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0654.C3.1.04 — Construct word equations to show how reactants form products: past paper questions

6 real questionsasked in 1 of the last 10 exam series2019–2023usually: Complete, State, Write

Real questions on 0654.c3.1.04 — construct word equations to show how reactants form products

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  1. 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q8b[2]

    Complete the word equation for the complete combustion of methane.

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  2. 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q8c(i)[1]

    State the name of the pollutant gas produced during the incomplete combustion of methane.

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  3. 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q8c[2]

    State the two products made when methane undergoes complete combustion in oxygen.

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  4. 0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q2b(i)[1]

    Write the word equation for this reaction. + +

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  5. 0973/32 · May/June 2020 · Q2b(ii)[2]

    Complete the word equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. calcium carbonate + hydrochloric + acid +

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  6. 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q11c(i)[2]

    Complete the word equation to show two compounds that react to produce ethanol. + ethanol

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What examiners said

This equation was not well known. A number of candidates correctly suggested oxygen as the other reactant but few suggested carbon dioxide and water as the products.

— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q8(b) (Cambridge)

This question proved demanding. Few candidates were able to suggest both carbon dioxide and water.

— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0973/31 Q8(c) (Cambridge)

Water or steam was well known but ethene was less well recalled. Alcohol, yeast and glucose were all commonly suggested.

— Examiner report, May/June 2019, 0973/31 Q11(c)(i) (Cambridge)

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