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1. A gas turns moist red litmus paper blue, is soluble in water and is less dense than air.
Which diagram shows a correct way of drying and collecting the gas?

2. In addition to sodium ions and chloride ions, sea water contains calcium ions and sulfate
ions.

Which method could be used to measure the amount of sulfate ions present in a sample
of sea water?

A A add excess aqueous lead(J f) nitrate, dry and weigh the precipitate formed
B add excess aqueous barium nitrate, dry and weigh the precipitate formed
C evaporate off all the water and weigh the remaining solid
D measure the electrical conductivity of the sample
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3. Liquids X and Y are immiscible

 X has a higher boiling point than Y.
 X has a higher density than Y.
 X and Y can be separated from each other both by fractional distillation and by
use of a separating funnel.

Which row correctly gives the first liquid to be collected by fractional distillation
and the lower liquid in the separating funnel?
first liquid collected by lower liquid in the
fractional distillation separating funnel
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y
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4. Three different experiments with colour changes are carried out.

1. Sulfur dioxide is tested with acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution
2. Universal indicator solution is added to a solution of a weak acid
3. Aqueous potassium iodide and dilute nitric acid are mixed. Then aqueous silver
nitrate is added

Which row correctly identifies the experiments that correspond to the color changes?
Colourless solution to a
Purple to colourless Green to orange
yellow precipitate
A 1 2 3
B 2 1 3
C 3 2 1
D 3 1 2

5. An isotope of element Q can be written as 3216Q

Particle R has four more neutrons one more neutrons, one more proton and one more
electron than this isotope of Q.
What represents R?
A 3617R-
B 3617R
C 3717R-
D 3717R

6. Which property 1s common to both diamond and graphite?

A Each atom in the structure forms tour covalent bonds,
B They act as a lubricant when finely divided.
C They are electrical insulators,
D They react with oxygen lo produce carbon dioxide
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7. Both calcium chloride and potassium chloride are Ionic compounds.

Which statements about these compounds are correct?

1. Potassium chloride has a higher melting point than calcium chloride because the
potassium ion has a greater charge than the calcium Ion.
2. In the calcium chloride lattice, the ratio of calcium Ions to chloride ions is half that
of the ratio of potassium ions to chloride Ions in the potassium chloride lattice.
3. Molten calcium chloride has a greater electrical conductivity than molten
potassium chloride because calcium contributes more electrons to the
delocalised 'sea of electrons' than does potassium.

A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 only
D 3 only

8. Statements about two substances X and Y are given.

X is a gas at room temperature and pressure that burns to produce carbon dioxide and
water.
Y is a macromolecule that has small units joined by amide linkages

What are X and Y?

X Y
A methane Terylene
B methane nylon
C octane Terylene
D octane nylon

9. For which does 1 mole of the metal have the most electrons In Its 'sea of electrons'?
A aluminium
B barium
C caesium
D strontium

10. A carbohydrate has the formula (CH2O)6.

One mole of this carbohydrate is burned in excess oxygen and the gas formed is
collected.
What volume of gas, measured at room temperature and pressure, is collected?
A 24 dm3
B 48 dm3
C 144 dm3
D 288 dm3
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11. Magnesium reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to form magnesium sulfate and hydrogen.
Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2
2.4 g of magnesium react with exactly 100 cm3 of 1 mol dm3 sulfuric acid to give 2.4 dm3
of hydrogen, at room temperature and pressure.

Which row would give 4.8 dm3 of hydrogen at room temperature and pressure?
Mass of Sulfuric acid
magnesium Volume Concentration
A 2.4 g 100 cm 3 2 mol /dm3
B 2.4 g 200 cm3 1 mol / dm3
C 4.8 g 100 cm3 1 mol / dm3
D 4.8 g 100 cm3 2 mol / dm3

12. 4.00 g of a metal oxide XO2, is reduced to form 3.15 g of metal X.

What is the identify of X?
A 4822Ti
B 5525Mn
C 11550Sn
D 20782Pb

13. Four different conditions under which sodium chloride is electrolyzed using inert
electrodes are listed.
1. Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride
2. Dilute aqueous sodium chloride
3. Molten sodium chloride
4. Solid sodium chloride

Under which conditions is a green gas formed?

A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 3 and 4
D 3 only
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14. Aqueous copper (II) sulfate is electrolyzed using a positive carbon electrode and a
negative copper electrode.
Which row is correct?
At the positive electrode At the negative electrode
A electrode dissolves copper deposited
B Hydrogen gas given off Oxygen gas given off
C Oxygen gas given off copper deposited
D Oxygen gas given off Hydrogen gas given off

15. The energy profile diagram for the reversible reaction 2NH3 ⇌ N2 + 3H2 is shown.

Which statements about this reaction are both correct?

statement 1 statement 2
A The forward reaction is The activation energy is different for the
endothermic. forward and reverse reactions.
B The forward reaction is The activation energy is the same for the
endothermic. forward and the reverse reactions.
C The forward reaction is The activation energy is different for the
exothermic. forward and reverse reactions.
D The forward reaction is The activation energy is the same for the
exothermic. forward and the reverse reactions.
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16. The table shows information about some fuels.

Fuel Formula Enthalpy of combustion in
kJ/ mol
Hydrogen methane octane H2 -286
CH4 -889
C8H18 -5330

Which statements are correct?

1. Octane products more heat than hydrogen or methane for each gram of fuel
burned
2. On complete combustion, 1 g of hydrogen produces 286 kJ of energy.
3. When methane is completely combusted, the energy required for bond breaking
is less than energy released in bond forming.

A 1, 2 and 3
B 2 and 3 only
C 2 only
D 3 only
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17. Dilute hydrochloric acid Is reacted with 1 2 g of magnesium ribbon at room temperature
in two experiments experiment 1 and experiment 2

In experiment 1, 100cm3 of 1 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid is used.

In experiment 2, 50cm3 of 2 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid is used.

The volume of hydrogen given off is plotted against time

Which graph is correct?

18. How is the activation energy for a reaction between two gases changed when it is carried
out either in the presence of a catalyst or when the temperature is increased?

Change in activation energy

Addition of catalyst Increase in temperature

A decreases decreases
B decreases stays the same
C increases decreases
D increases stays the same
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19. In which reaction is substance X reduced?

A Acidified potassium manganate(VII) is decolourised on addition to an aqueous

solution of X
B Adding aqueous potassium iodide to an aqueous solution of X gives a brown
colour
C X → X2+ + 2e–
D XO– + O2 → XO3–

20. An aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide has a pH of 10.

Which compounds could be added to the aqueous sodium hydroxide to decrease the
pH?
1. Sulfur dioxide
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Calcium oxide
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 only
D 1, 2 and 3

21. Y is a white solid mixture that has the following properties.

Y dissolves in water.
When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to an aqueous solution of Y, bubbles are
produced.
When chlorine is bubbled through an aqueous solution of Y the solution turns red-brown
What is present in Y?
A calcium carbonate, CaCO3, and potassium bromide, KBr
B copper (II) carbonate, CuCO3, and magnesium iodide, MgI2
C sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, and sodium bromide, NaBr
D sodium nitrate, NaNO3, and ammonium bromide, NH4Br
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22. The diagram shows two substances, Rand S, being heated together.

Which row is correct?

colour change of damp
substance R substance S
Universal Indicator paper
A aqueous sodium
ammonium chloride turns blue
hydroxide
B ammonium chloride hydrochloric acid turns red
C aqueous sodium
aluminium turns blue
nitrate
D aluminium hydrochloric acid turns red

23. The oxygen in air can be removed by passing air over heated copper using the apparatus
in the diagram.

gas syringe 1

excess copper
tt
heat
50cm3 of air is collected in gas syringe 1. Each syringe, 1 and 2, is pushed alternately
so that the air passes repeatedly over the heated copper.
When the volume of gas no longer changes, and the gas has cooled to room
temperature, what volume of gas will remain?

A 10cm3
B 20cm3
C 40cm3
D 80cm3
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24. Element Z forms a positive ion when it reacts with oxygen

Which statement about Z is correct?
A Z could be a member of Group VII
B Z could have the most non-metallic character in the period
C Z’s atomic number could be 20
D Z’s electronic structure could be 2.8.6

25. Lithium reacts with water form solution P and gas Q. When solution P reacts with dilute
sulfuric acid, salt R is formed.
What are the formulae of P, Q and R?
P Q R
A LiOH H2 Li2SO4
B LiOH O2 LiSO4
C Li(OH)2 H2 LiSO4
D Li(OH)2 O2 Li2SO4

26. Vanadium has various oxidation states and forms coloured compound
The aqueous VO2+ ion is blue while the aqueous VO2+ ion is yellow
The aqueous V3+ ion is blue-green and the aqueous V2+ ion is violet in colour
Which statement is correct?
A If a vanadium compound in solution changes colour from violet to blue-green
reduction has taken place.
B Vanadium has a high density
C Vanadium compounds are unlikely to be catalysis
D Vanadium has a low melting point
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27. Five statements about different elements are given.

1. Proton number = 24
2. Cuts easily with a knife
3. Constituent of brass
4. Burns in oxygen with a bright while light
5. Catalyst in the Haber process

Which statement is correct for each element?

Na Zn Fe Cr Mg
A 2 3 4 5 1
B 2 3 5 1 4
C 3 2 5 1 4
D 4 5 2 3 1

28. Some of the reactions of three metals, W, X and Y, or compounds of these metals, are
described.
The oxide of W is reduced both by heating with carbon and by heating with hydrogen
The oxide of X is not reduced by heating with carbon or by heating with hydrogen
W displaces Y from an aqueous solution of the sulfate of Y.

What is the order of reactivity of metals, W, X and Y?

Most reactive least reactive

A X W Y
B X Y W
C W X Y
D Y W X

29. Metal M can be obtained from its oxide by heating with carbon and from its aqueous
chloride by electrolysis
Which metal is M?
A Copper
B Lead
C Silver
D Sodium
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30. Which statements about iron are correct?

1. Iron is extracted from its ore by heating with carbon
2. Iron is the main component of stainless steel
3. Iron ore is a finite resource
4. Recycling iron uses more energy than extracting from its ore

A 1, 2 and 3 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1, 2, 3 and 4
D 2 and 3 only

31. Which pair of gases are involved in the formation of acid rain?
A CO and CO2
B CH4 and NO2
C NO2 and CO
D SO2 and NO2

32. Petroleum can be separated into fractions using fractional distillation.

Which statements are correct?

1. Alkanes used in polishes and waxes have a higher boiling point than those used
as diesel fuel.
2. Any of the fractions could be used as fuels because their enthalpy changes of
combustion are negative.
3. The fraction used for petrol (gasoline) is extracted from higher up the fractionating
column than the fraction used for paraffin (kerosene).
4. The fraction obtained at a particular point in the fractioning column always
contains the same compounds in the same ratio

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 4
C 2 only
D 3 and 4
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33. Which diagrams represent the two isomers of butane, C4H10?

A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 only
D 3 only

34. The equation for the cracking of an alkane is shown.

C10H22 → C4H10 + X + Y
Compound X has two carbon atoms. X decolourises aqueous bromine.
What are the formulae of compounds X and Y?
compound X compound Y
A C2H4 C4H8
B C2H4 C4H10
C C2H6 C4H6
D C2H6 C4H8

35. What is added to polyunsaturated vegetable oils to form solid margarine?

A Bromine
B Hydrogen
C Oxygen
D water
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36. Two of the isomers of butene, C4H8, are shown.

CH2=CHC2H5 and CH3CH=CHCH3

How many of the statements about these two Isomers are correct?
• Both decolourise bromine water.
• Both produce the same molecule when reacted with bromine.
• Both produce the same molecule when reacted with hydrogen.
• When polymerised, the same polymer is produced.
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

37. Which statements about ethanol are correct?

Ethanol can be used:
1. as the source of energy in car engines
2. 2 to dissolve the active ingredients in perfumes
3. to manufacture polyesters.

A 1 only
B 1 and 2
C 2 only
D 2 and 3

38. Which bond in a molecule of ethanoic acid is broken when it reacts with magnesium?
A the C–H bond
B the C–C bond
C the O–H bond
D the C=O bond

39. Which alcohol and acid can be reacted together to make the ester CH3CH2CH2CO2CH3?
A C4H9OH and HCO2H
B C3H7OH and CH3CO2H
C C2H5OH and C2H5CO2H
D CH3OH and C3H7CO2H
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40. The diagram shows the partial structure of a polymer

Which statement about this polymer is correct?

A It could be made by addition polymerization of
B It could be made by condensation polymerization of
C Its monomer has the empirical formula C4H6C/
D Its monomer could be made by the reaction of an alkane with chlorine