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115 COMBINED SCIENCE CHEMISTRY 2019
Multiple choice questions
1. Which diagram represents molecules of hydrogen gas
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2.Which substance on the chromatogram is a pure
substance?
3 Which process involves a change of state?
4 When liquid water changes into steam, the molecules
‘A break up into small particles. B become very large.
‘C move further apart. D give out heat energy.
'5 Which apparatus would be most suitable for measuring
16.75 cm3 of a liquid?
A.a bulb pipette B a burette
Ca measuring cylinder D a volumetsic flask
{6 The diagram shows a chromatogram of the dyes present
in five different inks.
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inks?
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7. The element francium, Fr, is in the same group of the
Periodic table as potassium. The formula of francium
chloride is likely to be
A. FeCl B.FFCI €, FrCh D. Fr Cl,
‘8 A compound contains 33.3% carbon and 66.7% oxygen.
‘The empirical formula of the compound is
A.CO;. B.C:05. €.C30;. D. COs
9. A solution of an alkali in water
‘A has a pH less than 7.
B turns blue litmus paper red.
C contains hydroxide ions.
D neutralises a sat to produce an acid.
10. Which property allows substances to be separated by
paper chromatography?
A. different solubilities B. different colours
(C.equal solubilities D, different boiling points
‘LL. The diagram shows the distillation ofa salt solution.
‘At which point would the temperature be equal to the
boiling point of water?
12, Graphite conducts electricity because
Ait contains electrons that are free to move.
it contains protons that are free to move,
C the layers of atoms can slide over each other
Dit contains impurities.
13 Elements are systematically arranged in the Periodic
Table in the order of increasing
‘A. nucleon number. B._ proton number.
C.valeney number. D. umber of neutrons,
14 Which pair of atoms has the same number of
neutrons?
A 1SNand 4
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15. The structure of an stom is shown,
Which statement about this atom is correct?
Ais not a neutral atom, B Tts nucleon number is 1.
C thas 4 valency electrons
D It forms ions of acharge of +2.
16 Which clement is always found in steel?
A carbon Bebromium —Cnickel —D silicon(7)
17. The proton number of clement X is 19. When X forms
an ionic compound, the electronic structure of the ion.
formed by X is
A.2.8,8 B.2,8.8,1. €.2,8,8,2, D.2,.8.8,3
18, Which equation is balanced?
ACO+0:>CO, —B 2CO+ 20, > 2CO;
€CO+0,>2CO; _D 2CO+0,>2€0.
19. In the manufacture of sulphuric acid by the contact
process, the sulphur trioxide is
dissolved in
A water. B dilute sulphuric acid.
C concentrated sulphuric acid. D oleum,
21, Which catalyst is used in the manufacture of nitric acid?
‘A vanadium pentoxide B. platinum C. iron D. nickel
22, One mole of C contsins
‘A. 6.02.10" toms B. 6.02 x 10® molecules
6.02 x 10" atoms D, 6.02 10" molecules
23. The number of moles can be determined by
‘Avmass x mass number B. mass / atomic number
C.mass/ mass of one mole D. mass /6.02 x 1023
24, The number in a balanced equation indicates
‘Ahhow many grams of each substances are involved
BB the number of atoms taking part in the reaction
CC. the number of ions taking part inthe reaction
D. the number of moles of each substance
25, The empitical formula of benzene (CsH.) is
ACH B.C3Hy CGH; D.CiHy
26, Which statement is not correct?
4 Airis a mixture, B Ammonia is a compound.
C Methane is a compound, D Sea water is a compound,
27 An element is in Period 3 and Group VII of the Periodie
Table.
Which statement about this element is correct?
A The element will form 1+ ions
B The element will have 3 electrons in its outer shell.
€ The element will have 7 electrons in its outer shell.
D The element will have 7 shells of electrons in its atom
28, Which substance is not a raw material used in the
‘manufacture of sulphuric acid?
Air B sulphur € sulphurdioxide D water
29, Halogens are elements in group
Al B4 C3 D7
30. A compound is found to have the percentage
‘composition by mas; silicon (Si), 87.5%; hydrogen, 12.5%.
What is the empirical formula ofthis compound? (Si = 28,
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ASiH:
BSif SiH, DSisHy
31. Brass is an alloy of
‘lead and tin, B zine and copper.
iron and carbon, D iron and aluminium.
32.Which one is not an air pollutant?
Anitrogen B carbon monoxide
Critrogen oxide D vaporised lead compounds
33, Which clement is used to purify water for domesti
purposes?
‘Aiodine B chlorine C fluorine D bromine
34 What type of a compound is formed when an
element P(proton number 12) reacts with
‘an element Q(proton number 17)
‘Aa covalent compound of formula PQ
B a covalent compound of formula PQs
Can ionic compound of formula PQs
D anionic compound of formula PQ
35. Group VII elements are also called
Auhalogens B, noble gases C. inert gases D. halides
36. Noble gases are unreactive because
‘Axtheir atoms are heavier
B their outer shells are completely filled
they are bad conductors they are not abundant
37.Foarumpounds a shown
ive, AN VL \
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1’ ' 2 . ‘
Which pair of compounds have the same empirical
formula?
Aland2 Bland3 C2and3 D2and4
38, The diagram shows the set up used to coat a metal
spoon using copper
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‘The experiment did not work because
A there is no variable resistor in the electrical circuit,
B copper sulphate solution should not be used as an
electrolyte.
CC the copper plate should be wholly dipped into the
solution
D the spoon should be the cathode,{> ]
39. The diagram shows the blast furnace
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‘What substances enter or leave through A, B and C
A B
A iron hot sir slag
B imn slag hot air
© hotair iron slag
D waste gases hot air iron
40. The diagram shows a method of producing some
Which gas is X?
Annitogen B oxygen C hydrogen D carbon dioxide
41. Which phrase is incorrect?
‘Aa molecule of an element B an atom of an element
Ca molecule of a compound D an atom of a compound,
42. Which ofthe following statements is correct about A,B
and C shown in the Periodic Table below?
AThey are in the same group
B They are all non-metals
€ They all have the same number of shells.
D They all have the same number of electrons
443. The physical property used in fractional distillation is the
difference in
‘A densities ofthe liquids.
B boiling points ofthe liquids,
CC melting points of the liquids.
D heat capacities ofthe liquids.
44. How many moles are there in 3.2g of methane,
CH4? (C= 12; H= 1)
A02 BS C16 D512
35 37,
45, PCT ana 17CT axe cated
isomers. B. isotopes. C. monomers. D. polymers.
46 The diagram show the outermost shell of element Z,
Z forms an ion with a charge of
AZ6+, BZ2+, C76-.DZ2-
47 Sulphuric acid and calcium hydroxide reacts
shown by the equation:
HySO 4(ag)+C OH) 2449) °C ASO 4iagy+2H20 0)
1f0.1 moles of sulphuric acid are used, how many moles,
of water are produced?
A0.1B02C10D20
48 An organic compound contains 84 % casbon(C) and
16 % hydrogen (H) by mass. [atomic mass of C is 12 and
that of His 1]
‘What is the empirical formula ofthe organic compound?
ACHB CH? CC2HD C2H4
49 Which substance, in exhaust fumes, causes global
warming?
A.carbon soot B carbon dioxide
(C water vapour D carbon monoxide
'50 What isthe use of limestone inthe blast furnace?
Ato produce slag B to act as a fuel
Co produce carbon monoxide
D to reduce iron (II) oxide to iron
51 Which diagram, A,B, C, or D, shows the structure of
ethane?(*]
‘52. The list shows pat ofthe reactivity series of metals:
calcium,
‘magnesium
‘copper
What is the position of a metal that eacts vigorously with
cold water?
A below copper
B above calcium
€ between zinc and copper
D between magnesium and zine
'53 Which temperature is used in the Haber process?
‘4 200°C B 300°C 450°C D 800°C.
‘54 The equation shows the reaction between iron oxide and
‘carbon monoxide.
iron oxide + carbon monoxide iron + carbon dioxide
Which is the oxidising agent?
Aiiron carbon dioxide
Bironoxide —_D earbon monoxide
‘58 The flow diagram shows the manufacture of sulphuric
acid,
What is X?
A water C dilute sulphuric acid
B vanadium pentoxide D concentrated sulphuric acid
‘56 The diagram shows the structure of an organic
molecule.
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‘To which homologous series docs the molecule belong?
alcohols B aldehydes C alkanes D alkenes
‘57. The graph shows a cooling curve of water vapour.
Which portion of the graph indicates condensation?
A.1102. B.2103 C3104 D.4to5
'58 The flow chant represents stages in the manufacture of|
sulphuric acid by the contact process.
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dioxide fp
‘Which conditions are commonly used for reaction Y?
‘Temperature /*C_pressure/atm
A 25 1
B 450 1
c 25 200
D 430 200
59, Which Reaction Is Neutralisation?
‘A Zine + Hydrochloric Acid > Zine Chloride + Hydrogen
B Calcium Oxide + Water > Calcium Hydroxide
C Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrochloric Acid > Sodium
Chloride + Water
Dron Oxide + Carbon Monoxide > Iron +Carbon
Dioxide
660, Which process provides the best evidence for the
kinetic theory of matter?
A dehydration B diffusion C filtration D neutralisation
61, Which statement describes the conversion of
‘magnesium atoms to magnesium ions?
‘A The change is reduction, because there has been a gain
of electrons.
[B The change is oxidation, because there has been a loss
of electrons,
C The change is reduction, because there has been a loss
of electrons,
D The change is oxidation, because there has been a gain
of electrons,
(62, The equation Shows a change of state
odine crystals ~> iodine gas
‘What is this change
A.condensation B. melting
C. evaporation. sublimation
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‘64.how is hydrogen gas used in the Haber Process
obtained?
A. electrolysis of water B. fermentation of sugar
C.liquefaction of air. neutralisation of acid
{65.In the hottest regions ofthe blast furnace
the following reaction takes place.
Fe203 4+ 3C-> 2Fe +3CO
‘Which two of these sentences correctly describe this
reaction?
A .The iron oxide gets reduced,
B. The carbon monoxide gets oxidised.
C. The carbon gets reduced.
D, Carbon neutralises the iron oxide
(66, The double bond in alkenes indicates
A. alkenes are hydrocarbons
B. alkenes are unsaturated
CC. alkenes are saturated
D. alkenes are less reactive than alkanes
667. Which ofthese is not a hydrocarbon?
A.pentane B.ethene C. butane D. ethanol
68. A hydrocarbon is composed of |
‘A.carbon. _B hydrogen
C. carbon and hydrogen
D. carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
669. Eutrophication is caused by
a) insecticides (b) pesticides
(e)fenilizers, ——_(@) industrial waste
70. Metals usually occur in their ore combined with
another element.
‘Which metal is least likely to occur combined with
another element?
‘A aluminium B calcium C magnesium D silver
71. Calcium carbonate seacts with hydrochloric acid,
producing carbon dioxide gas.
CaCO) + 2HCI (aq) — CaCh(aq) + F200) + CO.K@)
‘The rae of this reaction can be measured using the
apparatus shown,
‘Which additional piece of apparatus is also required?
A. aburette B. a clock C. a gas syringe D. a thermometer
772. Which statement about compounds is comect?
A Anionic compound contains two metallic elements
bonded together.
B Inan ionic compound, metal ions are negatively
charged.
C When metals combine with non-metal electrons are
shared between the atoms.
D When two non-metals combine, molecules are formed,
73. Aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed using the
apparatus shown,
q fp
x
What isX?
‘A the anode C the electrode
B the cathode D the electrolyte
74. The word equation shows the reaction between
substance J and hydrochloric acid.
Substance J+ hydeoelave ac mageesium chloride + hydrogen
What is substance J?
A magnesium
B magnesium carbonate
(C magnesium hydroxide
D magnesium oxide
75. A liquid has
A. particles that move ficely,
B. a fixed shape,
C. particles with the most kinetie energy.
D. a fixed volume.
76. The diagram shows the structure of an atom.
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What is particle G?
Aclectron B ion C neutron D proton
77.. Which process represents a chemical reaction?
‘A burning magnesium in air
B dissolving salt in water
C grinding a lump of limestone
D beating ice until it melts
78. What is the positive particle found in an atom?
Acleciron Bneutron C nucleus D proton{*]
79, A solid reacted with a liquid to produce @ solution,
‘The mass of the solid reactant was measured at regular
intervals
‘Which graph shows the change in mass of the solid
with time?
mate = me NK
= =a
or mm
— a
80, Most of the carbon monoxide in a blast furnace
A reacts with oxygen in the hot air:
B reacts with silica.
C reacts with oxygen inthe iron ore,
D react with calcium carbonate,
81. Which coating method involves dipping iron in
molten metal?
Aalloying
B electroplating
C galvanising
D painting
82. What happens during the electrolysis of water?
A hydroxyl ions move to the cathode
B hydrogen ions move to the cathode
CC hydrogen ions move to the anode
Delectrons move to the anode
83. Which pair of gases has boiling points of
= 183C and - 196?
A hydrogen and oxygen B ammonia and nitrogen
oxygen and nitrogen D hydrogen and nitrogen
84, Which of the following is the displayed
structure of ethane?
ACoHs B CsHy C CoH D CHy
85. One of these industrial gases is used for steel
‘making, welding and medical treatment. Which
gas is this?
‘A carbon dioxide B hydrogen C nitrogen D
oxygen
86, What is the general formula of an alkane
ACgHy BCpHon CCoHon +1 DCoHon +2
£87. The rate of a eaction can be increased by
(a) reducing the concentration of the reactant
(b) reducing the surface area of the reactant
() increasing the concentration of the reactant
(€) none of the above
88, A catalyst helps to
(a) increase the rate of a reaction
(b) decrease the rate of a reaction
() increase the concentration of the reactant
(4) increase the volume ofthe reactant
89. A catalyst present in the bodies of humans is called
(a) an acid
(b) an enzyme
(e) an alkali
(a) a base
90, A redox reaction is one in which ..
(a) oxidation and reduction take place together
(b) reduction takes place, but oxidation does nota
(@) reduction ocours first, then oxidation
(@) reduction occurs after oxidation
91. A reducing agent
(a) always contains hydrogen
(b) is oxidized in a redox reaction
() loses oxygen in a redox reaction
(@) is reduced in a redox reaction
92, Iron(II) oxide can be oxidised to form iron(II) oxide,
The (ID) and (It) show.
(a) the number of iron atoms in the two oxides
(b) the number of oxygen atoms added in the oxidation
(©) the oxidation state of the irom in the two oxides
(4) the nucleon number of the irom in the two oxides
93. The most abundant gas inthe atmosphere is
(a) oxygen
(carbon dioxide
(6) hydrogen
(2) nitrogen
94, The Haber process is used to manufacture
(a) fertilizers
(b) plastics
(©) ammonia
(a) pesticides
95. Which ofthese is an important constituent of
feniizers?
(a) nitrogen
(b) carbon
(©) oxygen
(@) water
96. Galvanizing is a process in which iron is coated with
another clement. Which element?
(a) zine (b) carbon (¢) brass (@) copper{°]
97. Ion is extracted from an ore called
(a) galena
(b) haematite
(©) malachite
(@) pyrite
98, Brass is an alloy of
(a) copper and aluminium
(b) copper and zine
(©) aluminium and iron
(4) zine and chromium
(99. Which ofthese is not a property of metals?
(a) lustre (b) malleability
() low melting point (A) high density
100, Which of these isthe most reactive?
(a) copper (b) iron
() calcium (@) potassium
101. When metals react with hydrochloric acid
(a) hydrogen is displaced (b) oxygen is produced
(©) abase is produced (dl) water is produced
102, Metal oxides are
(a) acidic (b) basic
() alkaline (@) neutral
103, Sonorous metals can be
(a) made to make a ringing sound (b) made into wires
(e) made into sheets (d) made to shine
104, Different physical forms of an element are called
(b) isotopes
(c) allotropes
(@) compounds
10 A powdered mixture of metals contains aluminium,
calcium, silver and iron. Excess hydrochloric acid is
added until no more mixture dissolves,
What is the undissolved residue?
A aluminium
B calcium
Ciron
Dsilver
106 Iron rusts when exposed to oxygen in the presence
of water.
Which method will not slow down the rate of rusting of
an iron roof?
A attaching strips of eopper to it
BB coating it with plastic
CC galvanising it with zine
D painting it
107 Nitrogen is used
(a) in advertising signs
(b) in tight bulbs
(€) to quick-freeze food
(4) in respiration
108. Which is a commercial use of hydrogen?
‘A medical purpose
B hardening of oils to make margarine
Csteel making _D welding and cutting metals
109, Which of these is not a polluting gas?
(a) carbon monoxide
(b) sulfur dioxide
(© nitrogen oxides
(4) hydrogen
110.Which of these is an important constituent of
fenilizers?
A. carbon
B.oxygen,
C. nitrogen
D. water
111.Which reaction is catalysed by vanadium (V) oxide?
A sulphur + oxygen > sulphur dioxide
B sulphur dioxide + oxygen > sulphur trioxide
Sulphur trioxide + sulphuric acid > oleum
Doleum + water > sulphuric acid
112.When using a measuring cylinder to Find the volume
of a liquid, which ofthe following may lead to
inaccurate measurements?
AL parallax error zero error
C._zero and parallax error D.none ofthe above
113.What is the ervor caused due to instrument
sensitivity?
A.zero ertor B. parallax exror
CC. parallax and zero enor D. common error
114.What are the products of a neutralisation reaction?
Aaacid and water B acid and base
Case and salt D salt and water
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