OCR A Level Chemistry A

OCR A Level Chemistry A Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations Exam Questions

Free OCR A Level Chemistry A exam questions on Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations, with mark schemes. Covers atomic structure, isotopes, relative masses, formulae and balanced equations.

Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations exam questions

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About OCR A Level Chemistry A Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations

This topic lays the foundations of chemistry.

What you need to know

  • Atomic structure Protons, neutrons, electrons and isotopes.
  • Relative masses Ar, Mr and relative isotopic mass.
  • Formulae Ionic formulae and common ions.
  • Equations Balancing full and ionic equations with state symbols.

Common mistakes in Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations

  • Missing state symbols.
  • Wrong charges on polyatomic ions.
  • Confusing relative isotopic mass and Ar.

Try three Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations exam-style questions

1. Calculate Ar of chlorine with 75% ³⁵Cl and 25% ³⁷Cl. (1 mark)

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35.5.

2. Write the formula of aluminium sulfate. (1 mark)

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Al₂(SO₄)₃.

3. Define relative atomic mass. (2 marks)

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Weighted mean mass of an atom of an element (1) relative to 1/12 of the mass of carbon-12 (1).

Atoms, Compounds, Molecules and Equations FAQs

What does this topic cover?

Atomic structure, isotopes, formulae and equations.

Do I need to memorise ions?

Yes, common ions such as nitrate, sulfate and ammonium.

Which instrument finds isotopic abundance?

A mass spectrometer.