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SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use a calculator.
● You should show all your working and use appropriate units.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
● Notes for use in qualitative analysis are provided in the question paper.
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1 A student investigates the rate of reaction between magnesium ribbon and excess dilute
hydrochloric acid by measuring the volume of gas produced.
The student uses the apparatus in Fig. 1.1 to do two different experiments.
magnesium ribbon water
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
Fig. 1.1
(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled X and Y in Fig. 1.1.
X ................................................................................................................................................
Y ................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) The gas made in the reaction is hydrogen.
Describe how the student can test that the gas is hydrogen.
Give the expected result of the test.
test .............................................................................................................................................
result ..........................................................................................................................................
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Fig. 1.2 shows the results for each experiment.
100
80 Experiment 1
60
volume of
gas / cm3
40 Experiment 2
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
time / s
Fig. 1.2
(c) (i) Use Fig. 1.2 to determine the total volume of gas made in each experiment.
total volume in Experiment 1 ......................................................... cm3
total volume in Experiment 2 ......................................................... cm3

[1]
(ii) Use your answers in (c)(i) to suggest what the student changed Experiment 2.
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(iii) On Fig. 1.2, sketch the curve expected if Experiment 1 is repeated using magnesium
powder instead of magnesium ribbon. All other conditions remain the same. [2]
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2 A student investigates the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and two different aqueous
solutions of sodium hydroxide labelled solution A and solution B.
The student does two experiments.
Experiment 1
The student:
• rinses a burette with dilute hydrochloric acid
• fills the burette with dilute hydrochloric acid
• runs out some of the acid so that the level of acid is on the burette scale
• uses a measuring cylinder to pour 25 cm3 of solution A into a conical flask
• adds five drops of thymolphthalein indicator to the conical flask
• swirls the flask while adding the acid from the burette to the conical flask until the solution just
changes colour.
Experiment 2
The student:
• empties and rinses the conical flask with distilled water
• repeats Experiment 1 using solution B instead of solution A.
(a) Use Fig. 2.1 and Fig. 2.2 to record the readings for Experiments 1 and 2 in Table 2.1 and
complete Table 2.1.
Experiment 1
3 29
4 30
5 31
initial reading final reading
Fig. 2.1
Experiment 2
15 29
16 30
17 31
Fig. 2.2
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Table 2.1
Experiment 1 Experiment 2
final burette reading / cm3
initial burette reading / cm3
volume of dilute hydrochloric acid added / cm3
[4]
(b) State the colour change observed in Experiment 1.
from ................................................................ to ................................................................ [1]
(c) (i) State which solution of sodium hydroxide, solution A or solution B, is the more
concentrated.
Explain your answer.
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(ii) Deduce the simplest whole number ratio of concentration of solution A : concentration of
solution B.
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(d) State the volume of hydrochloric acid needed if Experiment 1 is repeated using 10 cm3 of
solution A.
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(e) In Experiment 2 the conical flask is rinsed with distilled water.
(i) Suggest why the conical flask is rinsed with distilled water.
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(ii) The conical flask is not dried after it is rinsed with distilled water.
Suggest why the conical flask is not dried.
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(f) State the effect, if any, on the volume of dilute hydrochloric acid used in Experiment 1 if the
solution of sodium hydroxide is warmed before adding the dilute hydrochloric acid.
Give a reason for your answer.
effect on volume .................................................................................................................
reason ................................................................................................................................
[2]
(g) (i) Suggest how the reliability of the results from Experiment 1 and Experiment 2 can be
confirmed.
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(ii) Suggest a more accurate method of measuring the volume of the solution of
sodium hydroxide.
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(h) Aqueous sodium hydroxide reacts with aqueous barium chloride to form a white precipitate of
barium hydroxide.
Use this information to suggest a different method of finding out which of the solutions of
sodium hydroxide, solution A or solution B, is more concentrated.
In your answer, state how your results show which solution of sodium hydroxide, solution A or
solution B, is more concentrated.
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3 A student tests two solids, solid C and solid D.
tests on solid C
Solid C is iron(II) sulfate.
Complete the expected observations.
The student dissolves solid C in water to form solution C.
The student divides solution C into three portions.
(a) To the first portion of solution C, the student adds 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few
drops of aqueous silver nitrate.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) To the second portion of solution C, the student adds 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a
few drops of aqueous barium nitrate.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) To the third portion of solution C, the student adds aqueous ammonia dropwise and then in
excess.
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tests on solid D
Table 3.1 shows the tests and the student’s observations for solid D. For test 2 and test 3, the
student dissolves solid D in water to form solution D. The student divides solution D into two
portions.
Table 3.1
tests observations
test 1
Do a flame test. orange-red colour

test 2
To the first portion of solution D, add aqueous white precipitate,

sodium hydroxide dropwise and then in excess. no further change
test 3
To the second portion of solution D, add 1 cm3 white precipitate

dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of
aqueous silver nitrate.
(d) Describe how to do the flame test used in test 1.
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(e) Identify solid D.
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4 The label on a bottle of orange drink states ‘contains no artificial colours’.
A scientist thinks that the orange colour in the drink is a mixture of two artificial colours:
• Sunset Yellow E110

• Allura Red E129.
Plan an experiment to show that the orange colour in the drink does not contain these two artificial
colours.
Your plan should describe the use of common laboratory apparatus and samples of E110, E129
and the orange colouring from the drink.
You may draw a diagram to help answer the question.
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Notes for use in qualitative analysis
Tests for anions
anion test test result

2−
carbonate, CO3 add dilute acid, then test for carbon effervescence, carbon dioxide
dioxide gas produced
chloride, Cl − acidify with dilute nitric acid, then white ppt.
[in solution] add aqueous silver nitrate
bromide, Br− acidify with dilute nitric acid, then cream ppt.
iodide, I− acidify with dilute nitric acid, then yellow ppt.
nitrate, NO3− add aqueous sodium hydroxide, ammonia produced
[in solution] then aluminium foil; warm carefully
sulfate, SO42− acidify with dilute nitric acid, then white ppt.
[in solution] add aqueous barium nitrate
sulfite, SO32− add a small volume of acidified the acidified aqueous potassium
aqueous potassium manganate(VII) manganate(VII) changes from
purple to colourless
Tests for aqueous cations
cation effect of aqueous sodium hydroxide effect of aqueous ammonia

3+
aluminium, Al white ppt., soluble in excess, giving white ppt., insoluble in excess
a colourless solution
ammonium, NH4+ ammonia produced on warming –
2+
calcium, Ca white ppt., insoluble in excess no ppt. or very slight white ppt.
3+
chromium(III), Cr green ppt., soluble in excess grey-green ppt., insoluble in excess
copper(II), Cu2+ light blue ppt., insoluble in excess light blue ppt., soluble in excess,
giving a dark blue solution
iron(II), Fe2+ green ppt., insoluble in excess, green ppt., insoluble in excess,
ppt. turns brown near surface on ppt. turns brown near surface on
standing standing
iron(III), Fe3+ red-brown ppt., insoluble in excess red-brown ppt., insoluble in excess
2+
zinc, Zn white ppt., soluble in excess, giving white ppt., soluble in excess, giving
a colourless solution a colourless solution
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Tests for gases
gas test and test result

ammonia, NH3 turns damp red litmus paper blue
carbon dioxide, CO2 turns limewater milky
chlorine, Cl 2 bleaches damp litmus paper
hydrogen, H2 ‘pops’ with a lighted splint
oxygen, O2 relights a glowing splint
sulfur dioxide, SO2 turns acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII) from purple to colourless
Flame tests for metal ions
metal ion flame colour

lithium, Li+ red
sodium, Na+ yellow
potassium, K+ lilac
calcium, Ca2+ orange-red
2+
barium, Ba light green
2+
copper(II), Cu blue-green
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1 Silver chloride is an ionic compound and is insoluble in water. Molten silver chloride breaks down
during electrolysis. The products are chlorine and silver.
Chlorine gas is soluble in water and toxic.
A student suggests using the apparatus shown to break down silver chloride.
power
supply
silver chloride
(a) Draw an arrow on the diagram to show where heat must be applied so that the silver chloride
can break down. [1]
(b) Complete the diagram to show how chlorine gas can be collected and the volume of the
chlorine measured. Label any apparatus you have drawn. [2]
(c) Give two observations that are made as the silver chloride breaks down.
1 ..................................................................................................................................................
2 ..................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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(d) The person doing the experiment followed all normal laboratory safety rules.
State one additional safety precaution that should be taken when doing this experiment. Give
a reason for your answer.
safety precaution ........................................................................................................................
reason .........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(e) Suggest one reason why zinc is not a suitable material to use as the electrodes.
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(f) The chlorine gas was bubbled into an aqueous solution of a sodium salt. The colour of the
solution changed from colourless to orange.
Identify the sodium salt and explain what has happened to cause the colour change.
sodium salt .................................................................................................................................
explanation..................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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2 A student investigated the reaction between aqueous potassium hydroxide and two different
aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid labelled solution A and solution B.
Two experiments were done.
(a)
Experiment 1
● A burette was filled with solution A. Some of solution A was run out of the burette so that
the level of solution A was on the burette scale.
● A measuring cylinder was used to measure 25 cm3 of the aqueous potassium hydroxide.
● The aqueous potassium hydroxide was poured into a conical flask.
● Five drops of methyl orange indicator were added to the conical flask.
● Solution A was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
swirled, until the solution just changed colour.
Use the burette diagrams to complete the table for Experiment 1.
7 16
8 17
9 18
Experiment 1
volume of solution A added / cm3

Experiment 2
● The conical flask was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.
● The burette was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.
● The burette was rinsed with solution B.
● The burette was filled with solution B. Some of solution B was run out of the burette so that
the level of solution B was on the burette scale.
● A measuring cylinder was used to measure 25 cm3 of the aqueous potassium hydroxide.
● The aqueous potassium hydroxide was poured into the conical flask.
● Solution B was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
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8 27
9 28
Experiment 2
volume of solution B added / cm3

[4]
(b) State the colour change observed in the conical flask at the end-point in Experiment 2.
from ................................................................ to ................................................................. [1]
(c) Before starting the titration in Experiment 2 the conical flask was rinsed with water.
(i) Explain why the conical flask was rinsed with water.
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(ii) The conical flask was not then rinsed with aqueous potassium hydroxide.
State how rinsing the conical flask with aqueous potassium hydroxide would change the
volume of solution B needed. Explain your answer.
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(d) (i) Deduce which aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid, A or B, was more concentrated.
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(ii) Deduce how many times more concentrated this solution of hydrochloric acid was than the
other solution of hydrochloric acid.
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(e) Explain why Experiment 1 and Experiment 2 should be repeated.
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(f) Deduce the volume of solution B required if Experiment 2 is carried out with 50 cm3 of aqueous
potassium hydroxide.
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(g) Describe one change that could be made to the apparatus to improve the accuracy of the
results.
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(h) Describe what effect using a larger conical flask would have on the results obtained.
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3 Two solids, solid C and solid D, were analysed.

Tests were done on each solid.
tests on solid C

Tests were carried out and the following observations were made.
tests observations
test 1
A flame test was carried out on solid C. a red flame was seen
Solid C was dissolved in distilled water to

produce solution C.
test 2
About 5 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide was no change

added to solution C.
test 3
A piece of aluminium foil was added to the effervescence was seen;

mixture formed in test 2.The mixture was damp red litmus paper turned blue
warmed gently and any gas produced was
tested.
(a) Name the gas that turned the damp red litmus paper blue in test 3.
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(b) Identify solid C.
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tests on solid D
Solid D was aluminium sulfate.
Solid D was dissolved in water to form solution D. Solution D was divided into four approximately
equal portions in four test-tubes.
(c) A
queous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and then in excess to the first portion of
solution D.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(d) Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and then in excess to the second portion of solution D.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(e) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added to the
third portion of solution D.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added to the
fourth portion of solution D.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 Old concrete contains calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) → CaCl 2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
Plan an investigation to find which of two lumps of concrete contains the larger percentage of
calcium carbonate. Your plan should include how you will use your results to determine which one
of the two lumps has the larger percentage of calcium carbonate.
You have access to all common laboratory materials and a supply of dilute hydrochloric acid.
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1 Many indicators are coloured substances obtained from plants.
A student extracted the coloured substances from some berries using the method shown.
C
A B
coloured
solution
the berries the crushed berries were the solid was removed
were crushed heated in water to form from the coloured solution
a coloured solution
(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled A, B and C.
A .................................................................................................................................................
B .................................................................................................................................................
C .................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) The student analysed the coloured solution using chromatography.
(i) Complete the diagram to show:

● where the spot of coloured solution should be placed on the paper
● the level of the solvent in the beaker.
lid
beaker
baseline drawn
in pencil
chromatography
paper
[2]
(ii) Explain why pencil is used to draw the baseline on the chromatography paper.
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(c) The student made two chromatograms. After chromatography, one chromatogram was dipped
in dilute hydrochloric acid and one was dipped in aqueous sodium hydroxide.
The results are shown.
red blue
blue green
chromatogram dipped in chromatogram dipped in

dilute hydrochloric acid aqueous sodium hydroxide
(i) Determine the number of coloured substances in the solution obtained from the berries.
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(ii) The table gives the colours of some indicators in acid and alkali.
name of indicator colour in acid colour in alkali

anthocyanin red blue
bromothymol blue yellow blue
congo red blue red
methyl purple purple green
Use the data in the table and the results to give a possible identity for one indicator in the
berries.
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2 A student investigated the temperature decrease when sodium hydrogencarbonate reacts with
dilute hydrochloric acid.
The student did six experiments.
Experiment 1
● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was poured into a conical flask.
● The initial temperature of the acid was measured using a thermometer.
● 1 g of sodium hydrogencarbonate was added to the conical flask. At the same time a stop‑clock
was started.
● The acid and sodium hydrogencarbonate mixture in the conical flask was stirred continuously
using the thermometer.
● The temperature of the mixture after 1 minute was measured.
● The conical flask was rinsed with distilled water.
Experiment 2
● Experiment 1 was repeated using 2 g of sodium hydrogencarbonate instead of 1 g.
Experiment 3
Experiment 4
Experiment 5
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(a) Use the thermometer diagrams to complete the table and calculate the temperature decreases.
mass of sodium initial temperature temperature

thermometer thermometer
experiment hydrogencarbonate temperature after 1 minute decrease
diagram diagram
/ g of acid / °C / °C / °C
30 25
1 1 25 20
20 15
30 25
2 2 25 20
20 15
30 20
3 3 25 15
20 10
30 20
4 5 25 15
20 10
30 20
5 6 25 15
20 10
30 20
6 7 25 15
20 10
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 6 on the grid.
Draw two best-fit straight lines through your points. The first straight line should be for the first
three points and must pass through (0,0). The second straight line should be for the last three
points and must be horizontal. Extend your straight lines so that they meet each other.
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10
temperature
decrease / °C
6
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate / g
[4]
(c) (i)
From your graph, determine the temperature decrease and mass of sodium
hydrogencarbonate where your two straight lines meet. Include appropriate units in your
answer.
Show clearly on the grid how you worked out your answer.
temperature decrease = ..............................
mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate = ..............................

[3]
(ii) Explain why the temperature decrease becomes constant for high masses of sodium
hydrogencarbonate.
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(d) The investigation was repeated with dilute hydrochloric acid of half the concentration, but the
same volume.
Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect to obtain.
Label your line D.[2]
(e) Suggest two changes that could be made to the apparatus that would improve the accuracy of
the results. For each change explain why it would improve the accuracy of the results.
change 1 .....................................................................................................................................
explanation 1 ..............................................................................................................................
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change 2 .....................................................................................................................................
explanation 2 ..............................................................................................................................
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3 Solid E and solution F were analysed.

Tests were done on each substance.
tests on solid E

tests observations
test 1
About half of solid E was placed in a test-tube and steam was given off;
heated gently. condensation appeared near
the mouth of the test-tube
The remaining solid E was dissolved in distilled water
to produce solution E. The solution was divided
into four equal portions in three test‑tubes and a
boiling tube.
test 2
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few no visible change

drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added to the first
portion of solution E.
test 3
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few white precipitate

drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added to the
second portion of solution E.
test 4
Excess aqueous ammonia was added to the third white precipitate

portion of solution E.
test 5
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and white precipitate which dissolved in
then in excess to the fourth portion of solution E in excess to form a colourless solution
the boiling tube.
test 6
The product from test 5 was warmed gently and any the red litmus paper turned blue
gas given off was tested with damp red litmus paper.
(a) State the conclusion that can be made from the observations in test 1.
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(c) Identify the three ions in solid E.
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tests on solution F
Solution F was aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(d) A flame test was carried out on solution F.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) The remaining solution F was divided into two approximately equal portions in two test‑tubes.
(i) To the first portion of solution F a few drops of universal indicator solution were added.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) To the second portion of solution F approximately 2 cm3 of aqueous copper(II) sulfate was
added.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
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4 Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with calcium carbonate to make carbon dioxide gas. The apparatus
shown in the diagram can be used to follow the progress of the reaction. The carbon dioxide gas
leaves the flask causing the mass shown on the balance to decrease.
cotton wool
dilute hydrochloric acid

calcium carbonate
260.00 balance
Plan an investigation, using the apparatus shown in the diagram, to find out how the temperature
of the dilute hydrochloric acid affects the rate of the reaction. Your plan should include how your
results will show how the temperature of the dilute hydrochloric acid affects the rate of the reaction.
You are provided with dilute hydrochloric acid, calcium carbonate and common laboratory apparatus.
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●● Answer all questions.
●● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
●● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
●● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
●● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
●● Do not write on any bar codes.
●● You may use a calculator.
●● You should show all your working and use appropriate units.
INFORMATION
●● The total mark for this paper is 40.
●● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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1 Barium sulfate is an insoluble salt. Barium sulfate can be made by reacting excess aqueous

sodium sulfate with aqueous barium chloride.
sodium sulfate + barium chloride → sodium chloride + barium sulfate
A student made a sample of barium sulfate using the following steps.
step 1 step 2 step 3

residue of solid
aqueous
barium sulfate
sodium sulfate
A
stir
aqueous
barium chloride
excess aqueous the mixture the solid barium sulfate was

sodium sulfate was added was stirred removed from the mixture
to aqueous barium chloride
(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled A and B.
A .................................................................................................................................................
B .................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Name the process shown in step 3.
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(c) The general name for the solid in step 3 is residue.
State the general name for the solution obtained from the process in step 3.
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(d) Two more steps, step 4 and step 5, are needed to obtain a pure sample of barium sulfate. In
each of these steps something is removed from the residue.
State what is done in each of step 4 and step 5 and identify the substance removed from the
barium sulfate.
step 4 .........................................................................................................................................
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substance removed ....................................................................................................................
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A student investigated the volume of gas made when sodium carbonate reacts with dilute
hydrochloric acid.
Five experiments were carried out using the apparatus shown.
rubber delivery tube clamp
bung inverted 100 cm3

measuring cylinder
boiling tube trough
water

Experiment 1
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 16 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was poured into a boiling tube.
●● The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.
●● The bung was removed from the boiling tube.
●● 2.5 g of sodium carbonate was added to the boiling tube and the bung was immediately
replaced.
●● When no more gas was being collected, the volume of gas in the measuring cylinder was
measured.

Experiment 2
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using 14 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid instead of 16 cm3.

Experiment 3

Experiment 4

Experiment 5

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(a) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the inverted measuring cylinder
diagrams to complete the table.
volume of dilute inverted measuring volume of gas

experiment
hydrochloric acid / cm3 cylinder diagram collected / cm3
40
1
50
60
40
2
50
60
40
3
50
60
30
4
40
50
20
5
30
40
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(b) Write a suitable scale on the y-axis and plot the results from Experiments 1 to 5 on the grid.
Draw a straight line of best fit.
volume of
gas collected
/ cm3
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
volume of dilute hydrochloric acid / cm3
[4]
(c) (i)
From your graph, deduce the volume of gas that would be collected if 7 cm3 of dilute
hydrochloric acid was used.
.............................. cm3
[2]
(ii) The volume of gas made per cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid can be calculated using the
equation shown.
volume of gas collected in cm3

volume of gas per cm3 of acid =
volume of acid in cm3
Use this equation and your answer to (c)(i) to calculate the volume of gas made per cm3
of dilute hydrochloric acid.
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(d) The bung was removed and then replaced immediately after the sodium carbonate was added
to the boiling tube.
(i) Explain why the bung must be replaced immediately after the sodium carbonate is added
to the boiling tube.
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(ii) Explain how the apparatus could be altered so that the bung does not have to be removed.
You may draw a diagram to explain your answer.
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(e) State one advantage of using a burette rather than a measuring cylinder to measure the
volume of the dilute hydrochloric acid.
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(f) In Experiments 1 to 5, the sodium carbonate was in excess.
Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if all of the experiments were repeated using
dilute hydrochloric acid of half the concentration.
Label your line F.[2]
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3 Solution G and solid H were analysed.
tests on solution G
tests observations
Solution G was divided into three equal portions
in three test‑tubes.
test 1
Sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and white precipitate which did not
then in excess to the first portion of solution G. dissolve in excess
test 2
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a yellow precipitate

few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added
to the second portion of solution G.
test 3
About 10 cm3 of aqueous hydrogen peroxide the mixture became brown and bubbled;
was added to the third portion of solution G. the gas relit a glowing splint
The gas produced was tested.
(a) Identify the gas produced in test 3.
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(b) Use the results of test 1 and test 2 to identify solution G.
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tests on solid H
Solid H was hydrated copper(II) sulfate.
(c) About half of solid H was placed in a boiling tube and heated using a Bunsen burner.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(d) A flame test was carried out on solid H.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
The remaining solid H was placed in a boiling tube. About 10 cm3 of distilled water was added to the
boiling tube. The tube was shaken to dissolve solid H and form solution H.
Solution H was divided into two approximately equal portions in two test‑tubes.
(e) Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and then in excess to the first portion of solution H.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(f) Approximately 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were
added to the second portion of solution H.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 The mineral epsomite contains hydrated magnesium sulfate. When epsomite is heated strongly, it
loses water and eventually becomes anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
Plan an investigation to find the percentage by mass of water in a sample of epsomite. Your plan
should include how you would calculate the percentage by mass of water in epsomite.
You have access to common laboratory apparatus.
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1 Cobalt(II) sulfate is a soluble salt. It can be made by reacting insoluble cobalt(II) oxide with

dilute sulfuric acid.
A student made a sample of hydrated cobalt(II) sulfate using the following steps.

A
stir
cobalt(II) oxide
aqueous
cobalt(II) sulfate
B
dilute
sulfuric acid heat
unreacted solid
cobalt(II) oxide was added the mixture was the mixture was
to dilute sulfuric acid stirred and heated allowed to cool
A .................................................................................................................................................
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(b) (i) Suggest why the mixture was heated in step 2.
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(ii) Name an item of apparatus that can be used to heat the mixture in step 2.
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(c) Name the reactant which was in excess.

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(d) Additional steps are required to obtain pure cobalt(II) sulfate.
(i) The unreacted solid is removed from the aqueous cobalt(II) sulfate.
Name the process used to remove the unreacted solid.
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(ii) Describe how crystals of hydrated cobalt(II) sulfate could be made from the solution
obtained in (i).
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2 A student investigated the rate at which hydrogen gas was made when magnesium reacted with
rubber delivery tube clamp
bung inverted 100 cm3

measuring cylinder
conical flask
trough
water

Experiment 1
● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid was poured into a conical flask.
● Using a different measuring cylinder, 30 cm3 of distilled water was poured into the conical flask.
● The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.
● The bung was removed from the conical flask.
● A coiled length of magnesium ribbon was added to the conical flask, the bung was replaced
immediately and a timer started.
● The volume of gas collected in the inverted measuring cylinder after 30 seconds was measured.

Experiment 2
● Experiment 1 was repeated using 20 cm3 of distilled water instead of 30 cm3.

Experiment 3

Experiment 4

Experiment 5
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(a) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the inverted measuring cylinder
diagrams to complete the table.
volume of volume of gas

volume of dilute inverted measuring
experiment distilled water collected in
sulfuric acid / cm3 cylinder diagram
/ cm3 30 seconds / cm3
10
1
20
30
10
2
20
30
30
3
40
50
50
4
60
70
80
5
90
100
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 5 on the grid. Draw a smooth curve of best fit.
100
80
60
volume of gas
collected in
30 seconds / cm3
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
volume of distilled water / cm 3
[3]
(c) Extrapolate (extend) the line on your graph and deduce the volume of gas that would be
collected in 30 seconds if 35 cm3 of distilled water was added to the dilute sulfuric acid.
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(d) The rate of reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
volume of gas collected

rate of reaction =
time taken to collect the gas
(i) Use this equation to calculate the rate of reaction in Experiment 3. Give the units for the
rate you have calculated.
rate = ..............................
units = ..............................
[2]
(ii) State which Experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, had the highest rate of reaction.
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(e) The volume of the dilute sulfuric acid was measured using a measuring cylinder. A 25 cm3
pipette could have been used instead of a measuring cylinder.
(i) State one advantage of using a 25 cm3 pipette instead of a measuring cylinder.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) State one disadvantage of using a 25 cm3 pipette instead of a measuring cylinder.
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(f) Name another item of apparatus, which can be used instead of an inverted measuring cylinder,
to collect and measure the volume of gas made in the reaction.
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(g) The diagram shows a modified conical flask that could be used in this investigation.
glass divider
magnesium
dilute sulfuric acid
xplain the advantage of using this type of conical flask instead of the type used in the
E
investigation.
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3 Solid I and solid J were analysed. Solid I was chromium(III) chloride.
tests on solid I

Solid I was placed in a boiling tube and about 10 cm3 of distilled water was added to the boiling
tube. The mixture was shaken to dissolve solid I and form solution I. Solution I was divided into
four portions in four test-tubes.
(a) A
queous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and then in excess to the first portion of
solution I.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(b) Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and then in excess to the second portion of solution I.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(c) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added to
the third portion of solution I.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added
to the fourth portion of solution I.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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tests on solid J
tests observations
test 1
A flame test was carried out on solid J. lilac flame
The remaining solid J was placed in a

boiling tube and about 10 cm3 of distilled water
was added to the boiling tube. The mixture was
shaken to dissolve solid J and form solution J.
test 2
About 5 cm3 of dilute nitric acid was added to effervescence

solution J.
Any gas produced was tested. the gas turned limewater milky
test 3
A few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were no visible change

added to the mixture formed in test 2.
(e) Identify the gas formed in test 2.
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(f) Identify solid J.
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4 The energy given out when different liquid alcohols are burned can be compared using the apparatus
shown.
thermometer
test-tube
water
spirit burner
liquid alcohol
Describe how the apparatus shown can be used to compare the amount of energy given out by
three different liquid alcohols, ethanol, propanol and butanol. Your answer should include how the
results can be used to determine which fuel gives out the most energy.
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1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
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1 A student investigated the volume of dilute sulfuric acid that would react with 25.0 cm3 of aqueous
sodium carbonate.
● burette was rinsed with water and then with dilute sulfuric acid.
A
● The burette was filled with dilute sulfuric acid. Some of the dilute sulfuric acid was run out of
the burette so that the level of the dilute sulfuric acid was on the burette scale.
● 25.0 cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate was poured into the apparatus labelled A in the diagram.
● Five drops of methyl orange indicator were added to the aqueous sodium carbonate in A.
● The apparatus labelled A was placed on a white tile.
● The dilute sulfuric acid was added slowly to the 25.0 cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate until
the colour of the methyl orange changed from yellow to orange.
The apparatus was arranged as shown in the diagram.
burette
aqueous
sodium carbonate white tile
(a) Name the apparatus labelled A.
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(b) State one safety precaution that should be taken when using dilute sulfuric acid.
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(c) Give a reason why the white tile is used.
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(d) Describe what should be done to the apparatus labelled A as the dilute sulfuric acid is added
to the aqueous sodium carbonate.
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(e) State why the burette was rinsed with water and then with dilute sulfuric acid at the start of the
experiment.
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between small lumps of calcium carbonate and dilute
hydrochloric acid.
The experiment was done at two different temperatures using the apparatus shown in the diagram.
All other conditions were kept the same.
gas syringe
dilute hydrochloric acid
calcium carbonate

Experiment 1
● Using a 50 cm3 measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was poured into a boiling
tube.
● The temperature of the dilute hydrochloric acid was measured using a thermometer.
● 10 g of lumps of calcium carbonate were added to the boiling tube, the bung replaced and the
stop‑watch started.
● The volume of gas collected in the gas syringe was measured every 50 seconds for 250 seconds.

Experiment 2
● Using a 50 cm3 measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was poured into a boiling
tube.
● The dilute hydrochloric acid in the boiling tube was warmed using a Bunsen burner.
● The temperature of the dilute hydrochloric acid was measured using a thermometer.
● 10 g of lumps of calcium carbonate were added to the boiling tube, the bung replaced and the
stop‑watch started.
● The volume of gas collected in the gas syringe was measured every 50 seconds for 250 seconds.
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(a) Use the diagrams to complete the tables for Experiment 1.
thermometer temperature of dilute

diagram hydrochloric acid / °C
30
25
20
volume of gas
time / s gas syringe diagram
collected / cm3
0 10 20 30 40 50
50 10 20 30 40 50
100 10 20 30 40 50
150 10 20 30 40 50
200 10 20 30 40 50
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(b) Use the diagrams to complete the tables for Experiment 2.
thermometer temperature of dilute

diagram hydrochloric acid / °C
45
40
35
volume of gas
time / s gas syringe diagram
collected / cm3
0 10 20 30 40 50
50 10 20 30 40 50
100 10 20 30 40 50
150 10 20 30 40 50
200 10 20 30 40 50
250 10 20 30 40 50
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(c) Plot the results from Experiment 1 and Experiment 2 on the grid.
Draw a curve of best fit for each experiment. Label your curves.
50
40
30
volume of gas
collected / cm3
20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
time / s
[5]
(d)
From your graph, deduce the volume of gas collected in Experiment 2 after 120 seconds.
.............................. cm3

[2]
(e) Explain how the results show that the reaction in Experiment 2 has stopped.
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(f) Predict the volume of gas that would be collected in Experiment 1 after 800 seconds.
volume of gas collected after 800 seconds ......................................................................... cm3
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(g) A student stated it would be an improvement to measure the volume of gas collected every
25 seconds.
Explain why this is an improvement.
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(h) State two changes to the apparatus to improve the accuracy of the results obtained if the
experiment is repeated using the same thermometer.
change 1 .....................................................................................................................................
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change 2 .....................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(i) Describe how the method used in Experiment 2 could be changed so that results can be
obtained using dilute hydrochloric acid at 1 °C.
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3 Solution Y and solution Z were analysed.

The following tests were done on the solutions.
tests on solution Y
tests observations
Solution Y was divided into four portions in four

test‑tubes.
test 1
A strip of universal indicator paper was dipped the universal indicator paper turned blue
into the first portion of solution Y.
test 2
Aqueous copper(II) sulfate was added to the a blue precipitate formed

second portion of solution Y.
test 3
A flame test was done using the third portion of a red flame was seen
solution Y.
test 4
2 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid was added to the no visible change;

fourth portion of solution Y. the test-tube became slightly warmer
(a) Suggest the pH of solution Y.
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(b) Identify solution Y.
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tests on solution Z
Solution Z was aqueous ammonium sulfite.
Complete all of the expected observations.
Solution Z was divided into three portions in two boiling tubes and a test-tube.
(c) 5 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the first portion of solution Z in a boiling
tube. The mixture was warmed and a piece of filter paper soaked in acidified aqueous
potassium manganate(VII) held at the mouth of the boiling tube.
State the colour change of the acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII).
from ................................................................ to �� [2]
(d) Name the gas being tested for in (c).
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(e) 5 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the second portion of solution Z in a boiling
tube. The mixture was warmed and the gas given off was tested.
result of gas test .........................................................................................................................
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(f) Identify the gas given off in (e).
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(g) About 1 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were
added to the third portion of solution Z.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 Tartrazine is used as a yellow food colouring.
Plan an investigation to find out if a yellow sweet contains tartrazine. Explain how your results will
tell you if the sweet contains tartrazine.
You have access to all normal laboratory materials, a yellow sweet and a sample of tartrazine.
You may draw a labelled diagram as part of your answer.
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1 Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas that is denser than air.

Carbon dioxide can be made by reacting marble chips with dilute hydrochloric acid.
A student tried to make and collect carbon dioxide gas using the apparatus shown.
A gas jar
(a) (i) Name the substances labelled A and B.
A ..........................................................................................................................................
B ..........................................................................................................................................
[1]
(ii) Name the item of apparatus labelled C.
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(b) Explain why very little carbon dioxide gas would be collected using the apparatus shown.
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(c) Complete the diagram to show how carbon dioxide gas could be collected and the volume
measured.
[2]
(d) At the end of the experiment there were unreacted marble chips and aqueous calcium chloride
in the item of apparatus labelled C.
Describe how you would find the mass of unreacted marble chips in apparatus C.
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2 student investigated the reaction between two different solutions of aqueous sodium carbonate,
A
solution K and solution L, and two different solutions of dilute hydrochloric acid, acid M and acid N.
Three experiments were done.
(a) Experiment 1
● burette was filled with solution K. Some of solution K was run out of the burette so that
A
the level of solution K was on the burette scale.
● Using a measuring cylinder 25 cm3 of acid M was poured into a conical flask.
● The conical flask was placed on a white tile.
● Solution K was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
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volume of solution K added / cm3

Experiment 2
● he conical flask was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.

T
● The burette was refilled with solution K. Some of solution K was run out of the burette so
that the level of solution K was on the burette scale.
● Using a measuring cylinder 25 cm3 of acid N was poured into the conical flask.
● Solution K was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
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volume of solution K added / cm3

Experiment 3
● he burette was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.

T
● The burette was filled with solution L. Some of solution L was run out of the burette so that
the level of solution L was on the burette scale.
● Using a measuring cylinder 25 cm3 of acid N was poured into the conical flask.
● Solution L was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
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(b) State the colour change observed at the end-point in the conical flask in Experiment 1.
from ................................................................ to �� [1]
(c) Describe one other observation made when solution K was added to acid M in Experiment 1.
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(d) (i) Compare the volumes of solution K used in Experiment 1 and Experiment 2.
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(ii) Suggest why different volumes of solution K were needed in Experiment 1 and Experiment 2.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) Deduce the volume of solution L required to reach the end-point if Experiment 3 is repeated
using acid M in place of acid N.
volume of solution L = .............................. cm3 [1]
(f) Explain why the conical flask was rinsed with water at the start of Experiment 2 and Experiment 3.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(g) At the start of Experiment 3 the burette was rinsed with water.
Describe an additional step that should have been done after rinsing the burette with water but
before filling the burette with solution L. Explain your answer.
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(h) Explain why the conical flask is placed on a white tile.
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(i) Describe how the reliability of the results can be confirmed.
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(j) State one source of error in Experiment 1. Suggest an improvement to reduce this error.
source of error ............................................................................................................................
improvement ...............................................................................................................................
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3 Solid O and liquid P were analysed. Solid O was ammonium bromide.

tests on solid O
Solid O was dissolved in water to form solution O. Solution O was divided into four approximately
equal portions in four test‑tubes.
(a) To the first portion of solution O, approximately 2 cm3 of aqueous ammonia was added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) To the second portion of solution O, approximately 2 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide was
added. The mixture formed was warmed. A gas was given off.
(i) The gas given off was tested with damp red litmus paper.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) Identify the gas given off.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(c) To the third portion of solution O, approximately 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few
drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) To the fourth portion of solution O, approximately 1 cm3 of aqueous chlorine was added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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tests on liquid P
tests observations
test 1
A few drops of liquid P were placed in a burned with an orange flame and lots of smoke;
crucible. A lighted splint was applied to the soot was left around the top of the crucible
surface of liquid P in the crucible.
test 2
A few drops of liquid P were added to a colour changed from orange to colourless
test‑tube containing 1 cm3 of aqueous
bromine.
(e) State what conclusions can be made about liquid P.
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4
Cobalt is a metal. Cobalt is between copper and iron in the reactivity series. The mineral
spherocobaltite contains the compound cobalt(II) carbonate and no other metal ions.
Cobalt(II) carbonate is insoluble in water and reacts with dilute acids to form an aqueous solution
of a salt.
Describe how you would obtain a sample of cobalt metal starting with a large lump of spherocobaltite.
You have access to all normal laboratory apparatus and chemicals.
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1 Hot concentrated hydrochloric acid reacts with solid manganese(IV) oxide to make chlorine gas.
Chlorine gas can be dried by bubbling it through a liquid drying agent.
The diagram shows the apparatus used to make and collect a sample of dry chlorine gas. There is
one error in the diagram.
Y
X
liquid
drying agent
Z
(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled X and Y.
X .................................................................................................................................................
Y .................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Name the substance labelled Z.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c)
On the diagram draw one arrow to show where heat should be applied so that chlorine gas is
made.[1]
(d) There is one error in the way the apparatus has been set up.
(i)
On the diagram draw a circle around the error in the apparatus. [1]
(ii) Describe what would happen if the apparatus is used before the error is corrected.
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2 student investigated the temperature change when zinc reacted with two different aqueous
A
solutions of copper(II) sulfate, solution Q and solution R.
(a)
Experiment 1
● polystyrene cup was placed in a 250 cm3 beaker for support.

A
● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of solution Q was poured into the polystyrene cup.
● Using a thermometer, the initial temperature of solution Q was measured.
● 3 g of zinc powder was added to the polystyrene cup. At the same time a stop‑clock was
started.
● Using the thermometer, the mixture in the polystyrene cup was continually stirred and the
temperature measured every 30 seconds.
initial temperature in Experiment 1 23 °C
Use the thermometer diagrams and the initial temperature to complete the table.
Calculate the temperature changes using the equation:
temperature change = temperature – initial temperature
time / s 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240

45 50 55 55 55 55 55 55
thermometer diagram 40 45 50 50 50 50 50 50
35 40 45 45 45 45 45 45
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(b) Experiment 2
● he polystyrene cup was washed out with distilled water.
T
● Experiment 1 was repeated using solution R instead of solution Q.
initial temperature in Experiment 2 24 °C
Use the thermometer diagrams and the initial temperature to complete the table.
time / s 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240

35 40 45 45 45 45 40 40
thermometer diagram 30 35 40 40 40 40 35 35
25 30 35 35 35 35 30 30
temperature / C
temperature change / C
[3]
(c) Complete a suitable scale on the y-axis and plot the results from Experiment 1 and Experiment 2
on the grid. Draw two curves of best fit. Both curves must start at (0,0). Label your curves.
temperature
change / C
0
0 50 100 150 200 250
time / s
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(d)
From your graph, deduce the temperature change at 110 seconds in Experiment 1.
.............................. °C
[2]
(e) Predict the temperature of the solution in Experiment 2 after 5 hours. Explain your answer.
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(f) (i) Suggest why the experiments were done in a polystyrene cup rather than a glass beaker.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) D
escribe how the results would be different if a glass beaker is used in place of the
polystyrene cup.
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(g) Suggest one change that could be made to the apparatus that would improve the accuracy of
the results. Explain why this change would improve the accuracy of the results.
change ........................................................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
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3 Solid S and solid T were analysed.

tests on solid S

tests observations
test 1
Solid S was placed in a boiling tube and 10 cm3 effervescence

of dilute hydrochloric acid was added.
The solution formed in test 1 was decanted

from the remaining solid S. The solution is
solution U.
test 2
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added white precipitate,

dropwise and then in excess to solution U. insoluble in excess
The gas given off in test 1 was carbon dioxide.
(a) Describe how the gas produced in test 1 could be tested to show that it was carbon dioxide.
Give the expected result of the test.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Identify solid S.
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tests on solid T
Solid T was iron(III) chloride.
Solid T was dissolved in water to form solution T. Solution T was divided into four equal portions in
four test‑tubes.
(c) T
o the first portion of solution T, aqueous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and then in
excess.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) To the second portion of solution T, 2 cm3 of aqueous ammonia was added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) To the third portion of solution T, 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous
silver nitrate were added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) To the fourth portion of solution T, 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous
barium nitrate were added.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 Catalysts are substances which increase the rate of a reaction but are unchanged at the end of the
reaction.
Aqueous hydrogen peroxide decomposes slowly to form water and oxygen.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
Copper(II) oxide is an insoluble solid.
Plan an investigation to find out if copper(II) oxide is a catalyst for the decomposition of

hydrogen peroxide. You must include how your results will tell you if copper(II) oxide is a catalyst.
You have access to copper(II) oxide, aqueous hydrogen peroxide and all normal laboratory
apparatus.
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1 The table gives the boiling points of four alcohols.
alcohol boiling point / °C

methanol 65
ethanol 79
propan-1-ol 97
butan-1-ol 117
The apparatus shown can be used to separate a mixture of the four alcohols shown in the table.
condenser
mixture alcohol collected

of alcohols
heat
(a) Name the apparatus labelled A and B.
A .................................................................................................................................................
B .................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Add to the diagram one arrow to show where water enters the condenser. [1]
(c) (i) Why is it not safe to heat the mixture of alcohols with a Bunsen burner?
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(ii) Suggest how the mixture of alcohols can be heated safely?
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(d) Describe how the condenser allows the alcohol to be collected as a liquid.
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(e) Which alcohol would be collected first?

alcohol collected first ..................................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
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2 A student investigated the time taken to collect 40 cm3 of hydrogen gas when magnesium reacts
with dilute sulfuric acid.
Five experiments were done using the apparatus shown.
inverted 50 cm3
measuring cylinder

and distilled water water

Experiment 1
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 8 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid was poured into the boiling tube.
●● Using a second measuring cylinder, 12 cm3 of distilled water was added to the acid in the
boiling tube.
●● The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram, ensuring the inverted measuring cylinder
was full of water.
●● The bung was removed from the boiling tube.
●● A coiled length of magnesium ribbon was added to the boiling tube, the bung was immediately
replaced and a timer started.
●● The time taken for 40 cm3 of gas to be collected was measured.
●● The student felt the outside of the boiling tube.
(a) (i) The student noticed that the boiling tube was warm.
What does this tell you about the type of reaction?
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(ii) Describe one change that could be made to the apparatus to help keep the temperature
of the contents of the boiling tube constant during the reaction.
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Experiment 2
●● The boiling tube was rinsed out with distilled water.
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using 10 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid and 10 cm3 of distilled water.

Experiment 3

Experiment 4

Experiment 5
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(b) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the timer diagrams to complete
the table. Record the time in seconds.
volume of volume of
time to collect
experiment dilute sulfuric distilled water timer diagram
40 cm3 of gas / s
acid / cm3 / cm3
0
seconds
0
1 8 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 10 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 12 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
4 16 45 15 5 15
10
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0
0
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10
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(c) Add a suitable scale to the y-axis and plot the results from Experiments 1 to 5 on the grid.
Draw a smooth line graph.
time to collect
40 cm3 of gas / s
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
volume of dilute sulfuric acid / cm3
[4]
(d) (i)
From your graph, deduce the time taken to collect 40 cm3 of gas if the experiment was
repeated using 9 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid.
.............................. s
[2]
(ii)
What volume of distilled water would be needed if the experiment was repeated
using 9 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid?
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(e) The rate of reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
volume of gas collected

rate of reaction =
time taken to collect the gas
(i) Use this equation to calculate the rate of reaction in Experiment 1. Give the units for the
rate of reaction you have calculated.
rate of reaction = .............................. units = ..............................

[2]
(ii) In which Experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, was the rate of reaction greatest?
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(f) Why would measuring the volume of dilute sulfuric acid with a burette rather than a measuring
cylinder be an improvement?
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(g) The magnesium starts to react with the dilute sulfuric acid as soon as it is added.
(i) Why does this decrease the accuracy of the investigation?
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(ii) Describe one improvement that you could make to overcome this problem.
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3 Solution J and solid K were analysed.
tests on solution J

tests observations
Solution J was colourless. Solution J was
divided into three portions in three test‑tubes.
test 1
Universal indicator paper was dipped into the the universal indicator paper turned red
first portion of solution J.
test 2
A spatula measure of sodium carbonate was effervescence was seen, the gas produced
added to the second portion of solution J. The turned limewater milky
gas given off was tested.
test 3
1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of a white precipitate formed

aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third
portion of solution J.
(a) Use the observation from test 1 to suggest the pH of solution J.
pH = .............................. [1]
(b) Name the gas given off in test 2.
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(c) Identify solution J.
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tests on solid K
Solid K was ammonium nitrate.
Solid K was dissolved in water to produce solution K. Solution K was divided into two equal portions.
(d) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added to the
first portion of solution K.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) 2 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the second portion of solution K. The mixture
was warmed and the gas given off was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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4 A black dye can be obtained from some plant roots.
Plan an investigation to determine how many different coloured substances are contained in a
black dye obtained from plant roots.
You must include how the results you obtain will tell you how many different coloured substances
are contained in the black dye.
You have access to plant roots and all normal laboratory apparatus.
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1 A student investigated the dyes contained in different coloured inks using chromatography. Water
was the solvent. The diagram shows how the student set up the apparatus.
chromatography
paper
baseline
drawn in ink
water
red orange yellow green blue purple black
(a) Identify two errors in the way the student set up the apparatus.
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2 ..................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) The student then carried out the chromatography correctly.
The diagram shows the results.
red orange yellow green blue purple black
(i) Which ink contains the greatest number of soluble dyes?
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(ii) Which two inks are made of a single soluble dye?
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[1]
(iii) From the chromatogram it is not possible to tell if the red ink contains different dyes.
Suggest how the experiment could be changed to find out if the red ink contains different
dyes.
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2 A student investigated the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and two different aqueous
solutions of sodium carbonate, solution E and solution F.
(a) Experiment 1
●● A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with dilute hydrochloric acid.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of solution E was poured into a conical flask.
●● Five drops of thymolphthalein indicator were added to the conical flask.
●● Dilute hydrochloric acid was slowly added from the burette to the conical flask, while the
flask was swirled, until the solution just changed colour.
0 9
1 10
2 11

Experiment 2
●● The conical flask was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.
●● The burette was refilled with dilute hydrochloric acid.
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using five drops of methyl orange indicator instead of
thymolphthalein indicator.
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Experiment 3
●● The burette was refilled with dilute hydrochloric acid.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of solution F was poured into the conical flask.
●● Five drops of methyl orange indicator were added to the conical flask.
●● Dilute hydrochloric acid was slowly added from the burette to the conical flask, while the
flask was swirled, until the solution just changed colour.
1 33
2 34
3 35

[5]
(b) What colour change was observed in the conical flask in Experiment 2?
from .................................................................... to ...................................................................

[2]
(c) Compare the volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid added in Experiment 2 and Experiment 3.
Explain any difference.
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(d) Determine the simplest whole number ratio of volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid used in
Experiments 1 and 2.
ratio Experiment 1 : Experiment 2 = .............................. [1]
(e) What volume of dilute hydrochloric acid would be required if Experiment 3 was repeated using
thymolphthalein indicator instead of methyl orange indicator?
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(f) The conical flask was rinsed with distilled water between each experiment.
(i) Why was the conical flask rinsed?
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(ii) Why does it not matter if a little distilled water is left in the flask after it has been rinsed?
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(g) State two sources of error in the experiments. For each error suggest an improvement that
would reduce the error.
source of error 1 .........................................................................................................................
improvement 1 ............................................................................................................................
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3 Two solids, solid G and solid H, were analysed. Solid G was copper(II) carbonate.
tests on solid G

(a) Solid G was placed in a boiling tube. An excess of dilute sulfuric acid was added to the
boiling tube. Any gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(b) Identify the gas produced in (a).
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tests on solid H
Tests were done and the following observations were made.
tests on solid H observations
test 1
Flame test yellow flame
test 2
Some of solid H was placed in a boiling tube. condensation appeared near the
The boiling tube was heated strongly. mouth of the boiling tube
Solid H was dissolved in distilled water. The

solution was divided into two equal portions.
test 3
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a the solution remained colourless

to the first portion of the solution.
test 4
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by white precipitate

a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were
added to the second portion of the solution.
(d) What conclusion can be made from the result of test 3?
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(e) What conclusions can be made about solid H from the results of test 1, test 2 and test 4?
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Cobalt, manganese and nickel are metals. They react with dilute hydrochloric acid to form
hydrogen gas.
Plan an investigation to find the order of reactivity of these three metals.
You are provided with:

●● samples of each metal
●● dilute hydrochloric acid
●● common laboratory apparatus.
Your plan must make it clear how your investigation will be a fair test and how you will use your
results to place the metals in order of reactivity.
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1 Hot copper(II) oxide reacts with hydrogen. The products are copper and steam.
The apparatus used to react copper(II) oxide with hydrogen is shown.
copper(II) oxide
U-tube
unreacted
hydrogen
hydrogen
colourless
liquid
collected
ice
(a) Draw an arrow on the diagram to show where the apparatus should be heated. [1]
(b) During the reaction the colour of the copper(II) oxide changes.
State the colour change.
from ................................................................... to ....................................................................

[1]
(c) Identify the colourless liquid collected.
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(d) Explain why the U-tube is in ice.
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(e) (i) Large amounts of unreacted hydrogen should not be allowed to escape into the laboratory.
State why.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Complete the diagram to show how the unreacted hydrogen could be collected and its
volume measured.
Label any apparatus that you draw.
U-tube unreacted
hydrogen
ice
colourless liquid
collected
[2]
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A student investigated the temperature change when magnesium ribbon reacts with
Five experiments were done.

Experiment 1
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid were poured into a boiling tube.
●● A thermometer was used to measure the initial temperature of the acid.
●● A 1 cm length of magnesium ribbon was added to the acid in the boiling tube.
●● The acid and magnesium ribbon in the boiling tube were stirred continuously using a
thermometer.
●● The highest temperature reached by the mixture was measured.
●● The boiling tube was rinsed out with distilled water.
Experiment 2
●● E
xperiment 1 was repeated using a 2 cm length of magnesium ribbon instead of the 1 cm length.
Experiment 3
●● E
Experiment 4
●● E
Experiment 5
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(a) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the thermometer diagrams to
complete the table.
initial temperature highest temperature

length of temperature
experiment magnesium initial highest increase
thermometer thermometer
ribbon / cm temperature temperature / °C
diagram diagram
of acid / °C of acid / °C
30 30
1 25 25
20 20
30 30
2 25 25
20 20
30 30
3 25 25
20 20
30 40
4 25 35
20 30
30 40
5 25 35
20 30
[4]
(b) In which experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, was the temperature increase the largest?
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(c) Add a suitable scale to the y-axis and plot the results from Experiments 1 to 5 on the grid.
Draw a smooth line graph, making sure that your line passes through (0,0).
temperature
increase / °C
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
length of magnesium ribbon / cm
[5]
(d) Explain why the graph line must pass through (0,0).
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) From your graph, deduce the temperature increase if Experiment 1 is repeated using a 4 cm
length of magnesium ribbon.
..............................
[3]
(f) (i) Why would carrying out the experiment in a polystyrene cup rather than a boiling tube
improve the accuracy of the results?
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if the experiment was repeated using a
polystyrene cup instead of a boiling tube. [1]

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(g) The volume of dilute sulfuric acid could be measured with a 20 cm3 pipette.
(i) State one advantage of using a pipette rather than a measuring cylinder.
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) State one disadvantage of using a pipette rather than a measuring cylinder.
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3 Two solids, solid L and solid M, were analysed. Solid L was chromium(III) chloride.
tests on solid L

Solid L was dissolved in distilled water to produce solution L. Solution L was divided into four
portions in three test-tubes and a boiling tube.
(a) T
o the first portion of solution L in the boiling tube, about 1 cm depth of dilute hydrochloric acid
was added. The boiling tube was warmed gently.
strip of filter paper was dipped in acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution and held at
A
the mouth of the boiling tube.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) To the second portion of solution L aqueous sodium hydroxide was added slowly until it was in
excess and no further changes were seen.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) To the third portion of solution L aqueous ammonia was added slowly until it was in excess and
no further changes were seen.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) To the fourth portion of solution L about 1 cm depth of dilute nitric acid was added followed by
about 1 cm depth of aqueous silver nitrate.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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tests on solid M
Tests were done and the following observations made.
tests on solid M observations
test 1
Flame test yellow flame seen
test 2
About 10 cm3 of dilute nitric acid was added to effervescence

solid M.
Any gas produced was tested. limewater turned milky
test 3
About 1 cm depth of aqueous barium nitrate no change

was added to the solution formed by adding
dilute nitric acid to solid M in test 2.
(e) Identify solid M.
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
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4 Many window-cleaning products contain aqueous ammonia. Aqueous ammonia is an alkali that
reacts with dilute acids.
Plan an investigation to find which of two window-cleaning products contains the most concentrated
aqueous ammonia. Include in your plan:
●● the method you will use
●● how your results will be used to determine which window-cleaning product contains the most
concentrated aqueous ammonia.
You are provided with an aqueous solution of the two window‑cleaning products,

dilute hydrochloric acid of known concentration and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 A sample of rock salt contains sodium chloride and sand.
Sodium chloride is soluble in water. Sand is insoluble in water.
A student obtained dry crystals of pure sodium chloride from a lump of rock salt.
These are some of the steps the student used.
sand
rock salt
A B
grind the rock salt add the rock salt to water and heat filter the mixture
into smaller pieces while stirring with a glass rod
(a) Name the apparatus labelled A in step 1.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Explain why the mixture is heated and stirred in step 2.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) (i) Name the apparatus labelled B in step 3.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) State the scientific term for the sand left on the filter paper in step 3.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(d) Describe what the student must do after step 3 to obtain dry crystals of pure sodium chloride.
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2 A student investigated the temperature change when aqueous sodium hydroxide neutralises dilute
hydrochloric acid. The equation for the reaction is shown.
NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O
Eight experiments were done.

Experiment 1
●● A polystyrene cup was placed into a 250 cm3 beaker for support.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 5 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide was poured into the polystyrene
cup.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 45 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was poured into the polystyrene
cup.
●● The mixture was stirred and the maximum temperature reached was measured using a
thermometer.
●● The polystyrene cup was rinsed with distilled water.
Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using 10 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide and 40 cm3 of
●●

Experiment 3
●●

Experiment 4
●●

Experiment 5
●●

Experiment 6
●●

Experiment 7
●●

Experiment 8
●● cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide and 5
Experiment 1 was repeated using 45 cm3 of

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(a) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the thermometer diagrams to
complete the table.
volume of volume of dilute highest

thermometer
experiment aqueous sodium hydrochloric acid temperature
diagram
hydroxide / cm3 / cm3 reached / °C
30
1 5 25
20
30
2 10 25
20
30
3 15 25
20
30
4 20 25
20
30
5 30 25
20
30
6 35 25
20
30
7 40 25
20
30
8 45 25
20
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 8 on the grid. Draw two straight lines through the points.
Extend your straight lines so that they cross.
34
32
30
highest
temperature 28
reached / °C
26
24
22
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide / cm3
[4]
(c)
The point on the graph where the two straight lines cross is where all of the
aqueous sodium hydroxide reacts with all of the dilute hydrochloric acid to form a neutral
solution.
(i)
Use your graph to deduce the volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide and the volume of
dilute hydrochloric acid that react together to produce a neutral solution.
Show your working on the grid.
volume of aqueous sodium hydroxide = .............................. cm3
volume of dilute hydrochloric acid = .............................. cm3

[3]
(ii)
Use your graph to determine the highest temperature reached if the volumes in (c)(i)
were mixed together.
highest temperature reached = .............................. [2]

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(iii) Which solution, aqueous sodium hydroxide or dilute hydrochloric acid, was the most
concentrated?
Use your answer to (c)(i) to explain why.
most concentrated solution ..................................................................................................
explanation ..........................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
[1]
(d)
On the graph, sketch the lines you would expect to obtain if a copper can was used instead of
a polystyrene cup. [2]
(e) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a burette, instead of a measuring cylinder,
to add the dilute hydrochloric acid directly into the polystyrene cup.
advantage ...................................................................................................................................
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disadvantage ..............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(f) How could the reliability of the results of this investigation be checked?
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3 Two solids, solid N and solid P, were analysed.

tests on solid N
Tests were done and the following observations made.
tests on solid N observations
Solid N was dissolved in distilled water to

produce solution N. The solution was divided
into three equal portions in three boiling tubes.
test 1
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added slowly white precipitate formed,

until in excess to the first portion of solution N. the precipitate dissolved in excess aqueous
sodium hydroxide forming a colourless solution
test 2
Aqueous ammonia was added slowly until in white precipitate formed,

excess to the second portion of solution N. the precipitate dissolved in excess aqueous
ammonia forming a colourless solution
test 3
Aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide effervescence was seen,

were added to the third portion of solution N. the damp red litmus paper turned blue
The mixture was heated using a Bunsen burner.
Any gas produced was tested with damp red
litmus paper.
(a) Name the gas given off in test 3.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Identify solid N.
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tests on solid P
Solid P was potassium iodide.
(c) Describe the appearance of solid P.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) A flame test was done on solid P.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) Solid P was dissolved in distilled water to produce solution P. Solution P was divided into three
equal portions in three test-tubes.
(i) About 1 cm depth of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added
to the first portion of solution P.
observations ........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) About 1 cm depth of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were
added to the second portion of solution P.
observations ........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(iii) A few drops of aqueous bromine were added to the third portion of solution P.
observations ........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
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4 Stayclean and Brightwhite are two brands of washing powder. Both contain sodium carbonate.
Sodium carbonate is soluble in water and reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to produce
carbon dioxide gas.
Plan an investigation to determine which of the two washing powders, Stayclean or Brightwhite,
contains the greatest percentage of sodium carbonate.
You are provided with samples of the two washing powders and common laboratory apparatus and
chemicals.
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1 The table gives the boiling points of four alcohols.
alcohol boiling point / °C

butanol 117
ethanol 79
pentanol 138
propanol 97
The apparatus shown can be used to obtain propanol from a mixture containing butanol, ethanol,
pentanol and propanol.
mixture of alcohols
alcohol collected
water
electric
heater
A .................................................................................................................................................
B .................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Name this method of separation.
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Explain why it is safer to heat the mixture of alcohols in the way shown rather than with a
Bunsen burner.
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(d) Describe how propanol can be obtained from the mixture. Use data from the table.
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(e) Explain why the apparatus in the diagram cannot be used to obtain butanol from the mixture.
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2 A student investigated the mass of lead(II) iodide precipitate formed when aqueous potassium iodide
reacts with aqueous lead(II) nitrate.
The equation for the reaction is shown.
2KI(aq) + Pb(NO3)2(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq)
The student did seven experiments.

Experiment 1
●● Using a 50 cm3 measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of aqueous potassium iodide was poured into a
beaker.
●● Using a clean 50 cm3 measuring cylinder, 10 cm3 of aqueous lead(II) nitrate was added to the
aqueous potassium iodide in the beaker. The solutions were mixed together.
●● The mass of the precipitate of lead(II) iodide formed was found.

Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using a larger volume of aqueous lead(II) nitrate than in
●●
Experiment 1.

Experiment 3
●●
Experiment 2.

Experiment 4
●●
Experiment 3.

Experiment 5
●●
Experiment 4.

Experiment 6
●●
Experiment 5.

Experiment 7
●●
Experiment 6.

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(a) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to complete the table.
volume of aqueous measuring cylinder volume of mass of lead(II)

experiment potassium iodide diagram for aqueous aqueous lead(II) iodide precipitate
/ cm3 lead(II) nitrate nitrate / cm3 / g
1 25 10 1.4
20
2 25 2.3
10
30
3 25 3.3
20
30
4 25 4.1
20
40
5 25 5.1
30
50
6 25 5.1
40
50
7 25 5.1
40
[2]
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 7 on the grid. Draw two straight lines through the points.
Extend your straight lines so that they meet.
6.0
5.0
4.0
mass of
lead(II) iodide
precipitate / g 3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50
volume of aqueous lead(II) nitrate / cm3
[5]
From your graph, deduce the mass of lead(II) iodide precipitate that would be formed if
(c)
Experiment 1 was repeated using 20 cm3 of aqueous lead(II) nitrate.
mass = .............................. g [2]
(d) Explain why the same mass of precipitate is formed in Experiment 5, Experiment 6 and
Experiment 7.
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............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if all of the experiments were repeated using
aqueous potassium iodide with half the concentration. [2]

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(f) (i) State why using a 25.0 cm3 pipette to measure the volume of aqueous potassium iodide
would be an improvement.
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii)
State why a 25.0 cm3 pipette could not be used to measure the volume of
aqueous lead(II) nitrate in each experiment.
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(g) Describe how the solid lead(II) iodide can be separated from the reaction mixture and its mass
found.
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3 Solid Y and solid Z were analysed.

tests on solid Y observations
Solid Y was dissolved in distilled water to form

solution Y. Solution Y was divided into four
portions in four boiling tubes.
test 1
Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and a white precipitate formed which
then in excess to the first portion of solution Y. was insoluble in excess
test 2
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added a white precipitate formed which dissolved

dropwise and then in excess to the second in excess to form a colourless solution
portion of solution Y.
test 3
A piece of aluminium foil was added to the the gas turned damp red litmus paper blue
solution formed in test 2. The mixture was
warmed and any gas given off was tested.
test 4
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops the solution remained colourless,
of aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third no precipitate formed
portion of solution Y.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Identify solid Y.
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) A strip of universal indicator paper was dipped into the fourth portion of solution Y.
The universal indicator paper turned orange.
What additional information does this give about solution Y?
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tests on solid Z
Solid Z was iron(II) sulfate.
Solid Z was dissolved in water to produce solution Z. Solution Z was split into three equal portions
in three boiling tubes.
(d) Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and then in excess to the first portion of solution Z.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) About 2 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the second portion of solution Z.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) The solution from (e) was warmed and a piece of filter paper soaked in acidified aqueous
potassium manganate(VII) was held at the mouth of the boiling tube.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(g) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added
to the third portion of solution Z.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 A mixture contains three solid compounds:

●● copper(II) sulfate
●● cetyl alcohol
●● silicon dioxide.
The table gives some information on the solubility of these three solids.
solubility in solubility in
name of compound
water propanone
copper(II) sulfate soluble insoluble
cetyl alcohol insoluble soluble
silicon dioxide insoluble insoluble
Plan a method to obtain a pure sample of each of the three solids, copper(II) sulfate, cetyl alcohol
and silicon dioxide, from the mixture.
You have access to normal laboratory apparatus.
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The diagram shows the apparatus used to pass an electric current through
concentrated hydrochloric acid. Hydrogen and chlorine were formed at the electrodes.
+ power –
supply
switch
(a) Name the item of apparatus labelled A.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) The electrodes were made of platinum.
(i) Give two reasons why platinum is a suitable material for the electrodes.
1 ...........................................................................................................................................
2 ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(ii) Suggest another material suitable to use as electrodes in this experiment.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(c) The teacher doing this experiment wore safety glasses, gloves, had their hair tied back and
stood up throughout the experiment.
State one other safety precaution that should be taken when doing this experiment.
safety precaution ........................................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
[2]
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2 student investigated the rate of a reaction between sodium metabisulfite and potassium iodate.

A
In the reaction, starch was used as an indicator. At first the reacting mixture remained colourless
but then suddenly changed to a blue-black colour.
Five experiments were done. In each experiment the total volume of liquid was 45 cm3.

Experiment 1
●● Using a 10 cm3 measuring cylinder, 5 cm3 of aqueous sodium metabisulfite was poured into a
beaker.
●● Using another 10 cm3 measuring cylinder, 5 cm3 of aqueous starch was poured into the beaker.
●● Using a 25 cm3 measuring cylinder, 15 cm3 of distilled water was poured into the beaker.
●● Using another 25 cm3 measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of aqueous potassium iodate was poured into
the beaker. At the same time a stop‑clock was started.
●● The mixture in the beaker was stirred until a sudden colour change was seen.
●● The stop‑clock was immediately stopped and the time recorded.
●● The beaker was rinsed with water.

Experiment 2
●●
Experiment 1 was repeated using 17
cm3 of distilled water and 18
cm3 of
aqueous potassium iodate.

Experiment 3
●●
cm3 of

Experiment 4
●●
cm3 of

Experiment 5
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cm3 of

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(a) Use the information in the description of the experiments and the stop‑clock diagrams to
complete the table. Record the times in seconds.
volume of volume volume of time to

aqueous sodium of distilled aqueous change
experiment stop‑clock diagram
metabisulfite water potassium colour
/ cm3 / cm3 iodate / cm3 / s
0
seconds
0
1 20 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 18 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 14 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
4 12 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
5 10 45 15 5 15
10
30
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 5 on the grid.

Draw a smooth curve of best fit.
80
70
60
time to change
colour / s
50
40
30
10 12 14 16 18 20 22
volume of aqueous potassium iodate / cm3
[3]
(c) (i)
From your graph, predict the time to change colour if 16 cm3 of aqueous potassium iodate
was used.
time to change colour = .............................. s [2]
(ii) Calculate the volume of distilled water required if 16 cm3 of aqueous potassium iodate was
used.
volume of distilled water = .............................. cm3 [1]
(d) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if Experiments 1 to 5 were repeated at a higher
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(e) The concentration of potassium iodate in the reaction mixture in each experiment can be
calculated using the equation shown.
0.05 × volume of aqueous potassium iodate

concentration =
45
(i) Calculate the concentration of potassium iodate in the reaction mixture in Experiment 2.
concentration = .............................. mol / dm3 [1]
(ii) State which experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, had the fastest rate of reaction.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(f) Suggest why the volume of distilled water added to each experiment was increased as the
volume of aqueous potassium iodate was decreased.
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(g) Give one change you could make to the apparatus used which would improve the results.
change to apparatus ...................................................................................................................
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explanation .................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(h) How could the reliability of the results of this investigation be checked?
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3 Solid Q and solid R were analysed. Solid Q was zinc carbonate.

tests on solid Q

(a) Solid Q was placed in a boiling tube. About 10 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid was added to the
boiling tube. Any gas produced was tested.
The contents of the boiling tube were kept for (c).
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(b) Identify the gas given off in (a).
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) The reaction mixture from (a) was filtered.

The filtrate was solution S. 1 cm depth of solution S was poured into a boiling tube.
(i) Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise and then in excess to solution S in the
boiling tube.
observations ........................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) Explain why it is not possible to identify the cation contained in solution S from your
observations in (c)(i).
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(iii) Suggest an additional test that can be done on solution S to confirm the cation was Zn2+.
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tests on solid R
tests on solid R observations
test 1
A flame test was done on solid R. yellow flame
Solid R was dissolved in distilled water to

produce solution R. The solution was divided
into two equal portions in two test‑tubes.
test 2
About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid followed by a yellow precipitate formed

to the first portion of solution R.
test 3
The second portion of solution R was added to the solution changed colour
1 cm3 of aqueous bromine in a test‑tube. from orange to brown
(d) Identify solid R.
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4 Brass is a mixture of two metals, copper and zinc.
opper does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Zinc reacts with hot dilute sulfuric acid to form the
C
soluble salt zinc sulfate.
Plan an investigation to find the percentage by mass of zinc in a sample of brass.

In your answer you should include how to calculate the percentage by mass of zinc.
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1 Hot zinc reacts with steam to make zinc oxide and hydrogen gas.
A student wanted to use the apparatus shown to react zinc with steam and to collect the hydrogen.
water and
mineral wool zinc A
boiling tube
water
A .................................................................................................................................................
B .................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) State the purpose of the mineral wool.
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(c) The apparatus shown is dangerous to use because of an error in the way it has been set up.
Identify this error.
Explain why this error makes it dangerous to use the apparatus.
error ............................................................................................................................................
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explanation .................................................................................................................................
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(d) Add two arrows to the diagram to show the two places where the apparatus should be heated
once the error in (c) has been corrected. [1]
(e) Describe the test for hydrogen gas.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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2 A student investigated the reaction between dilute ethanoic acid and two different solutions of
sodium hydroxide labelled solution A and solution B.
(a) Experiment 1
●● burette was rinsed with solution A.

A
●● The burette was filled with solution A. Some of solution A was run out of the burette so that
the level of solution A was on the burette scale.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute ethanoic acid was poured into a conical flask.
●● Solution A was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
0 36
1 37
2 38
Experiment 1
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Experiment 2
●● he conical flask was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.

T
●● The burette was emptied and rinsed with distilled water.
●● The burette was rinsed with solution B.
●● The burette was filled with solution B. Some of solution B was run out of the burette so that
the level of solution B was on the burette scale.
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of dilute ethanoic acid was poured into a conical flask.
●● Solution B was added slowly from the burette to the conical flask, while the flask was
5 16
6 17
7 18
Experiment 2
volume of solution B added / cm3

[4]
(b) Explain why universal indicator is not a suitable indicator to use in this titration.
.....................................................................................................................................................
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(c) (i)
State which solution of sodium hydroxide, solution A or solution B, was the more
concentrated.
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(ii) State how many times more concentrated this solution of sodium hydroxide was than the
other solution of sodium hydroxide.
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(d) Determine the volume of solution B that would be required if Experiment 2 was repeated with
10 cm3 of dilute ethanoic acid.
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............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) Describe how the reliability of the results could be checked.
.....................................................................................................................................................
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(f) A 25 cm3 pipette can be used to measure the volume of a solution.
(i) cm3 pipette to measure the volume of the

Describe an advantage of using a 25
dilute ethanoic acid.
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........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Explain why a 25 cm3 pipette could not be used to measure the volume of solution A.
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(g) (i) Explain why the burette was rinsed with distilled water in Experiment 2.
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(ii) Explain why the burette was then rinsed with solution B.
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(iii) State the effect that not rinsing the burette with solution B would have on the final burette
reading.
effect ....................................................................................................................................
explanation ..........................................................................................................................
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[2]
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3 Two solids, solid C and solid D, were analysed.

tests on solid C
tests on solid C observations
test 1
Half of solid C was placed in a test‑tube. The steam was given off and condensation
solid was heated gently and then strongly. appeared at the mouth of the test‑tube,
the remaining solid became black
The remaining solid C was dissolved in

distilled water to produce solution C. The
solution was divided into two equal portions in
two test‑tubes.
test 2
the solution became orange
A few drops of universal indicator solution were
added to the first portion of solution C.
test 3
A spatula measure of solid sodium carbonate effervescence was seen,

was added to the second portion of solution C. the gas turned limewater milky
Any gas produced was tested.
(a) Suggest the pH of solution C.
pH = .............................. [1]
(b) Identify the gas produced in test 3.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) What conclusions can you make about solid C?
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tests on solid D
Solid D was calcium chloride.
Solid D was dissolved in water to form solution D. Solution D was divided into four approximately
equal portions in four test‑tubes.
(d) (i) A few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution D.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the mixture from (d)(i).
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) Aqueous ammonia was added dropwise and then in excess to the second portion of solution D.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(f) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous silver nitrate were added to the
third portion of solution D.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(g) About 1 cm3 of dilute nitric acid and a few drops of aqueous barium nitrate were added to the
fourth portion of solution D.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
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4 A toothpaste contains:
●● sodium fluoride
●● calcium carbonate
●● silica
●● mint flavouring.
Sodium fluoride and the mint flavouring are soluble in water.

Calcium carbonate and silica are insoluble in water.
Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form the soluble salt calcium chloride.
Plan an investigation to find the percentage by mass of silica in the toothpaste.
In your answer you should include how you will calculate the percentage by mass of silica in the
toothpaste.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to prepare a dry sample of a gas. The gas is more dense
than air.
stand and
clamp
concentrated
sulfuric acid
(a) Complete the boxes to name the apparatus. [3]
(b) Identify one mistake in the apparatus.
[1]
(c) Suggest a reason why the gas is passed through concentrated sulfuric acid.
[1]
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between excess magnesium and two different dilute
acids, X and Y.
Two experiments were carried out.
Experiment 1
The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.
rubber connector stand and

clamp
inverted
bung 100 cm3
measuring
cylinder
conical flask
trough water
Using a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of dilute acid X was poured into the conical flask.
0.5 g of magnesium ribbon was added to the conical flask and the bung added.
The timer was started and the volume of gas collected in the measuring cylinder was measured
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(a) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volumes of gas collected.
measuring cylinder total volume of gas

time / s
diagram collected / cm3
0
0 5
10
10
30 15
20
20
60 25
30
25
90 30
35
30
120 35
40
40
150 45
50
45
180 50
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Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using 50 cm3 of dilute acid Y.
(b) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volumes of gas collected.

time / s
0
0 5
10
0
30 5
10
5
60 10
15
10
90 15
20
10
120 15
20
15
150 20
25
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(c) Plot the results for both experiments on the grid below. For each set of results, draw a
smooth line graph. Indicate clearly which line represents Experiment 1 and which line
represents Experiment 2.
[4]
(d) State which experiment had the faster rate of reaction and suggest why the rate was faster in
this experiment.
[1]
(e) From your graph, deduce the time required to collect 25 cm3 of gas in Experiment 1.
Show clearly on the graph how you worked out your answer.
[1]
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(f) The rate of this reaction can be calculated using:
volume of gas / cm 3
rate =
time taken / s
For the experiment with the higher rate, calculate the rate of reaction for the first 30 seconds
of the reaction. Deduce the units.
rate [2]
(g) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder to add the acids to
the flask.
advantage
disadvantage [2]
(h) Suggest and explain one improvement to this experiment.
[1]
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3 Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride was broken down by electricity using the apparatus
shown.
gas A gas B
concentrated aqueous
sodium chloride
electrodes
+ –
(a) Suggest a suitable material from which to make the electrodes.
[1]
(b) Gas A is chlorine. Give a test for chlorine.
test
result [2]
(c) Gas B pops when tested with a lighted splint. What is gas B?
[1]
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4 Solid E was analysed. E was an aluminium salt. Some of the observations are shown below.
tests on solid E observations
Appearance of solid E. white crystalline solid
test 1
colourless drops of liquid formed at the top of
the tube
A little of solid E was heated in a test-tube.
(a) A little of solid E was dissolved in distilled water.
The solution was divided into four test-tubes and the following tests were carried out.
Complete the observations for tests 2 and 3.
(i) test 2
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first test-tube.
observations [1]
(ii) Excess sodium hydroxide was then added.
observations [1]
(iii) test 3
Drops of aqueous ammonia solution were added to the second test-tube. Excess
ammonia solution was then added.
observations
[2]
Two further tests are carried out and the following observations made.
tests on solution of E observations
test 4
To the third test-tube of solution, dilute no reaction

hydrochloric acid was added, followed by
barium nitrate solution.
test 5
effervescence
To the fourth test-tube of solution, aqueous
sodium hydroxide and aluminium foil were pungent gas given off
added.
gas turned damp litmus paper blue
The mixture was warmed carefully.
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(b) What does test 1 tell you about solid E?
[1]
(c) Identify the gas given off in test 5.
[1]
(d) What conclusions can you draw about solid E?
[2]
(e) Test 5 states that the mixture should be warmed carefully.
In terms of safety, explain why it is necessary to warm carefully.
[2]
[Total: 10]

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5 E-numbers identify chemicals which are added to foods.
(a) E210 is benzoic acid. How could you show that a solution of benzoic acid is a weak acid?
test
result [2]
(b) E110 is Sunset Yellow.

Outline a method you could use to show the presence of E110 in a food colouring.
[4]
[Total: 6]
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1 A chemist heated solid zinc chloride until it became molten. The apparatus shown was then used
to pass electricity through the molten zinc chloride using inert electrodes.
power
supply
+ –
molten zinc chloride
A silver-coloured solid was formed at the negative electrode (cathode).
(a) Name the process of breaking down a substance using electricity.
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(b) A Bunsen burner was used to heat the zinc chloride.
Describe how a Bunsen burner is adjusted to give a very hot flame.
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(c) Suggest and explain the expected observation at the positive electrode (anode).
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(d) Suggest why iron electrodes cannot be used in this experiment.
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(e) (i)
What difference would the chemist observe at the negative electrode if aqueous
zinc chloride were used, rather than molten zinc chloride?
Explain you answer.
difference .............................................................................................................................
explanation ..........................................................................................................................
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[2]
(ii) When electricity is used to break down concentrated aqueous zinc chloride, chlorine is
produced at the positive electrode.
Describe a test for chlorine.
test .......................................................................................................................................
observations ........................................................................................................................
[2]
(f) The bottle of zinc chloride is labelled corrosive.
State one safety precaution that should be taken when using zinc chloride.
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2
A student investigated the reaction between two different solutions, A and B, of aqueous
potassium manganate(VII) and solution C.
Experiment 1
●● burette was filled with solution A. The initial burette reading was recorded.
A
●● A measuring cylinder was used to pour 25 cm3 of solution C into a conical flask.
●● Solution A was added to the conical flask until the mixture just turned pink. The final burette
reading was recorded.
●● About 2 cm3 of the contents of the conical flask was poured into a test‑tube to use in Experiment 3.
●● The rest of the contents of the conical flask was poured away. The conical flask was rinsed
with distilled water.
(a) Use the burette diagrams to record the burette readings in the table and complete the table.
1 15
2 16
3 17
initial burette reading final burette reading
Experiment 1
volume used / cm3
[2]
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Experiment 2
●● he contents of the burette used in Experiment 1 were poured away and the burette was
T
rinsed with distilled water.
●● The burette was then rinsed with solution B.
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using solution B instead of solution A.
(b) Use the burette diagrams to record the burette readings in the table and complete the table.
1 31
2 32
3 33
Experiment 2
volume used / cm3
[2]
Which solution of potassium manganate(VII), solution A or solution B, is the more

(c) (i)
concentrated?
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(ii) How many times more concentrated is this solution of potassium manganate(VII)?
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(d) (i) Predict the volume of solution B that would be used if Experiment 2 were repeated using
50 cm3 of solution C.
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(ii) Suggest a practical problem that using 50 cm3 of solution C could cause. How could this
problem be solved?
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(e) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder rather than a pipette
for solution C.
advantage of using a measuring cylinder ...................................................................................
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disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder ..............................................................................
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[2]

Experiment 3
The results from Experiment 3 are shown in the table.
tests observations
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to green precipitate formed

about 2 cm3 of solution C.
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the red-brown precipitate formed

reaction mixture saved from Experiment 1.
(f) What conclusions can be drawn about solution C from Experiment 3?
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3 Two substances, solution D and solid E, were analysed. Solution D was dilute sulfuric acid.
Tests were done on the substances.
tests on solution D
Solution D was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes.
(a) The pH of the first portion of solution D was tested.
pH = .............................. [1]
(b) A strip of magnesium ribbon was added to the second portion of solution D. The gas produced
was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(c) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third portion of solution D.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the fourth portion of solution D.
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tests on solid E
Some of the tests and observations are shown.
The appearance of solid E was studied. white solid
test 1
Solid E was heated gently and then more white solid residue
strongly.
Distilled water was added to the residue and pH = 10

the pH of the mixture was tested.
test 2
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to solid E. rapid effervescence
The gas produced was tested. limewater turned milky
Distilled water was added to the solution and

the mixture was shaken.
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was white precipitate formed which was insoluble in excess
added to the mixture.
(e) Identify the gas produced in test 2.
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(f)
What conclusions can you draw about solid E?
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4 The rate of reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid can be followed by measuring
the volume of hydrogen produced.
Plan an experiment to investigate the effect of decreasing the temperature on the rate of this
reaction by measuring the volume of hydrogen produced.
You are provided with magnesium ribbon, dilute hydrochloric acid and common laboratory
apparatus.
You are advised to draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus you would use in the space provided.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus a student used to prepare a dry sample of chlorine gas. Chlorine
is more dense than air.
concentrated ..........................................
hydrochloric
acid
..........................................
manganese(IV) oxide
flask 1 concentrated
sulfuric acid
(b) Use the diagram to identify two mistakes the student made.
1 ..................................................................................................................................................
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2 ..................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(c) Suggest one reason why the gas produced in flask 1 is passed through concentrated
sulfuric acid.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Describe a test for chlorine.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
observations ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(e) Suggest why this experiment is done in a fume cupboard.
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2 A student investigated the reaction between aqueous sodium carbonate and aqueous barium nitrate.
●● burette was filled with aqueous sodium carbonate.

A
●● Seven test-tubes were labelled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
●● A measuring cylinder was used to pour 6 cm3 of aqueous barium nitrate into each of the seven
test‑tubes in a test‑tube rack.
●● 1.0 cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate was added from the burette to test-tube 1.
A glass rod was used to stir the contents of each of the test‑tubes. The contents of the test‑tubes
were left to stand until the solid formed had settled. A ruler was used to measure the height of the
solid formed in each test‑tube.
(a) Use a ruler to measure the heights of the solid formed in each test‑tube shown in the diagram.
Record the heights of the solid formed in the table and complete the table.
test-tube number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
volume of aqueous
sodium carbonate / cm3
solid
height of solid / mm
[3]
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(b) Plot the results on the grid. Draw two intersecting lines of best fit. Label the x-axis.
100
80
60
height of
solid / mm
40
20
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[4]
(c)
From your graph, deduce the height of the solid formed when 3.0
cm3 of aqueous
sodium carbonate is added to 6 cm of aqueous barium nitrate.
3
.............................. mm [2]
(d) Describe the trend in the heights of the solids formed in test‑tubes 1–7.
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(e) Predict what would happen if the experiment were continued using three further test‑tubes
each containing 6 cm3 of aqueous barium nitrate and separately adding 9.0 cm3, 10.0 cm3 and
11.0 cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate to each one.
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(f)
Suggest one change to the apparatus used which could be made to obtain more accurate
results.
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(g) Suggest a different method to measure the amount of solid formed during the experiment.
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(h) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
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3 Two substances, solution F and solid G, were analysed. Solution F was dilute hydrochloric acid.
Tests were done on solution F and solid G.
tests on solution F
Solution F was divided into four equal portions in four test‑tubes.
(a) The pH of the first portion of solution F was tested.
pH = .............................. [1]
(b) Magnesium ribbon was added to the second portion of solution F. The gas produced was
tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [3]
(c) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third portion of solution F.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the fourth portion of solution F.
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tests on solid G
tests on solid G observations
The appearance of solid G was studied. white solid
test 1
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to solid G. rapid effervescence

The solution formed was divided into two portions

for test 2.
test 2
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was white precipitate formed which

added to the first portion of the solution from test 1. was insoluble in excess
An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the no precipitate formed

second portion of the solution from test 1.
(e) Identify solid G.
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4 Steel nails rust in the presence of air and water. Plan an investigation to:
●● s how that coating steel nails with paint helps to protect the nails from rusting
●● show that coating steel nails with zinc helps to protect the nails from rusting
●● determine which coating is more effective at protecting steel nails from rusting.
You are provided with:
●● ncoated steel nails

u
●● steel nails coated with paint
●● steel nails coated with zinc
●● common laboratory apparatus.
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1 A student did the following steps to make zinc chloride crystals from solid zinc oxide.
step 1 Pour 40 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid into a beaker. Add a small amount of zinc oxide.
Warm the mixture and stir it.
step 2 Continue to add zinc oxide to the beaker until all of the dilute hydrochloric acid has
reacted.
step 3 Remove the excess zinc oxide.
step 4 Obtain crystals of zinc chloride from the solution.
(a) Name the apparatus used in step 1 to:
(i) add the zinc oxide
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) warm the mixture.
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(b) How did the student know that all of the dilute hydrochloric acid had reacted in step 2?
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(c) (i) What is meant by the term excess in step 3?
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(ii) How is the excess zinc oxide removed in step 3?
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(d) Describe how the crystals are obtained in step 4.
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(e) Suggest how the method would differ if zinc carbonate were used instead of zinc oxide.
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between magnesium ribbon and solutions of dilute
hydrochloric acid of different concentrations, solutions H, I, J and K. The dilute hydrochloric acid
was in excess in all experiments.

Experiment 1
●● A measuring cylinder was used to pour 30 cm3 of solution H into a beaker.
●● A 5.0 cm length of magnesium ribbon was then added to the beaker.
●● A timer was started immediately.
●● The time taken for all of the magnesium ribbon to react and to disappear completely was
measured.

Experiment 2
●● Experiment 1 was repeated but using solution I instead of solution H.

Experiment 3
●● Experiment 1 was repeated but using solution J instead of solution H.
Experiment 4
●● Experiment 1 was repeated but using solution K instead of solution H.
(a) Use the stop-clock diagrams to record the time taken for each experiment in the table.
concentration of time taken for the

stop-clock
experiment solution hydrochloric acid magnesium ribbon to
diagram
in mol / dm3 disappear completely / s
45 15 5 15
1 H 2.0
10
minutes
45 15 5 15
2 I 1.5
10
45 15 5 15
3 J 1.0
10
45 15 5 15
4 K 0.8
10
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Experiment 5
Solution J was added to some magnesium ribbon in a test‑tube. The gas produced was tested. The
observations were recorded in the table.
rapid effervescence and the test-tube felt hot

observations
lighted splint ‘popped’
(b) Plot the results for Experiments 1–4 on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
time taken for the

magnesium ribbon to
disappear completely / s
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

concentration of hydrochloric acid in mol / dm 3
[3]
(c)
From your graph, deduce the time taken for the magnesium ribbon to disappear completely
if a solution of hydrochloric acid of concentration 2.5 mol / dm3 were used.
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(d) (i) Why was the same length of magnesium used in Experiments 1–4?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest the effect on the results if Experiments 1–4 were repeated using 2.5 cm lengths of
magnesium ribbon instead of 5.0 cm lengths of magnesium ribbon. Explain your answer.
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) Suggest a different method which a student could use to investigate the rate of reaction
between magnesium ribbon and dilute hydrochloric acid. State the apparatus the student
would use and the measurements the student would take.
apparatus ....................................................................................................................................
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measurements ............................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(f) Use the observations from Experiment 5 to answer these questions.
(i)
What type of chemical reaction occurs when magnesium ribbon reacts with dilute
hydrochloric acid?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Identify the gas produced.
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3 Two substances, solid L and solid M, were analysed. Solid L was hydrated ammonium sulfate.
Tests were done on solid L and solid M.
tests on solid L
(a) Describe the appearance of solid L.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solid L was divided into two portions.
(b) T
he first portion of solid L was heated in a hard-glass test-tube. Any gas produced was tested
with cobalt(II) chloride paper.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [3]
The second portion of solid L was added to distilled water. The mixture was shaken to dissolve
solid L and form solution L. The solution of L was divided into two equal portions in two test‑tubes.
(c) A
n excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the first portion of solution L. The
mixture was heated and the gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the second portion of solution L.
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tests on solid M

Solid M was dissolved in water. The solution was

divided into three portions.
test 1
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was red-brown precipitate formed

added to the first portion of the solution.
test 2
An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the red-brown precipitate formed

second portion of the solution.
test 3
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were white precipitate formed

added to the third portion of the solution.
(e) Identify solid M.
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4 Azurite is an ore of copper which contains copper(II) carbonate. Azurite contains no other metal
ions.
Plan an experiment to show how a sample of copper could be obtained from large lumps of azurite.
Your answer should include:
●● escriptions of the reactions involved

d
●● the expected observations.
You are provided with a large lump of azurite and common laboratory chemicals and apparatus.
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1 A student investigated the colours present in three hair dyes, P, Q and R, using chromatography.
P, Q and R are insoluble in water. The student suggested setting up the apparatus for the experiment
as shown.
clips glass cover
rod
chromatography
paper
beaker
solvent
(a) Why is a lid necessary on top of the beaker?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) (i) Identify one mistake in the student’s diagram.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest why this mistake would stop the experiment working.
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(c) Name a suitable solvent that could be used in this experiment.
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(d) A separate chromatography experiment was done using the hair dyes P, Q and R. The
chromatogram obtained is shown.
P Q R
State three conclusions about the hair dyes P, Q and R which can be deduced from the
chromatogram.
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2 ..................................................................................................................................................
3 ..................................................................................................................................................
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2 A student investigated the temperature changes when two different metals, zinc and magnesium,
reacted with aqueous copper(II) sulfate.
Experiment 1
●● measuring cylinder was used to pour 25 cm3 aqueous copper(II) sulfate into a polystyrene
A
cup.
●● The initial temperature of the solution was measured and the timer was started.
●● The temperature of the solution was measured at 30 seconds and at 60 seconds.
●● At 60 seconds, 5 g of zinc powder was added to the aqueous copper(II) sulfate. The mixture
was stirred with a thermometer.
●● The temperature of the mixture was measured every 30 seconds for 210 seconds. The mixture
was stirred continuously.

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(a) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the temperatures in the table.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

30 30 30 50 50 50 50 50
thermometer
25 25 25 45 45 45 45 45
diagram
20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40
temperature of
mixture / °C
[2]
Experiment 2
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using 5 g of magnesium powder instead of zinc powder.
(b) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the temperatures in the table.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

30 30 30 60 80 80 80 80
thermometer
25 25 25 55 75 75 75 75
diagram
20 20 20 50 70 70 70 70
temperature of
mixture / °C
[1]
Experiment 3
●● Experiment 1 was repeated using 5 g of zinc granules instead of zinc powder.
(c) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the temperatures in the table.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
thermometer
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
diagram
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
temperature of
mixture / °C
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(d) Plot the results for Experiments 1–3 on the grid and draw three smooth line graphs.
Clearly label your lines.
80
70
60
50
temperature of
mixture / °C
40
30
20
10
0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210
time / s
[3]
(e)
From your graph, deduce the temperature of the mixture in Experiment 2 after 75 seconds.
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(f) (i) From the results, which Experiment was the most exothermic? Explain your answer.
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) Compare the rates of reaction in Experiments 1 and 3. Explain why the rates of reaction
are different.
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(g) Predict the temperature of the mixture in Experiment 2 after 2 hours. Explain your answer.
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(h) When doing the experiments, what would be the advantage of taking the temperature readings
every 15 seconds?
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(i) Explain why a copper can should not be used in place of the polystyrene cup in these
experiments.
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3 Two substances, solid N and solid O were analysed. Solid N was hydrated aluminium sulfate.
Tests were done on solid N and solid O.
tests on solid N

(a) Describe the appearance of solid N.
observation ........................................................................................................................... [1]
Solid N was divided into two portions.
(b) T
he first portion of solid N was heated in a hard-glass test-tube. Any gas produced was tested
with cobalt(II) chloride paper.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
The second portion of solid N was added to distilled water. The mixture was shaken to dissolve
solid N and form solution N. Solution N was divided into two equal portions in two test-tubes.
(c) (i) D
rops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution N until a
change was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture from (c)(i).
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the second portion of solution N.
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tests on solid O
tests on solid O observations
test 1
A flame test was done on solid O. lilac flame
Solid O was dissolved in water. The solution was

divided into two portions.
test 2
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was no change

added to the first portion of the solution.
test 3
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were white precipitate formed
(e) Identify solid O.
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4 Calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide can be used to neutralise the acid in soil.
Plan an investigation to find out which of these calcium compounds neutralises acid most effectively.
You are provided with the three calcium compounds, dilute hydrochloric acid and common laboratory
apparatus and chemicals.
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1 The apparatus shown was used to investigate the products formed when ethanol, C2H5OH, burns
in air.
to suction
pump
limewater
ethanol
ice U-tube water
(a) Complete the box to name the apparatus. [1]
(b) Explain why water collects in the U-tube.
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) State a chemical test for water.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
observations ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(d) What is the purpose of the suction pump?
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(e) Predict the change seen in the test-tube containing the limewater. Explain your prediction.
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A student investigated the rate of reaction between dilute nitric acid and an excess of
solid magnesium carbonate at room temperature.
A small test‑tube containing magnesium carbonate was suspended in the conical flask.
inverted 250 cm3

measuring
cylinder
solid
magnesium
carbonate
water
dilute
nitric acid
50 cm3 of dilute nitric acid was added to the conical flask. The contents of the test‑tube were
released, allowing the solid magnesium carbonate to mix with the dilute nitric acid. A stop‑clock was
started and the volume of gas collected in the inverted measuring cylinder was measured every
10 seconds for 80 seconds.

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(a) Use the inverted measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volume of gas collected in the
table.
inverted
total volume of
time / s measuring cylinder
gas collected / cm3
diagram
0
0
5
10
20
10
25
30
40
20
45
50
55
30
60
65
60
40
65
70
70
50
75
80
70
60
75
80
70
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75
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(b) Plot the results on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
80
70
60
50
total
volume
of gas 40
collected
/ cm3
30
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
time / s
[3]
(c) (i) One of the points is anomalous.
Circle this point on your graph. [1]
(ii)
From your graph, deduce the time taken to collect 40 cm3 of gas.
.............................. s [2]

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(d) State one possible source of error in this experiment. Suggest one improvement to reduce this
source of error.
source of error ............................................................................................................................
improvement ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(e) The average rate of the reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
volume of gas collected / cm3

average rate of reaction =
time taken / s
(i) Calculate the volume of gas collected between 10 seconds and 30 seconds.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii)
Calculate the average rate of reaction between 10 seconds and 30 seconds. Include the
unit in your answer.
average rate of reaction = ..............................
unit = ..............................
[2]
(f) The student calculated that the total volume of gas collected in this reaction would be 85 cm3.
Suggest and explain why the actual volume of gas collected was different from 85 cm3.
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(g) S
ketch on the grid the graph you would expect if the experiment were repeated at a lower
temperature. Label this graph as L.[2]
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3 Two substances, solid A and solid B, were analysed. Solid A was zinc nitrate.
tests on solid A

Solid A was added to distilled water and the mixture shaken to dissolve solid A and produce
solution A. Solution A was divided into three equal portions in three test‑tubes.
(a) (i) A few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution A.
observations................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to this mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) (i) A few drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the second portion of solution A.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) An excess of aqueous ammonia was then added to this mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the third portion of solution A.
The mixture was heated and the gas produced was tested with litmus paper.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
tests on solid B

tests on solid B observations

test 1
A flame test was done on solid B. red flame
test 2
Solid B was dissolved in water.
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were

yellow precipitate formed
added to the solution.
(d) Identify solid B.
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4 Iodine dissolves in two different solvents: ethanol and hexane.
Plan an experiment to find out in which solvent iodine is the most soluble at room temperature.
You are provided with iodine, the two solvents and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 A student did a single titration to find the concentration of a solution of dilute sulfuric acid.
he student added 25.0 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide to a conical flask, followed by a few
T
drops of indicator. Dilute sulfuric acid was then added to the aqueous sodium hydroxide until the
solution was neutral.
The apparatus used is shown in the diagram.
dilute
sulfuric acid
aqueous
sodium hydroxide
(a)
Complete the boxes to name the apparatus. [2]
(b) Name a suitable indicator to use in the titration and give the colour change.
indicator ......................................................................................................................................
colour change from ........................................................ to . ......................................................

[2]
(c)
What readings should the student take when doing this single titration?
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(d) A
fter the titration, the student discarded the contents of the conical flask and rinsed the
conical flask with distilled water.
Suggest and explain what would be the effect, if any, on the titration values if the conical flask
was not dried before repeating the titration.
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2 student investigated the temperature changes when two different solids, N and O, dissolve in
A
water.

Experiment 1
●● sing a measuring cylinder, 30 cm3 of distilled water was poured into a polystyrene cup.
U
●● The initial temperature of the distilled water was measured.
●● Solid N was added to the distilled water, a timer started and the mixture was stirred with a
stirring thermometer.
●● The temperature of the mixture was measured every 30 seconds for three minutes (180 seconds).
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180

25 25 25 30 30 30 30
thermometer
20 20 20 25 25 25 25
diagram
15 15 15 20 20 20 20
temperature of
mixture / °C
[2]
Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using a new polystyrene cup and solid O instead of solid N.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180

30 20 20 20 10 10 20
thermometer
25 15 15 15 5 5 15
diagram
20 10 10 10 0 0 10
temperature of
mixture / °C
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(c) P
lot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid. Draw two smooth line graphs.
Clearly label your graphs.
30
20
temperature
of mixture
/ °C
10
0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
time / s
[3]
(d) (i)
From your graph, deduce the time taken for the initial temperature of the solution in
Experiment 2 to change by 3 °C.
.............................. s [3]
(ii) E
xtend your graph for Experiment 1 to give the expected temperature of the mixture after
240 seconds.
.............................. °C [2]
(e) Is the energy change in Experiment 2 exothermic or endothermic? Explain your answer.
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(f) State two possible sources of error in these experiments. Suggest two improvements to
reduce each of these sources of error.
source of error 1 .........................................................................................................................
improvement 1 . ..........................................................................................................................
source of error 2 .........................................................................................................................
improvement 2 . ..........................................................................................................................
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3 Two substances, solid P and solid Q, were analysed. Solid P was copper(II) nitrate.
ests were done on solid P and solid Q.
T
tests on solid P

(a) A flame test was done on solid P.
observations �� [1]
Solid P was added to distilled water and the mixture shaken to dissolve solid P and form solution P.
Solution P was divided into three equal portions in two test‑tubes and one boiling tube.
(b)
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the first portion of solution P in a
test‑tube.
(c) (i) A
few drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the second portion of solution P in a
test‑tube.
(ii) An excess of aqueous ammonia was then added to this mixture.
(d) A
luminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the third portion of solution P in
a boiling tube. The mixture was heated and the gas produced tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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tests on solid Q
tests on solid Q observations
test 1
A flame test was done on solid Q. lilac colour
test 2
Solid Q was dissolved in water.
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were cream precipitate formed
added to the solution.
(e)
Identify solid Q.
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4 The table gives some information about the properties of three substances found in a hand cream.
substance reaction with dilute nitric acid

polystyrene beads no reaction
calcium carbonate reacts and dissolves
sodium fluoride dissolves
se the information in the table to plan an experiment to obtain a pure, dry sample of
U
polystyrene beads from this mixture of substances.
You are provided with a mixture of the three substances and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2(aq), decomposes slowly to form water and oxygen.
2H2O2(aq) 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
The addition of 0.5 g of manganese(IV) oxide speeds up this decomposition. Manganese(IV) oxide

is an insoluble solid.
The apparatus shown was used to follow the rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The
hydrogen peroxide was added to the conical flask and a stop‑watch was started.
hydrogen peroxide
water
0.5 g manganese(IV) oxide
(b) What measurements should be taken to follow the rate of the reaction?
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(c) The rate of the reaction decreases over time. After 5 minutes the rate of reaction is zero.
(i) Why does the rate of reaction decrease?
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(ii)
Explain why the rate of reaction is zero after 5 minutes.
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(d) (i) The manganese(IV) oxide acts as a catalyst.
How could a student separate the catalyst from the reaction mixture at the end of the
reaction?
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(ii) Suggest how the student could show that the catalyst separated in (d)(i) is unchanged at
the end of the reaction.
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2 A student investigated the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and three different concentrations
of aqueous sodium hydroxide, labelled R, S and T.
Experiment 1
●● burette was filled with dilute hydrochloric acid. The initial burette reading was measured.
A
●● Using a measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of solution R was poured into a conical flask.
●● Six drops of methyl orange indicator were added to the conical flask.
●● Dilute hydrochloric acid was added from the burette, until the solution just changed colour.
●● The final burette reading was measured.
0 10
1 11
2 12
initial final
Experiment 2
●● Experiment 1 was repeated but using 20 cm3 of solution S instead of solution R.
2 23
3 24
4 25
initial final
Experiment 3
●● Experiment 1 was repeated but using 20 cm3 of solution T instead of solution R.
1 5
2 6
3 7
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(a) Use the burette diagrams to record all the burette readings in the table.
Experiment 1 Experiment 2 Experiment 3

burette reading / cm3
using solution R using solution S using solution T
final burette reading
initial burette reading
volume used
[4]
(b) What colour change is observed in the conical flask at the end-point?
from ....................................................................... to ��

[2]
(c) Suggest why Universal Indicator is not a suitable indicator in these experiments.
.....................................................................................................................................................
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(d) (i) Complete the sentences below.
Experiment ............ needed the smallest volume of dilute hydrochloric acid to change the
colour of the indicator.
Experiment ............ needed the largest volume of dilute hydrochloric acid to change the
colour of the indicator.
[1]
(ii) Determine the simplest whole number ratio of volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid used in
Experiment 1 ............ : ............ Experiment 2 [1]
(iii)
Deduce the order of concentrations of the solutions of aqueous sodium hydroxide,
R, S and T.
most concentrated ..............................
..............................
least concentrated ..............................

[1]
(e) What would be the effect on the results, if any, if the solutions of aqueous sodium hydroxide
were warmed before adding the dilute hydrochloric acid? Give a reason for your answer.
effect on the results ....................................................................................................................
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(f) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
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(g) Suggest a different method, not involving an indicator, of finding the order of concentrations of
the solutions of aqueous sodium hydroxide, R, S and T.
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3 Two substances, solid U and liquid V, were analysed. Solid U was chromium(III) nitrate.
Tests were done on solid U and liquid V.
tests on solid U

Solid U was added to distilled water and shaken to dissolve solid U and form solution U.
(a) Describe the colour of solution U.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solution U was divided into three equal portions in three test‑tubes.
(b) (i) A few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution U until
a change was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the second portion of solution U.
observations.......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the third portion of solution U.
The mixture was heated and the gas produced was tested.
observations................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
tests on liquid V
One of the tests done on liquid V and the observations made are shown.
tests on liquid V observations
A lighted splint was used to touch about 1 cm3 liquid V set on fire and
of liquid V. burned with a smoky blue flame
(e) Draw one conclusion about liquid V.
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4 Potassium nitrate and ammonium chloride are two salts. The energy change when they each
dissolve in water is endothermic.
Plan an experiment to show which of these two salts produces the larger endothermic energy
change per gram.
Your answer should include:

●● any measurements you would take and record
●● how the results could be used to draw a conclusion.
You are provided with potassium nitrate and ammonium chloride, distilled water and common
laboratory apparatus.
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1 A student used paper chromatography to separate a mixture of coloured dyes. The diagram shows
the apparatus used.
clips
rod
paper
mixture of
coloured dyes
baseline
(a) (i) Draw a line on the diagram to show the level of the solvent. [1]
(ii) Suggest a suitable solvent that could be used.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(b) What could be used to put the mixture of coloured dyes onto the paper?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) The clips hold the paper in position.
Why is this important for the chromatography experiment?
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The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained from four dyes, A, B, C and D.
solvent front
baseline
A B C D
(d) Give one conclusion that can be drawn about dye B.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) Suggest why dye C remained on the baseline.
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(f)
Rf values are used to identify compounds.
distance travelled by the compound

Rf =
distance travelled by the solvent
Calculate the Rf value of dye A.
Rf = .............................. [2]
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2 A student investigated the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and an aqueous solution of
sodium carbonate labelled solution L.

Experiment 1
● measuring cylinder was used to pour 25 cm3 of solution L into a conical flask.
A
● Ten drops of thymolphthalein indicator were added to the conical flask.
● A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with dilute hydrochloric acid.
● Dilute hydrochloric acid was added from the burette to the conical flask until the solution just
changed to colourless at the end-point of the titration.
(a) Use the burette diagram to record the final burette reading in the table and complete the table.
11
12
13
Experiment 1
initial burette reading / cm3 0.0
difference / cm3
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Experiment 2
● en drops of methyl orange indicator were added to the solution in the conical flask from
T
Experiment 1.
● Dilute hydrochloric acid was added from the burette to the conical flask until the solution just
changed colour.
(b) Use the burette diagram to record the final burette reading in the table and complete the table.
22
23
24
Experiment 2
initial burette reading / cm3 12.0
difference / cm3
[1]

Experiment 3
● xperiment 1 was repeated using methyl orange indicator instead of thymolphthalein indicator
E
and adding dilute hydrochloric acid from the burette to the conical flask until the solution just
changed colour.
(c) Use the burette diagrams to record the burette readings in the table and complete the table.
0 23
1 24
2 25
Experiment 3
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(d) What colour change was observed in the conical flask in Experiment 3?
from ................................................................... to ....................................................................

[1]
(e) Why was the conical flask emptied and rinsed with distilled water at the start of Experiment 3?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) Complete the sentence.
Experiment .......... needed the largest volume of dilute hydrochloric acid to change the colour
of the indicator. [1]
(g) Give the name of a more accurate piece of apparatus for measuring the volume of solution L.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
What would be the effect on the results if solution L were warmed before adding the
(h)
dilute hydrochloric acid? Give a reason for your answer.
effect on the results ....................................................................................................................
reason .........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(i) (i) Determine the simplest whole number ratio of volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid used in
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest why the volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid used in Experiments 1 and 3 are
different.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(j) Suggest why Universal Indicator cannot be used in these experiments.
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(k) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
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3 Two substances, solution M and solid N, were analysed. Solution M was aqueous iron(III) chloride.
tests on solution M
(a) Describe the appearance of solution M.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solution M was divided into three equal portions in three test-tubes.
(b) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the first portion of solution M.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the second portion of solution M.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) (i) Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the third portion of solution M until a
change was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
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tests on solid N

tests on solid N observations
The appearance of solid N was studied. green powder
test 1
Solid N was heated. solid turned black
test 2
A flame test was done on solid N. blue-green colour
(e) Name the gas produced in test 1.
�� [1]
(f) Identify solid N.
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4 Magnesium reacts with dilute sulfuric acid at room temperature to form hydrogen gas.
Plan an experiment to find the rate of reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute sulfuric acid.
In your answer:

● include a diagram
● indicate how you could use the results obtained to find the rate of reaction.
You are provided with common laboratory apparatus, magnesium ribbon and dilute sulfuric acid.
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1 The volume of dilute nitric acid that reacts with 25.0 cm3 of aqueous potassium hydroxide can be
found by titration using the apparatus shown.
...........................................
dilute nitric acid
25.0 cm3 of aqueous

potassium hydroxide
with indicator
(b) Name a suitable indicator that could be used.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
A student did the titration four times and recorded the following results.
titration number volume of dilute nitric acid / cm3

1 18.1
2 18.9
3 18.3
4 18.2
(c) (i) Which one of the results is anomalous?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest what might have caused this result to be anomalous.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(iii) Use the other results to calculate the average volume of dilute nitric acid that reacted with
the aqueous potassium hydroxide.
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(d) The equation for the reaction taking place in the titration is shown.
HNO3 + KOH KNO3 + H2O
The student concluded that the aqueous potassium hydroxide was more concentrated than the
dilute nitric acid.
Explain whether or not the student’s conclusion was correct.
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A student investigated the rate of reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous
sodium thiosulfate. When these chemicals react they form a precipitate which makes the solution
go cloudy. The formation of this precipitate can be used to show how fast the reaction proceeds.
Five experiments were done using the apparatus shown.
eye
10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid
250 cm3 conical flask
aqueous sodium thiosulfate
printed sheet of paper

printed words
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Experiment 1
● large measuring cylinder was used to pour 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate into a
A
250 cm3 conical flask. The conical flask was placed on a printed sheet of paper.
● 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the solution in the conical flask. A timer was
started immediately and the mixture was swirled.
● The time taken for the printed words to disappear from view was measured.

Experiment 2
● he large measuring cylinder was used to pour 40 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate into a
T
conical flask, followed by 10 cm3 of distilled water. The conical flask was placed on the printed
sheet of paper.
● 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the solution in the conical flask. The timer was
started immediately and the mixture was swirled.

Experiment 3
● xperiment 2 was repeated but using 35 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate and 15 cm3 of
E
distilled water.

Experiment 4
E
distilled water.

Experiment 5
E
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(a) Record the volumes of distilled water used in the table. Use the stop-clock diagrams to record
the results in the table.
time taken for

volume of volume of
the printed words
experiment aqueous sodium distilled water stop-clock diagram
to disappear
thiosulfate / cm3 / cm3
from view / s
0
seconds
0
1 50 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 40 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 35 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
4 30 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
5 10 45 15 5 15
10
30
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(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1–5 on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
240
210
180
150
time taken for
the printed words
to disappear
from view / s 120
90
60
30
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
volume of aqueous sodium thiosulfate / cm3
[3]
(c) (i)
From your graph, deduce the time taken for the printed words to disappear from view
if Experiment 2 were repeated using 20 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate and 30 cm3 of
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(ii) The rate of reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
1
rate of reaction =
time taken
Calculate the rate of reaction using your answer from (c)(i).
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(d) (i) In which experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, was the rate of reaction greatest?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Explain, in terms of particles, why the rate of reaction was greatest in this experiment.
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(e) Give the name of a more accurate piece of apparatus for measuring volumes than a measuring
cylinder.
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(f) Suggest the effect on the results of using a 100 cm3 conical flask instead of a 250 cm3 conical
flask. Explain your answer.
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(g) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if all of the experiments were repeated at a
lower temperature. Clearly label your graph. [1]
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3 Two substances, solution A and solid B, were analysed.
tests on solution A
tests on solution A observations
Solution A was divided into three equal portions

in three test-tubes.
test 1
The pH of the first portion of solution A was pH = 1

tested.
test 2
Magnesium ribbon was added to the second effervescence

portion of solution A.
The gas produced was tested. gas ‘popped’ with a lighted splint
test 3
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate white precipitate formed
were added to the third portion of solution A.
(a) Identify the gas produced in test 2.
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(b) Identify solution A.
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tests on solid B
Solid B was zinc carbonate.
(c) Dilute nitric acid was added to solid B. The gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
The zinc nitrate solution formed in the test in (c) was divided into two portions in two test‑tubes.
(d) (i) D
rops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of the zinc nitrate
solution.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii)
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) (i)
Drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the second portion of the zinc nitrate solution.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) An excess of aqueous ammonia was then added to the mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
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4 Potassium chloride is a salt that dissolves in water.

The solubility of a salt is the mass in grams of the salt that dissolves in 100 cm3 of water at a
particular temperature.
Plan an investigation to determine the solubility of potassium chloride in water at 40 °C.
You are provided with potassium chloride and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 The rate of reaction between an excess of dilute nitric acid and powdered calcium carbonate was
investigated. The carbon dioxide produced was collected. The apparatus used is shown.
dilute nitric acid

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powdered
calcium carbonate
A sketch graph of the results obtained is shown.
time
(b) (i) Label the y-axis. [1]
(ii) Explain why the sketch graph is horizontal at point X.
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(c) Draw on the axes the graph expected if the experiment were repeated using an equal mass
of lumps of calcium carbonate. All other conditions were kept the same. [2]
(d) Describe a test for carbon dioxide.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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2 A student investigated the temperature changes when two different solids, solid C and solid D,
dissolved in water.
Experiment 1
● sing a measuring cylinder, 40 cm3 of distilled water was poured into a polystyrene cup. The
U
initial temperature of the distilled water was measured.
● 3 g of solid C was added to the polystyrene cup and the mixture was stirred with a thermometer.
The temperature of the solution was measured after 1 minute.
● The procedure was repeated using 4 g of solid C.

● he procedure was repeated using 6 g of solid C.
T
(a) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
Calculate and record the temperature change in each case, including whether the temperature
increased (+) or decreased (–).
initial
temperature of
mass of thermometer temperature thermometer temperature
the solution
solid C / g diagram of the distilled diagram change / °C
after 1 min / °C
water / °C
30 20
3 25 15
20 10
30 20
4 25 15
20 10
30 20
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Experiment 2
● Experiment 1 was repeated but using 3 g, 4 g, 6 g and 8 g of solid D .
(b) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
Calculate and record the temperature change in each case, including whether the temperature
increased (+) or decreased (–).
initial
temperature of
mass of thermometer temperature thermometer temperature
the solution
solid D / g diagram of the distilled diagram change / °C
after 1 min / °C
water / °C
30 30
3 25 25
20 20
30 30
4 25 25
20 20
30 30
6 25 25
20 20
30 40
8 25 35
20 30
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(c) P
lot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid. The (0,0) point has been plotted for you.
Draw two straight lines of best fit.
15
10
5
temperature
change / °C
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
mass of solid added / g
–5
–10
[4]
(d)
Use your graph to estimate the temperature change after 1 minute if 8 g of solid C were added
to 40 cm3 of distilled water.
.............................. °C [2]
(e) What type of energy change occurs when solid D dissolves in water?
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(f) Suggest the temperature of the solution containing 8 g of solid D, if the solution were left for
2 hours.
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(g) How would the temperature changes measured after 1 minute differ if the experiments were
repeated using 80 cm3 instead of 40 cm3 of distilled water in each case?
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(h) Suggest one change you could make to the experiments to obtain more accurate results.
Explain how this change would make the results more accurate.
change ........................................................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(i) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
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3 Two substances, solid E and solution F, were analysed. Solid E was iron(II) sulfate. Tests were
done on solid E and solution F.
tests on solid E
(a) Describe the appearance of solid E.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solid E was added to distilled water in a test-tube. The test-tube was shaken to dissolve solid E and
form solution E. Solution E was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes.
(b) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the first portion of solution E.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the second portion of solution E.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the third portion of solution E.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the fourth portion of solution E.
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tests on solution F
Solution F was an aqueous salt solution.
tests on solution F observations
Solution F was divided into two equal portions in

two test-tubes.
test 1
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added white precipitate formed

to the first portion of solution F.
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was white precipitate was insoluble

then added to the mixture.
test 2
An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to no precipitate formed

the second portion of solution F.
(f) What conclusion can you draw about the cation present in solution F?
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Aqueous solutions of barium hydroxide are alkaline.
Plan an investigation to find the concentration of an aqueous solution of barium hydroxide.
You are provided with an aqueous solution of barium hydroxide, dilute hydrochloric acid of known
concentration and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 Zinc sulfate crystals are hydrated. They contain water of crystallisation. A student did an experiment
to find the mass of water in hydrated zinc sulfate crystals.
The hydrated zinc sulfate crystals were weighed and then heated with a Bunsen burner to remove
the water as shown.
.........................................
watch glass hydrated

zinc sulfate
crystals
hydrated
zinc sulfate
crystals
heat
A B
(a) (i) Name the apparatus used to weigh the crystals in A.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Complete the box to name the apparatus. [1]
(b) What position should the air hole of the Bunsen burner be in when heating the hydrated
zinc sulfate crystals in B?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Describe how the student could find out if all of the water of crystallisation had been removed
from the hydrated zinc sulfate crystals.
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(d) Describe a chemical test for water.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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2 A student investigated how the temperature changed when aqueous sodium hydroxide reacted
with solutions of two different acids, acid R and acid S.
Experiment 1
● A measuring cylinder was used to pour 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide into a polystyrene
cup. The temperature of the solution was measured.
● A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with acid R.
● 5.0 cm3 of acid R was added to the aqueous sodium hydroxide in the polystyrene cup and the
solution stirred.
● The highest temperature of the solution was measured.
● A further 5.0 cm3 of acid R was added to the polystyrene cup and the solution was stirred.
● The highest temperature of the solution was measured.
● Further 5.0 cm3 portions of acid R were added to the polystyrene cup until a total volume of
40.0 cm3 of acid R had been added. The highest temperature of the solution was measured
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(a) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
volume of acid R thermometer highest temperature

added / cm3 diagram of the solution / °C
30
0.0 25
20
30
5.0 25
20
30
10.0 25
20
30
15.0 25
20
30
20.0 25
20
40
25.0 35
30
30
30.0 25
20
30
35.0 25
20
30
40.0 25
20
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(b) Plot the results for Experiment 1 on the grid and draw two intersecting straight line graphs.
40
highest temperature of the solution / °C
35
30
25
20
15
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
volume of acid R added / cm3
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Experiment 2
● The burette was rinsed with distilled water and then with acid S.
● Experiment 1 was repeated but using acid S instead of acid R.
(c) Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
volume of acid S thermometer highest temperature

added / cm3 diagram of the solution / °C
30
0.0 25
20
30
5.0 25
20
40
10.0 35
30
40
15.0 35
30
40
20.0 35
30
30
25.0 25
20
30
30.0 25
20
30
35.0 25
20
30
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(d) Plot the results for Experiment 2 on the grid and draw two intersecting straight line graphs.
40
highest temperature of the solution / °C
35
30
25
20
15
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
volume of acid S added / cm3
[2]
(e) (i)
Use your graph to estimate the volume of acid S which must be added to neutralise
50 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide.
.............................. cm3 [2]
(ii) Suggest how the volume in (e)(i) would differ if the experiment were repeated using 25 cm3
instead of 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium hydroxide.
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........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(f) What type of energy change occurs when acid S reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide?
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(g) (i) In Experiment 2, why was the burette rinsed with distilled water?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Why was the burette then rinsed with acid S?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(h) Describe one source of error in Experiment 2. Suggest an improvement to reduce this source
of error.
source of error ............................................................................................................................
improvement ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
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3 Solution T and liquid U were analysed. Solution T was aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Tests were done on solution T and liquid U.
tests on solution T
Solution T was divided into four portions in three test-tubes and one boiling tube.
(a) (i) A flame test was done on the first portion of solution T.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) The pH of the first portion of solution T was tested.
pH = .............................. [1]
(b) ● A few drops of aqueous zinc sulfate were added to the second portion of solution T in a
test‑tube. The test-tube was shaken to mix the solutions.
observations ........................................................................................................................
● An excess of aqueous zinc sulfate was then added to the mixture.
observations ........................................................................................................................
[3]
(c) Ammonium chloride was added to the third portion of solution T in a boiling tube. The mixture
was heated and the gas produced was tested.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
observations ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(d) An excess of aqueous chromium(III) chloride was added to the fourth portion of solution T in
a test‑tube.
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tests on liquid U
tests on liquid U observations
The appearance of liquid U was studied. colourless, pleasant smelling
A few drops of liquid U were placed on to a watch

glass.
The surface of the liquid was touched with a burned with a blue flame
lighted splint.
(e) What conclusion can you draw about liquid U?
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4 Some trees have purple leaves. The purple colour is a mixture of coloured pigments.
Plan an experiment to extract and separate the coloured pigments present in the purple leaves.
You are provided with some purple leaves, sand, ethanol and common laboratory apparatus.
You may draw a diagram to help you answer the question.
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1 A student obtains pure, dry samples of sand and sodium chloride from a mixture of sand and
sodium chloride.
The student uses the apparatus shown. The method consists of six steps, A, B, C, D, E and F,
which are shown in the wrong order.
A B C
mixture of rinse the sand add water

sand and with water and stir
sodium chloride
D E F
.........................................
heat
heat to leave the sand to

evaporate dry on filter paper
(a) Order the steps in the method.
A ......... ......... ......... ......... .........

[2]
(b) Complete the box to name the apparatus in D.[1]
(c) Why is the sand rinsed with water in B?
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(d) Name the process in F.
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(e) How could the purity of the sodium chloride obtained be checked?
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A student investigated the rate of reaction between dilute nitric acid and lumps of
magnesium carbonate. The apparatus shown was used.
cotton wool
dilute nitric acid lumps of magnesium carbonate
balance
umps of magnesium carbonate were added to a conical flask. 40 cm3 of dilute nitric acid was
L
then poured into the conical flask using a measuring cylinder. The magnesium carbonate was in
excess.
The conical flask was placed on a balance. Cotton wool was placed in the top of the conical flask.
he mass of the conical flask and its contents was measured and a timer was started. The mass of
T
the conical flask and its contents was measured every minute for 7 minutes.

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(a) U se the balance diagrams to record the mass of the conical flask and its contents in the table.
Complete the table to work out the total loss of mass of the conical flask and its contents since
the start of the experiment.
mass of conical flask total loss

time / minutes balance diagram
and its contents / g of mass / g
87
0 86
85
g
86
1 85
84
g
86
85
2
84
83 g
85
3 84
83
g
85
4 84
83
g
85
5 84
83
g
85
6 84
83
g
85
7 84
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(b) Plot the results on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
2.5
2.0
1.5
total loss
of mass / g
1.0
0.5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
time / minutes
[3]
(c) The average rate of reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
total loss of mass / g

time taken / s
Calculate the average rate of reaction for the first 30 seconds of the reaction.
Deduce the unit.
rate = ..............................
unit = ..............................
[3]
(d) The experiment is repeated using an excess of powdered magnesium carbonate. All other
conditions are kept the same.
Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect. [2]

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(e) (i) Why does the mass of the conical flask and its contents decrease?
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(ii) Suggest the purpose of the cotton wool.
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(iii) Why does the graph level off? Explain your answer.
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(f) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a burette instead of a measuring cylinder
to add the dilute nitric acid to the conical flask.
advantage ...................................................................................................................................
disadvantage ..............................................................................................................................
[2]
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3 Two solid salts, solid G and solid H, were analysed. Tests were done on each solid.
tests on solid G
test 1
A flame test was done on solid G. lilac colour
Solid G was dissolved in distilled water.
test 2
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the filter paper turned from purple to colourless
solution. The solution was warmed gently.
The gas produced was tested with filter paper
which had been dipped in acidified aqueous
potassium manganate(VII).
(a) Name the gas produced in test 2.
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(b) Identify solid G.
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tests on solid H
Solid H was calcium nitrate.
Solid H was added to distilled water in a test-tube. The test-tube was shaken to dissolve solid H.
The solution was divided into four portions in four test-tubes.
(c) (i) Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of the solution.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture from (c)(i).
observations................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the second portion of the solution.
observations.......................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third portion of the solution.
observations.......................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) Aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the fourth portion of the solution.
The mixture was warmed and the gas produced was tested.
observations................................................................................................................................
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4 Propanone and ethyl ethanoate are both solvents which can be used to remove paint.
Plan an investigation to determine which of these two solvents is better to use to remove paint.
You are provided with glass slides, paint, the two solvents and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 Magnesium ribbon was burned in air.
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magnesium
burning
(b) Suggest the appearance of the product formed when the magnesium ribbon was burned in air.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Name the product formed when the magnesium ribbon was burned in air.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
The product from burning the magnesium ribbon in air was added to water and heated. The solution
formed was tested with Universal Indicator solution.
(d) Suggest why the product was heated after it had been added to water. Explain your answer.
.....................................................................................................................................................
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(e) Suggest the pH value shown when Universal Indicator was added to the mixture.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) State one safety precaution that should be taken when magnesium is burned in air.
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between solution L, solution M and hydrochloric acid.
When these chemicals react they form iodine. Sodium thiosulfate solution and starch solution were
used to show how fast the reaction proceeded.
Experiment 1
●● measuring cylinder was used to add 10 cm3 of solution L to a conical flask.

A
●● 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid, 10 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution and 1 cm3 of
starch solution were then added to the conical flask.
●● The reaction was started by using a measuring cylinder to add 10 cm3 of solution M to the
conical flask. A timer was started immediately and the mixture was swirled.
●● The time taken for the mixture to turn blue-black was measured.
Experiment 2
●● measuring cylinder was used to add 8 cm3 of solution L and 2 cm3 of distilled water to the
A
conical flask.
●● 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid, 10 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution and 1 cm3 of
starch solution were then added to the conical flask.
●● The reaction was started by using a measuring cylinder to add 10 cm3 of solution M to the
conical flask. The timer was started immediately and the mixture was swirled.
Experiment 3
●● xperiment 2 was repeated but 6 cm3 of solution L and 4 cm3 of distilled water were added to
E
the conical flask before adding the other reagents.
Experiment 4
E
Experiment 5
E

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(a) Use the stop-clock diagrams to record the time taken for each experiment in the table.
volume of time taken for

experiment volume of stop-clock
distilled the mixture to
number solution L / cm3 diagram
water / cm3 turn blue-black / s
0
seconds
0
1 10 0 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 8 2 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 6 4 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
4 5 5 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
5 3 7 45 15 5 15
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(b) Plot the results for Experiments 1–5 on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
140
120
100
80
time taken for
the mixture to
turn blue-black / s
60
40
20
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
volume of solution L / cm3
[4]
(c)
From your graph, deduce the time taken for the mixture to turn blue-black if Experiment 2
were repeated using 4 cm3 of solution L and 6 cm3 of distilled water.
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(d) (i) In which experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, was the rate of reaction greatest?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
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(e) (i) Suggest an advantage of using a graduated pipette instead of a measuring cylinder to
measure solution L.
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(ii) Suggest and explain a disadvantage of using a graduated pipette instead of a measuring
cylinder to measure solution M.
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........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(f) Suggest one way to improve the reliability of the results of these experiments.
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3 Solid N and solid O were analysed. Solid N was ammonium sulfate. Tests were done on each solid.
tests on solid N

(a) Describe the appearance of solid N.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solid N was dissolved in distilled water to form solution N. Solution N was divided into two portions
in two test‑tubes.
(b) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the first portion of solution N.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the second portion of solution N. The mixture was
heated and the gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Name the gas produced in (c).
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tests on solid O
tests on solid O observations
The appearance of solid O was studied. white crystals
Distilled water was added to some of solid O to

form solution O.
Solution O was divided into two equal portions in

two test‑tubes.
test 1
no reaction
An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was
added to the first portion of solution O.
test 2
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were white precipitate
added to the second portion of solution O.
test 3
A flame test was done on the rest of solid O. lilac colour
(e) What conclusion can you draw about the identity of solid O from test 1?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) Identify solid O.
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4 When solid C and solid D separately react with dilute hydrochloric acid, one reaction is exothermic
and one reaction is endothermic.
Plan an investigation to determine:
●● hich reaction is exothermic and which reaction is endothermic

w
●● which energy change is greater.
You are provided with solid C and solid D, dilute hydrochloric acid and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 A sample of copper was prepared from lumps of copper(II) carbonate. The first step was to make
a solution of copper(II) nitrate as shown. Carbon dioxide was produced.
dilute
......................................... nitric acid .........................................
lumps of copper(II) carbonate
(b) Describe a test for carbon dioxide.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(c) Explain why the lumps of copper(II) carbonate were crushed before adding the dilute nitric acid.
.....................................................................................................................................................
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(d) Suggest how a sample of copper could be obtained from the solution of copper(II) nitrate.
Explain your suggestion.
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between solution S and solution T at different temperatures.
When these chemicals react they form iodine. Sodium thiosulfate solution and starch solution were
used to show how fast the reaction proceeded.
Four experiments were done.
Experiment 1
●● measuring cylinder was used to add 10 cm3 of solution S and 10 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate
A
solution to a conical flask.
●● A teat pipette was then used to add 1 cm3 of starch solution to the mixture.
●● The temperature of the mixture was measured and recorded in the table.
●● The reaction was started by using a measuring cylinder to add 10 cm3 of solution T to the
conical flask. A timer was started immediately and the mixture was swirled.
●● The final temperature of the mixture was measured and recorded.
Experiment 2
●● measuring cylinder was used to add 10 cm3 of solution S and 10 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate
A
solution to the conical flask.
●● A teat pipette was then used to add 1 cm3 of starch solution to the mixture.
●● The mixture was then heated to about 30 °C.
●● The temperature of the mixture was measured and recorded in the table.
●● The reaction was started by using a measuring cylinder to add 10 cm3 of solution T to the
conical flask. The timer was started immediately and the mixture was swirled.
●● The final temperature of the mixture was measured and recorded.
Experiment 3
●● xperiment 2 was repeated but the mixture of solution S, sodium thiosulfate solution and
E
starch solution in the conical flask was heated to about 40 °C before adding solution T.
Experiment 4
●● xperiment 2 was repeated but the mixture of solution S, sodium thiosulfate solution and
E
starch solution in the conical flask was heated to about 50 °C before adding solution T.

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(a) Calculate the average temperatures in the table.

Use the stop-clock diagrams to record the time taken for each experiment in the table.
initial final average time taken for

experiment
temperature temperature temperature stop-clock diagram the mixture to
number
/ °C / °C / °C turn blue-black / s
0
seconds
0
1 22 22 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 31 29 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 41 37 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
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(b) Plot the results for Experiments 1– 4 on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
120
100
80
time taken for
the mixture to
turn blue-black / s
60
40
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
average temperature / °C
[4]
(c)
From your graph, deduce the average temperature needed for the mixture to turn blue-black
in 60 s.
............................................................................................................................................... [3]
(d) (i) In which experiment, 1, 2, 3 or 4, was the rate of reaction greatest?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
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(e) P
ipettes or burettes could be used to measure the volumes of solution S and the
sodium thiosulfate solution more accurately.
State and explain one other way to improve the accuracy of the results of these experiments.
way to improve the accuracy ......................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(f) A student predicted that using a burette to add solution T would improve the accuracy of the
results of these experiments.
Suggest why the student’s prediction would not improve the accuracy of the results of these
experiments.
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3 Solid P and solid Q were analysed. Solid P was lithium nitrate. Tests were done on each solid.
tests on solid P

(a) Describe the appearance of solid P.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Solid P was divided into three portions.
(b) Aqueous sodium hydroxide and a small piece of aluminium foil were added to the first portion
of solid P. The mixture was heated and the gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [3]
(c) The second portion of solid P was dissolved in distilled water. Dilute nitric acid and aqueous
barium nitrate were then added to the solution.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) A flame test was done on the third portion of solid P.
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tests on solid Q
tests on solid Q observations
The appearance of solid Q was studied. pink crystals
Solid Q was heated in a hard glass test-tube. condensation formed at the

top of the test-tube
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were white precipitate

added to an aqueous solution of solid Q.
(e) What conclusions can you draw about the identity of solid Q?
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4 Some cleaning products are mixtures. The three substances present in a cleaning product are
listed in the table.
state at
substance physical property
room temperature
sodium carbonate solid melts at 858 °C
ethanol liquid boils at 78 °C
limonene liquid boils at 176 °C
Use the information in the table to plan an experiment to obtain a sample of each substance from
a mixture of the three substances.
You are provided with a mixture of the three substances and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 A student investigated the gases formed during the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid using the
apparatus shown.
Hydrogen and oxygen were produced.
carbon ....................................
dilute
sulfuric acid
+ –
(a) Complete the box to name the apparatus used. [1]
(b) On the diagram, sketch how a sample of one of the gases could be collected. [2]
(c) Give a test for oxygen.
test ..............................................................................................................................................
result ...........................................................................................................................................
[1]
(d) The gas collected at the positive side turned limewater milky.
(i) Based on this observation, what gas was present?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest how this gas was formed.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) A solution of dilute sulfuric acid was electrolysed for 1 hour.
Suggest why the pH of the solution decreased during the electrolysis.
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2 A student investigated the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and two different aqueous
solutions of sodium hydroxide labelled solution O and solution P.

Experiment 1
● burette was filled with dilute hydrochloric acid. The initial burette reading was recorded.
A
● Using a measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of solution O were poured into a conical flask.
● Thymolphthalein indicator was added to the conical flask.
● The dilute hydrochloric acid was added from the burette, while swirling the flask, until the
solution just changed colour. The final burette reading was recorded.
(a) Use the burette diagrams to record the readings in the table and complete the table.
3 29
4 30
5 31
difference / cm3
[2]

Experiment 2

T
● Experiment 1 was repeated using solution P instead of solution O.
(b) Use the burette diagrams to record the readings in the table and complete the table.
23 29
24 30
25 31
difference / cm3
[2]
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(c)
What type of chemical reaction occurs when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with
sodium hydroxide solution?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) (i) Which solution of sodium hydroxide, solution O or solution P, is the more concentrated?
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) How many times more concentrated is this solution of sodium hydroxide than the other
solution of sodium hydroxide?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) If Experiment 2 were repeated using 10 cm3 of solution P, what volume of dilute hydrochloric acid
would be needed?
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(f) W
hat would be the effect, if any, on the volume of dilute hydrochloric acid used in Experiment 1
if the solution of sodium hydroxide were warmed before adding the dilute hydrochloric acid?
Give a reason for your answer.
effect on volume .........................................................................................................................
reason .........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(g) (i) What would be a more accurate method of measuring the volume of the aqueous sodium
hydroxide solution?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(h) Aqueous sodium hydroxide reacts with aqueous calcium chloride to form a precipitate of
calcium hydroxide.
Use this information to suggest a different method of finding out which of the solutions of
sodium hydroxide is the more concentrated.
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3 Two solids, Q and R, which are both salts, were analysed. Solid Q was zinc bromide.
Tests were carried out on each solid.
tests on solid Q
Solid Q was dissolved in distilled water.

The solution was divided into three equal portions in three test-tubes, and the following tests were
carried out.
(a) (i) D
rops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of the solution until a
change was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) (i) Drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the second portion of the solution until a change
was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) Excess aqueous ammonia was then added to the mixture.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the third portion of the solution.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [2]
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tests on solid R
Tests were carried out and the following observations made.
tests on solid R observations
test 1
A flame test was carried out on solid R. yellow colour
Solid R was dissolved in distilled water. The

solution was divided into two equal portions in
two test-tubes.
test 2
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate no change

were added to the first portion of the solution.
test 3
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate

were added to the second portion of the yellow precipitate formed
solution.
(d) Identify solid R.
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4 When solid barium hydroxide is added to solid ammonium chloride a reaction takes place.
(a) Describe an experiment to show that this reaction is endothermic.
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(b) How could you show whether or not the final mixture contains ammonium ions?
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1 A student prepared strontium nitrate crystals.
The diagram shows some of the stages in this preparation.
.........................................
strontium
carbonate
added
strontium nitrate
solution
dilute acid
unreacted
solid
stage 1 stage 2 stage 3
(a) (i) Complete the box to identify the apparatus. [1]
(ii) What is used to add the strontium carbonate to the acid in stage 1?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(iii) Name the dilute acid used.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(iv) Give one expected observation in stage 2.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(b) Why is heat not necessary in stage 2?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Which of the reactants is in excess? Explain your answer.
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Describe how crystals of strontium nitrate could be obtained from the mixture in stage 3.
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2 A student investigated the reaction between aqueous sodium thiosulfate and two different aqueous
solutions of potassium iodate labelled solution C and solution D.
Experiment 1
● burette was filled with aqueous sodium thiosulfate. The initial burette reading was recorded.
A
● Using a measuring cylinder, 20 cm3 of solution C were poured into a conical flask. 10 cm3 of
dilute sulfuric acid and 1 g of potassium iodide were added to the flask to form a solution of
iodine. The flask was swirled to mix the contents.
● Aqueous sodium thiosulfate was slowly added from the burette to the flask and swirled to mix
thoroughly.
● When the contents of the flask turned pale yellow, starch solution was added and the solution
turned blue-black.
● More aqueous sodium thiosulfate was then added slowly to the flask until the solution just
turned colourless. The final burette reading was recorded.
(a) Use the burette diagrams to record the readings in the table and complete the table.
4 37
5 38
6 39
difference / cm3
[2]

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Experiment 2

T
● Experiment 1 was repeated using solution D instead of solution C.
3 20
4 21
5 22
difference / cm3
[2]
(c) (i) W
hich solution of potassium iodate, solution C or solution D, is the more concentrated?
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) How many times more concentrated is this solution of potassium iodate?
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(d) Predict the volume of aqueous sodium thiosulfate which would be needed to react completely
with 30 cm3 of solution D.
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(e) (i) State two sources of error in the experiments.
1. ..........................................................................................................................................
2. ..........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(ii) Suggest two improvements to reduce the sources of error in (e)(i).
1. ..........................................................................................................................................
2. ..........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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3 Two solids, E and F, were analysed. Solid F was potassium iodide. Tests were carried out on each
solid. Some of the observations on solid E are shown.
Appearance of solid E. green solid
test 1
Solid E was heated gently then strongly. the solid turned black
test 2
Dilute sulfuric acid was added to solid E. rapid effervescence
The gas given off was tested. limewater turned milky
Excess aqueous ammonia was then added to a pale blue precipitate formed, which then
the mixture in the test-tube. dissolved to form a dark blue solution
test 3
A flame test was carried out on solid E. blue-green colour
(a)
Test 1 states that the solid should be heated gently then strongly.
In terms of safety, explain why it is necessary to heat gently at first.
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Identify the gas given off in test 2.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Identify solid E.
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tests on solid F

(d) Describe the appearance of solid F.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
Distilled water was added to solid F in a test-tube and shaken to dissolve solid F.
(e) (i) To the first portion of the solution, an excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) T
o the second portion of the solution, dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were
added.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(f) A flame test was carried out on solid F.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
(g) Describe how you would carry out a flame test.
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4 A sample of furniture cleaner contains aqueous sodium chloride, aqueous ammonia and sand.
(a) Give a test to show the presence of ammonia in the mixture.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Plan an investigation to obtain a sample of
(i) pure water from the mixture, ................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) pure sand from the mixture. .................................................................................................
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1 A student investigated the rate of reaction between an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid and
magnesium ribbon. The apparatus is shown.
.........................................
.........................................
magnesium ribbon water
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
Two experiments were carried out. The temperature was the same in each case.
(a) Complete the boxes to identify the apparatus. [2]
(b) Give one observation expected during this reaction.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
Graphs were drawn from the results for each experiment as shown.
100
90
Experiment 1
80
70
60
volume of
gas / cm3 50
40
Experiment 2
30
20
10
0
(c) Label the x-axis of the graph. [2]
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(d) (i) Give the volumes of gas at which the two graphs level out and compare these values.
.............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Suggest why the graphs level out at different volumes.
....................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) The graph has been drawn again.
Draw the curve expected if Experiment 1 were repeated using the same mass of
magnesium powder instead of magnesium ribbon.
100
90
Experiment 1
80
70
60
volume of
gas / cm3 50
40
Experiment 2
30
20
10
0
[2]
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2 A student investigated the reaction between aqueous potassium manganate(VII), solution A, and
two solutions of iron(II) sulfate, solution B and solution C, of different concentrations.
Experiment 1
● A burette was filled with solution A to the 0.0 cm3 mark.

● A measuring cylinder was used to pour 25 cm3 of solution B into a conical flask.
● Solution A was added to the flask, while the flask was swirled, until the mixture just turned
permanently pink. The burette reading was recorded.
(a) Use the burette diagram to record the reading in the table and complete the table.
12
13
14
final reading
difference / cm3
[2]
Experiment 2
● Experiment 1 was repeated using 25 cm3 of solution C instead of solution B. In Experiment 2

the burette was not filled to the 0.0 cm3 mark.
2 40
3 41
4 42
difference / cm3
[2]
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(c) Why is an indicator not added to the conical flask?
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) (i) Which solution of iron(II) sulfate, solution B or solution C, is the more concentrated?
.............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) How many times more concentrated is this solution of iron(II) sulfate?
....................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e) (i) If Experiment 2 were repeated using 50 cm3 of solution C, what volume of solution A would
be needed? Explain your answer.
.............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Suggest a practical problem that using 50 cm3 of solution C in this investigation would
cause. Suggest a practical solution to the problem.
problem ...............................................................................................................................
solution ...............................................................................................................................
[2]
(f) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder instead of a
25 cm3 pipette for solution B.
advantage ..................................................................................................................................
disadvantage .............................................................................................................................
[2]
(g) How would the results be improved by taking repeated measurements?
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3 Two solids, E and F, which are both salts, were analysed. Solid F was lithium chloride.
tests on solid E
test 1
A flame test was carried out on solid E. yellow colour
test 2
10 cm3 of distilled water were poured into a boiling tube. The initial temperature of the water was
measured.
Solid E was added to the boiling tube and the boiling tube was shaken to dissolve solid E. The
temperature of the solution was measured after 1 minute.
(a) Use the thermometer diagrams in the table to record the temperatures and complete the table.
20
temperature of
the solution after 15
1 minute / C
10
30
initial temperature
25
of the water / C
20
temperature difference / C
[2]
The solution was divided into two equal portions in two test-tubes and the following tests carried
out.
test 3
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the first filter paper turned from purple to colourless
portion of the solution. The gas given off was
tested with filter paper dipped into acidified
aqueous potassium manganate(VII).
test 4
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(b) What does the temperature change tell you about the process occurring in test 2?
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Name the gas given off in test 3.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) Identify solid E.
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
tests on solid F
(e) A flame test was carried out on solid F.
observations ........................................................................................................................ [1]
Solid F was added to distilled water in a test-tube and the test-tube shaken to dissolve solid F.
(f) Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the solution.
observations ........................................................................................................................ [2]
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4 Calcium carbonate and kaolinite are both white solids found in sedimentary rocks.
Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form aqueous calcium chloride. Kaolinite
does not react with dilute acids.
You are provided with a mixture of calcium carbonate and kaolinite and access to
Plan an experiment to determine the percentage by mass of calcium carbonate in the mixture.
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1 A mixture of alcohols can be separated by fractional distillation. The apparatus shown was used to
separate ethanol from the mixture.
.........................................
mixture
water
of alcohols
(a) (i) Complete the box to identify the apparatus. [1]
(ii) Indicate with an arrow where heat is applied. [1]
(b) What is the purpose of the water?
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Why is the thermometer bulb placed as shown and not in the mixture of alcohols?
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Use the letter E to indicate on the diagram where ethanol would collect. [1]
(e) (i) Suggest a simple chemical test to show that the liquid collected is ethanol and not water.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) Give a physical test to identify pure ethanol.
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between magnesium ribbon and two different solutions
of dilute sulfuric acid, solution G and solution H. The acid was in excess in both experiments.

Experiment 1
● The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.
rubber connector
clamp
inverted 100 cm3

measuring cylinder
bung
trough
conical flask
water
● sing a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of solution G were poured into the conical flask. A piece of
U
magnesium ribbon was added to the conical flask and the bung replaced.
● The timer was started immediately and the total volume of gas collected in the measuring
cylinder was measured every 20 seconds for 180 seconds (3 minutes).

Experiment 2
● Experiment 1 was repeated using 50 cm3 of solution H instead of solution G.

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(a) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volumes of gas collected in Experiment 1.
Experiment 1 Experiment 2
measuring cylinder
time / s volume of gas / cm3 volume of gas / cm3
diagram
0
0 0
5
10
10
20 15
8
20
20
40 25
14
30
35
60 40
21
45
40
80 45
27
50
50
100 55
33
60
65
120 70
39
75
75
140 80
45
85
85
160 90
50
95
85
180 90
55
95
[3]
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(b) Plot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid and draw two smooth line graphs.
100
90
80
70
volume of gas / cm3
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
time / s
[4]
(c) Which experiment had the faster rate of reaction? Suggest a reason why the rate was faster in
this experiment.
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(d) The average rate of this reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
volume of gas / cm3
average rate =
time taken / s
or Experiment 1, calculate the average rate of reaction for the first 30 seconds of the reaction.
F
Include the units.
rate = ............................
units = ............................
[3]
(e) Why, eventually, will no more gas be produced?
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) Suggest the effect on the rate of reaction of using the same mass of magnesium powder
instead of magnesium ribbon. Explain your answer.
.....................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [2]
(g) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder to measure the
volumes of solution G and solution H.
advantage ...................................................................................................................................
disadvantage ..............................................................................................................................
[2]
(h) Suggest one improvement to these experiments.
.....................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
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3 Two substances, solid J and solution K, were analysed. Solution K was hydrogen peroxide.
Tests on each substance were carried out. The observations are shown.
tests observations
tests on solid J
Appearance of solid J. black solid
test 1
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to solid J. blue litmus turned white
The mixture was heated and the gas given off
was tested with damp litmus paper.
tests on solution K
Solution K was divided into two equal portions

in two test-tubes.
test 2
Iron(II) sulfate crystals were added to the first red-brown precipitate formed
portion of the solution. The mixture was shaken
and aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to
the mixture.
test 3
Solid J was added to the second portion of the glowing splint relit
solution. The gas given off was tested with a solid J was unchanged
splint.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) (i) Name the precipitate formed in test 2.
........................................................................................................................................ [2]
(ii) A new test 2 was carried out. Iron(II) sulfate crystals were added to water, the mixture
was shaken and then aqueous sodium hydroxide was added.
What would be observed?
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(c) Name the gas given off in test 3.
............................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) What conclusions can you draw about solid J?
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[Total: 8]
4 Cassiterite is a naturally occurring form of tin oxide.
Describe how you would

● obtain a sample of tin from a large lump of cassiterite in the laboratory,
● determine the percentage by mass of tin present in cassiterite.
Tin is similar in reactivity to iron.
Your answer should include any apparatus and chemicals used and the conditions required.
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1 A student reacted dilute hydrochloric acid with zinc oxide to prepare zinc chloride solution.
The diagram shows part of the procedure.
zinc chloride
solution
unreacted
zinc oxide
funnel
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(b)
Which of the reactants was in excess?
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(c) (i)
Name the separation process this apparatus is used for.
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(ii) Suggest why this apparatus would not work.
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(d) Describe how crystals of zinc chloride could be obtained from the zinc chloride solution.
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A student investigated the rate of reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous
sodium thiosulfate. When these chemicals react they form a precipitate which makes the solution
go cloudy. The formation of this precipitate can be used to show how fast the reaction proceeds.
eye
10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid
250 cm3 conical flask
aqueous sodium thiosulfate
sheet of paper with

words printed on it

Experiment 1
● sing a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate were poured into a conical
U
flask. The initial temperature of the solution was measured. The conical flask was placed on a
sheet of paper with words printed on it.
● Using a measuring cylinder, 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid were added to the solution in the
conical flask and a stopclock was started.
● The final temperature of the mixture was measured.
Experiment 2
● sing a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate were poured into a conical
U
flask. The solution was heated to about 30 °C and the temperature was measured. The conical
flask was placed on a sheet of paper with words printed on it.
● Using a measuring cylinder, 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid were added to the solution in the
conical flask and a stopclock was started.
● The final temperature of the mixture was measured.
Experiment 3
● xperiment 2 was repeated but the 50 cm3 of aqueous sodium thiosulfate were heated to about
E
40 °C before adding the dilute hydrochloric acid.

Experiment 4
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Experiment 5
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(a) Calculate the average temperatures and record them in the table.
Use the stopclock diagrams to record the times in the table.
initial final time taken for the

average
experiment temperature temperature stopclock printed words to
temperature
number of the of the diagram disappear from
/ °C
solution / °C mixture / °C view / s
0
seconds
0
1 19 17 45 15 5 15
10
minutes
30
0
0
2 32 30 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3 42 40 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
4 54 52 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
5 65 61 45 15 5 15
10
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(b) Plot the results of Experiments 1–5 on the grid. Draw a smooth line graph.
240
210
180
150
time taken
for the
printed
words to 120
disappear
from view / s
90
60
30
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
[4]
(c) From your graph, deduce the time taken for the printed words to disappear from view when
Experiment 2 was repeated at an initial temperature of 73 °C. The final temperature of the
mixture was 71 °C.
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(d) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if all of the experiments were repeated using
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(e) (i) In which experiment, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, was the rate of reaction greatest?
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(f) Suggest and explain the effect on the results of using
(i) a burette to measure the volumes,
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(ii) a 100 cm3 conical flask instead of a 250 cm3 conical flask.
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3 Two solid salts, F and G, were analysed. Solid F was iron(III) nitrate.
tests on solid F
Solid F was dissolved in distilled water to produce solution F. Solution F was divided into three
equal portions in three test-tubes.
(a) (i) A
few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution F until
a change was seen.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) An excess of aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture from (a)(i).
observations................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) An excess of aqueous ammonia was added to the second portion of solution F until a change
was seen.
observations.......................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the third portion of solution F.
The mixture was heated and the gas which was produced was tested.
test for gas ..................................................................................................................................
test result ....................................................................................................................................

[2]
(d) Identify the gas produced in (c).
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tests on solid G
test 1
A flame test was carried out on solid G. red colour
test 2
Dilute nitric acid was added to solid G. rapid effervescence
The gas produced was passed through limewater. limewater turned milky
(e) Identify solid G.
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4 Iron, tin and zinc all react with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen.
Plan an experiment to determine the order of reactivity of iron, tin and zinc.
You are provided with powdered samples of the metals and common laboratory apparatus.
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1 Some magnesium ribbon was cleaned.

Steam was then passed over the magnesium ribbon as it was heated, using the apparatus shown.
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mineral wool magnesium ribbon
(a) What liquid is absorbed on the mineral wool?
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(b) (i) Use two arrows to show two places where heat is applied. [1]
(ii) Complete the box to name the apparatus. [1]
(c) Suggest how the magnesium ribbon was cleaned.
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(d) (i) Complete the diagram to show how the hydrogen produced could be collected and its
volume measured. Label your diagram. [2]
(ii) State the effect of a lighted splint on the hydrogen produced.
........................................................................................................................................ [1]
(e) Suggest why the tube containing the magnesium cracks after the reaction.
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2 A student investigated what happened when two different solids, S and T, dissolved in water.
Experiment 1
● sing a measuring cylinder, 30 cm3 of distilled water were poured into a polystyrene cup. The
U
initial temperature of the water was measured.
● 2.0 g of solid S were added to the polystyrene cup and the solution was stirred with a
thermometer.
● The maximum temperature of the solution was measured.
● The solution was poured away and the polystyrene cup was rinsed out with distilled water.
● he procedure was repeated using 3.0 g of solid S.

T
● The procedure was repeated using 5.0 g of solid S.
mass of thermometer initial temperature thermometer maximum temperature

solid S / g diagram of the water / °C diagram of the solution / °C
30 40
2.0 25 35
20 30
30 40
3.0 25 35
20 30
30 55
5.0 25 50
20 45
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Experiment 2
● xperiment 1 was repeated using 2.0 g, 3.0 g, 4.0 g and 6.0 g of solid T. The minimum
E
temperature of the solution was measured in each case.
mass of thermometer initial temperature thermometer minimum temperature

solid T / g diagram of the water / °C diagram of the solution / °C
30 25
2.0 25 20
20 15
30 20
3.0 25 15
20 10
30 20
4.0 25 15
20 10
30 20
6.0 25 15
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lot the results of Experiment 1 (maximum temperature) and Experiment 2 (minimum
temperature) on the grid. Draw two straight lines of best fit.
70
60
50
40
temperature of
the solution / °C
30
20
10
0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
mass of solid / g
[4]
(d) (i) From your graph, deduce the maximum temperature of the solution if 6.0 g of solid S
were added to 30 cm3 of distilled water.
.............................. °C [2]
(ii)
From your graph, deduce the minimum temperature of the solution if 4.5 g of solid T were
added to 30 cm3 of distilled water.
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(e) Use the results to identify the type of energy change that occurs when solid S dissolves in
water.
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(f) Suggest one change you could make to the experiments to obtain more accurate results.
Explain how this change would make the results more accurate.
change ........................................................................................................................................
explanation .................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(g) Suggest how the reliability of the results could be checked.
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(h) E
xplain how the temperatures measured would be different if Experiment 1 were repeated
using 60 cm3 of distilled water in each case.
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Two solid salts, U and W, were analysed. Solid U was sodium carbonate.
tests on solid U
(a) Describe the appearance of solid U.
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About half of solid U was dissolved in distilled water to produce solution U. Solution U was divided
into two equal portions in two test-tubes.
(b) Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the first portion of solution U.
The gas produced was tested.
observations ...............................................................................................................................
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(c) Name the gas produced in (b).
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(d) A flame test was carried out on solid U.
observations.......................................................................................................................... [1]
tests on solid W
tests on solid W observations

Appearance of solid W. white crystals
Solid W was dissolved in distilled water to produce

solution W. The solution was divided into two equal
portions in two test-tubes.
test 1
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added white precipitate formed
to the first portion of solution W.
test 2
The second portion of solution U was added to the white precipitate formed
second portion of solution W.
An excess of dilute hydrochloric acid was then added rapid effervescence

to the mixture. white precipitate dissolved
(e) What conclusions can you draw about solid W?
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4 When iron nails rust, the mass of the nails increases.

Plan an experiment to investigate if iron nails rust more quickly in tap water or in distilled water.
You are provided with new iron nails and common laboratory apparatus.
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Cerussite is a lead ore which contains lead(II) carbonate. A student obtained a solution of

1
lead(II) nitrate from cerussite using the apparatus shown.
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.........................................
dilute
acid
cerussite
(b) Why was the cerussite crushed in step 1?
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(c) Name the dilute acid used in step 2.
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(d) What is the general name given to an insoluble solid left on a filter paper after filtration?
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(e) Suggest how a sample of lead could be obtained from the solution of lead(II) nitrate.
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2 A student investigated what happened to the temperature when two different solids, W and X,
dissolved in water.
Experiment 1
● sing a measuring cylinder, 30 cm3 of distilled water were poured into a polystyrene cup. The
U
initial temperature of the water was measured at time = 0 seconds.
● Solid W was added to the water, a timer was started and the solution was stirred with a
thermometer.
● The temperature of the solution was measured every 10 seconds for 90 seconds.
time / s 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
30 20 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15
thermometer
25 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 10
diagram
20 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5
temperature of
the solution / °C
[2]
Experiment 2
● The polystyrene cup was emptied and rinsed with water.

● Experiment 1 was repeated using solid X.
● The temperature of the solution was measured every 10 seconds for 90 seconds.
time / s 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
30 30 30 35 35 35 40 40 40 40
thermometer
25 25 25 30 30 30 35 35 35 35
diagram
20 20 20 25 25 25 30 30 30 30
temperature of
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(c) Plot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid. Draw two smooth line graphs.
40
30
temperature of
the solution / °C
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
time / s
[4]
(d) (i) From your graph, deduce the temperature of the solution in Experiment 1 after 15 seconds.
............................. °C [2]
(ii) From your graph, deduce the time taken for the temperature of the solution in Experiment 2
to change by 6 °C from the initial temperature.
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(e) U
se the results to identify the type of energy change that occurs when solid X dissolves in
water.
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(f) Predict the temperature of the solution in Experiment 2 after 1 hour. Explain your answer.
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(g) State two sources of error in these experiments. Give one improvement to reduce each of
these sources of error.
source of error 1 .........................................................................................................................
improvement 1 ............................................................................................................................
source of error 2 .........................................................................................................................
improvement 2 ............................................................................................................................
[4]
(h) When carrying out the experiments, what would be a disadvantage of taking the temperature
readings only every 30 seconds?
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3 Two solutions, Y and Z, were analysed.

Solution Y was aqueous chromium(III) nitrate.
Tests were carried out on both solutions.
tests on solution Y
The solution was divided into two equal portions in two test-tubes.
(a) (i) A
few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of solution Y and
the test-tube shaken to mix the solutions.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
observations................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) The mixture from (a)(ii) was poured into a boiling tube and a small piece of aluminium foil
was added.
The mixture was heated and the gas produced was tested.
observations.........................................................................................................................
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(b) Identify the gas produced in (a)(iii).
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tests on solution Z
tests on solution Z observations
Solution Z was divided into three equal portions

in three test-tubes.
test 1
The pH of the first portion of solution Z was pH 10

tested.
test 2
A few drops of aqueous copper(II) sulfate were dark blue solution formed

added to the second portion of solution Z.
An excess of aqueous copper(II) sulfate was light blue precipitate formed

then added to the mixture.
test 3
The second portion of solution Y was added to grey-green precipitate formed

the third portion of solution Z.
(c) Identify solution Z.
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4 Washing soda crystals are crystals of hydrated sodium carbonate, Na2CO3.10H2O. When exposed
to the air, some of the water is lost from the crystals and a new substance is formed. This process
occurs faster in hotter climates.
Plan an experiment to determine the percentage of water by mass present in the new substance.
You are provided with common laboratory apparatus.
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1 The diagrams show the apparatus used to obtain crystals of calcium chloride from a mixture of solid
calcium chloride and solid calcium carbonate.
Calcium chloride is soluble in water and calcium carbonate is insoluble in water.
dish
solid
A B C
(b) (i) Write down the order in which the apparatus should be used in this experiment.
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(ii) Name the separation process in C.
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(c) (i) What has been added to the mixture in B?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) What is the general name given to the liquid in the dish in C?
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(d) How would you know when to stop heating the dish in A?
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2 A teacher investigated the rate of a reaction between two solutions, J and K, and sulfuric acid at
different temperatures.
Four experiments were carried out.
(a) Experiment 1
A large measuring cylinder was used to pour 50 cm3 of distilled water and 40 cm3 of sulfuric acid
into a 250 cm3 conical flask.
A small measuring cylinder was used to add 2 cm3 of methyl orange and 5 cm3 of solution J to
the mixture in the conical flask. The temperature of the mixture was measured.
The reaction was started by adding 5 cm3 of solution K to the conical flask, immediately starting
the timer and swirling the mixture.
The time taken for the mixture to turn pale yellow was measured. The final temperature of the
mixture was measured.
Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated but the mixture in the conical flask was heated to about 30 °C
before adding the solution K. The temperature of the mixture was measured.
5 cm3 of solution K was added to the conical flask. The timer was started and the mixture
swirled.
The time taken for the mixture to turn pale yellow was measured. The final temperature of the
mixture was measured.
Experiment 3
before adding the solution K to the flask. The same measurements were taken.
Experiment 4
before adding the solution K to the flask. The same measurements were taken.
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Use the stop-clock diagrams to record the times in the table.
Work out the average temperatures to complete the table.
time taken for

stop-clock initial final average
experiment mixture to
diagram temperature temperature temperature
turn pale yellow
/ °C / °C / °C
/s
0
seconds
0
1 45 15 5 15 17 15
10
30 minutes
0
0
2 45 15 5 15 28 26
10
30
0
0
3 45 15 5 15 42 40
10
30
0
0
4 45 15 5 15 51 49
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(b) Plot the results on the grid and draw a smooth line graph.
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140
120
100
time / s
80
60
40
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
[4]
(c) From your graph deduce the time taken for the mixture to turn pale yellow if Experiment 1 was
repeated at an average temperature of 60 °C.
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(d) (i) In which experiment was the rate of reaction greatest?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Explain why the rate of reaction was greatest in this experiment.
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) (i) Suggest and explain the effect on the results of using a burette to measure the volume of
solution J.
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Suggest and explain one other improvement to these experiments.
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3 Two solids, L and M, were analysed. Solid L was copper(II) chloride and solid M was a different
salt.
The tests on the solids, and some of the observations, are shown.
tests on solid L
(a) Describe the appearance of solid L.
observation ........................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Distilled water was added to solid L and shaken to dissolve.
The solution was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes and the following tests
carried out.
(i) Drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the first portion of the solution.
Excess ammonia solution was then added to the mixture and shaken.
observation ..........................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [4]
(ii) Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the second portion of the solution.
observation ..........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Dilute nitric acid was added to the third portion of the solution followed by aqueous silver
nitrate.
observation .................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) Dilute nitric acid was added to the fourth portion of the solution followed by aqueous
barium nitrate.
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tests on solid M
Tests are carried out and the following observations made.
Appearance of the solid. white crystals
The solid was heated and the gas given off was a sublimate formed
tested with damp red litmus paper. on the sides of the test-tube
litmus paper turned blue
Solid M was dissolved in water to form a

solution.
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the pungent gas evolved

solution and the mixture heated. The gas given
off was tested. pH paper showed pH 10
Dilute nitric acid was added to the solution

followed by aqueous silver nitrate. yellow precipitate
(c) Identify solid M.
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4 The label on a bottle of orange drink stated ‘contains no artificial colours’. A scientist thought that
the orange colour in the drink was a mixture of two artificial colours:
• Sunset Yellow E110

• Allura Red E129
Plan an investigation to show that the orange colour in the drink did not contain these two artificial
colours.
You are provided with samples of E110, E129 and the orange colouring from the drink. You are also
provided with common laboratory apparatus.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to separate a mixture of water, boiling point 100 °C, and
ethanol, boiling point 78 °C.
condenser
water and
ethanol mixture
heat heat
(b) Label the arrows on the condenser. [1]
(c) Identify one mistake in the apparatus.
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(d) Which liquid would collect first? Explain your answer.
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(e) Why would it be better to use an electrical heater instead of a Bunsen burner to heat the water
and ethanol mixture?
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2 A student investigated the reaction between aqueous sodium carbonate and two different solutions
of dilute hydrochloric acid, A and B.
The reaction is:
Na2CO3(aq) + 2HCl (aq) → 2NaCl (aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
Three experiments were carried out.
(a) Experiment 1
Using a measuring cylinder, 25 cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate were poured into a conical
flask.
Thymolphthalein indicator was added to the conical flask.
A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with solution A of dilute hydrochloric acid. A was
added to the flask, until the solution just changed colour.
Use the burette diagram to record the reading in the table.
12
13
14
final reading
Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using methyl orange indicator instead of thymolphthalein.

Methyl orange is red-orange in acidic solutions and yellow in alkaline solutions.
Use the burette diagrams to record the readings in the table and complete the table.
12 38
13 39
14 40
experiment 1 experiment 2
difference / cm3
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(b) What colour change was observed in the flask in experiment 2?
from ................................................................ to ................................................................. [1]
(c) Experiment 3
Experiment 1 was repeated using solution B of acid instead of solution A.
Use the burette diagrams to record the readings in the table and complete the table.
8 15
9 16
10 17
experiment 3
difference / cm3
[2]
(d) Suggest one observation, other than colour change, that is made when hydrochloric acid is
added to sodium carbonate.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) Complete the sentence below.
Experiment .......... needed the largest volume of hydrochloric acid to change the colour of the
indicator. [1]
(f) What would be a more accurate method of measuring the volume of the aqueous
sodium carbonate?
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(g) What would be the effect on the results, if any, if the solutions of sodium carbonate were
warmed before adding the hydrochloric acid? Give a reason for your answer.
effect on results ..........................................................................................................................
reason ........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(h) (i) Determine the ratio of volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid used in experiments 1 and 3.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Use your answer to (h)(i) to deduce how the concentration of solution A differs from that
of solution B.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(i) Suggest a different method, using standard laboratory chemicals, to determine which of the
solutions of dilute hydrochloric acid, A or B, is more concentrated.
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3 Two substances, C and D, were analysed. Solid C was a salt and solution D was an aqueous
solution of chromium(III) chloride.
The tests on solid C, and some of the observations, are in the following table.
tests observations
tests on solid C
Solid C was added to distilled water in a

test-tube and shaken to dissolve.
The solution was divided into two portions in

test-tubes, and the following tests carried out.
Appearance of the solution. colourless liquid
he pH of the first portion of the solution was

T pH = 7
tested.
ilute nitric acid was added to the second

D
portion of the solution followed by aqueous cream precipitate
silver nitrate.
A flame test was carried out on solid C. yellow flame colour
(a) Identify solid C.
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(b) Describe the appearance of solution D.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Tests were carried out on solution D.
Complete the observations for tests 1, 2 and 3.
(i) t est 1
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to solution D.
Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture.
observations ........................................................................................................................
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(ii) test 2
Excess aqueous ammonia was added to solution D.
observations .................................................................................................................. [2]
(iii) test 3
Dilute nitric acid was added to solution D followed by aqueous silver nitrate.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) Chromium(III) can be converted to chromium(VI). Chromium(VI) is hazardous.
Suggest one safety precaution when using chromium(VI).
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4 Calcium burns in air to form calcium oxide. The reaction is vigorous and some of the calcium oxide
can be lost as smoke.
Plan an investigation to determine the maximum mass of oxygen that combines to form calcium
oxide when 2 g of calcium granules are burnt in air.
You are provided with common laboratory apparatus and calcium granules.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to reduce copper(II) oxide with hydrogen.
copper(II) oxide excess hydrogen

burning in air
hydrogen
ice
colourless liquid
(b) Use an arrow to indicate where heat is applied. [1]
(c) The colour of the copper(II) oxide changes from ............................. to ............................ . [2]
(d) Suggest a reason why the U-tube is surrounded by ice.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) (i) Identify the colourless liquid formed.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Give a chemical test for this liquid.
test . .....................................................................................................................................
result . ..................................................................................................................................
[2]
(iii) How could you show that this liquid is pure?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between hydrogen peroxide and aqueous
potassium iodide. When these chemicals react they form iodine. Sodium thiosulfate solution reacts
with iodine and can be used to show how fast the reaction proceeds.
(a) A burette was filled up to the 0.0 cm3 mark with sodium thiosulfate solution.
Using a large measuring cylinder, 100 cm3 of distilled water were poured into a conical flask.
Using a small measuring cylinder, 6 cm3 of sulfuric acid, 1 cm3 of starch solution and 4 cm3 of
aqueous potassium iodide were added to the flask.
0.5 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution was added from the burette to the mixture in the flask
and swirled to mix.
The reaction was then started by adding 3 cm3 of hydrogen peroxide solution to the mixture,
and the timer started.
The time taken for a blue colour to appear was noted.
A further 0.5 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution was added to the mixture in the conical flask,
swirled and the blue colour disappeared. The time when the blue colour reappeared was noted.
The experiment continued by adding further 0.5 cm3 portions of sodium thiosulfate solution
until a total of 3.0 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution had been added, noting the times at which
the blue colour reappeared.
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total volume of time at which

timer
sodium thiosulfate blue colour
diagram
solution added / cm3 appeared / s
0 seconds
0
0.5 45 15 5 15
10
30 minutes
0
0
1.0 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
1.5 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
2.0 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
2.5 45 15 5 15
10
30
0
0
3.0 45 15 5 15
10
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(b) Plot the results you have obtained on the grid and draw a best-fit straight-line graph.
time / s
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
volume of sodium thiosulfate solution / cm3

[5]
(c) (i) From your graph deduce the time at which the blue colour would appear if a total of
4.0 cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution were added to the mixture in the conical flask.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(ii) Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if the experiment was repeated at a higher
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(d) Suggest the purpose of the starch solution.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) (i) Suggest one advantage of using a pipette to measure the volume of the hydrogen peroxide.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Suggest and explain one disadvantage of using a pipette to measure the volume of the
hydrogen peroxide.
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(f) Explain one disadvantage of using a beaker instead of a conical flask.
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3 Two solids, E and F, were analysed. Solid E was sodium sulfite. Both solids were found to be water
soluble.
The tests on the solids, and some of the observations, are shown below.
tests on solid E
(a) Describe the appearance of the solid.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Distilled water was added to solid E in a test-tube and shaken to dissolve.
The solution was divided into two portions in two test-tubes and the following tests carried out.
(i) Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to the first portion of the solution.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the second portion of the solution. The mixture
was warmed. The gas given off was tested with a piece of filter paper soaked in aqueous
acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) A flame test was carried out on solid E.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
tests on solid F
tests observations
The solid was heated. The gas given off was pungent gas evolved
tested with damp, red litmus paper.
red litmus paper turned blue
Aqueous sodium hydroxide was added to pungent gas evolved

solid F and the mixture heated. The gas given
off was tested. Universal Indicator paper showed pH 10
(d) Identify the gas given off in the tests on solid F.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) Identify one of the ions in solid F.
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4 Potassium sulfate is the salt produced when sulfuric acid is neutralised by potassium hydroxide
solution.
The correct amount of potassium hydroxide solution must be added to neutralise all of the
sulfuric acid.
Plan an experiment to obtain pure crystals of potassium sulfate from sulfuric acid and
potassium hydroxide solution.
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1 Air is a mixture of gases. The diagram shows the apparatus used to find the percentage of oxygen
in air.
50 cm3 of air were passed backwards and forwards over excess heated copper until there was no
further change. The apparatus was left to cool and the volume of gas remaining was 40 cm3.
copper
100 80 60 40 20 20 40 60 80 100
(b) Use an arrow to indicate where heat is applied. [1]
(c) The colour of the copper changed from ........................... to ........................... . [2]
(d) From the results, work out the percentage of oxygen in the air.
............................ % [2]
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2 A student investigated what happens when dilute hydrochloric acid and copper(II) sulfate solution
react with different metals.
Five experiments were carried out.
(a) Experiment 1
A measuring cylinder was used to pour 10 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid into a boiling tube.
The temperature of the hydrochloric acid was measured.
1 g of zinc was added to the boiling tube and the mixture stirred with a thermometer.
The maximum temperature reached by the mixture was measured.
Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using 1 g of iron instead of zinc.
Experiment 3
Experiment 1 was repeated using 1 g of magnesium instead of zinc.
Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table. Complete the final column in
the table.
thermometer initial thermometer maximum temperature

experiment temperature temperature
diagram diagram rise / °C
of acid / °C reached / °C
30 30
1 25 25
20 20
30 30
2 25 25
20 20
30 65
3 25 60
20 55
[3]
(b) The gas produced in experiment 3 was tested with a lighted splint and the result recorded
below.
test lighted splint

.............................................................................
result popped
.............................................................................
Name the gas given off in experiment 3.
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(c) Experiment 4
A measuring cylinder was used to pour 10 cm3 of copper(II) sulfate solution into a boiling tube.
The temperature of the solution was measured.
1 g of magnesium was added to the boiling tube and the mixture stirred with a thermometer.
The maximum temperature reached by the mixture was measured.
Experiment 5
Experiment 4 was repeated using 1 g of iron instead of magnesium.

The observation was recorded below.
The solution turned colourless and a brown deposit formed.

..............................................................................................................
Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table. Complete the final column in
the table.
thermometer initial thermometer maximum temperature

experiment temperature temperature
diagram diagram rise / °C
of acid / °C reached / °C
30 50
4 25 45
20 40
30 30
5 25 25
20 20
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(d) Draw a labelled bar chart for the results of experiments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the grid below.
temperature
rise / °C
[3]
(e) Use the results for experiments 1, 2 and 3 to answer the following questions.
(i) Which experiment, 1, 2 or 3, produced the largest temperature rise?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Suggest why this experiment produced the largest temperature rise.
. ............................................................................................................................................
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(f) Explain the observations in experiment 5.
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(g) Suggest why potassium was not used as one of the metals in these experiments.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(h) Give one advantage of using a measuring cylinder to add the hydrochloric acid to the boiling
tube.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(i) Suggest and explain one improvement to increase the accuracy of these experiments.
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3 A mixture of two solids, G and H, was analysed. Solid G was zinc nitrate, which is water soluble,
and solid H is insoluble in water.
The tests on the mixture, and some of the observations, are shown.
Distilled water was added to the mixture in a boiling tube and shaken. The contents of the boiling
tube were filtered keeping the filtrate and the residue.
tests on filtrate
(a) The filtrate was divided into four test-tubes and the following tests carried out.
(i) Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of the solution.
Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the test-tube.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(ii) Using the second portion of the solution, the test in (a)(i) was repeated using aqueous
ammonia instead of aqueous sodium hydroxide.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) Dilute nitric acid was added to the third portion of the solution followed by aqueous silver
nitrate.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]
(iv) Aqueous sodium hydroxide and aluminium foil were added to the fourth portion of the
solution.
The mixture was warmed and the gas given off was tested.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
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tests on residue
Two tests are carried out and the following observations made.
tests observations
A spatula was used to transfer some of the

residue into a test-tube.
Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to the rapid effervescence,

residue. The gas given off was tested. limewater turned milky
A flame test was carried out on the residue. red flame colour
(b) Identify solid H.
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4 Nickel sulfate-6-water, NiSO4.6H2O, is a blue crystalline salt.
Plan an experiment to obtain a sample of pure water from this salt. Your answer should include
a diagram of the apparatus, any expected observations and a test to show the presence of pure
water.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to electrolyse dilute sulfuric acid.
oxygen hydrogen
dilute
platinum ............................
sulfuric acid
+ –
(a) Complete the box to show the role of the platinum. [1]
(b) Give one observation made during this electrolysis.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) (i) Compare the volumes of oxygen and hydrogen produced.
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Which substance breaks down to form these gases?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) Give one test to distinguish between oxygen and hydrogen.
test . ............................................................................................................................................
result with oxygen . .....................................................................................................................
result with hydrogen ...................................................................................................................

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2 A student investigated what happened when dilute nitric acid reacted with aqueous solutions of two
different alkalis, solution N and solution O.
(a) Experiment 1
A measuring cylinder was used to pour 50 cm3 of solution N into a polystyrene cup. The initial
temperature of the solution was measured.
A burette was filled with nitric acid to the 0.0 cm3 mark.
5.0 cm3 of nitric acid were added to solution N in the polystyrene cup and the solution stirred.
The maximum temperature of the solution was measured.
A further 5.0 cm3 of nitric acid were added to the polystyrene cup and the solution stirred. The
maximum temperature of the solution was measured.
The student continued to add 5.0 cm3 portions of nitric acid to the polystyrene cup, until a total
volume of 40 cm3 of nitric acid had been added. After each addition, the solution was stirred
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Use the thermometer diagrams to record the maximum temperatures in the table.
volume of nitric acid

0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
added / cm3
30 30 35 35 35 40 35 35 35
thermometer
25 25 30 30 30 35 30 30 30
diagram
20 20 25 25 25 30 25 25 25
maximum temperature
of the solution in the
polystyrene cup / °C
[2]
(b) Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using solution O instead of solution N.

Use the thermometer diagrams to record the maximum temperatures in the table.
volume of nitric acid

0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
added / cm3
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
thermometer
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
diagram
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
maximum temperature
of the solution in the
polystyrene cup / °C
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(c) Plot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid and draw two smooth line graphs.
35
30
maximum
temperature
of solution
/ °C 25
20
15
0 10 20 30 40
volume of nitric acid added / cm3

[4]
(d) Use your graph to estimate the maximum temperature of the solution when 13 cm3 of nitric acid
were added to 50 cm3 of solution N in Experiment 1.
.............................. °C [2]
(e) Name a suitable indicator that could be used in Experiment 1.
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(f) Solution N and solution O were the same concentration.
In which experiment is the temperature change greater? Suggest why the temperature change
is greater in this experiment.
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(g) How would the results differ in Experiment 1 if 100 cm3 of solution N were used?
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(h) Suggest why a polystyrene cup was used in these experiments and not a copper can.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(i) State one source of error in the experiments. Suggest an improvement to reduce this source
of error.
source of error ............................................................................................................................
improvement . .............................................................................................................................
[2]
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3 Solid P, which is an aluminium salt, was analysed.

The tests on solid P, and some of the observations, are shown.
tests on solid P
(a) test 1
Solid P was divided into three portions. The first portion of solid P was heated.
condensation formed on the sides of the test-tube

observations ............................................................................................................................
Any gases given off were tested with cobalt(II) chloride paper.
cobalt(II) chloride paper turned from blue to pink

observations ............................................................................................................................
What does test 1 tell you about solid P?
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) test 2
A flame test was carried out on the second portion of solid P.
observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]
tests on a solution of P
Distilled water was added to the rest of solid P in a test-tube and shaken to dissolve.
(c) The solution was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes. The following tests were
carried out.
(i) test 3
Several drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first portion of the solution.
Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then added to the mixture.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
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(ii) test 4
Several drops of aqueous ammonia were added to the second portion of the solution.
Excess aqueous ammonia was then added to the mixture.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
Two further tests were carried out and the following observations made.
tests on a solution of P observations
test 5
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were no visible reaction
added to the third portion of the solution.
test 6
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate white precipitate formed
were added to the fourth portion of the solution.
(d) What does test 5 tell you about solid P?
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) Identify solid P.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(f) Describe the appearance of solid P.
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4 Agri Limes are mixtures of calcium carbonate and calcium oxide. Farmers use Agri Limes on fields
to neutralise acidity.
Plan an investigation to find out which of two different Agri Limes, Q or R, will neutralise more acid.
You are provided with common laboratory apparatus and chemicals, including dilute nitric acid.
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1 This question is about the separation of mixtures.

The diagram shows four sets of apparatus that can be used to separate mixtures.
A B C D
heat
heat
(b) The table shows four different mixtures.
Complete the table to show which set of apparatus should be used to obtain the substance
listed. The first one has been completed for you. Each set of apparatus can be used once,
more than once or not at all.
mixture to obtain use apparatus
petroleum and water petroleum B
sodium chloride
sodium chloride crystals
dissolved in water ................................
sodium chloride
water
dissolved in water ................................
insoluble silver chloride
silver chloride
and water ................................
[3]
(c) Put a ring around the separation method that should be used to separate a mixture of coloured
dyes.
centrifugation chromatography condensation evaporation

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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and excess magnesium
at room temperature.
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
measuring
cylinder
magnesium
ribbon water
30 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid were added to the conical flask containing magnesium ribbon. The
timer was then started and the volume of gas collected in the measuring cylinder was measured
every 20 seconds for 180 seconds (3 minutes).

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(a) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the total volume of gas collected in the table.
measuring cylinder total volume of

time / s
diagram gas collected / cm3
30
0 30
35
40
40
20
45
50
50
40
55
60
55
60
60
65
70
80
75
80
80
100
85
90
85
120
90
95
85
140
90
95
85
160
90
95
85
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(b) Plot the results on the grid and draw a smooth line graph.
100
90
80
70
total volume
of gas collected
/ cm3
60
50
40
30
0 40 80 120 160 200
time / s
[3]
(c) (i) Which result is anomalous?
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Suggest a possible reason for this anomalous result.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Use your graph to deduce the total volume of gas that you would have expected to
collect instead of this anomalous volume.
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(d) Explain why the total volume of gas collected does not increase after 160 seconds.
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(e) The average rate of the reaction can be calculated using the equation shown.
volume of gas collected / cm3

time / s
(i) Calculate the volume of gas collected between 20 seconds and 40 seconds.
. ...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Calculate the average rate of reaction between 20 seconds and 40 seconds.
Include the unit.
average rate of reaction = ........................................... [2]
(f) Room temperature was 20 °C.
Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect if the experiment were repeated at 30 °C. [2]
(g) Suggest why the reading on the measuring cylinder was 30 cm3 after the acid had been added
and before the timer had been started.
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3 Two solutions, solution S and solution T, were analysed. Solution S was dilute hydrochloric acid.
The tests on solution S and solution T, and some of the observations, are shown.
tests on solution S
(a) Solution S was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes. The following tests were
carried out.
Complete the observations for tests 1–4.
(i) test 1
The pH of the first portion of solution S was tested.
pH .................................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) test 2
Copper(II) oxide was added to the second portion of the solution. The mixture was heated.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ............................................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) test 3
Solid sodium carbonate was added to the third portion of the solution. The gas given off
was tested.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(iv) test 4
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate were added to the fourth portion of the solution.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]

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tests on solution T
(b) Tests were carried out on solution T and the following observations made.
tests observations
Solution T was divided into three equal

portions in three test-tubes.
Appearance of the solution. yellow solution
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were

added to the second portion of the solution
and the test-tube shaken. red-brown precipitate
Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then

added to the test-tube. no visible change
Aqueous sodium hydroxide and aluminium

foil were added to the third portion of the
solution and the mixture heated.
The gas given off was tested with pH indicator
paper. pungent gas formed, pH 10
Identify solution T.
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4 Metal rings can be coated with a layer of copper using electricity.

Plan an experiment to electroplate a small metal ring with copper.
You are provided with common laboratory apparatus, a copper rod, copper(II) sulfate crystals,
water and a small metal ring.
Include a labelled diagram in your answer.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to crack paraffin oil. Paraffin oil vapour is passed over
heated aluminium oxide to produce a mixture of hydrocarbons containing alkenes.
liquid paraffin oil aluminium

on mineral wool oxide
mixture of hydrocarbons
containing alkenes
very strong
heat
water
(b) What is the purpose of the mineral wool?
....................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Give a test to show the presence of alkenes.
test . ............................................................................................................................................
result . .........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(d) Why must the delivery tube be removed from the water when the heating is stopped?
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2 A student investigated what happened when two different metals, iron and magnesium, reacted
with aqueous copper(II) sulfate.
(a) Experiment 1
A measuring cylinder was used to pour 25 cm3 of aqueous copper(II) sulfate into a polystyrene
cup. The initial temperature of the solution was measured, then again at 30 seconds and at
60 seconds.
At 60 seconds, the iron was added to the aqueous copper(II) sulfate and the mixture stirred
continuously with a thermometer.
The temperature of the mixture was measured every 30 seconds for 300 seconds (5 minutes).
Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300

25 25 25 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 40
thermometer
20 20 20 25 25 35 35 35 35 35 35
diagram
15 15 15 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30
temperature
/ °C
[2]
(b) Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using magnesium instead of iron.

Use the thermometer diagrams to record the results in the table.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300

25 25 25 75 80 80 80 75 75 70 70
thermometer
20 20 20 70 75 75 75 70 70 65 65
diagram
15 15 15 65 70 70 70 65 65 60 60
temperature
/ °C
[2]
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(c) Plot the results for Experiments 1 and 2 on the grid and draw two smooth line graphs.
Clearly label the graphs.
80
70
60
50
temperature
/ °C
40
30
20
10
0 60 120 180 240 300 360
time / s
[4]
(d) (i) From your graph, deduce the temperature of the mixture in Experiment 1 after
135 seconds.
………….…………………… °C [2]
(ii) From your graph, deduce the time taken for the temperature of the mixture in Experiment 2
to change by 30 °C after the magnesium was added.
..………………………………. s [2]

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(e) Predict the temperature of the mixture in Experiment 2 after one hour. Explain your answer.
....................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(f) Suggest an advantage of taking the temperature readings every 15 seconds.
....................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(g) Explain why a polystyrene cup is used in the experiments and not a copper can.
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3 Two solutions, solution Q and solution R, were analysed. Solution Q was aqueous sulfuric acid.
tests on solution Q
(a) Solution Q was divided into four equal portions in four test-tubes. The following tests were
carried out.
Complete the observations for tests 1– 4.
(i) test 1
The pH of the first portion of solution Q was measured.
pH .................................................................................................................................. [1]
(ii) test 2
Magnesium ribbon was added to the second portion of solution Q. The gas given off was
tested.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(iii) test 3
Sodium carbonate was added to the third portion of solution Q. The gas given off was
tested.
observations ........................................................................................................................
. ...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(iv) test 4
Dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate were added to the fourth portion of solution Q.
observations .................................................................................................................. [1]

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tests on solution R
Solution R was divided into three equal portions in three test-tubes.

The following tests were carried out.
tests observations
test 5
The pH of the first portion of solution R was

measured. pH = 10
test 6
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were

added to the second portion of solution R and
the test-tube shaken. white precipitate
Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide was then

added to the test-tube. no visible change
test 7
Aqueous iron(II) sulfate was added to the third

portion of solution R and the mixture shaken. green precipitate formed
(b) Identify solution R.
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4 A liquid cleaner is a mixture of three substances. These substances are shown in the table.
name of substance properties of substance

water liquid, boiling point 100 °C
sodium carbonate solid, soluble in water
silica solid, insoluble in water
Plan an experiment to obtain separate pure samples of each substance from the mixture in the
liquid cleaner. You are provided with common laboratory apparatus.
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Paper 6 Alternative to Practical For Examination from 2016
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1 hour
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.

The syllabus is accredited for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.
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1 The diagram shows the apparatus used to prepare a dry sample of a gas. The gas is more dense
than air.
stand and
clamp
concentrated
sulfuric acid
(b) Identify one mistake in the apparatus.
[1]
(c) Suggest a reason why the gas is passed through concentrated sulfuric acid.
[1]
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2 A student investigated the rate of reaction between excess magnesium and two different dilute
acids, X and Y.
Experiment 1
rubber connector stand and

clamp
inverted
bung 100 cm3
measuring
cylinder
conical flask
trough water
Using a measuring cylinder, 50 cm3 of dilute acid X was poured into the conical flask.
0.5 g of magnesium ribbon was added to the conical flask and the bung added.
The timer was started and the volume of gas collected in the measuring cylinder was measured
every 30 seconds for three minutes.

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(a) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volumes of gas collected.

time / s
0
0 5
10
10
30 15
20
20
60 25
30
25
90 30
35
30
120 35
40
40
150 45
50
45
180 50
55
[2]
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Experiment 2
Experiment 1 was repeated using 50 cm3 of dilute acid Y.
(b) Use the measuring cylinder diagrams to record the volumes of gas collected.

time / s
0
0 5
10
0
30 5
10
5
60 10
15
10
90 15
20
10
120 15
20
15
150 20
25
15
180 20
25
[2]

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(c) Plot the results for both experiments on the grid below. For each set of results, draw a
smooth line graph. Indicate clearly which line represents Experiment 1 and which line
represents Experiment 2.
[4]
(d) State which experiment had the faster rate of reaction and suggest why the rate was faster in
this experiment.
[1]
(e) From your graph, deduce the time required to collect 25 cm3 of gas in Experiment 1.
Show clearly on the graph how you worked out your answer.
[1]
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(f) The rate of this reaction can be calculated using:
volume of gas / cm 3
rate =
time taken / s
For the experiment with the higher rate, calculate the rate of reaction for the first 30 seconds
of the reaction. Deduce the units.
rate [2]
(g) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a measuring cylinder to add the acids to
the flask.
advantage
disadvantage [2]
[1]
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3 Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride was broken down by electricity using the apparatus
shown.
gas A gas B
concentrated aqueous
sodium chloride
electrodes
+ –
(a) Suggest a suitable material from which to make the electrodes.
[1]
(b) Gas A is chlorine. Give a test for chlorine.
test
result [2]
(c) Gas B pops when tested with a lighted splint. What is gas B?
[1]
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4 Solid E was analysed. E was an aluminium salt. Some of the observations are shown below.
Appearance of solid E. white crystalline solid
test 1
colourless drops of liquid formed at the top of
the tube
A little of solid E was heated in a test-tube.
(a) A little of solid E was dissolved in distilled water.
The solution was divided into four test-tubes and the following tests were carried out.
Complete the observations for tests 2 and 3.
(i) test 2
Drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the first test-tube.
observations [1]
(ii) Excess sodium hydroxide was then added.
observations [1]
(iii) test 3
Drops of aqueous ammonia solution were added to the second test-tube. Excess
ammonia solution was then added.
observations
[2]
Two further tests are carried out and the following observations made.
tests on solution of E observations
test 4
To the third test-tube of solution, dilute no reaction

hydrochloric acid was added, followed by
barium nitrate solution.
test 5
effervescence
To the fourth test-tube of solution, aqueous
sodium hydroxide and aluminium foil were pungent gas given off
added.
gas turned damp litmus paper blue
The mixture was warmed carefully.
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(b) What does test 1 tell you about solid E?
[1]
(c) Identify the gas given off in test 5.
[1]
(d) What conclusions can you draw about solid E?
[2]
(e) Test 5 states that the mixture should be warmed carefully.
In terms of safety, explain why it is necessary to warm carefully.
[2]
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5 E-numbers identify chemicals which are added to foods.
(a) E210 is benzoic acid. How could you show that a solution of benzoic acid is a weak acid?
test
result [2]
(b) E110 is Sunset Yellow.

Outline a method you could use to show the presence of E110 in a food colouring.
[4]
[Total: 6]
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No additional materials are needed.

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magnesium ribbon water

(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled X and Y in Fig. 1.1.

(b) The gas made in the reaction is hydrogen.

Give the expected result of the test.

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Fig. 1.2 shows the results for each experiment.

total volume in Experiment 1 ......................................................... cm3

total volume in Experiment 2 ......................................................... cm3

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The student does two experiments.

initial reading final reading

initial reading final reading

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(b) State the colour change observed in Experiment 1.

from ................................................................ to ................................................................ [1]

Explain your answer.

(e) In Experiment 2 the conical flask is rinsed with distilled water.

Suggest why the conical flask is not dried.

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Give a reason for your answer.

effect on volume .................................................................................................................

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Solid C is iron(II) sulfate.

Complete the expected observations.

The student dissolves solid C in water to form solution C.

The student divides solution C into three portions.

observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]

observations ......................................................................................................................... [1]

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Do a flame test. orange-red colour

To the first portion of solution D, add aqueous white precipitate,

To the second portion of solution D, add 1 cm3 white precipitate

(d) Describe how to do the flame test used in test 1.

(e) Identify solid D.

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• Sunset Yellow E110

You may draw a diagram to help answer the question.

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Tests for anions

anion test test result

Tests for aqueous cations

cation effect of aqueous sodium hydroxide effect of aqueous ammonia

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Tests for gases

gas test and test result

Flame tests for metal ions

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from ................................................................ to ................................................................ [1]

A student suggests using the apparatus shown to break down silver chloride.

Two experiments were done.

Use the burette diagrams to complete the table for Experiment 1.

Use the burette diagrams to complete the table for Experiment 2.

from ................................................................ to ................................................................. [1]

(e) Explain why Experiment 1 and Experiment 2 should be repeated.

3 Two solids, solid C and solid D, were analysed.

(b) Identify solid C.

Solid D was aluminium sulfate.

Complete the expected observations.

4 Old concrete contains calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.

1 Many indicators are coloured substances obtained from plants.

(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled A, B and C.

(b) The student analysed the coloured solution using chromatography.

(i) Complete the diagram to show:

The results are shown.

The student did six experiments.

(b) Plot the results from Experiments 1 to 6 on the grid.

temperature decrease = ..............................

mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate = ..............................

Sketch on the grid the graph you would expect to obtain.