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1. 1990/II/35
Which of the following hydroxides is insoluble in BOTH excess sodium hydroxide solution and excess
aqueous ammonia?
A. Cu(OH)2 B. Zn(OH)2 C. Fe(OH)2 D. Al(OH)2

2. 1992/II/32
Which of the following products are formed when nitrogen dioxide reacts with sodium hydroxide solution?
(1) sodium nitrite
(2) sodium nitrate
(3) nitrogen monoxide
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1),(2) and (3)

3. 1995/II/7
Which of the following substances, when mixed, would undergo a chemical reaction?
A. copper and zinc sulphate solution
B. calcium chloride solution and magnesium nitrate solution
C. lead (II) nitride solution and sodium hydroxide solution
D. bromine water and sodium chloride solution

4. 1997/II/9
Metal X reacts with dilute nitric acid to give a colorless solution. When sodium hydroxide solution is added to
the solution, a white precipitate which dissolves in excess sodium hydroxide solution is formed. X is probably
A. copper B. iron C. lead D. magnesium

5. 1997/II/15
Which of the following substances, when mixed, would produce a precipitate?
A. chloride water and potassium bromide solution
B. ethyl ethanote and ethanol
C. iron (III) sulphate solution and aqueous ammonia
D. nitric acid and potassium hydroxide solution

6. 1997/II/37
Which of the following substances would react with sodium hydroxide solution?
(1) ammonium chloride solution (2) copper (II) sulphate solution (3) ethanoic acid
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1),(2) and (3)

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7. 1998/II/25
Dilute sodium hydroxide solution is added successively to four different solutions. Which of the following
combinations is correct?
Solution Observation
A. Ammonium chloride White precipitate
B. Lead (II) nitrate Yellow precipitate
C. Potassium dichromate Orange precipitate
D. Iron (III) sulphate Brown precipitate

8. 1999/II/20
Which of the following solutions would produce a white precipitate with sodium hydroxide solution?
A. lead (II) nitrate solution B. iron (III) nitrate solution
C. copper (II)nitrate solution D. potassium nitrate solution

9. 2000/II/18
Some potassium carbonate solution is added to a sample of tap water. The mixture then appears cloudy.
Which of the following ions is probably present in the sample?
A. NH4+ B. Mg2+ C. Br– D. SO22–

10. 2000/II/22
A white solid dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution. The solution reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to
give a gas. The solid is probably
A. calcium oxide. B. calcium carbonate. C. potassium hydroxide. D. potassium carbonate.

11. 2000/II/29
Which of the following compounds would react with ammonium chloride on heating?
A. concentrated nitric acid B. concentrated hydrochloric acid
C. sodium hydroxide solution D. magnesium sulphate solution

12. 2001/II/3
Which of the following processes is exothermic?
A. melting of ice B. evaporation of ethanol
C. sublimation of iodine D. dissolving of sodium hydroxide pellets in water

13. 2001/II/11
Which of the following pairs of solutions, when mixed, would produce a precipitate?
A. lead(II) nitrate and sodium hydroxide B. copper(II) sulphate and sodium nitrate
C. zinc chloride and potassium nitrate D. iron(II) sulphate and acidified potassium permanganate

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14. 2002/II/17
Which of the following solutions does NOT react with sodium hydroxide solution?
A. ammonium chloride solution B. potassium carbonate solution
C. copper(II) nitrate solution D. zinc sulphate solution

15. 2002/II/24
Which of the following statements concerning sodium hydroxide is INCORRECT?
A. It is manufactured by treating sodium with water B. Its concentrated solution is corrosive
C. It is used in the manufacture of soapless detergents D. It absorbs carbon dioxide when exposed to air

16. 2003/II/45
1st statement 2nd statement
Sodium hydroxide is an active ingredient in anti-acid tablets. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali.

17. 2004/II/34
Which of the following substances, when dissolved in water, gives a sodium with pH greater than 7?
(1) chlorine
(2) calcium oxide
(3) sulphur dioxide
A. (1) only B. (2) only C. (1) and (3) only D. (2) and (3) only

18. 2006/II/7
Compound X is soluble in water. Addition of sodium hydroxide solution to a solution of X gives a white
precipitate. The precipitate does not dissolve upon the addition of excess alkali. X may be
A. MgCl2 B. ZnCl2 C. FeSO4 D. (NH4)2SO4

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