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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

0620/11

CHEMISTRY
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

October/November 2009
45 Minutes

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Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless
this has been done for you.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 16.
You may use a calculator.

This document consists of 16 printed pages.

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1

Aqueous lead(II) nitrate and aqueous potassium iodide are added to a dish containing water, as
shown.

yellow precipitate
aqueous lead(II) nitrate

aqueous potassium iodide

A yellow precipitate forms after a few minutes.

Which process occurs before the precipitate forms?

diffusion

distillation

fermentation

filtration

A student carries out an experiment to prepare pure magnesium sulfate crystals.

The diagram shows the first stage of the preparation.
stirrer
magnesium
carbonate

dilute sulfuric acid

He adds magnesium carbonate until no more reacts.

Which process should he use for the next stage?
A

crystallisation

evaporation

filtration

neutralisation

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A student separates salt from a mixture of salt and sand.

What is the correct order of steps for the student to take?

filter evaporate shake with water

filter shake with water evaporate

shake with water evaporate filter

shake with water filter evaporate

Atom X has 8 more electrons than atom Y.

Student 1 says they are in the same group.
Student 2 says they are unreactive.
Which students can be correct?

student 1

student 2

Which number is different for isotopes of the same element?

A

number of electrons

number of full shells

number of nucleons

number of protons

Which atom has two more electrons than an atom of a noble gas?
A

aluminium

bromine

calcium

rubidium

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Statements 1, 2 and 3 are about diamond and graphite.

1

They are different solid forms of the same element.

They each conduct electricity.

They have atoms that form four equally strong bonds.

Which statements are correct?

A
8

1 only

3 only

1 and 3

2 and 3

Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are 1 . Covalent compounds have 2
electrical conductivity.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

shared

high

shared

low

transferred

high

transferred

low

Which change to an atom occurs when it forms a positive ion?

A

It gains electrons.

It gains protons.

It loses electrons.

It loses protons.

10 For each atom of carbon present in a molecule, there is an equal number of atoms of oxygen but
twice as many atoms of hydrogen.
What is the formula of the molecule?
A

C2H2O2

C2H2O4

C2H4O2

C2H6O

11 Water is formed when 48 g of oxygen combine with 6 g of hydrogen.

What mass of oxygen combines with 2 g of hydrogen?
A

12 g

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12 The diagram shows how aluminium is manufactured by electrolysis.
anode (+ve)

cathode (ve)

aluminium
oxide
dissolved in
cryolite

molten aluminium

What are the anode and cathode made of?

anode

cathode

aluminium

aluminium

aluminium

graphite

graphite

aluminium

graphite

graphite

13 The diagram shows the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride.

positive
electrode

carbon
rods

negative
electrode

concentrated
aqueous sodium
chloride and
Universal Indicator

What is the colour of the Universal Indicator at each electrode after five minutes?
colour at anode
(+ electrode)

colour at cathode
( electrode)

blue/purple

red

red

blue/purple

red

colourless

colourless

blue/purple

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14 The diagram shows an electrical cable.
plastic coating

metal core

Which statement about the substances used is correct?

A

The coating is plastic because it conducts electricity well.

The core is copper because it conducts electricity well.

The core is copper because it is cheap and strong.

The core is iron because it is cheap and strong.

15 Substance X requires oxygen in order to produce energy.

It does not form carbon dioxide as a result of this energy production.
What is substance X?
A

hydrogen

natural gas

petrol

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16 When an acid is added to an alkali the temperature rises.

Which words describe this reaction?
A

decomposition and endothermic

decomposition and exothermic

neutralisation and endothermic

neutralisation and exothermic

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17 When blue copper(II) sulfate is heated, a white solid and water are formed.
The white solid turns blue and gives out heat when water is added to it.
Which terms describe the blue copper(II) sulfate and the reactions?
the blue
copper(II) sulfate is

reaction

a mixture

can be reversed

a mixture

cannot be reversed

hydrated

can be reversed

hydrated

cannot be reversed

18 The equations represent redox reactions.

In which equation is the underlined substance acting as a reducing agent?
A

CaO + H2O Ca(OH)2

CO2 + C 2CO

CuO + H2 Cu + H2O

3CO + Fe2O3 2Fe + 3CO2

19 Which change does not increase the speed of reaction between zinc and hydrochloric
acid?
A

adding a catalyst

decreasing the temperature

decreasing the particle size of the zinc

using more concentrated acid

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20 An aqueous solution Y contains both barium ions and silver ions.
In separate experiments, dilute sulfuric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid are added to solution Y.
Which of these acids causes a precipitate to form in solution Y?
dilute
sulfuric acid

dilute
hydrochloric acid

21 The diagram shows the pH values of four solutions.

1

Which of these solutions are alkaline?

A

P only

P and Q only

Q, R and S only

R and S only

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22 The diagram shows the position of an element X in the Periodic Table.

What is the correct classification of element X and its oxide?

X

oxide of X

metal

acidic

metal

basic

non-metal

acidic

non-metal

basic

23 Salts can be prepared by reacting a dilute acid

1

with a metal;

with a base;

with a carbonate.

Which methods could be used to prepare copper(II) chloride?

A

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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24 Astatine is an element in Group VII of the Periodic Table. It has only ever been produced in very
small amounts.
What is the best description of its likely properties?
colour

state

reaction with aqueous

potassium iodide

black

solid

no reaction

dark brown

gas

brown colour

green

solid

no reaction

yellow

liquid

brown colour

25 Elements in Group 0 of the Periodic Table have uses.

These noble gases are 1... and this explains why argon 2 be used in lamps.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
1

reactive

can

reactive

cannot

unreactive

can

unreactive

cannot

26 The table gives information about four elements.

Which element is a transition metal?
colour
of element

electrical conductivity
of element

colour
of oxide

black

high

colourless

colourless

low

white

grey

high

red

yellow

low

colourless

27 Which statement about alloys is not correct?

A

Alloys are more expensive than the metals they are made from.

Alloys are mixtures of different metals.

Alloys are not as strong as the metals they are made from.

Alloys conduct electricity well.

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28 Compound X is heated with carbon using the apparatus shown.

reaction tube

compound X and
carbon

heat

limewater

A brown solid is formed in the reaction tube and the limewater turns cloudy.
What is compound X?
A

calcium oxide

copper(II) oxide

magnesium oxide

sodium oxide

29 Some reactions of three metals are listed in the table.

metal

reacts with dilute

hydrochloric acid

metal oxide is
reduced by carbon

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

no

What is the order of reactivity of the metals?

most
reactive

least
reactive

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30 Which property do all metals have?
A

They are soluble in water.

They conduct electricity.

They have high melting points.

They react with dilute sulfuric acid.

31 Which object is least likely to contain aluminium?

A

a bicycle frame

a hammer

a saucepan

an aeroplane body

32 A newspaper article claims that carbon dioxide is formed as follows.

1

during respiration

when calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid

when methane burns in air

Which statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

33 Which iron nail rusts?

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painted nail

nail in
damp cloth

nail covered
in grease

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34 A new planet has been discovered and its atmosphere has been analysed.
atmosphere

planet

The table shows the composition of the atmosphere.

gas

percentage by volume

carbon dioxide

nitrogen

72

oxygen

24

Which gases are present in the atmosphere of the planet in a higher percentage than they are in
the Earths atmosphere?
A

carbon dioxide and oxygen

carbon dioxide only

nitrogen and oxygen

nitrogen only

35 Water must be purified before it is suitable for use in the home.

Which processes are used to remove solid impurities and bacteria?
to remove
solid impurities

to remove
bacteria

chlorination

chlorination

chlorination

filtration

filtration

chlorination

filtration

filtration

36 Fertilisers are used to provide three of the elements needed for plant growth.
Which two compounds would give a fertiliser containing all three of these elements?
A

Ca(NO3)2 and (NH4)2SO4

Ca(NO3)2 and (NH4)3PO4

KNO3 and (NH4)2SO4

KNO3 and (NH4)3PO4

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37 The apparatus shows an experiment used to test gas X.
gas X

orange bromine
solution

The bromine solution quickly becomes colourless.

What is the structure of gas X?
A

H
H

C
H

H
H

C
H

H
H

38 Which statement about petroleum is not correct?

A

It can be separated into useful substances by fractional distillation.

It consists mainly of hydrocarbons.

It is found underground in many parts of the world.

Its main use is for making lubricants and polishes.

39 Butene and hexene belong to the same homologous series.

What is the same for butene and hexene?
A

boiling point

functional group

number of hydrogen atoms per molecule

relative molecular mass

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40 The table shows the formulae of members of the alkane series.
name of compound

formula

methane

CH4

ethane

C2H6

propane

butane

C4H10

pentane

C5H12

What is the formula of propane?

A

C2H8

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Magnesium

Sodium

Calcium

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Strontium

89

Key

b = proton (atomic) number

X = atomic symbol

a = relative atomic mass

*58-71 Lanthanoid series

90-103 Actinoid series

88

Ac

Actinium

Ra

Radium

Fr

Francium

87

Hafnium

72

Lanthanum

57

178

Hf

40

Zirconium

Zr

91

Titanium

139

Yttrium

22

48

Ti

La

39

89

Scandium

21

227

Barium

56

Caesium

45

Sc

226

55

137

Ba

133

Cs

38

Rubidium

37

88

Sr

85

Rb

20

Potassium

19

40

Ca

39

12

24

Mg

23

Na

Beryllium

Lithium

11

Be

II

Li

93

Ta

181

Niobium

Nb

90

58

73

52

96

Mo

184

Protactinium

Thorium

55

Tc
186

Re

144

Nd

92

60

Uranium

238

Neodymium

75

Rhenium

43

Technetium

25

Manganese

Mn
27

59

28

59

29

64

30

65

Ru

101

Iron

190

Pm

Osmium

Os

Np
93

Neptunium

61

Promethium

76

44

Ruthenium

26

56

Fe

Sm

150

Iridium

Pu
94

Plutonium

62

Eu

152

Platinum

Am
95

Americium

63

Europium

78

195

Pt

Ir

46

Palladium

Pd

106

Nickel

Ni

192

Samarium

77

45

Rhodium

Rh

103

Cobalt

Co

Gd

157

Gold

Au

197

Silver

96

64

Curium

Cm

Gadolinium

79

47

Ag

108

Copper

Cu

201

Bk

Terbium

Tb

159

Mercury

Hg

97

Berkelium

65

80

48

Cadmium

Cd

112

Zinc

Zn

11

Dy

162

Thallium

Tl

204

Indium

Cf
98

Californium

66

Es

Holmium

Ho

165

Lead

Pb

207

Tin

99

Einsteinium

67

82

50

119

Sn

115

32

Germanium

Ge

73

Silicon

In

Gallium

Dysprosium

81

49

31

70

Ga

14

28

Si

Carbon

27

Aluminium

13

12

Al

Boron

B
7

14

75

Sb

122

Arsenic

As

Bi

209

Fermium

Fm

Erbium

Er

167

Bismuth

100

68

83

51

Antimony

33

15

Phosphorus

31

Nitrogen

N
8

Se

79

Sulfur

32

Oxygen

Po

169

Md

Thulium

Tm

101

Mendelevium

69

84

Polonium

52

Tellurium

Te

128

Selenium

34

16

16

O
9

Yb

173

Astatine

At

Iodine

127

Bromine

Br

80

Chlorine

No
102

Nobelium

70

Ytterbium

85

53

35

17

Cl

35.5

Fluorine

19

Lr

Lutetium

Lu

175

Radon

Rn

Xenon

Xe

131

Krypton

Kr

84

Argon

Ar

40

Neon

103

Lawrencium

71

86

54

36

18

10

Ne

20

Helium

Hydrogen

VII

VI

He

IV

III

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

91

Pa

Th

232

Praseodymium

Cerium

59

141

Pr

140

74

Tungsten

42

Molybdenum

24

Chromium

Cr

Ce

Tantalum

41

23

Vanadium

51

Group

DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements

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