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Some reactions of the halide ions: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 11.3 Some reactions of the halide ions, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. June 2024 Paper 1, question 21: A solid sodium halide, NaX, is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid. The lowest oxidation state of sulfur in the products is +4. Halogen Y2 is less volatile
  2. June 2024 Paper 1, question 22: Compound Q dissolves in water. Q(aq) does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Q(aq) forms a precipitate when aqueous silver nitrate is added. This precipitate
  3. Q1(d)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(d)(i): Write an equation to describe the acid–base reaction that occurs when concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with NaBr. [1]
  4. Q1(d)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 1(d)(ii): Deduce which sodium halide, NaCl , NaBr or NaI, produces the largest percentage yield of hydrogen halide when concentrated sulfuric acid is added. Explain your
  5. Q20

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 20: When concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with sodium iodide the products include sulfur, iodine, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide. Which statement is correct?
All 5 questions on Some reactions of the halide ions, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q21 (1 mark): A solid sodium halide, NaX, is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid. The lowest oxidation state of sulfur in the products is +4. Halogen Y2 is less volatile
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q22 (1 mark): Compound Q dissolves in water. Q(aq) does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Q(aq) forms a precipitate when aqueous silver nitrate is added. This precipitate
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(d)(i) (1 mark): Write an equation to describe the acid–base reaction that occurs when concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with NaBr. [1]
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1(d)(ii) (3 marks): Deduce which sodium halide, NaCl , NaBr or NaI, produces the largest percentage yield of hydrogen halide when concentrated sulfuric acid is added. Explain your
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): When concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with sodium iodide the products include sulfur, iodine, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide. Which statement is correct?

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