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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Q2(b)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![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]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970121-jun24-02-bii-qp.webp)
Q2(d)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 2(d)(ii): Predict the shape of the SiH4 molecule. [1] [Total: 19]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970102-spec-02-dii-qp.webp)
All 4 questions on Shapes of molecules, as a list
- 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
- 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
- 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]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q2(d)(ii) (1 mark): Predict the shape of the SiH4 molecule. [1] [Total: 19]
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