OCR AS Chemistry Module 1 Exam PQ

OCR AS Chemistry

Development of practical skills in

chemistry

Module 1

Chapter 1: Practical skills

Exam Practice Questions

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Question 1

The normal error of a pipette is ±0.05 . The percentage error in the measurent of a volume of
20cm​3​ using the pipette is

A. 0.24

B. 0.25

C. 0.50

D. 0.10 (1)

Question 2 (Edex 2 Jun-11)

(1)

Question 3

During the experiments if gas is collected which precaution could not the part of checklist to
make perfect analysis?

A. No gas is escaping

B. Gas is not soluble in water

C. No mass of gas is lost

D. Take the initial reading of volume if using the syringe (1)

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Question 4

How many significant figures is the value 0.0058064 in?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 3

D. 6 (1)

Question 5

For the value 650 if the number lies between 649 and 651 and which could be the most clear
and scientific notation to write.

A. 650

B. 6.5 x 10​2

C. 6.50 x 10​2

D. B and C

E. None (1)

Question 6 (1)

For the value 650.30 rounded off 650, and 3 significant figures were intended, which could
be the most clear, acceptable and scientific notation to write.

A. 65x 10

B. 6.5 x 10​2

C. 6.50 x 10​2

D. B and C

E. None

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Question 7

The volume solution measured as 20 cm​3​ using measuring cylinder, each graduation was of
measuring cylinder was 1 cm​3,​ what is uncertainty or error? (1)

A. 2 cm​3

B. 1 cm​3

C. 10 cm​3

D. 0.5 cm​3

Section B

Question 8 (2)

Label the following diagram, some examples done for you.

Poor accuracy, poor precision,

good accuracy , good precision

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(2)

Question 9

Fe bits and CuSO4 were mixed , to see the change , and then enthalpy of the
reaction was measured .

Continue stirring and record the temperature every 30s.

The experiment done above is not reliable why? (3)

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Total = 3

Question 10

Calculate the percentage error in measuring a temperature was risen of 25 0​​ C . The
thermometer used had maximum error of

a)0.1​0​C (1 )

b)0.5​0​C (1)

Question 11 (1)

A group of students did experiment on the enthalpy of the solution.

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They recorded some wrong data while the smallest graduation on the thermometer is
1 0​​ C.

temperature Rough 1 2 3

Final 40.10 40.50 40.10 40.3

temperature
0​
C

Initial 20.10 20.1 20 20.00

temperature
0​
C

temperature 20 20.4 20.10 20.3

used 0​​ C

b) Calculate the percentage error for reading number 3. (1)

c) Calculate the mean of temperature that will be used in subsequent readings. (1)

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Question 12

Fill in the blanks in the diagram.

2 marks

Question 13

A teacher showed an experiment and recorded the following data.

Choose the four values which have the most precision .

1004, 1009 , 2005 , 1006 , 3003, 1003 , 999

Question 14

Write the reading on the diagram for the volume . 1

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Also write down what could be error or uncertainty

Question 15

A teacher did an experiment and he measured volumes of alkali and acid used. He used
apparatus like, pipette, burette, and beaker.

Write four ways to improve accuracy or to make right results in titration.

4 marks