of H2O2 with I2. Write the overall equation for the decomposition of H2O2 catalysed by acidified IO3 –. A student collects some data for the reaction of H2O2 with acidified IO3 –, as shown in the table. experiment [H2O2] / mol dm–3 [IO3 –] / mol dm–3 [H+] / mol dm–3 initial rate of reaction / mol dm–3 s–1 0.0500 0.0700 0.025 1.47 × 10–5 0.100 0.0700 0.050 2.94 × 10–5 0.100 0.140 0.025 5.88 × 10–5 0.150 0.140 0.025 8.82 × 10–5 Use the data to determine the order of reaction with respect to [H2O2], [IO3 –] and [H+]. Show your reasoning. order with respect to [H2O2] = order with respect to [IO3 –] = order with respect to [H+] =  Use your answer to to write the rate equation for this reaction. rate = ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Calculate the value of the rate constant, k, using data from experiment4 and your answer to . Give the units of k.  k =  units =  Pb(IO3)2 is only sparingly soluble in water at 25 °C. The solubility product, Ksp, of Pb(IO3)2 is 3.69 × 10–13 mol3 dm–9 at 25 °C. Write an expression for the solubility product of Pb(IO3)2. Ksp =  Calculate the solubility, in mol dm–3, of Pb(IO3)2 at 25 °C.  solubility = mol dm–3 NH4IO3 is an unstable compound that readily decomposes when warmed. The decomposition reaction is shown. NH4IO3→ 1 2N2+ 1 2O2+ 1 2I2+ 2H2O ∆H = –154.6 kJ mol–1 Use the data in the table to calculate the entropy change of reaction, ∆S, of the decomposition of NH4IO3. compound S / J K–1 mol–1 NH4IO342 N2192 O2205 I2261 H2O70  ∆S = J K–1 mol–1 This reaction is feasible at all temperatures. Explain why, using the data in and your answer to . 
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The transition elements are able to form stable complexes with a wide range of molecules and ions. State the meaning of transition element. The dorbitals in an isolated transition metal ion are degenerate. In complexes, the dorbitals occupy two energy levels. Complete the diagram to show the arrangement of dorbital energy levels in octahedral and in tetrahedral complexes. energy octahedral complex isolated transition metal ion degenerate d orbitals tetrahedral complex  Sketch the shape of two dorbitals: ● one dorbital from the lower energy level in an octahedral complex ● one dorbital from the higher energy level in an octahedral complex. Use the axes below. z lower energy level x y z higher energy level x y  Edds4– and edta4– are polydentate ligands that form octahedral complexes with Fe3+. edds4– H N N H –O2C CO2 – CO2 – CO2 – edta4– N N CO2 – CO2 – CO2 – CO2 – The formulae of the complexes are [Fe]– and [Fe]– respectively. On the diagram of edds4–, circle each atom that forms a bond to the Fe3+ ion in [Fe]–.  [Fe]– is red and [Fe]– is yellow. Explain why the two complexes have different colours. When edds4–is added to Fe3+, the following reaction occurs. [Fe(H2O)6]3++ edds4–[Fe]–+ 6H2OState the type of reaction that occurs. Write an expression for the stability constant, Kstab, of [Fe]–. Kstab =  The table shows the values for the stability constants, Kstab, of both complexes. complex Kstab / mol–1 dm3 [Fe]– 3.98 × 1020 [Fe]– 1.26 × 1025 Predict which of the [Fe]– and [Fe]– complexes is more stable. Explain your answer with reference to the Kstab value for each complex. When an excess of edta4–is added to [Fe]–, the following equilibrium is established. [Fe]–+ edta4–[Fe]–+ edds4–Calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equilibrium, using the Kstab values given in the table in .  Kc = 
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Proline (Pro) is a naturally occurring amino acid. proline O OH N H Proline is often found bonded to glycine (Gly) in a protein. Draw the dipeptide Pro-Gly. The peptide bond must be shown fully displayed.  Name the type of reaction that forms a dipeptide from two amino acids. Proline is able to form a polypeptide chain. A section of a polychain is shown. N O N O O N Suggest why the secondary structure of polycannot be stabilised by hydrogen bonding. The reaction scheme shows several reactions of proline. proline O OH N H prolinol OH N H reaction 1 reaction 3 reaction 2 CH3COCl R C7H11NO3 Q NaOHWrite an equation for the reaction of proline with NaOHin reaction1. C4H7NHCO2H + ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Proline has a secondary amine functional group. Secondary amines react with acyl chlorides. For example, dimethylamine reacts with RCOCl according to the following equation. NH + RCOCl H3C H3C NCOR + HCl H3C H3C dimethylamine Suggest the skeletal structure of R, C7H11NO3, the product of reaction2.  Suggest the reagent required for reaction3. Proline was first synthesised in the laboratory using a multi-stage synthetic route. In stage1, CH2(CO2C2H5)2 and CH2=CHCN react to form a single product U. stage 1 CH2(CO2C2H5)2 + CH2 H C U CHCN CO2C2H5 CO2C2H5 CH2CH2CN Name all the functional groups present in the reactants of stage1. CH2(CO2C2H5)2 CH2=CHCN  Suggest the type of reaction that occurs in stage1. In stage2, U reacts with reagent V to form W. stage 2 H C U CO2C2H5 CO2C2H5 CH2CH2CN H C W CO2C2H5 CO2C2H5 CH2CH2CH2NH2 reagent V Suggest a suitable reagent V. Stage3 takes place in the presence of an acid catalyst. X and Y are the only products of the reaction. stage 3 H C O X + Y W CO2C2H5 CO2C2H5 CO2C2H5 CH2CH2CH2NH2 HN Suggest the type of reaction that occurs in stage3. Deduce the identity of Y. After several further stages, Z is produced. CO2H NH2 Cl Z In the final stage of the synthesis, Z reacts via a nucleophilic substitution mechanism to form proline. Complete the diagram to describe the reaction mechanism of the final stage. Draw curly arrows, ions and charges, partial charges and lone pairs of electrons, as appropriate. Draw the structure of any organic intermediate ion. CO2H proline N H CO2H NH2 Cl Z  Identify with an asterisk (*) the chiral centre in proline. CO2H N H  Part of the structure of gelatin is shown. N C C O O C O C H H N H N H N H C H N H C C O N C O H N N H C O H C N H C C O O H C H H CH3 CH2 CH2 CH2 H C H2C H2C CO2 – NH C NH2 NH2 + C O Identify the number of amino acid units in the structure shown. At pH 6.5, proline exists in aqueous solution as a zwitterion. Draw the structure of the zwitterion of proline. Explain how the zwitterion of proline forms. The isoelectric point of an amino acid is the pH at which it exists as a zwitterion. Three of the amino acids in gelatin are proline, alanine and glutamic acid. Their isoelectric points are shown. amino acid isoelectric point proline 6.5 alanine 6.0 H2N CO2H glutamic acid 3.1 H2N CO2H CO2H CO2H N H A mixture of these amino acids was analysed by electrophoresis using a buffer solution at pH4.0. Draw and label three spots on the diagram of the electropherogram to indicate the likely position of each of these three species after electrophoresis. Explain your answer. + – mixture applied here The weak acid ACES is a compound that can be used to make a buffer solution for electrophoresis experiments. OH H N O ACES H2N S O O The anion of the sodium salt of ACES, C4H9N2O4SNa, is a strong base. A buffer solution is prepared by the following steps. ● 3.50 g of C4H9N2O4SNa is dissolved in 100 cm3 of distilled water. ● 50.0 cm3 of 0.200 mol dm–3 dilute hydrochloricacid is added to the solution. ● The resulting mixture is transferred to a 250.0 cm3 volumetric flask, and the solution made up to the mark. C4H9N2O4SNa reacts with HCl with a 1 : 1 stoichiometry. The pKa of ACES is 6.88 at 298 K. Calculate the pH of the buffer solution formed at 298 K. [Mr: C4H9N2O4SNa, 204.1]  pH =