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Bonding and structure: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 4.2 Bonding and structure, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(d)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2 Bonding and structure
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 2(d)(ii): Suggest the identity of another crystalline solid that has atoms arranged in layers similar to that of solid boron nitride. [1] [Total: 12]

  2. Q4

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2 Bonding and structure
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 4: Diamond, graphite and buckminsterfullerene are different forms of the element carbon. Which statement is correct for all three substances? A Bond angles of 120°

  3. Q2(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    2 marks4.2 Bonding and structure
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 2(a)(i): Describe in simple terms the structure of solid C60. [2]

  4. Q2(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    4 marks4.2 Bonding and structure
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 2(a)(ii): C60 sublimes (turns directly from solid to gas) at approximately 800 K. C60(s) → C60(g) Diamond also sublimes but only above 3800 K. Cdiamond(s) → C(g) Explain
All 4 questions on Bonding and structure, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(d)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest the identity of another crystalline solid that has atoms arranged in layers similar to that of solid boron nitride. [1] [Total: 12]
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q4 (1 mark): Diamond, graphite and buckminsterfullerene are different forms of the element carbon. Which statement is correct for all three substances? A Bond angles of 120°
  3. Specimen, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe in simple terms the structure of solid C60. [2]
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (4 marks): C60 sublimes (turns directly from solid to gas) at approximately 800 K. C60(s) → C60(g) Diamond also sublimes but only above 3800 K. Cdiamond(s) → C(g) Explain

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