NSS Chemistry Part VII Redox Reactions, Chemical Cells and Electrolysis

(HKCE Past Paper Questions) Multiple Choice Questions

1. 1995 Q10
In which of the following equations does the underlined substance become reduced?
A. CuSO4 + Zn
ZnSO4 + Cu
B. 2FeCl2 + Cl2
2FeCl3
C. Pb(OH)2 + 2HNO3
Pb(NO3)2 + 2H2O
D. MgCO3 + 2HCl
MgCl2 + CO2 + H2O
Ans: A
2. 1995 Q11
A student tries to electroplate an iron ring with nickel using the set-up
set up shown below.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Solution X

Anode

Cathode

A. Iron(II) sulphate solution

Iron ring

Nickel rod

B. Iron(II) sulphate solution

Nickel rod

Iron ring

C. Nickel(II) sulphate solution

Iron ring

Nickel rod

D. Nickel(II) sulphate solution

Nickel rod

Iron ring
Ans: D

3. 1995 Q17
Compound X is a white solid. When X is warmed with sodium hydroxide solution, a gas is evolved which turns
moist red litmus paper blue. When chlorine water is added to an aqueous solution of X, a brown solution is
formed. X is probably
A. ammonium bromide.
B. ammonium chloride.
C. sodium bromide.
D. sodium chloride.
Ans: A

4. 1995 Q30-31
Directions : Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following chemical equation :
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g)
2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
(1) Carbon monoxide is an oxidizing agent.
(2) The oxidation number of carbon changes from +2 to +4.
(3) The oxidation number of iron changes from +2 to 0.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: B
5. 1995 Q31
What volume of carbon dioxide, measured at room temperature and pressure, is produced if 224 g of iron are
formed?
(Relative atomic mass : Fe = 56; Molar volume of gas at room temperature and pressure = 24 dm3)
A. 16 dm3
B. 36 dm3
C. 72 dm3
D. 144 dm3
Ans: D
6. 1995 Q33
Which of the following statements concerning a silver oxide cell is/are correct?
(1) The cell is rechargeable.
(2) The cell can maintain a steady voltage during discharge.
(3) The positive electrode of the cell is silver oxide.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: D

7. 1995 Q37
In the set-up
up shown below metal X is more reactive than metal Y.

Which of the following statements concerning this set-up

set
is/are correct?
(1) Electrolysis occurs inside the lemon.
(2) Chemical energy is changed into electrical energy.
(3) Electrons flow from
om metal Y to metal X in the external circuit.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: B
8. 1995 Q40
Which of the following methods can produce hydrogen?
(1) adding zinc to water
(2) electrolyzing dilute sulphuric acid
(3) adding magnesium to dilute hydrochloric acid
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: C

9. 1996 Q7

Which of the following metals would produce the smallest voltage in the above set-up?
set up?
A. iron
B. aluminium
C. copper
D. magnesium
Ans: C
10. 1996 Q25

N2

step 1 NH step 2 NO step 3 NO2 step 4 HNO3

3

Which of the above flow chart involved the largest change in oxidation number of nitrogen?
A. step 1
B. step 2
C. step 3
D. step 4
Ans: B
11. 1996 Q27

Which of the following statements concerning the above set-up

set
is correct?
A. Electrons flow from the lead electrode to the magnesium electrode through the external circuit.
B. Electrons flow through the salt bridge.
C. The mass of the lead electrode remains unchanged.
D. Oxidation occurs at the magnesium electrode.
Ans: D

12. 1996 Q30-31

Directions : Q.12 and Q.13 refer to the following experiment.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Gas X

Gas Y

A. chlorine

hydrogen

B. chlorine

oxygen

C. hydrogen

chlorine

D. oxygen

hydrogen
Ans: A

13. 1996
Which of the following statements concerning the
t above experiment is/are correct?
(1) Platinum electrodes should be used.
(2) The concentration of Na+(aq) ions around the cathode increases.
(3) The solution changes from colourless to pink.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: D
14. 1996 Q35
In which of the following processes will lead be produced?
(1) the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide
(2) heating lead(II) oxide strongly
(3) adding magnesium to lead(II) nitrate solution
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: C
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15. 1996 Q37

In which of the following reactions does sulphur dioxide act as a reducing agent?
(1) the production of sulphuric acid in the contact process.
(2) the bleaching of a red petal
(3) the decolorization of bromine water
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D
16. 1996 Q38
Which of the following substances are commonly found in the waste water produced by electroplating
factories?
(1) acids
(2) alkalis
(3) cyanides
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D
17. 1997 Q7
During the electrolysis of 1 M copper(II) chloride solution using copper electrodes, which of the following
changes would occur at the electrodes?
Cathode

Anode

A. hydrogen liberated

chlorine liberated

B. copper deposited

chlorine liberated

C. copper dissolved

copper deposited

D. copper deposited

copper dissolved
Ans: D

18. 1997 Q8
Which of the following conversions involves the smallest change in oxidation number of the underlined
element?
A. C(s)
CO2(g)
B. NO3(aq)
NO2(g)
C. SO32(aq)
SO42(aq)
D. MnO4(aq)
Mn2+(aq)
Ans: B
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19. 1997 Q11

A zinc-carbon
carbon cell is connected to a voltmeter as shown in the above diagram. Which of the following
statements concerning the set-up
up is INCORRECT?
A. Electrons flow from the zinc
inc case to the carbon rod in the external circuit.
B. The zinc case gradually becomes thinner as the cell discharges.
C. Manganese(IV) oxide acts as an oxidizing agent.
D. Ammonium chloride acts as a reducing agent.
Ans: D
20. 1997 Q21
The following equation
ation represents the reaction of chlorine with dilute sodium hydroxide solution at room
temperature :
Cl2(g) + 2NaOH(aq)
NaCl(aq) + NaClO(aq) + H2O(l)
Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is correct?
A. Chlorine is oxidized and sodium
dium hydroxide is reduced.
B. Chlorine is reduced and sodium hydroxide is oxidized.
C. Chlorine is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.
D. Sodium hydroxide is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.
Ans: C
21. 1997 Q29
An iron nail is heated with concentrated sulphuric
sulphuric acid. Which of the following combinations is correct?
Gas given off

Colour of solution formed

A. hydrogen

pale green

B. hydrogen

yellow

C. sulphur dioxide

pale green

D. sulphur dioxide

yellow
Ans: D

22. 1997 Q36

Which of the following
ing substances can be used to distinguish between concentrated nitric acid and concentrated
sulphuric acid?
(1) sodium carbonate powder
(2) copper turnings
(3) cane sugar
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: C
23. 1998 Q4-5
Directions : Questions 23 and 24 refer to the following experiment:The circuit shown below is set up and the
solid lead(II) bromide is heated until it becomes molten.

Which of the following statements concerning the experiment is INCORRECT?

A. The bulb lights up.
B. A reddish brown gas is liberated at electrode X.
C. Electrodes X and Y can be made of nichrome.
D. Oxidation occurs at electrode Y.
Y
Ans: B
24. 1998 Q5
Which of the following can be deduced from the experimental result?
A. Solid lead(II) bromide contains mobile ions.
B. Molten lead(II) bromide contains delocalized electrons.
C. Molten lead(II) bromide can be decomposed by electricity.
D. Solid lead(II) bromide is a covalent compound but molten lead(II) bromide is an ionic compound.
Ans: C

25. 1998 Q12

A gas X is bubbled into a solution of Y as shown in the above diagram. In which of the following combinations
would X react with Y?
X

A. ammonia

potassium iodide

B. chlorine

potassium nitrate

C. carbon dioxide

sodium hydroxide

D. sulphur dioxide

iron(II)
ron(II) sulphate
Ans: C

26. 1998 Q20

The following equation represents the reaction of an oxide of lead with hydrogen:
Pb3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
3Pb(s) + 4H2O(l)
What mass of lead would be obtained if 68.5 g of the oxide was consumed in the reaction?
(Relative
tive atomic mass : O = 16.0, Pb = 207.0)
A. 20.7 g
B. 41.4 g
C. 62.1 g
D. 82.8 g
Ans: C
27. 1998 Q21
Consider the following experiment.

Which of the following statements concerning the above experiment is correct?

A. Permanganate ions migrate into the salt bridge.
B. Electrons flow from electrode X to electrode Y in the external circuit.
C. Carbon electrodes are used because they are chemically inert.
D. The half equation for the change occurring at electrode Y is Fe2+ + 2e
Fe.
Ans: C

28. 1998 Q22

In which of the following reactions does the underlined substance act as a reducing agent?
A. SO2 + 2H2S
3S + 2H2O
B. Pb(NO3)2 + H2SO4
PbSO4 + 2HNO3
C. 2HCl + MgO
MgCl2 + H2O
D. 2KBr + Cl2
2KCl + Br2
Ans: D
29. 1998 Q27
Consider the following chemical equation :
Zn + pMnO2 + qNH4+
Zn2+ + xMn2O3 + yNH3 + zH2O
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

B.

C.

D.

3
Ans: A

30. 1999 Q8
Iron can be produced from iron(III) oxide by the following reaction:
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g)
2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
What mass of iron(III) oxide is required to produce 2.1 g of iron?
(Relative atomic masses: O = 16.0, Fe = 56.0)
A. 3.0 g
B. 4.5 g
C. 6.0 g
D. 9.0 g
Ans: A
31. 1999 Q9
In which of the following reactions is the underlined reactant reduced?
A. Cu2+ + 2OH
Cu(OH)2
B. SO2 + 2Mg
2MgO + S
C. 2NH3 + 3CuO
3Cu + N2 + 3H2O
D. Zn + 2AgNO3
Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
Ans: B

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32. 1999 Q10

Which of the following statements concerning bromine and chlorine is INCORRECT?
INCORRECT
A. They exist as diatomic molecules.
B. Their atoms have the same number of outermost
o
shell electrons.
C. They formed ions with a single negative charge.
D. Bromine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine.
Ans: D
33. 1999 Q12
Consider the electrolysis experiment shown below:

Which of the following statement concerning this experiment

exp
is correct?
A. The mass of the impure copper rod decreases.
B. The blue colour of the copper(II) sulphate solution gradually fades off.
C. Oxidation takes place at the pure copper rod.
D. The electrolysis process can enhance the corrosion resistance
resistan of copper.
Ans: A
34. 1999 Q15
Potassium permanganate solution acidified with dilute sulphuric acid is a commonly-used
commonly
oxidizing agent.
Dilute nitric acid is not used to acidify potassium permanganate solution because
A. nitric acid is more expensive than
tha sulphuric acid.
B. dilute nitric acid is an oxidizing agent and would react with the reducing agent.
C. nitric acid decomposes more readily than sulphuric acid.
D. dilute nitric acid would react with potassium permanganate solution.
Ans: B

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35. 1999 Q21

Consider the following chemical equation:
2HNO3 + xFeSO4 + yH2SO4
zFe2(SO4)3 + 4H2O + 2NO
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

B.

C.

D.

3
Ans: D

36. 1999 Q31

Which of the following metal oxides CANNOT be reduced by heating with carbon?
(1) magnesium oxide
(2) lead(II) oxide
(3) iron(III) oxide
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: A
37. 1999 Q32
Which of the following substances can react with acidified potassium permanganate solution?
(1) ethene
(2) copper(II) sulphate solution
(3) iron(II) sulphate solution
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: C

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38. 1999 Q33

Which of the following reactions will occur when aluminium powder is added to silver nitrate solution?
(1) displacement
(2) anodization
(3) redox
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: C
39. 1999 Q36
The equation below represents the reaction of chlorine with hot concentrated potassium hydroxide solution:
soluti
3Cl2(g) + 6KOH(aq)
5KCl(aq) + KClO3(aq) + 3H2O(l)
Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is/are correct?
(1) Potassium hydroxide acts as a reducing agent.
(2) The oxidation number of chlorine changes from 0 to 1.
(3) The oxidation
tion number of chlorine changes from 0 to +5.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: D
40. 1999 Q40
Consider the following chemical cell:

Which of the following changes would lead to an increase in the voltage of the cell?
(1) The zinc electrode is replaced with a magnesium electrode.
(2) The copper electrode is replaced with an iron electrode.
(3) The sodium chloride solution is replaced with a sugar solution.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: A

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41. 1999 Q42

Consider the following experiment:

Which of the following statements concerning the experiment are correct?

(1) Gas bubbles are evolved at electrode X.
(2) An orange colour gradually appears in the solution around electrode
electrod Y.
(3) The experiment can be used to show that ions migrate towards oppositely charged electrodes.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D
42. 2000 Q5
Which of the following gases are the major products liberated
liberated in the electrolysis of concentrated sodium
chloride solution using carbon electrodes?
Cathode

Anode

A. hydrogen

chlorine

B. chlorine

hydrogen

C. hydrogen

oxygen

D. oxygen

hydrogen
Ans: A

43. 2000 Q6
Which of the following pairs of compounds
compounds can be distinguished by treating with an acidified potassium
dichromate solution?
A. ethane and ethene
B. ethanol and propan-1-ol
C. sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogencarbonate
D. sodium sulphite and sodium sulphate
Ans: D

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44. 2000 Q14

Which of the following solutions can react with bromine water to give a colourless solution?
A. sodium chloride solution
B. sodium sulphite solution
C. sodium iodide solution
D. sodium hypochlorite solution
Ans: B
45. 2000Q16
Consider the following equation:
3Zn(s) + 2NO3(aq) + 8H+(aq)
3Zn2+(x) + 2NO(y) + 4H2O(z)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

aq

aq

B.

aq

C.

aq

aq

D.

aq
Ans: B

46. 2000 Q28

Which of the following changes is NOT a redox reaction?
A. Fe2(SO4)3 + H2S
2FeSO4 + S + H2SO4
B. 2Al + 6HCl
2AlCl3 + 3H2
C. CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O
Ca(HCO3)2
D. 2KClO3
2KCl + 3O2
Ans: C
47. 2000 Q30
In which of the following substances does nitrogen has the smallest oxidation number?
A. NH3
B. NO
C. N2O
D. N2
Ans: A

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48. 2000 Q35

Consider the chemical cell shown below:

Which of the following statements concerning the cell is/are correct?

(1) Oxidation takes place at the copper electrode.
(2) The concentration of magnesium ions in beaker X increases.
(3) The salt bridge allows electrons to flow from one electrode to the other electrode.
electrode.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: B
49. 2000 Q43
Which of the following statements concerning a zinc-carbon
zinc
cell are correct?
(1) The ammonium chloride in the cell acts as an electrolyte.
(2) The manganese(IV) oxide in the cell acts
act as an oxidizing agent.
(3) The zinc case of the cell acts as the positive terminal.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A
50. 2001 Q19
Consider the half equations of a redox reaction:
8H+(aq) + MnO4(aq) + 5e
Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)
C2O42(aq)
2CO2(g) + 2e
How many moles of MnO4(aq) ions will react completely with one mole of C2O42(aq) ions?
A. 0.4
B. 1.0
C. 2.5
D. 5.0
Ans: A

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51. 2001 Q22

Which of the following equations represent a redox reaction?
A. NH4+(aq) + OH(aq)
NH3(g) + H2O(l)
B. 2CrO42(aq) + 2H+(aq)
Cr2O72(aq) + H2O(l)
C. 2FeSO4(s)
Fe2O3(s) + SO3(g) + SO2(g)
D. 2NaHCO3(s)
Na2CO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
Ans: C
52. 2001 Q24
Consider the half equation:
IO3(aq) + xH2O(l) + ye
I(aq) + zOH(aq)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

B.

C.

D.

8
Ans: C

53. 2001 Q29

The oxidation number of lead in [Pb(OH)4]2 is
A. 2.
B. +2.
C. +4
D. +6
Ans: B
54. 2001 Q44
Consider the set-up shown below:

Which of the following statements

atements are correct?
(1) The solution around electrode X turns brown.
(2) The mass of electrode X remains unchanged.
(3) Reduction occurs at electrode Y.
Y
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D
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55. 2002 Q6
Compound X dissolves inn water to give a colourless solution. When chlorine gas is bubbles into the solution,
the solution turns brown. X is probably
A. ammonium iodide.
B. iron(II) sulphate.
C. sodium sulphite
D. potassium hydroxide.
Ans: A
56. 2002 Q7
Sodium chromate, Na2CrO4, dissolves in water to give a yellow solution. When dilute hydrochloric acid is
added to the solution, the following reaction occurs :
2CrO42(aq) + 2H+(aq)
Cr2O72(aq) + H2O(l)
Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is correct?
A. The colour of the solution changes from yellow to green.
B. Chromate ions act as a reducing agent.
C. The oxidation number of oxygen remains unchanged during the reaction.
D. The reaction is a neutralization.
Ans: C
57. 2002Q10
Consider the set-up shown below :

Electrons flow from X to Y in the external circuit. Which of the following combinations is correct?
X

A.

carbon

silver

silver nitrate solution

B.

zinc

magnesium

magnesium sulphate solution

C.

carbon

carbon

copper(II) sulphate solution

D.

zinc

carbon

silver nitrate solution

Ans: D

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58. 2002Q13
Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction?
A. Ca(HCO3)2 + 2HCl
CaCl2 + 2CO2 + 2H2O
B. PCl3 + Cl2
PCl5
C. Fe3+ + 3OH
Fe(OH)3
D. Al2O3 + 2NaOH
2NaAlO2 + H2O
Ans: B
59. 2002 Q14
Ammonium dichromate, (NH4)2Cr2O7, decomposes on heating to give chromium(III) oxide, water and nitrogen.
What mass of water is obtained when 126 g of ammonium dichromate undergoes complete decomposition?
(Relative atomic masses : H = 1.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0, Cr = 52.0)
A. 9 g
B. 18 g
C. 36 g
D. 72 g
Ans: C
60. 2002 Q18
The symbol of vanadium is V. What is the oxidation number of vanadium in NH4VO3?
A. 1
B. +3
C. +5
D. +6
Ans: C
61. 2002 Q19
Which of the following acids, when heated with copper, would produce a gas?
A. dilute nitric acid
B. dilute hydrochloric acid
C. dilute sulphuric acid
D. concentrated ethanoic acid
Ans: A
62. 2002 Q39
Which of the following statements concerning Group VII elements and their ions are correct?
(1) Chlorine has the highest oxidizing power among chlorine, bromine and iodine.
(2) Iodide ions have the highest reducing power among chloride, bromide and iodide ions.
(3) Bromine is a volatile liquid at room temperature and pressure.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D

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63. 2002 Q41

When sulphur dioxide is bubbled into water, a colourless solution is formed. Which of the following statements
concerning the solution are correct?
(1) The solution conducts electricity better than water.
(2) The solution can change iron(III) sulphate solution from yellow to green.
(3) The solution can change potassium bromide solution from colourless to brown.
A.

(1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A
64. 2003 Q5
Which of the following methods can be used to obtain aluminium from aluminium oxide?
A. reducing the oxide with carbon
B. heating the oxide strongly.
C. electrolysis of the molten oxide
D. heating the oxide with iron powder.
Ans: C
65. 2003 Q13
Which of the following substances will NOT react with bromine water?
A. propene
B. sulphur dioxide
C. potassium iodide solution
D. ammonium chloride solution
Ans: D
66. 2003 Q15
In the electrolysis of a copper(II) sulphate solution, copper is used as the anode and carbon as the cathode.
Which of the following statements concerning this electrolysis is correct?
A. The concentration of Cu2+(aq) ions in the solution remains unchanged.
B. The concentration of H+(aq) ions in the solution increases.
C. O2(g) is liberated at the anode.
D. H2(g) is liberated at the cathode.
Ans: A
67. 2003 Q16
Which of the following conversions is NOT a reduction?
A. Fe2O3
Fe
B. Cu(OH)2
CuO
C. CH3CO2H
CH3CH2OH
D. H2SO4
SO2
Ans: B

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68. 2003 Q21

Which of the following solutions would NOT undergo a colour change when mixed with sodium sulphite
solution?
A. iodine solution
B. acidified potassium permanganate solution
C. chromium (III) sulphate solution
D. iron (III) sulphate solution
Ans: C
69. 2003 Q23
Consider the following equation:
5H2S(g) + 2KMnO4(aq) + 3H2SO4(aq)
5S(x) + 8H2O(y) + 2MnSO4(z) + K2SO4(aq)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

aq

aq

B.

aq

C.

aq

aq

D.

aq

s
Ans: B

70. 2003 Q24

What is oxidation number of sulphur in H2S2O7?
A. +2
B. +4
C. +6
D. +8
Ans: C
71. 2003 Q35
Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of using alkaline manganese cells over zinc-carbon cells in cassette
players?
(1) Alkaline manganese cells have longer life time.
(2) Alkaline manganese cells are rechargeable.
(3) Alkaline manganese cells give a more steady voltage over discharge.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: C
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72. 2004 Q18

Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish sodium bromide solution from sodium chloride
solution?
A. bromine water
B. chlorine water
C 1,1,1-trichloroethane
D. potassium fluoride solution
Ans: B
73. 2004 Q24
Which of the following combinations concerning the set-up shown below is correct after a current has flowed
through the external circuit for some time?

Mass of anode

Colour intensity of the

Copper(II) sulphate solution

A.

increases

no change

B.

decreases

no change

C.

increases

decreases

D.

decreases

decreases
Ans: B

74. 2004 Q32

Which of the following substances can decolourise acidified potassium permanganate solution?
(1) sodium nitrate solution
(2) sodium sulphite solution
(3) chlorine water
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: B

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75. 2004 Q39

Which of the following gases can act as reducing agents?
(1) ammonia
(2) hydrogen
(3) fluorine
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A
76. 2004 Q40
Consider the chemical cell shown below:

Which of the following statements concerning the cell are correct?

(1) Electrons flow from electrode X to electrode Y in the external circuit.
(2) Oxidation occurs at electrode Y.
(3) A blue colour appears in the KI(aq) after the cell has operated for some time.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: B
77. 2005 Q8
Which of the following is NOT a redox reaction?
A.

NH4NO3 N2O + H2O

B.

NH3 + HNO3 NH4NO3

C.

N2O4 + H2O HNO2 + HNO3

D.

4HNO3 2H2O + 4NO2 + O2

Ans: B

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78. 2005 Q31

In which of the following combinations will oxygen be produced as the major product at the anode during
electrolysis?
electrolyte

cathode

anode

A.

0.1 M CuCl2

platinum

platinum

B.

0.1 M CuCl2

copper

copper

C.

5 M HCl

platinum

platinum

D.

5 M HCl

copper

copper
Ans: A

79. 2006 Q3
What is the oxidation number of cobalt in Co(NH3)4Cl2?
A.

B.

C.

+2

D.

+6
Ans: C

80. 2006 Q8
Consider the following chemical equation:
xVO2+ (aq) + yH+(aq) + 2I (aq) xVO2+(aq) + zH2O(l) + I2(aq)
(V is the symbol for the element vanadium.)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x

A.

B.

C.

D.

3
Ans: C

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81. 2006 Q21

When substance X is treated with aqueous solution of iron(II) sulphate, the iron(II) ions act as oxidising agent.
X may be
A.

concentrated hydrochloric acid.

B.

aqueous ammonia.

C.

acidified potassium dichromate solution.

D.

zinc granules.
Ans: D

82. 2006 Q27

Which of the following reaction involve oxidation and reduction?
(1)

2KClO3(s) 2KCl(s) + 3O2(g)

(2)

Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)

(3)

H2O2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) +3KI(aq) K2SO4(aq) + I2(aq) + 2H2O(l)

A.

(1) and (2) only

B.

(1) and (3) only

C.

(2) and (3) only

D.

(1), (2) and (3)

Ans: D

83. 2006 Q32

Which of the following combinations is correct for a zinc-carbon cell?
Anode

Cathode

Electrolyte

A.

zinc

graphite

manganese(IV) oxide

B.

zinc

graphite

ammonium chloride

C.

graphite

zinc

manganese(IV) oxide

D.

graphite

zinc

ammonium chloride
Ans: B

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84. 2006 Q33

In an experiment, a copper plate and a zinc plate are placed in a beaker containing dilute sulphuric acid. The
two metal plates are touching each other as shown in the diagram below:

Which of the following statements correctly describes the observation in the experiment?
A.

The solution in the beaker turns blue.

B.

The mass of the zinc plate remains unchanged.

C.

A white precipitate is formed in the beaker.

D.

Gas bubbles are formed on the surface of the copper plate.

Ans: D

85. 2006 Q34

Which of the following changes occurs after an aluminium article has been anodised?
A.

Its electrical conductivity increases.

B.

Its tensile strength increases.

C.

It becomes more easily dyed.

D.

It becomes more easily oxidised.

Ans: C

86. 2006 Q38

Consider the conversions between three nitrogen compounds shown in the flow diagram below:

Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

Reaction 1 occurs spontaneously when nitrogen monoxide is exposed to air.

B.

The oxidation number of nitrogen remains unchanged in Reaction 2.

C.

Reaction 3 can be brought about by adding very dilute nitric acid to magnesium.

D.

Reaction 4 can be brought about by adding concentrated nitric acid to copper.

Ans: A

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87. 2006 Q40

The set-up below shows a chemical cell connected to a voltmeter:

In the set-up, electrons flow in such a direction that the concentration of Cu2+(aq) ions in each half cell
becomes the same eventually.
Which of the following statements concerning the set-up is correct?
A.

The salt bridge allows electrons to flow from one half cell to the other.

B.

Oxidation occurs at Y.

C.

Electrons flow from Y to X in the external circuit.

D.

The mass of X will decrease but the mass of Y will increase.

Ans: D

88. 2007 Q24

Consider the redox reaction represented by the equation below:
2 S2O3 2 (aq) + I2(aq) S4O6 2 (aq) + 2 I (aq)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1)

The oxidation number of sulphur in S2O3 2 (aq) is +3.

(2)

One of the half equations of this reaction is 2 S2O3 2 (aq) S4O6 2 (aq) + 2 e .

(3)

I2(aq) is oxidised by S2O3 2 (aq) in the reaction.

A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

D.

(2) and (3) only

Ans: C

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89. 2007 Q36

The following diagram represents a chemical cell called fuel cell.

Hydrogen and oxygen are passed into the fuel cell. The half equations for the chemical changes occurring at
electrode X and electrode Y are listed below:
at X: H2 + 2OH 2H2O + 2e
at Y: O2 + 2H2O + 4 e 4OH
Which of the following statements concerning the fuel cell is correct?
A.

Reduction occurs at X.

B.

A current flows from X to Y through the external circuit.

C.

Both H2(g) and O2(g) function as fuels in the cell.

D.

The fuel cell is an environmentally-friendly chemical cell.

Ans: D

90. 2007 Q44

Which of the following statements concerning a zinc-carbon cell are correct?
(1)

Manganese(IV) oxide acts as the anode

(2)

Ammonium chloride as an electrolyte

(3)

Zinc acts as the negative electrode

A.

(1) and (2) only

B.

(1) and (3) only

C.

(2) and (3) only

D.

(1), (2) and (3)

Ans: C

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91. 2007 Q45

Using carbon as electrodes, which of the following solutions would give hydrogen upon electrolysis?
(1) 1 M silver nitrate solution
(2) 2 M sodium hydroxide solution
(3) 3 M calcium chloride solution
A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

D.

(2) and (3) only

Ans: D

92. 2007 Q46

Which of the following statements concerning the reaction of concentrated nitric acid with copper is/are
correct?
(1) A colourless gas is evolved.
(2) One mole of NO3 (aq) ions requires one mole of electrons for reduction.
(3) It involves a displacement reaction.
A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

D.

(2) and (3) only

Ans: B

93. 2008 Q4
Consider the ionic equation below :

2MnO 4 + x Sn 2 + + y H + 2Mn 2 + + x Sn 4 + + 8 H 2 O

What is the value of x?

A.

B.

C.

D.

7
Ans: C

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94. 2008 Q5
In which of the following compounds is the oxidation number of nitrogen lowest?

C.

NH 4 Cl
NaNO2
NH 2 OH

D.

Pb(NO3 ) 2

A.
B.

Ans: A
95. 2008 Q11
In which of the following processes does sulphur dioxide act as a reducing agent?
A.

passing sulphur dioxide into water

B.

passing sulphur dioxide into iodine solution

C.

passing sulphur dioxide into iron(II) sulphate solution

D.

passing sulphur dioxide into sodium hydroxide solution

Ans: B

96. 2008 Q15

X and Z are metals. X reacts with Z ( NO3 ) 2 solution according to the following equation :

X(s) + Z 2+ (aq) X 2+ (aq) + Z(s)

Which of the following deductions is correct?
A.

Both X and Z can react with water.

B.

The reactivity of Z is higher than that of X.

C.

X acts as a reducing agent in the reaction.

D.

Z acts as the negative pole when X and Z are used as electrodes in a chemical cell with
sodium chloride solution as electrolyte.
Ans: C

97. 2008 Q23

Which of the following is / are related to the use of silver oxide cells in watches?
(1)

Silver oxide cells are rechargeable.

(2)

Silver oxide cells are small in size.

(3)

Silver is an expensive metal.

A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

Ans: B

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98. 2008 Q36

Which of the following processes does NOT involves redox reaction(s)?
A.

bromination of methane

B.

electrolysis of sea water

C.

thermal decomposition of limestone

D.

removal of air pollutants in car exhaust by catalyst convertor

Ans: C

99. 2008 Q40

A compound is composed of element Z and hydrogen. Electrolysis of this compound under molten state
produces the same number of Z atoms at the cathode as hydrogen molecules at the anode. The following half
equation shows the change occurring at the anode :

2H H 2 + 2 e
What is the oxidation number of Z in the compound?
A.

B.

C.

+1

D.

+2
Ans: D

100. 2008 Q44

The following diagram shows the set-up of a chemical cell.

Given that Br2 (aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Fe 3+ (aq) , which of the changes represented by the
following half equations would occur if the cell is producing a current?
(1)

Fe 3+ (aq) + e Fe 2+ (aq)

(2)

Fe 2+ (aq) Fe 3+ (aq) + e

(3)

2Br (aq) Br2 (aq) + 2e

A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
Ans: B

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101. 2008 Q48

Upon electrolysis, which of the following solutions would give hydrogen at carbon cathode and oxygen at
platinum anode?
(1)

very dilute sodium chloride solution

(2)

dilute copper(II) sulphate solution

(3)

concentrated potassium sulphate solution

A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

D.

(2) and (3) only

Ans: C

102. 2009 Q2
In which of the following reactions does nitrogen exhibit three different oxidation numbers in the species
involved?
A.

NH4NO3 N2O +2H2O

B.

8NH3 + 3Cl2 6NH4Cl+N2

C.

Mg + 4HNO3 Mg(NO3)2 + 2NO2 +2H2O

D.

3Cu + 8HNO3 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O

Ans: A

103. 2009 Q4
The table below shows whether displacement reaction occurs between metals W, X, Y and Z with their

ions. represents that displacement reaction occurs, while x represents that displacement reaction
does not occur.
W

Y (aq)

Z+(aq)

2+

W (aq)
+

X (aq)
2+

Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

A.

B.

X+

C.

D.

Z+
Ans: C

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104. 2009 Q8
105. 2009 Q9
Directions : Questions 104 and 105 refer to the following diagram.

104. Which of the following observations can be made in the above set-up?
A.

There is no observable change.

B.

Gas bubbles appear on the zinc plate.

C.

Gas bubbles appear on the copper plate.

D.

The sulphuric acid gradually turns blue.

Ans: B

105. What will occur when the circuit is closed?

A.

Both metal plates gradually dissolve.

B.

The sulphuric acid gradually turns blue.

C.

The hydrogen ions in the solution are reduced to hydrogen gas.

D.

Electrons flow from the copper plate to the zinc plate in the external circuit.
Ans: C

106. 2009 Q13

A drunken driver breathes into a device containing dichromate ions. The oxidation number of chromium
would change from
A.

+6 to +3.

B.

+3 to +6.

C.

+3 to +2.

D.

+2 to +3.
Ans: A

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107. 2009 Q17

This question refers to the following micro-scale experiment.

Which of the following types of reaction is / are involved in the experiment?

(1) redox reaction
(2) neutralisation
(3) thermal decomposition
A.

(1) only

B.

(2) only

C.

(1) and (3) only

D.

(2) and (3) only

Ans: A

108. 2009 Q24

Which of the following substances can react with acidified potassium permanganate solution?
(1)

propene

(2)

potassium iodide solution

(3)

sodium sulphite solution

A.

(1) and (2) only

B.

(1) and (3) only

C.

(2) and (3) only

D.

(1), (2) and (3)

Ans: D

109. 2009 Q34

Which of the following would NOT occur when a zinc-carbon cell is supplying electricity?
A.

Water is produced,

B.

Zinc case becomes thinner.

C.

Ammonium ions are consumed.

D.

Manganese compound is oxidised.

Ans: D

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110. 2009 Q35

In an experiment of electroplating nickel on a copper object, which of the following combinations is correct?
Anode

Cathode

Electrolyte

A.

copper object

nickel

CuSO4(aq)

B.

copper object

nickel

NiSO4(aq)

C.

nickel

copper object

CuSO4(aq)

D.

nickel

copper object

NiSO4(aq)
Ans: B

111. 2009 Q42

Which of the following acids can react with silver ?
(1) dilute sulphuric acid
(2) concentrated nitric acid
(3) concentrated hydrochloric acid
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: B
112. 2009 Q44
In the electrolysis of a copper(II) sulphate solution using copper cathode and graphite anode, which of the
following would change ?
(l)

pH of the solution

(2)

colour of the solution

(3)

mass of the graphite anode

A.

(1) and (2) only

B.

(1) and (3) only

C.

(2) and (3) only

D.

(l), (2) and (3)

Ans: A

113. 2009 Q47

Which of the following statements concerning the anodisation of an aluminium object are correct?
(1)

The electrolyte used can be dilute sulphuric acid.

(2)

A layer of aluminium oxide is formed on the surface of the object.

(3)

The aluminium object should be connected to the negative terminal of the power supply.

A.

(1) and (2) only

B.

(1) and (3) only

C.

(2) and (3) only

D.

(1), (2) and (3)

Ans: A
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114. 2010 Q9
In which of the following set-ups would the voltmeter display the greatest magnitude of voltage reading ?

Ans: C
115. 2010 Q11
In which of the following species does the underlined element have an oxidation number of +3 ?
A. O3
B. H3PO4
C. NH4+
D. NO
2

Ans: D
116. 2010 Q22
Which of the following statements concerning potassium and calcium is / are correct ?
(1) The reducing power of potassium is stronger than that of calcium.
(2) The hardness of potassium is higher than that of calcium.
(3) The density of potassium is greater than that of calcium.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Ans: A
117. 2010 Q24
Which of the following is / are redox reaction(s) ?
(1) CH4 + Cl2 CH3Cl + HCl
(2) 2CrO42- + 2 H+ Cr2O72- + H2O
(3) 2 KNO3 2 KNO2 + O2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: B
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118. 2010 Q34

In an experiment to study the electrolysis of copper(II) sulphate solution, the set-up used is shown below :

Which of the following statements concerning the above experiment is correct ?

A. Reduction occurs at X.
B. Hydrogen gas is evolved at Y.
C. The pH of the solution increases gradually.
D. The colour of the solution remains unchanged.
Ans: D
119. 2010 Q36
Consider the experimental set-ups shown in the figures below :

In Figure 1, if the Cu is replaced by Y, which of the following statements is correct ?

A. Chlorine gas will be evolved at Y.
B. A solid will be deposited on the surface of Y.
C. A greater magnitude of voltage will be recorded.
D. Electrons will flow from X to Y through the external circuit.
Ans: C
120. 2010 Q47
Which of the following reagents can convert iron(II) ions to iron(III) ions ?
(1) chlorine water
(2) dilute nitric acid
(3) potassium bromide solution
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: A

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