Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Fuels

Fuels — practice question

Biogas is produced by fermenting waste from animals and plants.
(a)[1]

The table gives the percentage composition of the gases in a biogas sample. Deduce the percentage of nitrogen in this biogas sample.

(b(i))[2]

Balance the equation for the complete combustion of methane. $\text{CH}_4 + \ldots \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + \ldots \text{H}_2\text{O}$

(b(ii))[1]

Which one of these compounds is in the same homologous series as methane? Draw a circle around the correct answer. methanoic acid methanol propane propanol propene

(b(iii))[2]

Link the fractions on the left to their uses on the right. The first match has already been completed for you.

(c(i))[1]

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show how the electrons are arranged in a hydrogen molecule.

(c(ii))[1]

State one application of hydrogen.

(d(i))[1]

On the structure shown, circle the carboxylic acid functional group.

(d(ii))[1]

How many different atom types are present in compound C?

(e)[4]

Describe how ethanol is manufactured by fermentation. In your answer, include the names of the substances required for fermentation and the conditions needed for fermentation.

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