CIE Question
1 Caesium fluoride is an ionic compound.
Which statements about caesium fluoride are correct?
1 It conducts electricity when solid.
2 It has a high melting point.
3 It is soluble in water.
4 It is highly volatile.
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
2 Three properties of element X are listed.
● It contains atoms with a full outer shell of electrons.
● It is monoatomic.
● It is unreactive.
In which part of the Periodic Table is the element placed?
A Group I B Group VII C Group VIII D transition elements
3 Which diagram represents the outer-shell electron arrangement in a nitrogen molecule?
4 The electronic structure of element Z is 2,8,1.
Which statements about Z are correct?
1 It is a metal.
2 It has two outer-shell electrons.
3 It is in Period 3.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only
5 Metals and ionic compounds have similarities and differences in their structure and
properties.
Which row about metals and ionic compounds is correct?
6 Which dot-and-cross diagram shows the arrangement of outer shell electrons in a molecule
of hydrogen chloride?
7 The number of protons and the number of neutrons in the atoms of elements X, Y and Z are
shown.
Which statement about the elements is correct?
A X and Y are isotopes of the same element.
B Z forms an ion with a +2 charge.
C X and Z react together to form an ionic compound.
D X, Y and Z are non-metals.
8 Which statement describes the properties of both diamond and silicon(IV) oxide?
A They are brittle, with a low melting point, and are insoluble in water.
B They are hard, with a high melting point, and are electrical insulators.
C They are malleable, with a high melting point, and are electrical conductors.
D They are soft, with a low melting point, and are electrical insulators.
9 Which statement describes the properties of both diamond and silicon(IV) oxide?
A They are brittle, with a low melting point, and are insoluble in water.
B They are hard, with a high melting point, and are electrical insulators.
C They are malleable, with a high melting point, and are electrical conductors.
D They are soft, with a low melting point, and are electrical insulators.
10 Particle P has an atomic number of 18, a mass number of 40 and no overall charge.
Particle Q has an atomic number of 19, a mass number of 40 and a single positive charge.
Which statement is correct?
A They are isotopes of the same element.
B They are both ions.
C Q has more neutrons than P.
D They have the same number of electrons in their outer shell.
11 Calcium carbonate, CaCO3, reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce carbon dioxide.
The equation for the reaction is shown.
The relative formula mass of calcium carbonate is 100.
CaCO 3 + 2HCl CaCl 2 + H2O + CO2
10 g of calcium carbonate is reacted with an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid.
Which mass of carbon dioxide is produced?
A 2.2 g B 2.8 g C 4.4 g D 44 g
12 W, X, Y and Z are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table.
The numbers of outer-shell electrons in an atom of each element are shown.
Which elements are non-metals?
A W, X and Y
B W and X only
C Y and Z
D Z only
13 A 0.5 g sample of calcium carbonate is reacted with excess dilute hydrochloric acid.
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) CaCl 2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
Which volume of CO2 is produced at r.t.p.?
A 0.12 dm3
B 0.18 dm3
C 0.24 dm3
D 12 dm3
14 Particle P has an atomic number of 18, a mass number of 40 and no overall charge.
Particle Q has an atomic number of 19, a mass number of 40 and a single positive charge.
Which statement is correct?
A They are isotopes of the same element.
B They are both ions.
C Q has more neutrons than P.
D They have the same number of electrons in their outer shell
15 Magnesium oxide has a high melting point.
Carbon dioxide has a low melting point.
Which row identifies the attractive forces that are broken when these compounds are
melted?
16 Magnesium nitride is formed when magnesium burns in air. Magnesium nitride is an ionic
compound.
What is the formula of magnesium nitride?
A MgN2 B Mg2N2 C Mg2N3 D Mg3N2
A 8 B 24 C 30 D 60
17 Which molecule contains only single covalent bonds?
A Cl 2 B CO2 C N2 D O2
18 The equation shows the reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid.
[Ar: H, 1; O, 16; Mg, 24; S, 32]
Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2
In this reaction, which mass of magnesium sulfate is formed when 6g of magnesium react with
excess sulfuric acid?
A 8 B 24 C 30 D 60
19 Which pair of statements about diamond and graphite is correct?
A Diamond and graphite are both pure carbon. They are both macromolecules.
B Diamond and graphite can both be used as electrodes. Graphite is also used as a lubricant.
C Diamond has covalent bonds. Graphite has ionic bonds.
D Diamond is hard with a high melting point. Graphite is soft with a low melting point.
20 Which row describes the formation of single covalent bonds in methane?
21 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct?
A A potassium ion, K+ , has the same electronic configuration as a chloride ion, Cl – .
B The electronic configuration of a Ca2+ ion is 2,8,8,2.
C The halogens are in Group VI and so their atoms have six electrons in their outer shell.
D Magnesium is in Period 3 and so a magnesium ion, Mg2+, has three occupied electron
shells.
22 Magnesium reacts with steam.
Mg + H2O MgO + H2
When 2.43 g of magnesium reacts with an excess of steam, the products are 4.03 g of
magnesium oxide and 0.20 g of hydrogen.
What is produced when 7.29 g of magnesium reacts with an excess of steam?
A 1.34 g of magnesium oxide and 0.07 g of hydrogen
B 4.03 g of magnesium oxide and 0.20 g of hydrogen
C 8.06 g of magnesium oxide and 0.40 g of hydrogen
D 12.09 g of magnesium oxide and 0.60 g of hydrogen
23 The arrangements of particles in solids, liquids and gases are different.
Which statement about the molecules in ice, water or steam is correct?
A The H2O molecules are on average closest together in steam.
B The H2O molecules are on average furthest apart in water.
C The H2O molecules in steam have the second highest average velocity.
D The H2O molecules in ice are able to vibrate.
24 The electronic structures of helium, neon and argon are shown.
Which row describes these gases?
25 Which statement about diamond is correct?
A It is a giant covalent structure consisting of carbon atoms and each atom is bonded to
four other atoms.
B It is a giant covalent structure consisting of flat sheets of carbon atoms.
C It is a structure held together by ionic bonds and each ion is bonded to four other ions.
D It is a structure held together by ionic bonds and each ion is bonded to three other
ions.
26 The symbol of a strontium ion is shown. [3]
Deduce the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in one atom of this strontium ion.
number of electrons ……………………………………………………………………………..
number of protons ……………………………………………………………………………….
number of neutrons ………………………………………………………………………………
27 Determine the volume of CO2 gas given off when excess MgCO3 is added to 25.0 cm3 of
0.400mol/dm3 HCl at room temperature and pressure.
MgCO3 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2O + CO2
Use the following steps.
Calculate the number of moles of HCl in 25.0cm3 of 0.400mol/dm3 of acid
…………………………mol
Determine the number of moles of CO2 gas given off.
………………………. mol
Calculate the volume of CO2 gas given off in cm3.
…………………….. cm3
[3]
28 Mg2+ ions have the electronic structure 2,8.
Give the formula of the following particles which have the same electronic structure as Mg2+
Ions
a cation (positive ion)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
an anion (negative ion)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
an atom
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[3]
29 Some properties of sodium chloride are shown:
● melting point of 801C
● non-conductor of electricity when solid
● conductor of electricity when molten
● soluble in water.
(i) Name the type of bonding in sodium chloride
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[1]
(ii) Explain why sodium chloride conducts electricity when molten.
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[1]
30 This question is about sodium and compounds of sodium.
(a) (i) Describe the bonding in a metallic element such as sodium.
You may include a diagram as part of your answer.
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[3]
31 The equation for the reaction is shown.
Ca(OH)2 + 2HCl → CaCl 2 + 2H2O
20.0cm3 of 0.0500mol/dm3 HCl reacts with the 25.0cm3 of Ca(OH)2.
Determine the concentration of Ca(OH)2 in g/dm3 . Use the following steps.
Calculate the number of moles in 20.0cm3 of 0.0500mol/dm3 HCl.
……………………mol
Determine the number of moles of Ca(OH)2 in 25.0cm3 of the limewater.
………………… mol
Calculate the concentration of Ca(OH)2 in mol/dm3.
………………….. mol/dm3
Determine the concentration of Ca(OH)2 in g/dm3.
……………………… g/dm3
[5]
32 Explain, in terms of attractive forces between particles, why LiCl is a solid at room
temperature
but NCl3 is a liquid with a relatively low boiling point. [3]
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33 This question is about states of matter. [3]
Complete the table, using ticks () and crosses ( ), to describe the properties of gases,
liquids and solids.
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1 A reversible reaction is shown.
2NO 2(g) ⇌ N2O4(g) ∆H = –58 kJ / mol
Which statement about an equilibrium mixture of NO2 and N2O4 is correct?
A if the pressure is decreased the amount of N2O4 increases.
B If the temperature is increased the amount of N2O4 increases.
C The rates of formation and decomposition of N2O4 are not the same.
D The decomposition of N2O4 is an endothermic reaction.
2 Which statement about catalysts in chemical reactions is not correct?
A Catalysts are not used up in the reaction.
B Catalysts increase the energy of the reacting particles.
C Catalysts increase the rate of the reaction.
D Catalysts lower the activation energy.
3 A salt is made by adding an excess of an insoluble metal oxide to an acid.
How is the excess metal oxide removed from the mixture?
A chromatography
B crystallization
C distillation
D filtration
4 Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, decomposes into water and oxygen in the presence of a
catalyst, manganese(IV) oxide.
2H 2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
What is meant by the term catalyst?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5 This question is about compounds of nitrogen.
Describe the Haber Process giving reaction conditions and a chemical equation.
Reference to rate and yield is not required. [5]
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.
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6 Ammonia is manufactured by a reversible reaction.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)
The forward reaction is exothermic.
What is the effect of increasing the pressure on the percentage yield and rate of formation
of ammonia?
7 The Contact process is used for the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
Which statement about this process is not correct?
A A catalyst of iron is used.
B Oxygen from the air is used to react with sulfur dioxide.
C Sulfur trioxide dissolves in sulfuric acid to form oleum.
D The temperature used is around 450 °C.
8 At 400 °C the reaction between hydrogen and iodine reaches an equilibrium. The
reaction is exothermic.
H 2(g) + I2(g) ⇌ 2HI(g) ∆H = –13 kJ / mol
Which change in conditions would increase the percentage of hydrogen iodide in the
equilibrium mixture?
A a decrease in pressure
B a decrease in temperature
C an increase in pressure
D an increase in temperature
Type equation here .9 The equation for the reversible reaction between hydrogen and iodine
to form hydrogen
iodide is shown.
H 2(g) + I2(g) ⇌ 2HI(g)
Colourless purple colourless
The forward reaction is exothermic. Which statement is correct?
A An increase in pressure has no effect on the equilibrium position.
B The purple colour fades when the reaction mixture is heated.
C When equilibrium is reached, both forward and reverse reactions stop.
D When more hydrogen gas is added, the purple colour increases.
10 Methanol is made by reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen. The reaction is
reversible.
CO(g) + 2H 2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g)
The forward reaction is exothermic.
Which combination of temperature and pressure gives the highest equilibrium yield of
methanol?
11 In chemistry, what is meant by the term base?
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12 Which statement about oxides is correct?
A A solution of magnesium oxide has a pH less than pH 7.
B A solution of sulfur dioxide has a pH greater than pH 7.
C Magnesium oxide reacts with nitric acid to make a salt.
D Sulfur dioxide reacts with hydrochloric acid to make a salt.
13 Anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride is used to show that the colourless liquid contains water.
How does the colour of the anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride change?
from …………………………………… to …………………………………………………………………………….
14 Which statement about the Haber process is correct?
A The hydrogen used is obtained from the air.
B The nitrogen used is obtained from nitrates in the soil.
C Nitrogen reacts with hydrogen to make ammonia.
D The reaction takes place at room temperature and pressure.
15 Sulfuric acid is manufactured by the Contact process. One step in the Contact process
involves a reversible reaction in which sulfur trioxide, SO3, is formed.
(i)Write a chemical equation for this reversible reaction. Include the correct symbol to
show that the reaction is reversible. [2]
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(ii) State the conditions and name the catalyst used in this reversible reaction. [3]
Temperature ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Pressure ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Catalyst …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(iii) Describe how the sulfur trioxide formed is converted into sulfuric acid in the next steps of
the Contact process. [2]
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16 Barium hydroxide is an alkali. It reacts with hydrochloric acid.
How does the pH of the hydrochloric acid change as an excess of aqueous barium hydroxide
is added?
A The pH decreases from pH 14 and becomes constant at pH 7.
B The pH decreases from pH 14 to about pH 1.
C The pH increases from pH 1 and becomes constant at pH 7.
D The pH increases from pH 1 to about pH 14.
17 Which statement describes a chemical property of aluminium oxide, Al 2O3?
A It reacts with acids but not with bases.
B It reacts with acids and bases.
C It reacts with bases but not with acids.
D It reacts with water.
18 This question is about ethanoic acid, CH3COOH. [4]
(a) Ethanoic acid is manufactured from methanol and carbon monoxide.
CH3OH(g) + CO(g) ⇌ CH3COOH(g)
The process is done at 200 °C and 30 atmospheres pressure.
The forward reaction is exothermic.
Complete the table using only the words increases, decreases or no change.
