Equilibrium constants: WJEC A‑Level Chemistry questions
Every WJEC A-Level Chemistry exam question on 3.8 Equilibrium constants, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q9(c)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 9(c)(i): Suggest what information this table allows us to deduce about the energy changes during this reversible reaction. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun25-09-ci-qp.webp)
Q9(c)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 9(c)(ii): A solution containing a mixture of complex [RuL5CH3] of concentration 1.25 × 10–3 mol dm–3 and carbon monoxide of concentration 7.55 × 10–4 mol dm–3 is placed i](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun25-09-cii-qp.webp)
Q10(d)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 10(d)(i): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun23-10-di-qp.webp)
Q10(d)(ii)
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Q9(d)(iii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2022 Unit 3, question 9(d)(iii): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc for this equilibrium, giving its unit. [2] Unit](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun22-09-diii-qp.webp)
Q9(d)(iv)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2022 Unit 3, question 9(d)(iv): of dilute hydrochloric acid. At equilibrium the pH of the solution is 1.55 and the concentration of [Fe(H2O)5(OH)]2+ is 0.103 mol dm–3. The numerical value of K](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun22-09-div-qp.webp)
Q13(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2019 Unit 3, question 13(b)(i): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun19-13-bi-qp.webp)
Q13(b)(ii)
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Q13(b)(iii)
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Q13(b)(iv)
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Q9(d)(iii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 9(d)(iii): Write the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction giving its unit. [2] [Co(H2O)6]2+ + 4Cl– a [CoCl4]2– + 6H2O Kc = Unit](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun18-09-diii-qp.webp)
Q9(d)(iv)
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Q9(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2017 Unit 3, question 9(b)(i): Give the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equilibrium, giving its unit if any. [2] Kc = Unit =](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/1410u30-jun17-09-bi-qp.webp)
Q9(b)(ii)
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All 14 questions on Equilibrium constants, as a list
- Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q9(c)(i) (2 marks): Suggest what information this table allows us to deduce about the energy changes during this reversible reaction. [2]
- Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q9(c)(ii) (4 marks): A solution containing a mixture of complex [RuL5CH3] of concentration 1.25 × 10–3 mol dm–3 and carbon monoxide of concentration 7.55 × 10–4 mol dm–3 is placed i
- Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q10(d)(i) (1 mark): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc. [1]
- Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q10(d)(ii) (7 marks): A student studies the equilibrium at a higher temperature. She adds samples of 0.40 mol of H2O and 0.14 mol of Cl2O to the non-aqueous solvent giving a total vo
- Summer 2022, Unit 3, Q9(d)(iii) (2 marks): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc for this equilibrium, giving its unit. [2] Unit
- Summer 2022, Unit 3, Q9(d)(iv) (4 marks): of dilute hydrochloric acid. At equilibrium the pH of the solution is 1.55 and the concentration of [Fe(H2O)5(OH)]2+ is 0.103 mol dm–3. The numerical value of K
- Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q13(b)(i) (1 mark): Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction. [1]
- Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q13(b)(ii) (2 marks): the concentration of water in any dilute aqueous solution is 55.5 mol dm–3. [2]
- Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q13(b)(iii) (4 marks): A solution was prepared containing equal concentrations of Cr2O7 The concentration of each was 0.057 mol dm–3. A student predicted that a solution containing eq
- Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q13(b)(iv) (2 marks): The value of the equilibrium constant for this reaction increases when the mixture is warmed. State and explain what information this provides about the enthalp
- Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q9(d)(iii) (2 marks): Write the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction giving its unit. [2] [Co(H2O)6]2+ + 4Cl– a [CoCl4]2– + 6H2O Kc = Unit
- Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q9(d)(iv) (3 marks): A student carries out an experiment starting with separate non-aqueous solutions of [Co(H2O)6]2+ and Cl–. When the two solutions are mixed the initial concentra
- Summer 2017, Unit 3, Q9(b)(i) (2 marks): Give the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equilibrium, giving its unit if any. [2] Kc = Unit =
- Summer 2017, Unit 3, Q9(b)(ii) (5 marks): The equilibrium constants for the N2O4 /NO2 equilibrium measured at room temperature in some different solvents are listed below. Equilibrium constant, Kc Solve
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