Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Alcohols Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Alcohols, with mark schemes. Covers making ethanol by fermentation and hydration, and oxidation of alcohols.
Alcohols exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Alcohols. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Alcohols
This sub-topic covers alcohols.
What you need to know
- Ethanol production Fermentation and hydration of ethene.
- Comparison Advantages and disadvantages of each method.
- Oxidation To carboxylic acids.
Common mistakes in Alcohols
- Wrong fermentation conditions.
- Forgetting a catalyst for hydration.
Try two Alcohols exam-style questions
1. State the conditions for fermentation. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Yeast, about 30 °C, anaerobic.
2. Give one advantage of hydration. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Fast and produces pure ethanol.
Alcohols FAQs
What does this cover?
Alcohol production and oxidation.
What catalyst is used for hydration?
Phosphoric acid.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
