Eduqas A-Level Chemistry (A410)
A-Level Chemistry
Topic worksheet
Inorganic chemistry
Original exam-style worksheet — not an official exam paper
Time guide: 50–60 minutes · Questions: 32 · Total marks: 104
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1. State what is meant by periodicity. [1]
2. State what is meant by first ionisation energy. [1]
3. State what is meant by Group 2. [1]
4. State what is meant by Group 7. [1]
5. State what is meant by a transition metal. [1]
6. State what is meant by a complex ion. [1]
7. State what is meant by a ligand. [1]
8. State what is meant by heterogeneous catalyst. [1]
9. State what is meant by homogeneous catalyst. [1]
10. State what is meant by amphoteric. [1]
11. Jac is asked about periodicity in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe periodicity. [2]
(b) Explain why periodicity is important in this topic. [3]
12. Jac is asked about first ionisation energy in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe first ionisation energy. [2]
(b) Explain why first ionisation energy is important in this topic. [3]
13. Jac is asked about Group 2 in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe Group 2. [2]
(b) Explain why Group 2 is important in this topic. [3]
14. Jac is asked about Group 7 in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe Group 7. [2]
(b) Explain why Group 7 is important in this topic. [3]
15. Jac is asked about a transition metal in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a transition metal. [2]
(b) Explain why a transition metal is important in this topic. [3]
16. Jac is asked about a complex ion in a Eduqas Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a complex ion. [2]
(b) Explain why a complex ion is important in this topic. [3]
17. Electron configuration of Fe (Z=26) [3]
18. Oxidation state of Fe in Fe₂O₃ [3]
20. Moles of Ca(OH)₂ from 0.10 mol Ca [3]
21. A complex is octahedral. Bond angle [3]
22. Percentage of Ca in CaCO₃ [3]
23. Jac carries out a Eduqas-style required practical linked to inorganic chemistry. This is a typical Eduqas required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
24. Jac carries out collecting valid data for inorganic chemistry. This is a typical Eduqas required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
25. Jac carries out drawing a graph for inorganic chemistry. This is a typical Eduqas required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
26. Jac carries out evaluating a method about inorganic chemistry. This is a typical Eduqas required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
27. Compare periodicity with first ionisation energy. [4]
28. Compare first ionisation energy with Group 2. [4]
29. Compare Group 2 with Group 7. [4]
30. Compare Group 7 with a transition metal. [4]
31. Apply your knowledge of a ligand to this situation: monodentate or bidentate [3]
32. Apply your knowledge of heterogeneous catalyst to this situation: surface adsorption [3]