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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Chapter

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

185 practice questions

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  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State the molecular formula of ethene.

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  2. Question 2

    3 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Draw the displayed formula of methane.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write the molecular formula of methane.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Give the empirical formula of methane.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 3

    2 marks · Easy

    A compound has the empirical formula CH2. Its relative molecular mass is 56. Calculate its molecular formula. Show your working.

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  4. Question 4

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain the difference between a structural formula and a molecular formula for an organic compound. Give an example for each.

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks · Easy

    The table shows information about three organic compounds.

    CompoundType of formulaFormula
    ethanemolecularC2H6
    propeneempiricalCH2
    butanedisplayed
    (a)

    State the type of formula shown for propene.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Complete the table: Give the displayed formula for butane.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Write the empirical formula for ethane.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 6

    1 mark · Easy

    Name the type of formula that shows all the bonds between atoms in a molecule.

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  7. Question 7

    3 marks · Easy

    (a)

    State the empirical formula of ethene.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write the molecular formula of ethene.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Draw the displayed formula of ethene.

    [1 mark]
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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Easy

    A hydrocarbon has the empirical formula CH. If the molar mass of the compound is 78 g/mol, calculate its molecular formula. Show your working.

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  9. Question 9

    2 marks · Normal

    State the molecular formula and the displayed formula for ethane.

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  10. Question 10

    4 marks · Normal

    Propene is an organic molecule. Use the information to answer the following:

    (a)

    State the molecular formula of propene.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write the empirical formula of propene.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Draw the displayed formula for propene.

    [2 marks]
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