Chemistry 9701/13 Oct Nov 2021 | Cambridge AS Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Definitions and concepts related to ionization energies, including how the ionization energy of strontium compares to potassium and factors influencing these energies.
2. The electronic configuration of elements and ions, particularly focusing on Kr-like configurations for ions and calculating related atomic structures.
3. Analysis of molecular interactions and deviations from ideal gas behavior, as well as the calculation of enthalpy and neutralization energies.
4. Understanding of reaction mechanisms, including the formation of products and precipitates in halogen and halide reactions.
5. Knowledge of thermodynamics, including enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy changes in chemical reactions.
6. Applying data to calculate solubility products, predict outcomes of reactions in different conditions, and analyze the behavior of ions in aqueous solutions.
7. Detailed study of transition elements and their reactions, including the formation and properties of coordination complexes.
8. Reactions and properties of organic compounds, including electrophilic addition, isomerism, and stereochemistry.
9. Analyzing functional groups, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectra of organic molecules, along with the effects of pH and electrophoresis on amino acids.
10. Synthesis and reactions of organic molecules, including preparation, reagents used, and understanding reaction mechanisms in the production of alcohols and other functional compounds.