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Date May 2014 Marks available 1 Reference code 14M.1.sl.TZ2.3
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

For which compounds is the empirical formula the same as the molecular formula?

I.     Methane

II.     Ethene

III.     Ethanol

A.     I and II only

B.     I and III only

C.     II and III only

D.     I, II and III

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

One respondent commented that the question is unfair if candidates are not given the formula of the molecules. The examiners expect knowledge of simple molecules such as those in this question.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 1: Stoichiometric relationships » 1.2 The mole concept
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