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8. Thearrangementofelements in the periodic 10. Which of the following statements about so-
table is based on dium metal are CORRECT?
(D) The iodide ion , I, has gained elec- (A) Mg+(aq) + NO3 (aq ) = MgNO3(s)
trons. (B) Age+(aq) + 2Cl (aq) = AgCI2(s)
12. In which TWO of the following equations are the UNDERLINED reagents acting as
oxidising agents?
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13. When crystals of potassium nitrate are 17. Which ofthe following can exactly neutral ise
dissolved in water, the temperature of the 20 cm' of 2.0 mol dm-'sodium hydroxide?
solution decreases because
I. 10 cm' of 4.0 mol dm-' hydrochloric
(A) little energy is required to break acid
down the crystal, structure of the
potassium nitrate it. l0'cm' of2.0 mol dm-3 sulphuric acid
(B) heat is always absorbed when a
substance dissolves , III. 20 cm' of 4.0 mol dm' nitric acid
(C) the energy content of dissolved
potassium nitrate is higher than (A) I bnly
that of solid potassium nitrate (B) ' II only
(D) potassium nitrate is colder than (C) I and 11 only
water (D), , II and III only
14. The high melting point of ionic compounds 18. Some -calcium carbonate was reacted with
may be due to the excess dilute hydrochloric acid. The volume
of carbon dioxide evolved was recorded and
(A) arrangement of ions plotted against time. Which of the following
(B) large numbers of ions graphs represents this reaction?
(C) attraction among ions
(D) movement of ions (A)
Total volume
15. Which of the following statements about of CO2/Cm 3
chemical reactions is NOT correct?
Time/ mins
(A) Energy is given out when bonds break
and taken in when bonds form. (B)
(B) Chemical reactions involve the
making and breaking of bonds. Total volume'
(C) Endothermic reactions take energy of CO2/cm3
from.the surroundings.
(D) Exothermic reactions give energy
to the surroundings. Titnel mins
(C)
16. A substance that conducts an electric current
but remains chemically unchanged is
Total volume
of CO2 / cm3
Time/ mins
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19. In which of the following processes is 22. . The mass of an element produced in
fractional distillation NOT used? electrolysis is proportional to the
(A) strong attraction between the hex- 23. Which of the following statements BEST
agonal layers of carbon atoms characterises a catalyst?
(B) weak attraction between the hex-
.,
gonal layers of carbon atoms (A) . It increases the activation energy
(C) the loose electrons which can move of the reaction.
throughout the, lattice (B) It alters the quantity of the products
(D) strong attraction within the hex- formed.
agonal layers of carbon atoms (C) It is always unchanged physically
at the end of a reaction.
(D) It is always unchanged chemically
21. Which of the following sulphates are in- at the end of a reaction.
soluble?
Neutrons Electrons
(A) 12 10
(B) 12 12
(C) 24 10
(D) 24 ° 12
26. Which of the following sources of energy is 30. A sample of substance N was placed in solution
the MOSTcommonly used in the world today? M. Which ofthe'followingdiagrams represents
pairs of experiments that would be most
(A) Nuclear suitable to determine how the concentration of
(B) Fossil fuels M affects the rate of the reaction?
(C) Biogas
(D) Gasohol
II
x cm3 of x cm3of
Study the following thermochemical equation. 2moldm-3 1 mol dm-3
27. (A)
solution solution
of M of M
X+Y = Z, AH=--B_kJ
IgofN 1gofN
(A) I
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
31. Atoms of isotopes , X and Y, have 35. All of the following gases are colourless
EXCEPT
1. the same number of electrons..
II. the same number of protons. (A) 02
III. different numbers of neutrons.
(B)
(A) III only
(B) II and III only (C) NO2
(C) I and II only
(D) I, Hand III (D) NH3
32. Which ofthe following could produce carbon 36. Which of the following elements reacts most
dioxide and carbon monoxide as pollutants? vigorously with I-t (aq) ions to give hydrogen
gas?
I. Geothermal energy
II. Solar energy (A) Zinc
III. Fossil fuels (B) Lead
'IV. Biogas (C) Iron
(D) Copper
(A) I only
(B) H only
(C) II and III only 37. Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?
(D) III and IV only
(A) Molten lead
(B) Aqueous ethanoic acid
33. At 1 atmosphericpressure,,the particles move (C) Dilute hydrochloric acid
fastest in a (D) Molten lead bromide
(A) liquid at 25 °C
(B) gas at 25 °C
(C) liquid at 100 °C
(D) gas at 100 °C
Item 38 refers to the following diagrams. 40. ' Which of the following aqueous solutions
will(produce blue precipitate with aqueous
Dilute sulphuric acid \
. C\ sodium hydroxide?
C Dilute hydrochloric
the
IV acid (S
_31 (A) aluminium has reacted completely
r-- (B) . iron oxide formed is more reactive
11 than the aluminium oxide formed
Calci um -
carbonate Z (C) oxide film on aluminium protects the
metal from further corrosion but the
38. In which ofthe experiments would the amount oxide film on iron does not
of carbon dioxide collected be GREATEST? (D) iron oxide reacts with the iron below
but aluminium oxide does not react
(A) I with the aluminium below
(B) II
(C) III
(D) [V 3. Which of the following methods is used for
the extraction of metals at the top of the
electrochemical 'series?
39. Which of the following gives an alkaline
reaction with moist litmus paper? (A) Electrolysis of molten chloride
(13) Electrol y sis of aqueous chloride
(A) Ammonia (C) Electrolysis of molten oxide
(B) Nitrogen (IV) oxide (D) Reduction of oxide with carbon
(C) Hydrogen chloride
(D) . Water
C 4
44. Which of the following metals will NOT 48. A compound has the following structural
react with water under any conditions? formula.
(D) H
I
CH3' C- CH3
I
CH 3
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50. Ethanol is NOT used asa .55. Which ofthe following is/are condensation
polymers?
(A) beverage
(B) fuel 1. Terylene
(C) lubricant II. Nylon
(D) solvent III. Starch
I V. Polythene
The equation shown above represents a Item 57 refers to the following diagram of
reaction which is classified as an experiment.
(A) addition
(B) neutralisation
(C) polymerisation
(D) substitution
(A) it is acidic
(B) it contains enzymes which act on
starch
(C) yeast itself produces the ethanol
(D) it fixes the oxygen needed in the
reaction from the atmosphere
Ethyl ethanoate
II
Ethanoic acid
III
Ethanol
59. For Conversion II, ethyl ethanoate is heated under reflux with
another compound. The name of the compound is
sodium chloride
ethanol
fatty acids
sodium hydroxide
(C) CH3C1-12CHBr2
(D) CH3CHBrCH,Br
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(B)
they can react with each other
the atomic number of sulphur is J 6
I.
II.
They are mainly solids.
They usually have low melting and
and the relati_ve atomic mass of oxy- boiling points.
.[ (C)
gen 16
they have J:he same number of elec-
lll.
JV.
They are usually insoluble in water.
They contain only ions.
trons in their outer shell
(A) land lII
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(D) they can form covalent compounds
(B) I and JV
(C) II and Ill
(D) II and IV
II
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Item 2 refers to the following diagram which
represents the structure of atom X.
I osmosis?
(A) PbO
7. PO(" is the formula for the phosphate anion.
(B) CaO
What is the formula of calcium phosphate?
(C) ZnO
(Calcium is elementnumber20.)
(D) MnO,
(A) Ca,(PO ,),
(B) Ca,(PO,),
~--
(C) Ca,PO,
(D) Ca(PO.),
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(A) x=S;y=6
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(C)
x=6;y=5
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of
hydrogen
(BJ
Time
Volume
of
hydroi:en
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Volume
of
hydrogen
(D)
Time
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granulated zinc, hydrogen is evolved at a
certain rate. lf5.0g of powdered zinc were
used instead, the rate ofproduction ofhydro-
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(A) increase because of the greater con-
centration ofzinc
(B) increase because of the increased
surface area of zinc
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.(C) decrease because of the decreased
(D)
reactivity ofzinc powder
decrease because of the lower solu-
(
bility ofpowdered zinc
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,-.-··3-.f ·' _Wfiich of the following equations represents a condensation reaction?
38. Which of the following compounds is NOT a member of the alkene series?
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(A) C,H,
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(B) C,H 10
(C)
(D)
C,H,
C,H,
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(C)
C,H"
C,H,.
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I (D)
very reactive
molecu)e eontains at least one double
answerthe items below. · ·· · · ·
~J.____ _ILecolQurisesbmmiru:.watCL.__ - - - - · · - - .
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(A) ethanol
(B) ethane 46. Glucose is converted to starch or cellulose by
(C) ethanoic acid
(!)) ether (A) additionpolymerisation
(B) oxidationandreduction
(C) condensation polymerisation
(!)) dehydrogenation
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47. The following represents a portion ofthe nylon
molecule (a polyamide).
so.
mentation, the gas evolved f
During the manufacture of ethan! I by fer-
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-X-Y-X-Y- (A) relights a glowing splint
(B) burns with a blue flame
X and Yrepresent the monomers minus the (C) turns acidified poiassium dichromate
green
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functional groups, and "-" represents the
linkage. The linkage could BEST be (D) turns lime water cloudy
represented by (
r H 0
51. The reaction offats with concentrated aque-
ous sodium hydroxide is commonly referred
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rl (A) -N-0-C-
I 1l teas
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,J (A) e~fication
H H
(B)
(C)
saponification
neutralisation
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I I (D) condensation
(B) -N-0-C-
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52. During the digestion ofpolysaccharide by the
p
H human body, the main process occurring is
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(A) hydrolysis
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H H (B) condensation
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(C) -N-C-
( C)
(D)
neutralisation ·
polymerisation [
1
H
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als?
H 0
(0) ~
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N''-' C
II
~
1.
II.
T1iey form_s~lid ch l()rides,
They generally form basic oxides.
(
UL : . ·They conduct electricity only when
(A) petroleum
sulphate?
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(A) Lightblueprecipitate
(B)
(C)
methane
carbcn
(B)
(C)
Deep blue solution
Green precipitate [
(D) hydrogen (D) Green solution
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(C)
lower the energy level of the reac-
tants
· increase the rate .of production of
59. Aluminium is obtained industrially by
~
ammonia (B) using magnesium to displace it from
(D) decrease the amount of heat lost aqueous solution
(C) the electrolysis of molten cryolite
(A) 92 kJ of energy are required for the 60. Both glass and ceramics contain the non-
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PaperOl- General Proficiency
"75minutes (
( 23 MAY 2007 (a.m.) )
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2. . Each item inthisteSthasfoursuggested answer5 l~ttered (A), (B), (C), (D): Re~cteacb item you are -
about to ariswer anq decide which choice.is best
3. . On your answer sheet, find the numberwhicb corresponds to yo\µ" item and shade the space having
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the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.
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The best answer to this item is "'metre", so answer space (B) bas been blackened.
Jfyou want.to change your answer, be sure to erase your old.answer completely and fill_ in yournew
choice.
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When you a.retold to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. Ifyou cannot
answer an item, omit itand go on to the next one. You can come back to the harder item later. Your
score will be the total number of correct answers.
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l. Which of the following techniques may be 5. The ox.idarion state ofElementP would most
used to separate a mixture of plant pigments probably be
into their individual components?
(A) 3
(A) Fractionaldistillation (B) +3
(B) . Solventextraction (C) 5
(C) Paper chromatography (D) +5
(D) Centrifugation
x y
(B) 2H. (aq) +co,-• (aq)-+ H,C_O, (aq)
(A) Metal nonmetal . · (CJ 2H"• (aq) + co,-2 (aq) -+ co, (g) + H,O
(B) Nonmetal nonmetal
(C) Nonmetal metal
(D) Metal
_(Pl H • (aq) +co,-• (aq)-+ co, (g) + H,O•
metal
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of preparing a sample of sodiwn chloride.
Diffusion
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are added to 100 cm' of 0.2 mo! drn·' (8J Capillarity
hydrochloric acid. When effeNescence (C) Evaporation (
ceases, the mixture is filtereQ. and the filtrate (DJ Distillalion
heated until asaturated solutionis obtained.
Tue saturated solution is left to crystallise.
13. :Which of the following is the correct formula .
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(Rel. atomic mass:Na=23; H = 1; C= 12; for.ammonium carbonate?
O= 16; Cl =35.5).
(A} ·NH, co,
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9. Tue number of moles of hydrochloric acid
,,
11.·l·.··
'- participating in this reaction is
(C)
lOQii;0.2
1:000
lQQQxQ.2
100
14: What ;ubstance, when added to pure water,
significantly. inCr·eases · the water s
conductivity?
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(A) Graphite.
(D) lQQ
02
(B) Iron (II) hydroxide [
(C) Copper 01) hydroxide
(D) Sodium chloride
1ci. The effervescence is caused by the evolution [
of
15. Which. of the following statements BEST
(A)
(B).
oxygen describes the formati~n ofa metallic bond? [
carbondioxide
(A) Catiorts are held together by. a sea of ·
{C) hydrogen
(D) hydrogen chloride
(B)
mobile electrons.
Metal ions are held ioge#ier by a sea
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ofanions.
(C)
11. Isotopes of an element contain Anions are held together by
electrons. [
(D) Metal atoms are held together by
l. the same number of protons '
anions.
II.
nr.·
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the same number·ofneutrons
different numbers of electrons
the same number of protons as
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electrons
16. Covalent compounds can be formed between
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(,0.) ametallicstructure
0 . 20 40 '° 80
Temperatnrt/ •c
100
(B) an ionic structure
(C) a giant covalent structure
(D) a simple molecular structure At approximately wh·at temperature is the
22.
solubilityofhydratedcopper(II)sulphateand
. sodiumchloridethe~e? · · .
20. When X and Y l!l"C.stin:c.d tpgether in. a beaker
and the mixture filtered, x and y ue .both .
(A) 25•c
present in the filtrate. Which ofthe following
(B) 35•c
could descril:>e the mixture formed by X and (C) 45•c
Y? (DJ 55 •c
I. Solution
!I. Colloid 23. Which of the following salts"is an acid saJt?
!Ii. Suspension
(Aj NaHSO,
(A) I only
(B) lllonly (B) Na, SO,
(C) I arid li only
l! and Ji! only (C) Na,PO,
(D)
(D) Na, co,
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24. Acidified potassiummanganate (VII) is
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28. In an experiment, on heating 402g ofmercury,
a black powder with a mass of 434g is
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(A)
(B)
a reducing agent
an oxidising agent
obtained (Rel. atomic mass: Hg = 20 I;
0 = 16). The balanced equation representing
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(C) both an oxidising and reducing agent this reaction is
(D) a dehydrating agent
(A) Hg ( l) + O,(g) = HgO(s)
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(B) 2Hg( () + O,(g) = 2HgO(s)
25. Which of the folfowing reactions invofve
oxidation and reduction?
(C)
"(D)
402 Hg(s) +O,(g) =434 HgO(s)
2Hg+0,=2Hg0
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I. Mg(s)+ 2H'"(aq)-+ Mg''(aq)+ H,(g)
Items 29 - 30 refer to tf1efollowing acids. [
IJ. Mg(s) + 4H'(aq) + 2NO; (aq) -+
(A) Sulphuric acid
Mg,.(aq) + 2N02(g) + 2H.,O(I)
.IIL Ba''(aq) +SO;- (aq)-+ BaSO,(s) .
(B)
.. (C)
Hydrochloric acid
]'fitric acid
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(D) Ethanoicacid
rv. Zn(s)+ Cu>+(aq)-+ Zn,..(aq) + Cu(s)
(B)
calcium.
Calcium is more reactive than
barium.
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(C)
(D)
Barium is more reactive than
magnesium.
There are no differences in
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lWlc:ti'l'lties.
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passage of an electric current through it?
(A) !somers
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(B)
Solid potassium bromide
Pure water
(B)
(C)
Polymers
Allotropes
(C) Isotopes
[. (D)
Propane
Aqueoussodiumchloridesolution
(D)
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ofreactions involving iron comiiounds, where
!, U, ID and rv representthe stages involved .
.1 . I II m IV
FeCO) ~ FeO --..;. Fe2 (S0 4 )3 -~Fe(OH),
f 36. In which stlige is the oxidation state of iron 37. A suitable reagent that could be used at iv is
mcreased?
I (A). I
(A) steam
(B). . ~Ll,eou;;.so<lium hydroxi,de
(B) ll (C) hydrogen
(C) Ill (D) . solidcopper,oxide
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production of ammonia, according to the list ofraw materials usec:i'in the extraction of
equation
(A) Air,coke,ironoreandlimestone
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(B)
(C)
Air, coke, cryolite and Jimestone
Coke, iron ore, bauxite and limestone [
38. The catalyst used in this pro9ess is (D) Air, iron ore and limestone
(A)
(B)
iron
nickel
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42. The· ability of an atom to form a cation
(C) pla!inum increases
(D) vanactiumMoxide (
(A) a
across period .
(B) . as electronegativity increases
39. When copper (ll) carbonate is heated alone
• ·in a dry t:eSt tube a gas is evolved and a black
(C)
. (D)
as electroposit;ivity increases
as the oxidation state increases
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residue is formed. Th}s gas is expected to
(A)
(B)
relight aglowing Splint
tum red lrtmu5-blue ·
43. Copper and aluminium· are both good
conductors of electricity, but aluminium is
preferred to copper for overhead electrical
!
(C) decolourize ·acidified aqueous
pota.ssiuin manganate (VII)
cables because ·
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(D) form a white· precipitate with (A) aluminium is obtained in a very high
aqueous calcium hydroxide degree ofpurity
(B) aluminium is lighter and resistant tc [
coiTpsion
40. Which of the following may. be' true or · (C) copper, a transitic;m metal, forms a
metals?
(0)
coloured coating
copper rapidly reacts with the gases
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I. Theyfonn solid chlorides. present in.air
II.
III. '
They generally form basic oxides.
They conduct electricity onlywhen (
· - molten. · · ·· 44 . -Which of the iolio~ing s~bstances forms
(A) llonly
dense white fumes with ammonia gas?
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(B) I and II only (A) Hydrogen
(C) II and !11 only
(D) I, !I and III
(B)
(C)
Hydrogenchloride
Nitrogen dioxide [
(D) Oxygen
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H H H H
I I I I
H - C - C :.C - C - H + Br,-+ X
I I
H · H
45 Which is the correct stuctural formula for X?
(A) H H H H
I I I I
H-C-C-C-C-H
I I I I
Br Br"H H
(B) H H H H
I I · ·1 I
H-C-C-C-C-H
I I I I
H .Br .H Br
(C) H H H H
I I I I
H-C-C-C-C-cH
I I I I
BrH H Br
(D) H H H H
I I I I ·
H-C-C-C-:-C-H
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and II, of molecular formula C,H,O which
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H
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H
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H-C-C-C-H
H
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1 46. Compounds I and II are known as the
I (A)
(B)
isotopes of C,H,O
isomers of C,H,O
(C) 1<ondensed fonn1>lae of C,H,O
I (D) .molecularfonnu!aeof C,H,0 .
(A) !Uonly
(B) · I and II only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and UI
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With vmich ofthe following does ethene show
an addition reaction?
52. . Which of the following types ofpolymermay
be derived from monomers ofthe type shown
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Hydrogen
Oxygen
below?
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IV. Bromine H-C-COOH [
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(A) I and III only NH,
(B) I andIVonly (
(C) II and IV only
(D) I, Ill and IV only (AJ Polyamide .
(B)
(C)
Polyester
Polyallcene
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Items 50-51 refer to the following (D) Polysaccharide
compounds
(
j_ Terylene 53. . Which of the following substances is a
polysaccharide?
II.
llI
IV.
Nylon
Rats
Proteins (A) Starch
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(B) I=ilin
(C)
.(D)
Sucrose
Haemoglobin
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50. Which of the fol_lowing compounds ai-e
syn1hetic?
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·which shows how apparatus and materials
are used to identify the products formed when
ethanol burns.
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is linkage?
(A)
(B)
Methane
Ethane
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(C) Propane
(D) Butane (
In answering Items 58 - 59, a particular
choice from above may be used more than
once, once ornotata!l.
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Which hydrocarbon is the
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58 major constituent ofnatural gas?
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I Sulphur alld oxygen rr. in lhe sa.rncgroup of Itema3 - 4 refpr lo th€ rel3tive charge5 znd
rhe pcriodic lable bccause approximdte masscs of four Particles as
listrd below.
(A) lhe,"- can reacl wirh Each othcr
tB) thc aromic rurrbrr ofsutpbur is t5 .$
ie!EF-j. - .... - and lh-.PlatiYo ol,)mi- .'frjrfi;S ChBrge mr:..
(c)
txvg@ :- (A) +l
th.y have the sarnc n-Itmtser of I
clecbons id lhclroutcrshEll
iol lhey cafl foml coYalcDt com pounds (B)0r
(c) -r o
I!9IBZ rcfc{s to rhc follorrihg diatram which
rcprcsenlsthc SuuCtr,ie ofAtorn X- (D)02
h answe{irigirErnsi - 4, eoch option may bc
lr3ed mbrelhen once, oncc, ornot at !ll.
'Wh
O - d"ltron icir o i tb c abovc prop crrics re fcr to a
3 heutron?
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7 Sodiurn ,:acrs witllvrt.r,ccordinB beloiv, wltich ofthc substanpcr A, B, C or
'
.q!tliqll
ZNa(s!*2H,9!r)--+?Xoc['l(ad+HJ'B)'
D, is MOST likctY sodium chlodde?
t
=#= ''
*-lr"roi*uttu,n"of
'2-'
"g"r--ffi-ii=t"
SuIistidce IloilinE
lloirt"e' h
tli:c-iiicit tosdrc
aho loltr iD tqEeo|rl
ilalt
I
ihi numb"r'of lilrcs of trydrog?n qas !tala
liti;alid *hen o.t molc of sodium 'e!cr.s
r*-ilh cxc.ss \?tcr i3 I 465
41
no
tlo
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(8.) v4
(e) tz
.(o) u
c
D
2600
-15
'j:YE
no
-
,to _
t
3 'lllc.valucs
aqutltQo
ofr onJ y resP"ctivcly in rhc
u The SMALLEST particl' of e chetnical
compound Gal GaIl lat(l Pad ine ,eacbon
ls
I
3llo
o- I
lhc
I ro+r +agr,-r v iBr+ KBro3+
(A) atorn
(B) rnole
'
(A) L=5;y=6
I
(c) frrmula
(B) i:6.iy ;5 (D) moksrle
(o r IiY.=5
(D) t-= 6i! = 6
Thc numbcr. of slrartJ cl*trcn pairs in a
9, Whiclr of$c
I molc ofa Bas
folJqrring sta'emcnls ahout
woild blcorrect? '
t2.
mclhatlernolcsrlc'ls
(A)
(D)
4
6
..... .1_
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lll
ltc<,ntnins 6x l0iMhidual6P'cics:
tt is thc rchtivriato'oic
Ir
grzrns.
-octupies
22 4 d'ni at standortl
mass I (c)
(D) o I
lV. -.
(enrpertllre and Prcssure'
tt occrrpies th':saaic volume as anv ' -13- Hovr many covaleat l#tdeare thEre
---9Eg'=
(A) I
"c1*,,14 '=#F
ir
-
a
---'-'--i'
I
(A)-fllonlY
@) ltrrdllonlY
(O l, ll and lllPolY
(D) l,llla d lv ool)
(R) 2
(c) l'
(D) 4
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a
5
tterr l?.rGfe's ro t nroleof EACHof tl'e 16 I'rvhiEh of$a fallo{'r,rt rcdtiohr is sulph'ir
ibllotrir'6Ecitls. d ioxide acliog rs an oxidising rgent?
e
lr
.LElg (A) 2so,(e)+ ,(e)
....JL;:fiFO.oH
-, rDr=. .:-. '..# +
fflrNo,
21. Whiclt 11r,/O of lhe obove acids rtquire (c) Sor(gr+ tlro( I) --| H,so,(uD
rnorE'tlrrn un6 motc of N'OH('q) for
c(nnPleE nc[tr4lhntion? (D) + 2HNo,(oq), tLso.(aq)
so,(s)
+2NqG)
(A) l enrl II
(D) I rnd lU
(C) . flood Dl i7. A. subslanco tlllt conducls En clectric
(D) Inid lv orrfuhtbul rcmalE3 clicmical ly rmchanged is
(B)
(c)
- NarSO.
NrHSd{ 18 \thich of thc follovring
i(rlic corDpoundsb tntc?
slatements Dbout o
rD) NarCQ,
(A). ThGycoolain tndlcau16.
(B) ' Thdy dc sotC! snd vlPorizE Gasily-
)t. Wrrr.h rri rtq hil,r},in[: idnic. oquutiorrs (q). nii ii.sgani dissolvc iii organic
involvcs oxidafrdn? aolvcilli'
(D) Thoy conduct clcctriciiY v/hen
(A) Sr- 2cr-r S moltrd or d iEolved in wEtet-
(lJ) CIL+1€ --r 2AY. 29 rJr hich ofthc followiog sl.tcmerrls about
clockolisis iiNOTaonEct?
{S) zlj} + 2e- -, llr
(A) Thcolcctrons lcavc tho solution by
(Di ' l,l"+ * e- -r Na : ' lhcDbsidr;oGleffi€.
CB) Decororbri&dte cl6rrd+E al
' " - --4F'-
. llnitEffiietoai elffie
\Vhiqr is dreorr-etion nurnbcr of carbon in curffil-
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EACItof tlrifollowinBGompounds? :. (q Thc cfccbonr cnter tltc solution by
thcncBativcclectodc.
clt. co CO, (D) DccompositionoftJrcclccEolylcal
lhcclccrrodc Produccsan elactric
(,{) +4 -|2 -t4 'cufitnl.
| ,',
It) -4 +) +4 i-l
i., 4 -) -4
+4
0) 'r4 +4
o
a I!!11J_Q le lcrs to tl r e fo I I ow I n g g ra f) h,...,1, I c) r
sh o\,, s lhe chang es ir r lcr-npe ratrr re rv itlr I irrrc
J2 lons wlrich are l.lOT change<i in a reaction
irre ca llcd
lo. substl)Jr(elteatcrJ r rn til no Iirrllrer 1tlr1 ircrl
c h an gcs tak e plar:,: t.,\ ) meta llic ion s
o (c)
(Di
nt
IV
(o) l,ll and Ill
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urr;atiaft,l- .fhll r,:.,rs asbcint f0. Which oflhc Iollowing compounds
NOT
rat r. is
. ..'i- . a nrcmberof$c alkcnc scrics?
...---.;F--. t,li cnlbo ll(omsinGrhErEsrrtinkeirby ,,.. -:.
'.====::=.ffi----jij-------
-:r---
singlEDonds. .-::;:
-.(ts)'r,b,ccril;onhiDsatl6s#i.itrr.
- .' j.;#,tt_,
(B) C,H,"
. --_bo
iC) -iarbon otonr: in thc nrolccDlc orc
. veryropctil. (c) '
Q,t!.
- (D)
nrrrleculolrasinsuflrcichrhydrogcn
i. nlonts @) ll
J7. ''fbecorr.clBtructural
formuh for X is
(D) crt-lti
o
llir&il0 refctr to two cohpound, of
H}IHH lolntule€
tttl
h) lI.-C*(l-C_C_n i
.. | - | | |
CHr - CH = CH - ClI. end
CHr=CH.-CHr- -..rcsFcarivcly.
Dr iBr H |t
..io lVliich oftlrti fqlldwing arc thc
II I,'HH lhesr compoundr?
same for
I r ,. I.
(D) H-c- C-c-Cj-i,
I I .l I
L l,lol+ultr.forinulao
._n Br Dr II. . E:i;iiridrtldBnutsc
'l Ul. FDirariiulgroup
H .,, ll tI
ll (^) IaDd IIonly
(d Ir- C
I
-.C _ C -H .(BI -=l:rddlltdi y
- .1. -(i ri=- .€) lLandlllontvi-
-:__ &-;'=EE=F D. (D) .-t:tf
--=
:
"dlf.nffiI
HH11 lt
o) u.i-i-i-i-,tttt
H. ht g, il
c
o
,8-
Ircm.lI r.lcrs io lho [ollowing inforrttntiott 44 When elhanoic Ecid,ood clhiool react lo
form elhyleth;noald, thc colal)'st osed is
!t ll ltllHll
I tlrl (A) dilul.hyd,ochl
c. ' . f: -:[. e-
C:.,\-.- -f- L'---- 't!) id
l-.- =ffi-dil'r
-;; (D) conccnlraiedsulphtrricacid
or H l1
1A) , hJilogtrrr'lior1
(rt) &!litiqllrolyrctiz4tion 46 Tho fcrmcnlation dfrtlB,srs, using Slucoseas
.(ci
.
dordenslttion JloIYlneriatioo lhe substEtc, cBn bo r.prcsenled by lle
" =a!!-.-.
13 tlre prodrrction of arr atfiffiwhcn hcated
],v itlr'i ollcen l raled sulpln:iic Bcid
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- cooll
(A)
(B)
(c)
Cirbon
Cltlorittc
OryScn
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(B)
(c,
I'otyidLeil;
Pollcgcr
iolyamidc:
.
(D) NrtrDtcr
N,(s)+3llr(8)=2NH'G)
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n:rtual ly ocanning?
AH;=92U mol-'
-- -.'e=Jif- --J==.;T"rtlry-_-',
Nvlon---
=EE-
lV.
.pars
I\oleins
3ffiiEiii4lysr
(A) ilol
usid in this proccss is
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I eixtlll ontY
(c) platjnum
!u) (D) vartadium (V)oxidc
(c) II and Ul orrly
(D) lll.andlV ollY
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o
- I0 -
-I[UL5( refer-s ro Ihe fotlowi g rsble 5fl, Which of Uref6llolving aqt,eous solu{ions wilt
t,rod'rce a Ltue prccipirore !virh a.l eor,i
5(l so.lirlrn hydroxjde?-_:-
Solutiun rt R
.--:.i.F:-
jffi+-l.-:
(n) :
fslffi;stj: .'-
(C)
t.l D
(D)-Copper(ll)riitrare
A luminium rib-ale
56 Which of tbe folloiing Bivcs the correcr 59. WIich otthe following compor.rnr.ls may be
ordcr of
dccreaslrrg.. ,eqcrivlty, (M(rS f rrscd lo cou leracl llte effccts ofacid rain on
rcnclivc first), foriiretnls p,e sndR? thesoil?
o .
iYhich of tlib iollorving statements oxplains
u{iy,ovd(timc; sL'tuiniuln sfliclesDd t{oT
detirlOtdtc itt air0ldD iron Ertlcles?
(tr) so,
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Chemistry 5. The ionic equation for the reaction
between an acid and a carbonate may be
Paper 1 represented as
a. H+(aq) + CO32-(aq) HCO3-(aq)
Instructions: This paper consist of 60 b.
2-
2H+(aq) + CO3 (aq) H2CO3(aq)
multiple choice questions. Circle the correct
answer for each question. c. 2H+(aq) + CO32-(aq) CO2(g) + H2O(l)
d. H+(aq) + CO32-(aq) CO2(g) H2O(l)
Items 1-2 refer to the following atoms
represented by their electronic configuration. Item 6 refers to the following illustrations
(A) 2, 4 of the electronic structure of four atoms
(B) 2, 8
(C) 2, 8, 6
(D) 2, 8, 8, 2
47. Which of the following salts are soluble 52. The name given to the solid left on the
in water? filter paper after filtration is the
a. Filtrate
I. Lead chloride b. Solute
II. Ammonium carbonate c. Residue
III. Calcium sulphate d. Solvent
IV. Lead nitrate
53. The components of crude oil can BEST
a. IV only be separated by
b. I and III only a. Fractional distillation
c. II and IV only b. Cracking
d. I, II and III only c. Centrifugation
d. Gas chromatography
48. The ionic equation between zinc and
sulphuric acid can BEST be represented
by
a. Zn(s) + 2H+(aq) Zn2+(aq) + H2(g) 54. Which of the following process can be
b. Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g) used to separate sand and water?
c. Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) Zn2+(aq) + a. Distillation
2-
SO4 (aq) + H2(aq) b. Filtration
d. Zn(s) + 2 H+(aq) + SO42-(aq) Zn2+ c. Evapouration
2-
(aq) + SO4 (aq) + H2(g) d. Sublimation
49. A mixture of copper (II) oxide and 55. What technique can be used to separate
copper (II) sulphate could BEST be a solution of iodine and sodium
separated by chloride?
a. Shaking with excess water and a. Filtration
then filtering b. Solvent extraction
b. Heating the mixture and c. Decanting
condensing d. Centrifugation
c. Shaking with excess water
followed by fractional
distillation
d. Distilling the mixture
56. The most suitable process to use in
order to separate the pigments in the
chlorophyll of a plant is
a. Solvent extraction
b. Fractional distillation
c. Chromatography
d. Centrifugation
,,.
,
t"/ L,
fr/^n, 2
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i rmmonlum chloride
x0
I rnd c2lcium sulPhtte
;
Which of the following rePrcsents
i
.,
A mixturc of ammonium chtoride and
number of neutrons and electrons in )
I calcium sulPhate is heated, in the appararus
i shown above, until no further change Numberof Number of
takes placc. Thc sublimate would MOST Neutrons Electrons
i
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I
I (A) 20 20
I
(A) ammonium chloride
(B) 20 l8
I (B) calcium sulPhatc
(c) 60 I8
I
iCl calcium sulPhate and ammonium 20
i (D) 60
I chloride
!
i (D) calcium chloride and ammonium
sUlPhate 6 The arrangementofelements in the Peri
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i
to the mass of
8 The quantity, 'I mole of atoms of an elemeot" refers
(c) 2Pb(NO,),(s)
.. 2Pbo(s) + 4NO1(g) + o,(C)
exist
l3 which of the following elements can
state?
in *o,"if,"n on" form in the SAME
(A) Carbon
(B) Iron
(c) Iodine
(D) Neon
4
22 A solution, when treated with the gas 26. What is the change in th€ oxidation numbor
sulphur dioxide, becomes green. The of nitrogcn in the equation belowf
solution contains potassium
4 NH, (g) + 5O, (g) + a NO(g) + 6H,O(g)
(A) nitrate
(B) sulphate (A) +3to+2
(C) dichromate(Vl) (B) +3to-2
(D) manganate(VI! (c) -3(o+2
(D) -ito-z
23 Which of the following observations
.,n
would be expected when aqueous sodium Which of the following reactions would
hydroxide is. added to an ammonium salt you expect to take place?
and the mixture is warmed?
I. Zn(s) + Mgr'(aq) -+ Mg(s) + Zn'1*(aq)
(A) Alkaline gas produced II. Mg(s) + Cu'1'(aq) + Cu(s) + Mgz*169
(B) Whito precipitate soluble in cxcess ni. Cu(s) + Mg'*(aq) -i Mg(s) + Cui'(aq)
(c) White precipitatc insoluble in
excess
(D) Green precipitate insoluble in (A) I only
€xcess (B) II only
(c) I and III only
(D) II and III only
24 Which of the following pairs of subslances
would be MOST suitable for the Preparation
of copper sulphate crystals? Itq4s ?E29 refer to lhe following acids
1.5. When chlorine reacts with sodium to form Which of the acids above
sodium chloride, the chlorine is acting as
28- has a basicity of2?
(A) h base
(B) an acid
(c) a reducing ag€Dl ').9. is weakly ionised in aqueous solutions?
(D) an oxidizing agent
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lyte? shows the rate ofreaction fo , differeit pa
ticle sizes of the ;ame mass of.nugr,! siu
(A) Molten lead reacting with dilute acid. I
) I
32 In the anodizing ofan aluminium pot, which (B ) II
of the following is TRUE? C) I
(D ) IV
(A) Hydrogen is given offat the anode-
(B) A layer of aluminium hydroxide
forms on the .Pot. 35. which of the following statements tn
(C) The aluminium.pot is the anode in about the reactants and products rn e
the cell- exothermic reaction?
(D) The electr.olyte is a solution of
sodium chloride. (A) Products have morc storcd er[
than the reactants-
(B) Reactants have more stored erI
33 How many coulombs (C).of ele ctricity than the products.
passes through an electrolyte when a (c) Products and reactanls lta ett
current o[ 100 A flows for l0 minutes? same amount oI stored en cy
(D) Reactants have lesb energ thz
(A) 100 the products since ene cv
(B) 600 absorbed from lhe surrortn lne
(c) l0 000
(D) 60 000
7
36. When crystals of potassium nirale are Items 40-42 refer to the properties of
dissolved in water, the temperature of the four melals, W, X, Y and Z, which are
solution decreases because summarised in the following table.
50 The compound ethene is descnbed as being 53 Ethanol can be converted to ethanoic acid
unsaturated. This means that the using the apparatus shown belo\',/.
-c:o t+
llea t
(B) OH
Reagent X could.bc
-c-:ou
Items 54-55 refer to the following
I compounds.
H
(A) Fat
(D) H (B) Staich
(C) Protein
I (D) Polyester
-C=C-OH
Match EACH item below with ONE of the
I
options above. Each option may be used
H more than once, once or not at all.
I
- l0
I -
EH
I
ll
(B) H-c-c-H
ll
HE
I
llr
HIIII t
E-c-c-c-H
(c)
rll
I{HII I
(D)
H- C
HII
ll C- H
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Hl
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9. When solid lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes giving offnitrogen(N) oxide and oxygen. The
BALANCED equation for this reaction is
10. Which of the following diagrams illustrates 11. Anew element R shows chemical properties
bonding in chlorine? similar to the element sodium. What is the
correct formula ofa compound formed with
R and sulfur?
(C) R,S
(A) diamond
(C)
•
0 (B) ethyl ethanoate
•0 (C) copper sheet
• (D) solid iodine
Item 14 refers to the following information. 18. One of the ways in which hydrogen
resembles the Group 7 elements is that
Element Atomic Number hydrogen
(A) land II only 19. The pH of fresh sugar cane juice which is
(B) I and ill only usually 5.0-5.5 can be changed to 7.5-8.0
(C) II and IV only for more efficient processing by adding
(D) ill and IV only
(A) acetic (ethanoic) acid, CH3CO,H
15. Which ofthe following features are usually (B) limestone, eaco,
true of covalent compounds?
(C) slaked lime, Ca(OH),
I. Insoluble in water
II. Existing in the solid state (D) sodium chloride, NaCl
m. Easily boiled and melted
22. A 'weak acid' is BEST described as one 24. Which of the following salts are soluble in
that yields a water?
27. In which of the following reactions is sulfur dioxide acting as an oxidizing agent?
Item 28 refers to the following apparatus 31. Which of the following statements BEST
which is used to investigate the relative describes a catalyst?
conductivity of various substances.
(A) It increases the activation energy
of a chemicaf reaction.
6 V d.c. Supply (B) It alters the quantity of the products
r------illllt----. formed.
Bulb (C) It is unchanged physically at the
end of a reaction.
(D) It is unchanged chemically at the
Graphite Graphite rod end of a reaction.
rod
---- -
- --- ----- Solution under
investigation 32. An excess of magnesium powder was
added to 50 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid,
and the reaction was allowed to continue
28. If solutions containing 1 mole of solute per
until no more hydrogen evolved. Which of
dm3 of aqueous solution are investigated,
the following graphs BEST represents the
which of the following solutions would
complete reaction?
cause the bulb to glow BRIGHTEST?
Volume
(A) ~onia of
(B) Ethanoic acid (A) hydrogen
(C) Sulfuric acid
(D) Hydrochloric acid
Time
29. Which of the following substances does •
NOT conduct electricity?
Volume
of
(A) Solid calcium · (B) bydrogeu
(B) Solid calcium chloride
(C) Molten calcium chloride
(D) Aqueous calcium chloride
Time
30. Which of the following observations
is expected with the electrolysis of Volume
of
concentrated sodium chloride solution using hydrogen
graphite electrodes? (C)
33. The condensation of steam is an exothermic 37. A recently discovered element is thought
reaction. Which ofthe following statements . to be a metal. Which of the following
are true for this reaction'? physical properties wou}d BEST confirm
this?
I. Heat is absorbed.
II. Heat is evolved. (A) Density
III. ~ is negative. (B) Hardness
(C) Melting point
(A) I and II only (D) Electrical conductivity
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III 38. An element that is a non-metal
42. Which of the following gases is alkaline? 47. To which homologous series does the
following structure belong?
(A) Ammonia
(B) Carbon dioxide H H H
(C) Nitrogen dioxide I I I
(D) Sulfur dioxide H-C-C-C-OH
I I I
H H H
43. Ammoniamaybeproducedinthelaboratory
by heating a mixture ofammonium chloride (A) Acids
and (B) Alkenes
(C) Alkanes
(A) copper (D) Alcohols
(B) calcium hydroxide
(C) ammonium sulfate
(D) calcium chloride Item 48 refers to the compound shown
below.
CH3
44. Which of the aqueous solutions below
produces a yellow precipitate with aqueous I
H3C-C- CH20H
potassium iodide?
I
CH2
(A) Calcium chloride
(B) Lead nitrate
I
CH3
(C) Zinc sulfate
(D) Sodium carbonate 48. Which TWO of the following terms
coFrectly describe the compound shown?
so. Ethyl ethanoate and fats are classified as Items 53-54 refer to the following options.
esters. From this information it can be
deduced that BOTH (A) Addition
(B) Isomerism
(A) are soluble in water (C) Esterification
(B) bum with a blue flame (D) Polymerisation
(C) contain the -COOR group
(D) have a pleasant odour Each option may be used once, more than
once or not at all to answer the items below.
(A) C,H,
(B) C)I,
(C) C 2H,OH
(D) C,H,CI
(A) Precipitation
(B) Neutralization
(C) Reduction
(D) Decomposition
56. When large alkane molecules are cracked, the products are a mixture of
(A) petroleum
(B) natural gas
(C) the earth's crust
(D) the atmosphere
58. The fermentation of sugars, using glucose as the substrate, can be represented by the equation
59. A protein, X, is hydrolysed, using a dilute acid. The BEST method of separating and identifying
the products is by
(A) chromatography
(B) crystallization
( C) distillation
(D) fractional distillation
-CHX-C~-CHX-C~-CHX-C~-CHX C~
(A) XC~-CH,X
(B) CH3=CHX
(C) CH3-CH,X
(D) C~=CHX
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(D) kilogram
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5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If
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1. Which ofthe following movements depicts 4. The mass number of an element is the
Brownian motion? number of particles in the nucleus of an
atom ofthat element.
(A) Pollen grains moving at random in 'Particles' refer to
water
(B) Water nioving from sea water into (A) neutrons
brine through cellophane (B) protons and electrons
(C) The scent of perfume moving (C) neutrons and protons
through the air in a room (D) protons, neutrons and electrons
(D) The movement of sugar particles
into the blood stream through
the intestine wall 5. Which of the following elements has 7
electrons in its outer shell?
(A) Hydrogen
2. The arrangements of electrons in atoms of
(B) Oxygen
X andY are 2, 8, 5 and 2, 8, 6 respectively.
(C) Nitrogen
Which of the following options represents
(D) Chlorine
X andY?
X y 6. In the equation
(A) Metal Nonmetal
xKOH + 3Br2 ~yKBr+ KBr0 3 +3H 20,
(B) Nonmetal Nonmetal
(C) Nonmetal Metal the values ofx andy respectively are
(D) Metal Metal (A) X= 5; y = 6
(B) X= 6; y = 5
(C) x=5;y=5
Item 3 refers to the following graph which (D) x = 6; y = 6
shows the changes in temperature with
time, for a suqstance that is heated until no
further physical change takes place. 7. . Of the following ions, the one which
requires the LARGEST number of moles
of electrons to liberate one mole of it is
Temp~rature
(A) AP+
(B) Cl-
(C) Cu2 +
(D) 0 2-
3. During which portion of the curve is the (A) 1 atom of the element
substance a liquid only? (B) the element which contains
6.0 x 1023 atoms
(A) I (C) the element which occupies
II 24.0 dm3 at STP
(B)
(C) III (D) the element which combines
completely with 12 g of
(D) IV
carbon -12
19. A solution has a pH of 1. This solution 23. In the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II)
would be expected to react with sulfate solution using copper electrodes, ·
the anode
(A) zinc metal to produce hydrogen
(B) zinc metal to produce a solution of (A) decreases in mass
. .
pH 10 (B) mcreases m mass
(C) hydrochloric acid to produce (C) undergoes no change in mass
chlorine (D) is the site where reduction occurs
(D) hydrochloric acid to produce a salt
and water
24. The equation for the reaction of silicon with
chlorine is
Item 20 refers to one mole ofEACH of the
following acids. Si(s) + 2Cl/g) ~ SiCl/1).
(A) Sa,lt
(B) Base (A) Mg is reduced from oxidation state
(C) Alkali +2 to 0.
(D) , Acid (B) Mg is oxidized from oxidation state
0 to +2.
(C) Hydrogen is reduced from oxidation
22. Asolution, when reacted with the gas sulfur state -t-2 to 0.
dioxide, becomes green. The solution (D) Hydrogen is oxidized from
contains potassium oxidation state 0 to + 1.
(A) nitrate
(B) sulfate
(C) dichromate(VI)
(D) manganate(VII)
26. 2.32 g pf an oxide of iron were heated 31. Which of the following statements about
in dry l,tydrogen. When the reaction was electrolysis is NOT correct?
completed, 1.68 g of iron were formed.
(A) The electrons leave the solution via
[RAM: Fe= 56; 0 = 16] the positive electrode.
(B) The electrons enter the solution via
The oxide of iron was the negative electrode.
(A) reduced (C) Decomposition of the electrolyte
(B) oxidized at the electrode produces an
(C) neutralized electric current.
(D) decomposed (D) Decomposition of the electrolyte at
the electrode is due to an electric
current.
27. Acidified potassium manganate(VII) is
36. When crystals of potassium nitrate are 37. Which of the following pairs of substances
dis-s olved in water, the temperature of the is MOST suitable for producing carbon '
solution decreases because dioxide?
(A) energy is required to break down the (A) Dilute hydrochloric acid and
crystal structure of the potassium calcium carbonate
nitrate (B) Dilute hydrochloric acid and
(B) heat is always absorbed when a calcium hydroxide
substance dissolves (C) Sodium hydroxide and calcium
(C) the water absorbs the energy from carbonate
the potassium nitrate (D) Dilute sulfuric acid and calcium
(D) the energy content of dissolved hydroxide
potassium nitrate is lower than
that of solid potassium nitrate
Items 38-39 refer to the following sequence of reactions involving iron compounds, where l, II,
III and IV represent progressive stages in the sequence.
38. In which stage is the oxidation state of iron 39. A suitable reagent that could be used at IV
increased? is
40. Wiii~h .ofthe following metals can displace zinc from a solution of zinc sulfate?
(A) · Iron
(B) Lead
(C) Copper
(D) Aluminium
Items 41-42 refer to the properties of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, which are summarised in the
following table.
X Reacts with steam but not with cold water. Oxide, N0 2 and 0 2
y Reacts rapidly with cold water. Nitrite and oxygen
41. The order of reactivity of these metals, with 42. Which of these metals forms a carbonate
the MOST reactive FIRST, is which is stable to heat?
(A) I only H H H H
(B) I and II only I I I
(C) II and III only (D) H-C-C-C-C -H
I I
(D) I, II and III
Br Br H
H
47. Which of the following substances is a 51. The functional group present in carboxylic
I
(A) C2H4 H
(B) C2H6 I
(C) CH3(CH2) 2 COOH (C) -c -OH
49. An alkane b
Items 52-55 refer to the following options.
H H
(A) carbon atoms in ethene are linked (B)
by single bonds
I I
H-C-C-H
(B) carbon atoms in the molecule are I I
very reactive H H
(C) molecule has insufficient hydrogen
atoms H H H
(C)
(D) molecule contains at least one I I I
double bond H-C-C-C-H
I I I
H H H
58. Nylon is a macromolecule. which is held H H
together by the same linkage as a protein (D)
I I
molecule. What is the name given to this H-C-C-H
~ C=O
type of linkage?
I
(A) Amide' bond
(B) Double bond I
OR
(C) Ester linkage
(D) Ether linkage
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(A) conductelectricit;r
(B) react vigorously r*,ith water
(C) have the sarae numbe'r of protons
(D) have ttre same relative atomic mass
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9. Sodium reacts vdth wat€r according to the Item 12 refers to the following information.
equation
Element Atomic Number
2Na(s) + 2IIrO(f -+ 2NaOH(aQ +I!(C) I.3
[. 6
(Molar volume of gas : 24 lites at rtp). III. T7
rv 18
The number of litres of hydrogen (at rtp)
libe.rated when 0.1 mole of sodium reacts t2. Which TWO of the elements above when
with excess water is combined with each other form MAINLY
ionic compounds?
(A) r.2
(B) 2.4 (A) I and II only
(c) r2.o (B) I and III only
(D) 24.0 (C) II and IV only
(D) III and IV only
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16. Which of the following substances, when 21. Which TWO of the following statements
added !o pure water, SIGNIFICANTLY describe acid salts?
increases the water's conductiviw?
L Their anions cannot dissociate to
(A) Graphite give hydrogen ions.
(B) Iron(II) hydroxide tr. They forrr a nomral salt when all
(C) Coppedtr) hydroxide replaceable hydrogen ofthe acid
(D) Sodium chloride is removed.
III, Their anions can dissociate to give
hydrogen ions.
. 17. A solution having a pH of I will fV. They are not capable ofgenerating
a norrnal salt.
(A) ueutalize a solution ofpH4
(B) react with zinc metal to produce (A) I and III
hydrogen (B) I and IV
(C) react with zinc metal to produce a (C) II and III
solution ofpH 10 (D) IIIandW
(D) react with hydrochloric acid to
produce a salt aDd water
22. In which ofthe follolving reactions is sulfur
dioxide acting as an oxidizing agent?
18. Which ofthe following halogens is a liquid
(A)
ra
at room temperature?
2sor(g) + Q@) ---+ 2sot(c)
(A) Distillation
(B) Evaporation
(C) Precipitation
(D) Crystallization
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30. Which of the following diagrams BEST Allmembers ofa homologous series have
illusfrates the course of an exothermic similar
reaction?
(A) densities
(A) (B) boiling points
(c) cbemical properties
(D) physical properties
Reaction prth
(c) | 2 3 4 5 6 ?. 8 I
Nunber of carbon atoms In chrin
(A) c4(crt)3oH
(B) c4(cH,)pH
(c) cr{(crt)5oH
Reaction path
(D) cH3(crt)6oH
(D)
HH
tl y'o
H-C-C
tl -c\o-t
HE
Reaction prth
(A) Acids
(B) Alkanes
(c) Alkenes
(D) Alcohols
Items 34-35 rcfer to the following chart @-37j!.refer to the following equation.
showingthe conversionofetheneto diferent
products. Organic Acid +Alcohol + Ester + Water.
(A) synthesis
(B) hydrolysis
(c) esterification
(D) polymerization
42. Glucose is converted to starch or cellulose (A) Electrolysis of its molten oxide
by (B) Electrolysis ofits aqueous chloride
(C) Reduction ofits oxide using coke
(A) dehydrogenation (D) Reduction ofits oxide using carbon
(B) oxidation and reduction monoxide
(C) additionpolymerization
(D) condensationpolymerization
47. Which of the following statements about
sulfur are aue?
43. Which of the foll6wing fsatures belong to
metals? I. It is used in the vulcanization of
rubber.
I. Form solid chlorides il. It is used in the extraction of iron
IL Form basic oxides from iron ore.
ru. Conduct electricity when molten III. It is used in the manufacture of
explosives.
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only (A) I and II only
(C) II and III only (B) I andItr only
(D) I, II and III (C) tr and III only
(D) I, II and III
Conc. sulfuric
51. Whencopper(If)carbonateisheatedalonein m
Manganese(I9
a dry test tube, a sas is evolved and a black
oxide +
residue is forrned. This gas is expected to
sodium
IIeat
(A) I
(B) tr
(c) Itr
(D) TV
Iterts 54-55 refer to the following metals. 58. Although aluminium is more reactive than
iron, aluminiumbecomes corrosionresistant
(A) AI when left orposed to the atnosphere while
(B) Cu iron corrodes. This is because the
(c) Fe
(D) Na (A) aluminium has reacted completely
(B) iron oxide fonned is more reactive
Aparticular metal may be selected more than than the aluminium oxide fonned
once, once or not at all. (c) oxide film on aluminium protects
the metal from firrther corrosion
Which metal reacts vigorously with water but the oxide fitn on iron does
to produce a stongly alkaline solution? not
nA
(D) iron oxide reacb with the iron below
the surface but the aluminium
55. Which metal bas an alloy which is used in oxide does not react with the
the rnanufacture of aircraft? al aluminium below tle surface
56. Agas, Z, has physical and chemical properties 59. Which of the following substances is
similar to arnmonia. The BEST method for important constituent of chlorophyll?
collecting a pure, dry sample of Z would be
to pass it tbrough (A) Iron
(B) Copper
(A) water and collect by downward (c) Calcium
delivery (D) Magnesium
(B) calcium oxide and collect by
upward delivery
(C) calcium chloride and collect by 60. Which of the following gases will give a
downward delivery positive test with dry cobalt chloride paper?
(D) concentrated sulfuric acid and
collect by upward delivery (A) CO.,
(B) o2
(c) IL
57. The main zubstances responsible for 'acid (D) qo
rain'are
(A) chlorofluorocarbons
(B) lead compounds in exhaust fumes
(c) carbondioxideandcarbonmonoxide
(D) sulfur dioxide and sulfiu trioxide
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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE@
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CHEMISTRY
Paper 01 - General ProficiencY
t hour 15 minutes
ffi I This test consists of 60 items. You will have I hour and l5 minutes to answer them.
ffi 2 In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.
3 Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item
you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.
4 On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.
Sample ltem
(A)
(B)
metre
newton
o @
(C) second
(D) kilogram
The best answer to this item is "metre", so (A) has been shaded.
5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can
If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item later.
7 You may do any rough work in this booklet.
Relative Approximate
Mass 6. Which of the foltowing statements BEST
Charge
describes the difference between an atom and
(A) +l I
an ion?
(B) 0 I
(c) I 0 (A) An atom is electrically neutral but
2 an ion is PositivelY charged.
(D) 0
(B) An atom is electrically neutral but
an ion is negativelY charged'
(c) An atom contains equal numbers of
2 Which of the properties above refer to a
protons and electrons whereas an
neutron?
ion contains more electrons than
protons.
(D) An atom contains equal numbers of
3 From thetable below, which ofthe substances
protons and electrons whereas an
represented by the options, A, B, C and D,
is
ion contains unequal numbers of
MOST likelY sodium chloride?
protons and electrons.
Electrical
Boiling ConductivitY
Substance Point Aqueous
Solid
('c) State State
(A) 1465 No Yes
(B) 444 No No
(c) 2600 Yes No
(D) -35 No Yes
*1r
and chlorine.
Item 7 refers to the foltowing equation which represents the reaction between ethene
H H
H H
l I
c c C C H
I I
H H cI ct
(A) Addition
(B) Substitution
(c) Addition polymerization
(D) Condensation polymerization
(A) an acid
(B) a catalyst
(c) a reducing agent
(D) an oxidizing agent
iFip
t2 Two solutions are to be mixed in order to t4 Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol to form
demonstrate endothermic change. Which of an ester and water. How many moles
the following techniques would be MOST of ethanoic acid are required to produce
appropriate? 0.5 mol of the ester?
(A) ionic
(B) metallic
(c) molecular
(D) macromolecular
Weak
bond
Strong
bond
(A) sulfur
(B) graphite
(c) benzene
(D) diamond
24. Which ofthe following halogens is a liquid 26. Which of the following reactions occurs
at room temperature? between propene and bromine?
25. During the reaction..between ethanol 27 FeCl, and FeCl, are two chlorides of iron.
and ethanoic acid, a small quantity of Which of the following statements about
concentrated sulfuric acid is added to these two chlorides of iron is/are TRUE?
(A) I only
(B) III only
(c) I and Il only
(D) I and III only
28. When solid lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes giving off nitrogen(lV) oxide and oxygen. The
BALANCED equation for this reaction is
29. Which of the following compounds yields a brown gas and a black solid residue on heating?
30 Which ofthe following metals are extracted Items 32-33 refer to the following
from their ores by reduction oftheir oxides diagrams which represent bonding as it
with carbon? occurs in certain compounds.
x
(A) Cu2. (aq) and H* (aq)
a
(B)
x
(B) H* (aq) and OH- (aq)
a
(C) SO.F (ag) and OH-(aq)
C
x
(c) a
x
x
(D)
o
fr.,
33. Which of the diagrarirs illustrates bonding in
oxygen?
a
34. The rate of a chemical reaction does NOT Items 37-38 refer to the following acids.
depend on the
(A) Sulfuric acid
(A) pnesence of a catalyst (B) Hydrochloric acid
(B) concentration of the reactants (C) Nitric acid
(c) temperature of the reacting system (D) Ethanoic acid
(D) energy change associated with the
reaction ln answering ltems 37-38, a particular acid
may be used once, more than once, or not at
all.
Items 3$-36 refer to the following
reactions.
37. Which acid functions as a dehydrating agent
(A) Hydrolysis when concentrated?
(B) Dehydration
(c) Saponification
(D) Esterification 38. Which acid reacts with copper to produce an
acidic, reddish-brown gas?
In answering ltems 35-36, each reaction may
be used once, more than once, or not at all.
39. Which of the following ionic equations
involves oxidation?
35. In which reaction is ethane produced from
ethanol? (A) 52--2e-+ S
(B) Clr+ 2e- + 2Cl-
(C) 2H* + 2e- --> H,
36. Which rcaction involves the boiling ofa fat or (D) Na* * e- -+ Na
oil with aqueous sodium hydroxide (caustic
soda)?
40 Which of the following methods is used for
the extraction of aluminium?
ivl
Item 4l refers to the fully displayed structural formulae of compounds Q, R and S shown below.
H H o H o H H H
I I / I / H
I I I
- o -H
c c c
H
I I
C
o-H
H C
I
C
\lo-c-H H c
I I
c
I
H H H H H H
I
H
aRs
4t Which of the following correctly identifies the homotogous series to which each compound
belongs?
aRs
(A) Ester Acid Alcohol
(B) Acid Alcohol Ester
(c) Alcohol Ester Acid
(D) Acid Ester Alcohol
42 Which ofthe fol lowing metals neither reacts 44. Which ofthe followingaqueous solutions will
with water nor displaces hydrogen from produce a yellow precipitate with aqueous
dilute hydrochloric acid? potassium iodide?
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Items 4647 refer to the following organic 50 Which ofthe following structures represents
compounds. a compound that can react with an alcohol
to produce a sweet smelling liquid?
(A) Natural gas
(B) Propene
H H
(C) Ethanol
(D) Vinegar (A) c C
H H
In answering ltems 4H7,
each compound
may be used oncO, more than once or not at
HIIH
all.
(B)
rll
H-c-c-c-o-H
46. Which ofthe compounds can be hydrated?
lll
EHH
HII o
47. Which of the compounds has a pH less than
7? (c)
ll
H-c-c- c
/t
ll
HH o
-H
48. Which of the following is produced when H o
carbon monoxide reacts with iron(lll) oxide? I / H
(D) H c
(A) Oronly
-C_ I
I
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(B) Fe only
H -C-H
l
(C) CO, and CO onlY H
(D) CO, and Fe only
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CHEMISTRY
paper 0l _ Geneial proficiency
t hour 15 minutes
1 Wrich of the following processes provide 4. An atom has 20 electrons. When it ionizes,
evidence of the particulate nature of matter? it has the same electronic configuration as
I 463 453
Ii 248 348
m 973 t693
IV 193 333
(A) I
(B) u
(c) III
(D) IV
(A) Hydrogen
(B) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(D) Chlorine
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lt 7 Which ofthe following represents a balanced
il excess dilute hydrochlor.ic acid. The volume
,'|l equation for the reaction between aqueous
ofcarbon dioxide evolvedwas recorded and
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silvernihate and aqueous sodium chloride?
plotted againsttime. Which ofthe following
,l
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graphs represents the reaction? (A) Ag(I.iOr)r(aq) + 2NaCl(aq) *
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(A) AgClr(s) + 2NaNOr(ag)
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N (B) AgNor(ad + 2NaCt(aq) ---'
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AgClr(s) + NarNOr(ag)
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(C)
I
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(D) AgNO,(aq) + NaCl(aq) -.+
AgCl(s) +NaNO,(aq)
(B)
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10 Which of the following oxides may show \4. In which of the following substances will
both acidic and basic proPerties? elecffolysis NOT occur when an electrical
current is passed through it?
(A) Iron(II) oxide
(B) Sodiurn oxide (A) Sodium hydroxide solution
(c) Calciurn oxide (B) Molten sodium chloride
(D) Aluminium oxide (c) ' Solid sodium chloride
(D) Dilute sulfuric acid
(A) Silicon
(B) Carbon 16. Which of the following substances, when
(c) Uranium added to pure water', SIGNIFICANTLY
(D) Altuninium increases the water's conductivity?
(A) Graphite
13. Which ofthe following statements is TRUE (B) Iron(II) hydroxide
of an endothermic reaction? (C) Copper(Il) hydroxide
(D) Sodium chloride
(A) Heat is given up to the
sumoundings.
(B) Fleat is absorbed from the 17 A separating funnel can be used to separate
surroundings. a mixture of
(C) The products have less energy
than the reactants. (A) water and ethanol
(D) The products have the same (B) water and kerosene
energy as the reactants. (c) water and solid sodium chloride
(D) kerosene and solid sodium chloride
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to produce hydrogen gas. Which of the
li
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(A) Ionic crystals following procedures should be employed
(B) Simple molecular in order to increase the rate ofthe reactiln?
(C) Macromolecular
ll
(D) Metallic I Increasing the temperature atwhich
I the reaction is carried out
llrl In answering Items 18-19, each term may II. Subdividing the lump of metal
be used once, more than once or not at all.
tl iII. Reducing the concenffation of the
il
iI acid
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18 Whicli of the above tenns describes the (A)
ii
I and II only
structure of sodium chloride?
(B) I and III only
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(c) II and III only
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(D) I, II and III
ii t9 Which of the above terms describes the
strucfure of copper?
23 The atomic number of au element
ii is defined
as the number of
20 The pH of fresh sugar cane juice, which
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is
,t usually 5.0-5.5, can be changed to 7.5_g.0
(A) elech'ons
ii
il for more efflcient processing by adding
ii (B) plotons
ii
li
(A)
(c) protons and neuh.ons
acetic (ethanoic) acid, CHTCOTH
(D) electrons and neutrons
ii
(B) sodium cliloride, NaCl
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(c) slaked lime, Ca(OH),
ii (D) limestone, CaCO,
24. Which of the following halogens
ii is a liquid
at room temperafure?
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26 The element that is used to determine the 30 Which of the following diagrams illustrates
relative atomic mass of other elements is the course of an exothermic reaction?
(A)
(A) Carbon-10
(B) Carbon-12
(c) Carbon-13
(D) Carilon-14 bo
q)
Reactants
H
Items 27-28 refer to the following table Products
showing various tests for gases.
Reaction path
Test Observation
(B)
(A) Danrp blue Damp blue
litmus paper litmus tums red
a
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200
1s0
100
50
72 34 56 7 89
Number of carbon atoms in chain
"_l-i
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(B)
1-propanol
,l (c)
(D)
4-propanol
4-butanol
1-butanol
(A) Carboxylic acids
(B) Alkanes
(c) Alkenes
(D) Alcohols a
44 Ethene reacts with hydrogen, chlorine and 48. Soapless detergents are
hydlogen chloride. These reactions are all
examples of (A) made from fats
46.
50. A suitable drying agent for the laboratory
Which ofthe following methocls is used for
: preparation of amrnonia gas is
the extraction of aluminium?
monoxide
51. When copper(Il) carbonate is heated alone
in
47 a dry test fube, a gas is evolved
Whicli of the following statements about and a Utact<
residue is formed. This gas is expected
sulfur are true? to
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53 Which of the following observations is 57. The main substances responsible for 'acid
Iikely when EXCESS aqueous ammonia rain'are
is added to a solution of copper(Il) sulfate
and the mixture is shaken? (A) chlorofluorocarbons
(B) lead compounds in exhaust fumes
(A) Green solution (c) carbondioxide and carbon monoxide
(B) Green precipitate (D) sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide
(c) Deep blue solution
(D) Light blue precipitate
58. Which of the following observations is
expected when aqueous silver nihate is
Items 54-55 refer to the following metals. added to aqueous potassium chloride?
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I hour 15 minures
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3 Each item in this tist hasJicur suqFgsted apw-eT lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you
are about to answer and decide which choice is best.
4. On your answer shee! find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space hav-
ing the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at tlre sample item betow.
Samole Item
(A) mete
o@
(B) nenfton
(C) second
(D) kilogram
The best answer to this item is "metre',, so (A) has been shaded.
5. If you ,want to change your answer, enase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you.are told-to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you
cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item laler. -
ffi DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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1 Particles of a solid tannot move about 5. Two particles have the following composi-
freely because the tions:
(A) anions
2. Which of the following processes does (B) isotopes
NOT provide evidence in support of the (c) cations
particulate nature of matter? (D) metals
(A) Osmosis
(B) Diffusion 6. In the notation "cl
t7
th" number 17
(c) Filtration represents the
(D) Brownian motion
(A) charge
(B) mass number
J. Which of the following mixtures are (C) oxidation state
arranged in order of INCREASING (D) atomic number
particle size?
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9 Sodium chloride has a high melting point 12. 'lonic bond formation'results from the
because
(A) donation of electons from a non-
(A) sodium has a high melting point metal to a metal to achieve stability
(B) chlorine is a powerful oxidizing agent (B) donation ofelectrons from a metal to
(c) dre crystals do notabsort heat readily a non-metal to achieve stability
(D) the ions are bound by strong (C) attraction between the positively
electrostatic forces charged ions of a metal and a pool
of electrons
(D) sharing of electrons between the
l0 A new element R shows chemical atoms of a metal and non-metal
properties similar to the element sodium. . to achieve stabiliry
What is the correct formula ofa compound
formed with R and sulfur?
13. Sulfur and oxygen are in the same group
(A) R,S of the periodic table because
(B) Rs2
(c) RS (A) they can react with each other
(D) LS, (B) they can form covalent compounds
(C) they have the same number of
electrons in their outer shell
It.em 11 refers to the following diagram. (D) the atomic number of sulfur is I 6 and
the relative atomic mass ofgxygen
is 16
Weak.t
,l
boad
- 14. An acid can be defined as a
Strong
(A) proton donor
(B) neutron donor
(c) proton acceptor
(D) neutron acceptor
Items 22-24 refer to the following' 25 Which of the following substances reacts
information with an acid, liberating a gas which turns
lime water'milky'?
A piece of calcium was added to some
distilled water in a container and the (A) Methyl orange
following observations were recorded- (B) Barium chloride
(c) Calcium carbonate
l. The reaction w:ls rapid. (D) Magnesium metal
2. Bubbles of gas evolved.
3. A cloudy suspension formed.
4. The temperature increased. Item 26 refers to the following energy
profile diagram..
23 The 'cloudy' susfension was pioduced 26. From the enerry profile diagram above, it
because in water can be said that'the reactants
(A) calcium hydroxide is slightly soluble (A) cannot be converted into producG
(B) calcium oxide is slightly soluble (B) absorb energy to form products
(C) calcium carbonate is insoluble (C) give out heat when they react
(D) calcium sulfate is insoluble (D) give enerry to products
24 A sample of the suspension was filtered 27. The oxidation numberofsilicon inNarSiO,
and the pH of the filtrate determined. ls
The expected pH of the filtrate should be
approximately (A) I
(B) 2
(A) 3 (c) 3
(B) 5 (D) 4
(c) 7
(D) I0
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(A) I and II
(B) I and III 35. An alloY is
(c) II and III
(A) atype of element
(D) I, II and III
(B) a mixture of metals
(c) a compound of inetals
(D) the same as aluminium
31. When a piece ofmagnesium ribbon is bumt
in air, magnesium oxide is formed' It is
then placed in water and tisted with litmus
36. Which of the following gases forms white
solution, which hrrns blue.
fumes when a glass rod, dipped in aqueous
ammonia, is held in it?
The above exPeriment shows that
magnesiup oxide is
(A) Ammonia
(B) Nitrogen(IV) oxide
(A) acidic
(B) basic
(c) .Hydrogen
chloride
(D) Steam
(c) neutral
(p) insoluble
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Items 37-38 refer to the extraction of 40 Which of the following is/are true of non
aluminium from bauxite. metals?
(A) reactwith the cryolite 41. The main substances responsible for acid
(B) be oxidized by orygen ratn are
(C) dissolve in the electolyte
(D) be oxidized by fluorine frorn cryolite (A) chlorofluorccarbons
(B) sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide
(c) lead compounds in exhaust fumes
39 Which of the following elements is an (D) carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
important constituent of chlorophyll?
Item 43 refers to the following sequence of reactions involving iron compounds, where I, II, III
and IV represent the progressive stages in the sequence.
(A) steam
(B) hydrogen
(c) solid copper oxide
(D) aqueous sodium hydroxide
a
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44 Which of the following features is NOT tnre of all homologous series of compounds?
EEE EEE
lll lll
E-C-c-c-oE
E-C-C-C-E
lll lll
EEE
EOEE
Compound I Compoundll
46. The compound 2-bromobutane has a' Items 49-50 referto the following general
structural formula of formulae.
tll
I
Br EEII
(c) CnH2'*loH
HE (D) c.H2,*'cooH
E ll
(B)
,)" c-c.-E
I tl
Br E. E In answering Items 4F50, each option may
be used once, more than once or not at all.
E EEE
I tll
(c) E-C - c -c -c -E 49 Which of the above is the formula of a
rtl
I compound that undergoes a substitution
E. BrEE reaction with bromine?
E
I' 50 Which of the above is the formula of a
E E_C_E E
lll compound which burns with a sooryflame?
(D) E-C-'C-c-E
ll,l
EBrE 51 Which ofthe following statements aretrue
ofalkanes and alkenes?
47. Which of the following about ethane is I. Both burn in air to give carbon
corect? dioxide and water.
H E II. Alkanes undergo substitution
(A) Structural formula C=C reaotions whilst alkenes undergo
E E . addition reactions.
m. Alkanes.are saturated hydrocarbons
(B) Molecular formula- CrHo whilst alkenes are unsaturated
(C). Empiricalformula-CH, hydrocarbons.
(D) General formula- Cn 4,*,
(A) I and U only
(B) I and III only
48 Which of the following substances would (c) Il and III only
an alkane react?. (D) I, II and III
(A) Chlorine
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Ethanol
(D) Steam
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(A; Addition
(B) Isomerism
(c) Esterification
(D) Polymerization
In answering Items 52-53, each option may be used once, more than once or not at all
52. What is the name of the catalysed reaction which uses an alcohol and an organic acid?
53. What is the name ofthe process in which proteins are formed from amino acids?
54. Which of the following equations represents the fermentation of sugars, using glucose as the
substrate?
55. When large alkane molecules are cracked, s6. Which.of the following ar€ reactions of
the products are a mixture of ethanoic acid?
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57 Which of the following compounds can 58. Which of the following.is NOT formed
. decolorize potassium manganate(V[f? from condensation polymerization?
(A) Polyalkenes
EE (B) Polyamides
(A)
ll
E-C-C-E
(C) Polyesters
(D)
EE
tt Polysaccharides
(c)
tll
E-C-C-C-E (D)
soaps
form an insoluble scum in hard water
tll
EEE
60. Which ofthe following hydrocarbons is the
HE MAJORconstituent of natural gas?
(D) tl
E-CrC-E (A) Methane
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El
(B)
(c)
Propane
Ethane
E_C-H (D) Butane
I
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