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5076 Prelims Revision

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An unknown gas can be collected using the apparatus shown.


Based on the diagram only, what can your infer about the physical property of this gas?

a)

It is denser that air.

b)

It is insoluble in water.

c)

It is less dense than air.

d)

It is soluble in water.

2.
In the distillation apparatus shown, what are the parts labelled A and B?
a)
A = funnel, B = thermometer
b)
A = thermometer, B = funnel
c)
A = condenser, B = flask
d)
A = condenser, B = thermometer
3.

In an experiment, a student needs to measure out 36.50 cm3 of a solution. Which piece of apparatus would measure this volume most accurately?

a)

beaker

b)

burette

c)

measuring cylinder

d)

pipette

4.

What method is used to obtain copper(II) sulfate crystals from its solution?

a)

Crystallisation

b)

Evaporation to dryness

c)

Paper chromatography

d)

Fractional distillation

5.

When an acid, X, was added to a solution containing the nitrate of metal Y, a dense white substance was precipitated.

a)

acid X: nitric acid; metal Y: zinc

b)

acid X: sulfuric acid; metal Y: barium

c)

acid X: hydrochloric acid; metal Y: calcium

d)

acid X: hydrochloric acid; metal Y: silver

6.

When dilute acid was added to an unknown sample, effervescence was observed. Which anion is present?

a)

ammonium ion

b)

carbonate ion

c)

nitrate ion

d)

sulfate ion

7.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

P is nitric acid.

b)

S is copper(II) hydroxide.

c)

T is carbon dioxide.

d)

U is copper(II) hydroxide.

e)

U is barium chloride.

8.

When excess sodium hydroxide was added to an unknown sample, this was observed. What is the precipitate formed?

a)

copper(II) hydroxide

b)

zinc hydroxide

c)

iron(III) hydroxide

d)

iron(II) hydroxide

9.

Two gas jars each contain a different gas. The gas jars are connected and the cover slips are removed. The diagram shows what happens to the particles of the gases. Which process has occurred?

a)

chemical reaction

b)

condensation

c)

diffusion

d)

evaporation

10.

The diagrams show the arrangement of particles in three different physical states of substance X. Which statement about the physical states of substance X is correct?

a)

Particles in state 1 vibrate about fixed positions.

b)

State 1 changes to state 2 by diffusion.

c)

State 2 changes directly to state 3 by condensation.

d)

The substance in stage 3 has a fixed volume.

11.
The graph below shows part of the cooling curve of a substance. Which row correctly identifies P, Q and R?
a)
P: Gas, Q: Gas and Liquid, R: Liquid
b)
P: Liquid, Q: Gas and Liquid, R: Gas
c)
P: Gas, Q: Liquid, R: Solid
d)
P: Solid, Q: Liquid, R: Gas
12.
Measure mainly of the nuclear particles: protons + neutrons
a)
Subatomic Particles
b)
Atomic Number
c)
Atomic Mass
d)
Gluons
13.
Subatomic particles with a positive charge
a)
neutrons
b)
atomic mass
c)
protons
d)
isotopes
14.
Atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons
a)
Ion
b)
Gluons
c)
Isotope
d)
Quarks
15.
Referring to the table, what is the relative mass of an electron?
a)
5
b)
1
c)
0.5
d)
0.0005
16.
The sum of the number of protons and the number of neutrons is called the _____
a)
atomic number
b)
mass number
c)
isotope number
d)
average weight
17.
How many protons does an aluminium atom have? (Use the image to help you)
a)
27
b)
14
c)
40
d)
13
18.
How many neutrons does a sodium atom have? (Use the image to help you)
a)
23
b)
11
c)
12
d)
34
19.
Examples are milk and gasoline.
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
20.
Classify the picture with the correct label.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
21.
Classify the picture with the correct label.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements and Compounds
d)
Mixture of Elements
22.
Classify the picture with the correct label.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements & Compounds
d)
Mixture of Compounds
23.
Which of the following is a way in which elements and compounds are similar?
a)
Elements and compounds are pure substances.
b)
Elements and compounds are both made up of different kinds of atoms.
c)
Elements and compounds can both be broken down by physical means.
d)
Elements and compounds are listed on the periodic table.
24.
Which of the following is an example of a COVALENT COMPOUND?
a)
H2S
b)
KI
c)
CaCl2
d)
MgO
25.

Sodium chloride can conduct electricity because it

a)

has mobile atoms to carry electric current.

b)

has mobile ions to carry electric current.

c)

has mobile electrons to carry electric current.

d)

strong attractive forces between the ions.

26.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Water cannot conduct electricity as there are no mobile charged ions.

b)

Water cannot conduct electricity as there are no mobile charged particles

c)

Sodium chloride has strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions.

d)

There are weak intermolecular forces between water atoms.

27.

Which of the following best describes CCl4?

a)

It has weak intermolecular forces between the molecules, so it requires small amount of heat energy to overcome the forces.

b)

It has weak intermolecular forces between the atoms, so it requires small amount of heat energy to overcome the forces.

c)

It has strong covalent bonds between the atoms, so it requires large amount of heat energy to overcome the forces.

d)

It has strong electrostatic forces of attraction between ions, so it requires large amount of heat energy to overcome the forces.

28.

2H2 + O2 −−〉 2H2O

What is the volume of O2 gas needed to produce 3.60 g of H2O?

a)

2.4 cm3

b)

2.4 dm3

c)

4.8 dm3

d)

3.2 dm3

29.

2Na + Cl2 --> 2NaCl

5.85 g of NaCl is formed.

What is the mass of Cl2 used?

a)

1.2 dm3

b)

1.775 g

c)

3.55 g

d)

7.1 g

30.

The equation shows the reaction between sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide.


H2SO4 + 2NaOH ---------- Na2SO4 + 2H2O


What is the volume of 1.0 mol/dm3 sodium hydroxide solution which can neutralise 25.0 cm3 of 1.0 mol/dm3 sulfuric acid?

a)

12.5 cm3

b)

25.0 cm3

c)

50.0 cm3

d)

75.0 cm3

31.

In an exothermic reaction, heat is _____ and temperature _____.

a)

taken in, increase

b)

given out, increase

c)

given out, decrease

d)

taken in, decrease

32.

Which of the following reactions are EXOTHERMIC?

a)

combustion

b)

thermal decomposition

c)

photosynthesis

d)

neutralisation

33.

Which of the following are exothermic?

a)

H2 → 2 H

b)

HCl → H + Cl

c)

2H + O → H2O

d)

C2H4 (g) + 3 O2 (g) → 2 CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (l)

e)

H2O (g) → H2O (l)

34.

The formation of hydrogen iodide from hydrogen and iodine is an endothermic reaction.

H – H + I – I → 2 H – I

What may be deduced from this information?

a)

More bonds are broken than are formed.

b)

More bonds are formed than are broken.

c)

More energy is released by forming bonds than is gained to break bonds.

d)

More energy is gained to break bonds than is released by forming bonds

35.

What is an acid?

a)

A substance that produces hydrogen in water.

b)

A substance that produces hydrogen ions in water.

c)

A substance that produces hydroxide ions in water.

d)

A substance that produces hydrogen gas in water.

36.

Which of the following shows the correct word equation?

a)

Acid + Base --> Salt + Hydrogen

b)

Acid + Carbonate --> Salt + Water + Ammonia

c)

Base + Ammonium salt --> Salt + Water + Ammonia

d)

Acid + Metal--> Salt + Water

37.

Which substance should be added to help to reduce acidity in the soil?

a)

calcium hydroxide

b)

calcium chloride

c)

sodium hydroxide

d)

water

38.

Which of the following describes element Q and its oxide based on the equations below?

Q oxide + nitric acid --> Q nitrate + Water

Q oxide + potassium hydroxide --> no visible reaction

a)

Q is a metal, Q oxide is basic

b)

Q is a nonmetal, Q oxide is basic

c)

Q is a nonmetal, Q oxide is acidic

d)

Q is a metal, Q oxide is amphoteric

39.

Magnesium oxide is ________ while zinc oxide is __________.

a)

acidic; basic

b)

basic; amphoteric

c)

basic ; neutral

d)

acidic ; neutral

40.

Why is excess Copper (II) oxide added to dilute Sulfuric acid during the preparation of Copper (II) sulfate?

a)

To ensure that all the Copper (II) oxide has reacted

b)

To remove excess Copper (II) oxide

c)

To ensure that all the acid has reacted

d)

To ensure that the salt is formed faster

41.

What type of reaction produced an insoluble salt?

a)

Neutralisation reaction

b)

Precipitation reaction

c)

Titration reaction

d)

Insoluble reaction

42.

Titration is a method to prepare salts from the reaction between ...

a)

an insoluble acid with an insoluble base.

b)

an insoluble acid with a soluble base.

c)

a soluble acid with an insoluble base.

d)

a soluble acid with a soluble base.

43.

Which of the following salts is soluble?

a)

Silver chloride

b)

Copper (II) cabonate

c)

Sodium chloride

d)

Calcium sulfate

44.

Which of the following shows the trend that occur when moving down Group I of the Periodic Table?

a)

The melting point of the elements decrease.

b)

The number of valence electrons increase.

c)

The reactivity decreases.

d)

The relative atomic mass decrease.

45.
In the modern periodic table elements are arranged by:
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
46.

What group and period does this element belong in? *

a)

period 1 and group III

b)

period 3 and group I

c)

period II and group 3

d)

period III and group 2

47.

What is another name for the elements in group VII?

a)

The Halogens

b)

The Noble gases

c)

The Oxides

d)

The Alkali Metals

48.
What is formed when sodium reacts with water?
a)
sodium oxide and hydrogen
b)
sodium hydroxide and hydrogen
c)
sodium hydroxide and oxygen
d)
sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide
49.
At room temperature, chlorine is...
a)
a yellow-green gas
b)
a brown gas
c)
a yellow-green liquid
50.

Would a displacement reaction occur for Iodine + Potassium Bromide?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

51.

Which of the following best explains why an alloy is used over pure metals?

a)

The different sized molecules disrupt the order arrangement, thus, the layers of molecules cannot slide easily.

b)

The different sized atoms disrupt the order arrangement, thus, the layers of atoms cannot slide easily.

c)

Alloy is a mixture of metal and other elements while pure metals contain one type of atom only.

d)

Strong electrostatic forces hold the positive ions and the negative electrons together, thus, it is hard to break metals apart.

52.

Which of the following is NOT a property of a metal?

a)

ductile

b)

good electrical conductor

c)

low boiling point

d)

malleable

e)

high melting point

53.

Aluminium is used to store food because...

a)

It is a good electrical conductor.

b)

It has low melting point.

c)

It has a protective oxide layer.

d)

It can react with steam to form aluminium oxide & hydrogen.

54.

Which of the following could be the possible metals?

a)

W: Silver, X: Zinc, Y: Magnesium

b)

W: Calcium, X: Magnesium, Y: Iron

c)

W: Copper, X: Calcium, Y: Magnesium

d)

W: Silver, X: Magnesium, Y: Copper

55.
How would you best extract iron from haematite (iron ore)?
a)
reduction by carbon
b)
electrolysis
c)
decomposition
d)
oxidation
56.
How could you extract sodium from molten sodium chloride?
a)
reduction by carbon
b)
electrolysis
c)
decomposition
d)
oxidation
57.

In the blast furnace, limestone is added to...

a)

Create more heat

b)

Turn iron(III) oxide into pure iron

c)

Remove acidic impurities

d)

Reduce the pH of the blast furnace

58.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
59.
How much oxygen is in the air? (%)
a)
25%
b)
21%
c)
68%
d)
50%
60.
What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?
a)
nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)
b)
Low pH and Acid
c)
Lemon Juice and Battery Acid
d)
Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide
61.
What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?
a)
Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)
b)
Use Less Energy
c)
Stop Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
All of the Answers are Correct
62.

Which of the following is true about carbon monoxide?

a)

It is formed when incomplete combustion of fuel happens.

b)

It is formed when complete combustion of fuel happens.

c)

It causes fatigue and global warming. It also cause acid rain.

d)

It combines with haemoglobin in blood and starves the body of oxygen and cause death.

63.

Which of the following statement about the air pollutants is correct?

a)

Sulfur dioxide is formed from lightning activity.

b)

Nitrogen dioxide is formed from lightning activity.

c)

Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain, which corrodes limestone building.

d)

Nitrogen dioxide causes global warming which causes flood.