A-Level ChemistryYear 2021Q3
Turn over 5 3 This question is about catalytic converters. (a) Catalytic converters contain metals such as platinum. Describe the bonding in platinum. You may include a diagram in your answer. (2) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (b) A catalytic converter decreases the emissions of gases, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen monoxide, from an internal combustion engine. Describe the stages in a catalytic converter that result in this decrease. No equations are required. (3) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (Total for Question 3 = 5 marks)
Paper Source:9CH0_01_que_20211006.pdf
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Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectChemistry
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)