Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

The reaction scheme includes some reactions of calcium.
(a(i))[1]

Reaction 1 gives $\text{Ca(NO}_3)_2$ plus one further product. Name the other product.

(a(ii))[1]

Write an equation for the thermal decomposition of $\text{Ca(NO}_3)_2(s)$.

(a(iii))[1]

State the pattern in the thermal stability of the Group 2 nitrates down the group.

(a(iv))[1]

In reaction 3, excess $\text{CO}_2$ is bubbled through water containing $\text{CaCO}_3$. A solution of $\text{Ca(HCO}_3)_2(aq)$ is formed. Construct an equation for reaction 3.

(b)[1]

Describe the use of $\text{Ca(OH)}_2$ in agriculture.

(c(i))[1]

Describe the way $sp$ hybridised orbitals are formed.

(c(ii))[2]

Sketch a diagram to show how two $sp$ hybrid orbitals can make a sigma $(\sigma)$ bond.

(d(i))[2]

Reaction 5 may be used to make $\text{NH}_3$. $\text{CaCN}_2 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CaCO}_3 + 2\text{NH}_3$ Calculate the smallest mass, in tonnes, of calcium cyanamide, $\text{CaCN}_2$, needed to produce $1.50 \times 10^6$ tonnes of $\text{NH}_3$. Show your working. $1$ tonne $= 1.00 \times 10^6\,\text{g}$.

(d(ii))[3]

Draw the structures of the organic products formed in the reactions below. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Br}$ is treated with $\text{NaCN}$ dissolved in ethanol. The product from this reaction is then heated under reflux with $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4(aq)$. A carbonyl compound is treated with $\text{NaCN}$ and $\text{HCN}$.

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