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Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

0620/12

CHEMISTRY
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

May/June 2015
45 Minutes

Additional Materials:

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Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

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There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
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A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 16.
Electronic calculators may be used.

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This document consists of 15 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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1

The diagram shows a sugar lump in a cup of tea.

Which two processes must happen to spread the sugar evenly in the tea?

first process

second process

diffusion

dissolving

dissolving

diffusion

dissolving

melting

melting

diffusion

The results of some tests on a colourless liquid X are shown.

Boiling point = 102 C

Universal Indicator turns green

What is X?

ethanol

hydrochloric acid

pure water

sodium chloride (salt) solution

The atomic structures of four particles are shown.

particle

electrons

neutrons

protons

10

10

Which two particles are isotopes?

A

W and X

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4

Q+ is an ion of element Q.
What has the highest value in the ion?

the nucleon number

the number of electrons

the number of neutrons

the proton number

Which statements comparing the properties of electrons, neutrons and protons are correct?
neutrons and protons are
both heavier than electrons

only electrons and

neutrons are charged

Graphite is a form of carbon.

Why can graphite be used as a lubricant?

Graphite contains delocalised electrons which move throughout the structure.

Graphite contains weak covalent bonds so the atoms move easily.

Graphite has a low melting point so it easily turns into a liquid.

Graphite has weak forces of attraction between layers so they can move.

In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?

methane

lead bromide

sodium chloride

1 only

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A molecule, Z, contains two atoms of oxygen, six atoms of hydrogen and three atoms of carbon.
What is the formula of Z?

CH3CH2CHO

CH3COCH3

C2H5CO2H

C3H6CO2H

Copper and hydrogen can each be formed by electrolysis.

At which electrodes are these elements formed?
copper

hydrogen

anode

anode

anode

cathode

cathode

anode

cathode

cathode

10 The diagram shows the electroplating of a steel object.

+

steel object

copper

copper(II) sulfate solution

A student made the following statements.

1

The object turns a reddish-brown colour.

The copper sulfate solution changes to a paler blue colour.

The copper electrode becomes smaller.

Which statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

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11 The elements hydrogen and uranium are used as fuels.
The compound ethanol is also used as a fuel.
Which fuels require oxygen in order to produce heat energy?
hydrogen

uranium

ethanol

12 In which equation does the oxidation of the underlined compound occur?

A

2CuO + C CO2 + Cu

Fe2O3 + 3CO 2Fe + 3CO2

2Mg + O2 2MgO

MnO2 + 4HCl MnCl 2 + 2H2O + Cl 2

13 When pink crystals of cobalt(II) chloride are heated, steam is given off and the colour of the solid
changes to blue.
CoCl 2.6H2O

CoCl 2 + 6H2O

What happens when water is added to the blue solid?

colour

temperature

changes to pink

decreases

changes to pink

increases

remains blue

decreases

remains blue

increases

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14 A simple way of making bread includes
1

Mixing flour with a small amount of yeast and some water to make a dough.

Leaving the dough in a warm place for the yeast to act on the dough to form carbon
dioxide which increases the volume of the dough.

Which factors affecting a reaction rate are involved in bread making?

temperature

use of an enzyme

15 Which statement is not correct?

A

When a base reacts with an ammonium salt, ammonia is given off.

When an acid reacts with a base, neutralisation takes place.

When an acid reacts with a carbonate, carbon dioxide is given off.

When the acidity of a solution increases, the pH increases.

16 Hydrochloric acid is used to clean metals.

The acid reacts with the oxide layer on the surface of the metal, forming a salt and water.
Which word describes the metal oxide?
A

alloy

base

element

indicator

17 Which method is used to make the salt copper sulfate?

A

dilute acid + alkali

dilute acid + carbonate

dilute acid + metal

dilute acid + non-metal oxide

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18 Two tests are carried out to identify an aqueous solution of X.
test 1

Aqueous sodium hydroxide is added and a blue precipitate is produced.

test 2

Dilute nitric acid is added followed by aqueous silver nitrate and a white
precipitate is produced.

What is X?
A

copper carbonate

copper chloride

iron(III) carbonate

iron(III) chloride

19 The positions of four elements in the Periodic Table are shown.

Which element does not form a compound with chlorine?
C
D

A
B

20 Which properties of the element titanium, Ti, can be predicted from its position in the Periodic
Table?
can be used
as a catalyst

conducts electricity
when solid

has low density

forms coloured
compounds

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21 The table shows some properties of the Group I metals.
metal

melting point / C

hardness

reaction with water

lithium

181

moderately soft

steady effervescence

sodium

98

soft

vigorous effervescence

potassium

63

very soft

very vigorous effervescence

rubidium

What are the properties of rubidium?

A

melts below 63 C, very soft, reacts explosively with water

melts below 63 C, very soft, reacts slowly with water

melts above 181 C, very soft, reacts explosively with water

melts above 181 C, very soft, reacts slowly with water

22 In the outline of the Periodic Table below, some elements are shown as numbers.

1
3
5

2
4

6
7

Which two numbers are metals in the same period?

A

1 and 2

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23 Which diagram represents an alloy?

24 Which statement is not correct?

A

Aluminium is used in food containers because of its resistance to corrosion.

Aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft because of its strength and low density.

Mild steel is used in car bodies because of its strength and low density.

Stainless steel is used in chemical plant because of its strength and resistance to corrosion.

25 Which row describes the conditions used to make steel from the iron produced by a blast
furnace?
calcium oxide
(lime)

oxygen

heat

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26 Samples of five different metals, E, F, G, H and J were reacted with dilute sulfuric acid using the
apparatus shown.
gas syringe

bung

dilute sulfuric acid

metal

The volume of hydrogen gas collected after one minute was measured.
The results are shown on the bar chart.

25
20
volume of gas
collected / cm3

15
10
5
0

metal
What is the order of reactivity of the metals (most reactive first)?
A

E, F, G, H, J

G, E, H, F, J

J, F, H, E, G

J, H, G, F, E

27 The diagram shows stages in producing drinking water.

In which tank is chlorine added to the water?

reservoir

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filtration
tank

anti-bacterial
treatment tank

storage
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supply

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28 Which gas is not present in a sample of clean air?
A

carbon dioxide

chlorine

oxygen

water vapour

29 Which combination of chemical compounds could be used to produce the fertiliser shown?

N P K
21 : 16 : 8

SUPERGROW

(NH4)3PO4, KCl

NH4NO3, Ca3(PO4)2

NH4NO3, CO(NH2)2

NH4NO3, K2SO4, (NH4)2SO4

30 Carbon monoxide is given out from the exhaust of vehicles that burn fossil fuels.
Which row shows why carbon monoxide is a pollutant?
acidic

toxic

no

no

no

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

31 A steel bicycle which had been left outdoors for several months was starting to rust.
What would not reduce the rate of corrosion?
A

Remove the rust and paint the bicycle.

Remove the rust and store the bicycle in a dry shed.

Remove the rust and wipe the bicycle with a clean damp cloth.

Remove the rust and wipe the bicycle with an oily cloth.

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32 Carbon dioxide and methane are greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming.
Which process does not increase global warming?
A

burning fossil fuels

decay of organic waste

farming cattle for beef

growing crops such as sugar cane

33 A zinc compound forms carbon dioxide in two different reactions.

1

It is heated strongly.

It is added to hydrochloric acid.

Which type of reaction occurs in 1 and 2?

1

combustion

neutralisation

combustion

oxidation

thermal decomposition

neutralisation

thermal decomposition

oxidation

34 Substance X is used to treat industrial waste.

X

industrial waste
pH 4

treated waste
pH 7

What is X and which type of reaction occurs during the treatment?

X

type of reaction

calcium oxide (lime)

neutralisation

calcium oxide (lime)

redox

carbon

neutralisation

carbon

redox

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35 An organic compound has the molecular structure shown.

Which type of organic compound is this?

A

alcohol

alkane

alkene

carboxylic acid

36 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.

37 The structures of four different organic compounds are shown.

H
H

H
H

O
H

How many different homologous series are represented by these compounds?

A

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38 The structure of a compound, Y, is shown.

Which row describes some of the physical properties of Y?

colourless

characteristic smell

dissolves in water

no

no

no

no

no

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

yes

39 A hydrocarbon A is cracked to make B and hydrogen.

Compound C is formed by the addition polymerisation of B.
To which homologous series do A, B and C belong?
alkene

alkane

B and C

A and C

A and B

A and C

40 Which row correctly describes the production of ethanol and its properties?
can be made
from glucose

can be made
from ethene

is used as a
fuel

is used as a
solvent

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Magnesium

Sodium

Calcium

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Strontium

Key

b = proton (atomic) number

X = atomic symbol

a = relative atomic mass

*58-71 Lanthanoid series

90-103 Actinoid series

Actinium

Ac

89

Ra

Radium

88

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

192

46

Palladium

Pd

106

Nickel

Ni

Ir

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

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

11

75

Sb

122

Arsenic

As

Bi

209

Fermium

Fm

Erbium

Er

167

Bismuth

100

68

83

51

Antimony

33

15

Phosphorus

31

Nitrogen

14

Se

79

Sulfur

Po

169

Md

Thulium

Tm

101

Mendelevium

69

84

Polonium

52

Tellurium

Te

128

Selenium

34

16

32

Oxygen

16

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

VII

Hydrogen

VI

He

IV

III
1

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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