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IB Chemistry HL 1.1 Particulate Nature of Matter Question Bank

Practise IB Chemistry HL 1.1 with evidence-led questions on particles, elements, compounds, mixtures and kinetic molecular theory.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • HL syllabus objectives and definitions
  • HL extended quantitative relationships and units

1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Iron(II) sulfide can be produced by heating powdered iron and sulfur together.

Describe the difference between an element and a compound.

1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter question 2

[Maximum number: 2]

Alkanes are commonly occurring organic compounds.

The first four straight chain alkanes are gases at room temperature.

Boiling points of straight chain alkanes

Boiling points of straight chain alkanes

Explain why the volume occupied by a sample of propane increases sharply when the sample is heated up from 200 to 250 K at constant pressure.

1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

The same amount of two gases, X and Y, are in two identical containers at the same temperature. What is the difference between the gases?

Figure for Question 1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter question 3 — IB Chemistry HL
A

X has the higher molar mass.

B

Y has the higher molar mass.

C

X has the higher average kinetic energy.

D

Y has the higher average kinetic energy.

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