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Ionisation energy: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 1.4 Ionisation energy, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 3: Z is a compound of two elements, X and Y. Element X shows a very large increase between its 5th and 6th ionisation energies. It has the second largest 1st ionis
  2. Q6

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 6: Nitrogen has a higher first ionisation energy than oxygen. Which statement explains this observation? A The radius of an oxygen atom is smaller. B An oxygen ato
  3. Q1(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 1(b)(i): Define first ionisation energy. [2]
  4. Q1(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 1(b)(ii): Suggest why the first ionisation energy of B is much less than that of A in Fig 1.2. [3]
All 4 questions on Ionisation energy, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): Z is a compound of two elements, X and Y. Element X shows a very large increase between its 5th and 6th ionisation energies. It has the second largest 1st ionis
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): Nitrogen has a higher first ionisation energy than oxygen. Which statement explains this observation? A The radius of an oxygen atom is smaller. B An oxygen ato
  3. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Define first ionisation energy. [2]
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): Suggest why the first ionisation energy of B is much less than that of A in Fig 1.2. [3]

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