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Date May 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18M.2.sl.TZ2.6
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
Command term Explain Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Some physical properties of molecular substances result from the different types of forces between their molecules.

Explain why the hydrides of group 16 elements (H2O, H2S, H2Se and H2Te) are polar molecules.

[2]
a.i.

The graph shows the boiling points of the hydrides of group 16 elements.

M18/4/CHEMI/SP2/ENG/TZ2/06.a.ii

Explain the increase in the boiling point from H2S to H2Te.

[2]
a.ii.

Lewis structures show electron domains and are used to predict molecular geometry.

Deduce the electron domain geometry and the molecular geometry for the NH2 ion.

 

[2]
b.

Markscheme

polar bonds «between H and group 16 element»

OR

difference in electronegativities «between H and group 16 element»

 

uneven distribution of charge/electron cloud

OR

non-linear/bent/V-shaped/angular shape «due to lone pairs»

OR

polar bonds/dipoles do not cancel out

 

M2:

Do not accept “net/overall dipole moment” without further explanation.

Accept “non-symmetrical «shape/distribution of charge»”.

[2 marks]

a.i.

number of electrons increases

London/dispersion/instantaneous induced dipole-induced dipole forces increase

 

M1: Accept “Mr/Ar increases” or “molecules become larger in size/mass/surface area”.

[2 marks]

a.ii.

Electron domain geometry:

tetrahedral

Molecular geometry:

bent/V-shaped/angular

 

Both marks can be awarded for clear diagrams. Electron domain geometry requires a 3-D diagram showing the tetrahedral arrangement.

[2 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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a.ii.
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b.

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Core » Topic 4: Chemical bonding and structure » 4.2 Covalent bonding
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