New 21st Century Chemistry (2nd Edition) Question Bank

Topic 1 – Planet Earth

   
   
 
  CONTENTS
   
   
  Multiple Choice Questions
  Unit 1 Introducing chemistry P. 1

New 21st Century Chemistry

Unit 2 The atmosphere P. 14
Unit 3 The ocean P. 31
Unit 4 Rocks and minerals P. 43

(2nd Edition)
Assertion–reason Questions
Unit 1 Introducing chemistry P. 57
Unit 2 The atmosphere P. 58

Topic 1 Unit 3
Unit 4
The ocean
Rocks and minerals
P. 59
P. 61

Planet Earth Structured Questions

Unit 1 Introducing chemistry P. 63

  Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
The atmosphere
The ocean
Rocks and minerals
P. 68
P. 72
P. 85

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Topic 1 – Planet Earth Topic 1 – Planet Earth Multiple Choice Questions

Interpretation of marking and cipher code Multiple Choice Questions

 
․ The symbol indicates the level of difficulty of a question. Unit 1 Introducing chemistry
․ An asterisk (*) has been put next to the questions where one mark will be awarded for
effective communication. 1 What is the meaning of the following hazard warning label?
․ The key number digit (e.g. U1M00001) has been put at the end of each questions with
the following meanings.

Digit Meaning
U1 = Unit 1 Unit
M00001= Multiple choice question ID number 1 Question ID number
A00001= Assertion-reason question ID number 1 A Carcinogenic
S00001= Structured question ID number 1 B Flammable
M = Multiple choice question Question type C Corrosive
A = Assertion-reason question D Oxidizing
S = Structured question Ans: D (U1M00001)

2 Which of the following sequence of steps is correct for obtaining a non-luminous flame?
(1) Fully open the air hole.
(2) Put the burning match just above the top of the chimney.
(3) Close the air hole.
(4) Turn on the gas tap.

A (1) → (2) → (4) → (3)

B (2) → (3) → (4) → (1)
C (3) → (2) → (4) → (1)
D (4) → (2) → (1) → (3)
Ans: C (U1M00002)

3 Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of aqueous
chlorine?

Ans: A (U1M00003)

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4 Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a metal cylinder 7 Which of the following should NOT be done in a laboratory?
containing liquefied petroleum gas? A Wash hands after experiments.
B Keep flammable chemicals away from naked flames.
C Close all windows when doing experiments.
D Put the Bunsen burner on a fireproof mat when using it.
Ans: C (U1M00007)

8 Which of the following may lead to ‘striking back’ of a Bunsen flame?

Supply of gas Air hole
A insufficient half open
    B insufficient fully open
Ans: C (U1M00004) C sufficient closed
  D sufficient fully open
5 Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of dilute Ans: B (U1M00008)

aqueous ammonia?
9 The hazard warning label below is displayed on the bottle of household product X:

Which of the following household products might X be?

Ans: B (U1M00005) (1) Drain cleanser
(2) Detergent
6 What is the meaning of the following hazard warning label? (3) Glass cleanser

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
Ans: A (U1M00009)

A Toxic
B Carcinogenic
C Corrosive
D Harmful
Ans: C (U1M00006)

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10 Which of the following might occur when a Bunsen flame ‘strikes back’? 13 Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a metal cylinder
(1) Obvious sound occurred. containing carbon monoxide gas?
(2) The chimney becomes hot.
(3) The supply of gas is too much.

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only A (1) only
D (1), (2) and (3) B (2) only
Ans: A (U1M00010) C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
11 Which of the following should NOT be done when heating a chemical in a test tube? Ans: C (U1M00013)

(1) Look down at the test tube directly.

(2) Keep swirling the test tube. 14 Which of the following precautions should be taken when working with a toxic reagent?
(3) Point the mouth of the test tube towards others. (1) Avoid friction.
(2) Wear protective gloves.
A (1) and (2) only (3) Avoid breathing in its vapours.
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only A (1) only
D (1), (2) and (3) B (2) only
Ans: B (U1M00011) C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
12 Mercury should NOT be touched with bare hands. This is because mercury is Ans: D (U1M00014)

(1) corrosive.
(2) toxic.
(3) carcinogenic.

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
Ans: B (U1M00012)

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15 A student conducts an experiment using concentrated hydrochloric acid. 17 Which of the following suggestions for storing chemicals is / are acceptable?
(1) Storing sodium in a brown glass bottle
(2) Storing dilute hydrochloric acid in a plastic bottle
(3) Storing yellow phosphorus in paraffin oil

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
Which of the following precautions the student should take when working with the acid? Ans: B (U1M00017)

(1) Wear safety glasses.

(2) Wear protective gloves. 18 The following diagram shows an experimental set-up for collecting a gas produced in a certain
(3) Do not warm the acid. reaction.

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A (U1M00015)

16 The label below is displayed on a container for chemical X: Which of the following actions can prevent ‘sucking back’ of water?
(1) Take the delivery tube away from water before removing the flame.
(2) Remove the flame before taking the delivery tube away from water.
(3) Decrease the amount of water in the trough.

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
What might X be? D (2) and (3) only
(1) Hydrogen Ans: A (U1M00018)

(2) Magnesium powder

(3) Oxygen

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A (U1M00016)

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19 Consider the experimental set-up shown below: 23 Consider the experimental set-up shown below:

Which of the following combinations about apparatus X, Y and Z is correct? Which of the following combinations about apparatus X and Y is correct?
X Y Z X Y
A triple beam balance glass rod crucible A evaporating dish rack
B electronic balance spatula crucible B perti dish tripod
C triple beam balance glass rod mortar C perti dish rack
D electronic balance spatula mortar D evaporating dish tripod
Ans: D (U1M00019) Ans: D (U1M00023)

20 Which of the following apparatus is used to transfer a small amount of solution? 24 Consider the experimental set-up shown below:
A Spatula
B Glass rod
C Dropper
D Tongs
Ans: C (U1M00020)

21 Which of the following apparatus is used to transfer solid chemicals?

A Dropper
B Mortar and pestle
C Spatula
D Wire gauze
Ans: C (U1M00021)

Which of the following combinations about apparatus X, Y and Z is correct?

22 Which of the following apparatus is used to make rough measurements of volumes of X Y Z
liquids? A glass rod stand filter funnel
A Dropper B thermometer stand separating funnel
B Measuring cylinder C glass rod tripod filter funnel
C Mortar and pestle D thermometer tripod separating funnel
D Reagent bottle Ans:A (U1M00024)

Ans: B (U1M00022)

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25 Consider the experimental set-up shown below: 27 Which of the following pieces of apparatus are involved in separating insoluble solids from a
liquid?
(1) Beaker
(2) Filter funnel
(3) Tap funnel

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following combinations about apparatus X and Y is correct? Ans:A (U1M00027)

X Y
A crucible pipe-clay triangle 28 The diagram below shows a piece of apparatus containing two immiscible liquids P and Q.
B crucible wire gauze
C mortar pipe-clay triangle
D mortar wire gauze
Ans:A (U1M00025)

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Which of the following statements is / are correct?

(1) The apparatus shown is a tap funnel.
Which of the following gas(es) can be collected by the set-up shown? (2) P is less dense than Q.
(1) Hydrogen (3) The apparatus can be used to separate a mixture of oil and water.
(2) Chlorine
(3) Carbon dioxide A (1) only
B (2) only
A (1) only C (1) and (3) only
B (2) only D (2) and (3) only
C (1) and (3) only Ans:D (U1M00028)

D (2) and (3) only

Ans:D (U1M00026)

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29 Which of the following set-ups can be used to collect nitrogen prepared in an experiment? 30 Which of the following set-ups can be used to dry a moist gas?

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only A (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3) B (1) and (3) only
Ans:B (U1M00029) C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Ans:C (U1M00030)

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