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Shapes of molecules: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 3.5 Shapes of molecules, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 6: The structure of the sulfur dioxide molecule is shown. O S O What is the shape of the sulfur dioxide molecule? A linear B non-linear C pyramidal D tetrahedral
  2. Q24

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 24: What is the bond angle in the ammonium ion? A 90 B 107 C 109.5 D 120
  3. Q2(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 2(b)(ii): Predict the shape of, and bond angle in, a molecule of SCl 2 by using VSEPR theory. shape bond angle [2]
  4. Q2(d)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 2(d)(ii): Predict the shape of the SiH4 molecule. [1] [Total: 19]
All 4 questions on Shapes of molecules, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): The structure of the sulfur dioxide molecule is shown. O S O What is the shape of the sulfur dioxide molecule? A linear B non-linear C pyramidal D tetrahedral
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q24 (1 mark): What is the bond angle in the ammonium ion? A 90 B 107 C 109.5 D 120
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(b)(ii) (2 marks): Predict the shape of, and bond angle in, a molecule of SCl 2 by using VSEPR theory. shape bond angle [2]
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q2(d)(ii) (1 mark): Predict the shape of the SiH4 molecule. [1] [Total: 19]

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