Chemistry 9701,13 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge AS - A Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Atomic Structure & Periodicity | Electronic Configurations & Isotopic Abundances – Understanding electron configurations, isotope calculations, and periodic trends in transition metals.

2. Group 17 Chemistry & Halogenoalkanes | Reactivity, Bond Stability, and Free Radical Reactions – Comparing halogen reactivity, explaining thermal stability trends, and outlining free radical substitution mechanisms.

3. Group 14 Elements & Carbon Compounds | Structural Differences & Boiling Point Variations – Analyzing bonding in graphite and tin, explaining ionization energies, and predicting trends in Group 14 hydrides.

4. Organic Reaction Mechanisms & Stereochemistry | Nucleophilic Addition & Optical Isomerism – Investigating carbonyl compound reactions, drawing reaction mechanisms, and understanding chirality.

5. Infrared Spectroscopy & Functional Group Identification | Spectral Analysis & Peak Assignments – Interpreting IR spectra, distinguishing between organic functional groups, and confirming compound identities.

6. Redox Chemistry & Electrochemical Reactions | Disproportionation & Oxidation-Reduction Balancing – Identifying disproportionation reactions, writing balanced redox equations, and predicting redox product formations.