Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

Carbon dioxide is a gas at room temperature.
(a(i))[2]

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to represent the electron arrangement in a carbon dioxide molecule. Include only the outer shell electrons.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe the motion and spacing of the particles in a gas. movement spacing

(b(i))[1]

Name the products formed in photosynthesis.

(b(ii))[1]

Some of the reactions in photosynthesis use enzymes. State what is meant by the term enzyme.

(c(i))[1]

Name the other product formed when hydrocarbons undergo complete combustion.

(c(ii))[1]

The paraffin (kerosene) fraction obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum (crude oil) contains hydrocarbons. State one use of the paraffin (kerosene) fraction.

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