5070 s23 QP 42 Merged

Cambridge O Level
* 3 0 1 0 3 5 8 9 7 1 *
CHEMISTRY 5070/42
Paper 4 Alternative to Practical May/June 2023
1 hour
You must answer on the question paper.
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INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
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● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
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● 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 rusting of iron.
Fig. 1.1 shows the apparatus the student uses.
stopper
apparatus X oil
iron nail iron nail iron nail
water dry air water
Experiment A Experiment B Experiment C
Fig. 1.1
(a) Name apparatus X.
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(b) State why a stopper is used in Experiment B.
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(c) State why the water in Experiment C is boiled before use.
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(d) State why a layer of oil is used in Experiment C.
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(e) The experiments are left for one week.
Predict in which of the experiments the nail will have rusted.
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2 Aqueous ammonia is a solution of ammonia gas.
A student titrates two samples of aqueous ammonia, A and B, with 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid.
The student does four titrations, two with A and two with B.
The student:
Step 1. rinses and fills a burette with 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid
Step 2. uses a volumetric pipette to add 25.0 cm3 of A to a conical flask
Step 3. adds five drops of methyl orange indicator to the conical flask
Step 4. places the conical flask on a white tile
Step 5. adds 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid from the burette while swirling the contents
of the flask, adding drop by drop near the end‑point, until the solution just changes
colour
Step 6. empties the conical flask and rinses it with distilled water
Step 7. repeats steps 2 to 6
Step 8. repeats steps 2 to 7 using aqueous ammonia B instead of aqueous ammonia A.
(a) Fig. 2.1 shows the burette readings for the two titrations with A.
Titration 1 Titration 2
0 14 14 29
1 15 15 30
2 16 16 31
initial final initial final
Fig. 2.1
Record the burette readings in Table 2.1.
Complete Table 2.1 with the volume used in each titration.
Table 2.1
final burette reading / cm3
initial burette reading / cm3
volume used / cm3
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(b) Fig. 2.2 shows the burette readings for one of the titrations with B.
Titration 4
0 34
1 35
2 36
initial final
Fig. 2.2
Record the burette readings for Titration 4 in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2
final burette reading / cm3 34.9
initial burette reading / cm3 0.2
volume used / cm3
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(c) Explain why the student uses a white tile in these titrations.
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(d) Calculate the mean volume of 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid needed to neutralise 25.0 cm3
of A and of B.
mean volume of acid needed for solution A ........................................................ cm3
mean volume of acid needed for solution B ........................................................ cm3

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(e) The equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and aqueous ammonia is shown.
HCl + NH3 NH4Cl
Use the mean volume of acid needed to neutralise 25.0 cm3 of A in (d) to calculate the
concentration of ammonia in A.
Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.
concentration .......................................... mol / dm3 [2]
(f) Calculate the volume of ammonia gas measured at room temperature and pressure, r.t.p.,
dissolved in 25.0 cm3 of A.
The volume of one mole of any gas at r.t.p. is 24 dm3.
volume .................................................. dm3 [2]
(g) Use your answers to (d) and (f) to calculate the volume of ammonia gas measured at r.t.p.
dissolved in 25.0 cm3 of B.
volume .................................................. dm3 [1]
(h) The student rinses the burette with 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid immediately before it is
filled.
Explain why the student should not rinse the burette with distilled water immediately before it
is filled with 0.500 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid.
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(i) Suggest why universal indicator is not suitable for use in these titrations.
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3 A student investigates solution W and solid X.
(a) Solution W is green in colour and contains Fe2+ ions.
(i) Describe how W can be shown to contain Fe2+ ions.
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(ii) Excess W is added to acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII).
Describe the colour change seen.
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(iii) Describe the observations made when a few drops of aqueous ammonia and then an
excess of aqueous ammonia are added to the mixture from (ii).
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(b) Solid X is a shiny grey metal.
The tests the student does on X are shown in Table 3.1.
Some of the observations for these tests are also shown.
Table 3.1
tests on solid X observations

Add excess dilute acid to X in a test‑tube. solid disappears
1 solution remains colourless
The gas produced is tested. and becomes warmer
Add dilute nitric acid, then add aqueous

2 silver nitrate to some of the solution from solution remains colourless
test 1.
Add dilute nitric acid, then add aqueous

3 barium nitrate to some of the solution from white precipitate
test 1.
(i) Predict the identity of the gas produced in test 1.
Describe how the student tests the gas to confirm its identity.
gas ....................................................................................................................................
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observation to confirm gas ................................................................................................

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(ii) The observations for test 1 are incomplete.
State one other observation that the student makes for test 1.
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(iii) State the conclusion you can make from test 2.
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(iv) State the conclusion you can make from test 3.
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(v) Identify the acid used in test 1.
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(vi) Suggest the identity of metal X.
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4 Baking soda is used to make bread rise. When baking soda is heated, it decomposes and
carbon dioxide gas is released.
Baking soda also decomposes gradually when it is stored. The longer the baking soda is stored,
the less carbon dioxide it releases when it is heated.
Plan an investigation to show which of two different samples of baking soda has been stored for
longer.
Your plan should include the use of common laboratory apparatus and the two samples of baking
soda. No other chemicals should be used.
Your plan should include:

• the apparatus needed
• the method to use
• the measurements to take
• the variables to control
• how to use the results to determine which sample has been stored for longer.
You may draw a diagram to help you answer the question.
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Notes for use in qualitative analysis
Tests for anions
anion test test result

carbonate, CO32– add dilute acid, then test for carbon effervescence, carbon dioxide
dioxide gas produced
chloride, Cl – acidify with dilute nitric acid, then add white ppt.
[in solution] aqueous silver nitrate
bromide, Br – acidify with dilute nitric acid, then add cream ppt.
iodide, I– acidify with dilute nitric acid, then add yellow ppt.
nitrate, NO3– add aqueous sodium hydroxide, then ammonia produced
[in solution] 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 colour
from purple to colourless
Tests for aqueous cations
cation effect of aqueous sodium hydroxide effect of aqueous ammonia

aluminium, Al 3+ white ppt., soluble in excess, giving white ppt., insoluble in excess
a colourless solution
ammonium, NH4+ ammonia produced on warming –
calcium, Ca2+ white ppt., insoluble in excess no ppt. or very slight white ppt.
chromium(III), Cr3+ green ppt., soluble in excess 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
zinc, Zn2+ 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
copper(II), Cu2+ blue‑green
calcium, Ca2+ orange‑red
barium, Ba2+ light green
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Cambridge O Level
* 0 7 4 9 2 2 9 4 5 1 *
CHEMISTRY 5070/41
Paper 4 Alternative to Practical May/June 2023
1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
● Notes for use in qualitative analysis are provided in the question paper.
This document has 12 pages.
DC (EF/SG) 312588/4
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1 A student uses chromatography to separate the dyes in a food colouring.
Fig. 1.1 shows the apparatus the student uses.
lid
dyes
apparatus X
chromatography paper
start line
solvent
Fig. 1.1
(a) Name apparatus X.
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(b) State why it is important to have a lid on X.
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(c) State why the start line is:
• above the level of the solvent

• drawn in pencil.
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(d) The Rf value of one of the dyes in the food colouring is 0.60.
In the separation this dye travels 5.7 cm.
Calculate the distance travelled by the solvent during the separation.
distance travelled by solvent .................................................... cm [2]
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2 White vinegar is a colourless solution containing ethanoic acid.
A student titrates 0.400 mol / dm3 aqueous sodium hydroxide with two samples of vinegar, A and B.
The student does four titrations, two with A and two with B.
The student:
Step 1. uses a volumetric pipette to add 25.0 cm3 of 0.400 mol / dm3 sodium hydroxide to a
conical flask
Step 2. adds five drops of an indicator to the conical flask
Step 3. adds A from a burette while swirling the contents of the flask, adding drop by drop
near the end‑point, until the solution just changes colour
Step 4. empties the conical flask and rinses it with distilled water
Step 5. repeats steps 1 to 4
Step 6. repeats steps 1 to 5 using B instead of A.
(a) (i) Fig. 2.1 shows the burette readings for the two titrations with vinegar A.
0 24 11 36
1 25 12 37
2 26 13 38
initial final initial final
Fig. 2.1
Record the burette readings in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
final burette reading / cm3
initial burette reading / cm3
volume of A used / cm3
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(ii) Fig. 2.2 shows the burette readings for one of the titrations with vinegar B.
Titration 4
12 24
13 25
14 26
initial final
Fig. 2.2
Record the burette readings for Titration 4 in Table 2.2.
Calculate the volume of vinegar B added in Titrations 3 and 4.
Table 2.2
final burette reading / cm3 12.6
initial burette reading / cm3 0.1
volume of B used / cm3
[1]
(b) Calculate the mean volume of A and of B needed to neutralise 25.0 cm3 of 0.400 mol / dm3
aqueous sodium hydroxide.
mean volume of A ........................................................ cm3
mean volume of B ........................................................ cm3

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(c) Suggest why the titrations using A and B are repeated.
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(d) The equation for the reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium hydroxide is shown.
CH3COOH + NaOH CH3COONa + H2O
The answer to (b) shows the mean volume of B used to neutralise 25.0 cm3 of
0.400 mol / dm3 aqueous sodium hydroxide.
Calculate the concentration of ethanoic acid in B.
Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.
concentration .......................................... mol / dm3 [2]
(e) Use your answer to (d) to calculate the mass of ethanoic acid in 500 cm3 of B.
[Mr: ethanoic acid, 60]
mass ....................................................... g [2]
(f) Use your answers to (b) and (e) to calculate the mass of ethanoic acid in 500 cm3 of A.
mass ....................................................... g [1]
(g) Suggest why the conical flask is rinsed with distilled water and not 0.400 mol / dm3 aqueous
sodium hydroxide between titrations.
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(h) Some vinegars are brown rather than colourless.
Suggest why this titration method would not be suitable for finding the concentration of
ethanoic acid in brown vinegar.
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3 A student investigates solution W and copper(II) carbonate.
(a) The tests the student does on W are shown in Table 3.1.
Some of the observations for these tests are also shown.
Table 3.1
tests on solution W observations
1 Add aqueous sodium hydroxide to W. solution remains colourless
2 Add dilute nitric acid, then add aqueous barium nitrate to W. white precipitate
3 Add dilute hydrochloric acid, then add aqueous silver nitrate to W. white precipitate
4 Flame test on W. no colour is observed
(i) The student correctly concludes that ammonia is formed in test 1.
Describe what else the student must have done to reach this conclusion.
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(ii) State why the student cannot identify the anion in W from the observation in test 3.
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(iii) State how the tests and observations show that W does not contain sodium ions.
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(iv) Identify the cation and anion in W.
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(b) The student adds dilute hydrochloric acid to copper(II) carbonate.
A gas and a solution are produced.
(i) State the observation that confirms the production of a gas.
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(ii) Describe how to do a flame test to confirm the presence of copper(II) ions in the solution.
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(iii) Describe one other method the student could use to confirm that the solution contains
copper(II) ions.
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4 Baking powder is used to make cakes rise. When water is added to baking powder, carbon dioxide
gas is released.
The longer the baking powder is stored, the less carbon dioxide it releases when water is added.
Plan an investigation to show which of two different samples of baking powder has been stored for
longer.
Your plan should include the use of common laboratory apparatus, the two samples of baking
powder and water. No other chemicals should be used.
Your plan should include:

• the apparatus needed
• the method to use
• the measurements to take
• the variables to control
• how to use the results to determine which sample has been stored for longer.
You may draw a diagram to help you answer the question.
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Notes for use in qualitative analysis
Tests for anions
anion test test result

carbonate, CO3 2– 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 colour
from purple to colourless
Tests for aqueous cations
cation effect of aqueous sodium hydroxide effect of aqueous ammonia

aluminium, Al 3+ white ppt., soluble in excess, giving white ppt., insoluble in excess
a colourless solution
ammonium, NH4+ ammonia produced on warming –
calcium, Ca2+ white ppt., insoluble in excess no ppt. or very slight white ppt.
chromium(III), Cr 3+ green ppt., soluble in excess 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
zinc, Zn2+ 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
copper(II), Cu2+ blue‑green
calcium, Ca2+ orange‑red
barium, Ba2+ light green
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Cambridge O Level
* 3 1 8 5 4 3 8 7 3 2 *
CHEMISTRY 5070/21
Paper 2 Theory May/June 2023
1 hour 45 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
● The Periodic Table is printed in the question paper.
DC (PQ/JG) 312756/3
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1 Choose from the following oxides to answer the questions.
Al2O3
CO
CO2
CaO
Fe2O3
H 2O
Na2O
SO2
SiO2
Each oxide may be used once, more than once or not at all.
State which oxide:
(a) is a solid made during the thermal decomposition of limestone in the blast furnace
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(b) reacts with both acids and alkalis
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(c) has a giant covalent structure
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(d) has an ion with an oxidation number of +2
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(e) turns white anhydrous copper(II) sulfate blue
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(f) is made during the fermentation of aqueous glucose to make ethanol.
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2 Group I includes the elements lithium, sodium and potassium.
(a) State two physical properties of lithium.
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(b) Potassium reacts with cold water.
The ionic equation for the reaction is shown.
2K(s) + 2H2O(l) 2K+(aq) + 2OH–(aq) + H2(g)
(i) State, in terms of electrons, why potassium is a reducing agent in this reaction.
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(ii) State the oxidation number of hydrogen in H2.
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(iii) Describe what is observed during this reaction.
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(c) A sample of sodium chloride is tested using a flame test.
State the colour of the flame seen in this test.
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3 This question is about the preparation of salts.
(a) Zinc chloride is a soluble salt.
It is prepared by the reaction of an insoluble base with a dilute acid.
The equation for this reaction is shown.
ZnO(s) + 2HCl (aq) ZnCl2(aq) + H2O(l)
A sample of 3.50 g of zinc oxide is added to 50.0 cm3 of 1.20 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid.
(i) Show by calculation that the zinc oxide is in excess.
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(ii) State why it is important to use an excess of zinc oxide in this preparation.
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(iii) Suggest how the excess zinc oxide is removed from the reaction mixture to leave only
aqueous zinc chloride.
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(b) Barium sulfate is an insoluble salt.
It is prepared using a precipitation reaction.
Name two aqueous solutions that react together to give a barium sulfate precipitate.
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(c) Sodium nitrate is a soluble salt.
It is prepared by the reaction of an acid and an alkali.
(i) Name the acid and the alkali used.
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(ii) Name the experimental technique used to make neutral aqueous sodium nitrate.
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4 This question is about compounds that contain phosphorus.

31 3–
(a) The formula for a phosphide ion can be written as 15 P .
Complete Table 4.1 to show the number of particles in this phosphide ion.
Table 4.1
particle number of particles
electron
neutron
proton
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(b) State why the formula for a phosphide ion is P3– rather than P2– or P4–.
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(c) The formula for a calcium ion is Ca2+.
Deduce the formula for calcium phosphide.
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(d) Calcium phosphate, Ca3(PO4)2, is an ionic compound.
Explain why calcium phosphate has a high melting point.
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(e) Calculate the percentage by mass of phosphorus in calcium phosphate.
Give your answer to two significant figures.
percentage by mass ......................................................... [2]
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5 Ammonium chloride decomposes when heated to make hydrogen chloride and ammonia.
This reaction is reversible. The forward reaction absorbs thermal energy.
NH4Cl (s) HCl (g) + NH3(g)
(a) An equilibrium mixture is formed when the reversible reaction happens in a closed system.
(i) State what is meant by the term equilibrium.
Include ideas about rate of reaction and the concentrations of the reactant and products
in your answer.
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(ii) Predict what happens to the position of equilibrium when the temperature is increased
and the pressure remains constant.
Explain your answer.
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(iii) Predict what happens to the position of equilibrium when the pressure is increased
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(b) Predict what happens to the rate of the backward reaction when the temperature is
increased and the pressure remains constant.
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(c) Predict what happens to the rate of the backward reaction when the pressure is increased
prediction ..................................................................................................................................
explanation ...............................................................................................................................
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[2]
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6 This question is about the energy changes that take place during chemical reactions.
(a) Methane reacts with chlorine to make chloromethane.
The reaction is exothermic.
CH4(g) + Cl2(g) CH3Cl (g) + HCl (g)
Draw, on the axes provided in Fig. 6.1, the reaction pathway diagram for this reaction.
Include labels for the:
• axes
• reactants
• products
• enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH
• activation energy, Ea.
Fig. 6.1
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(b) Hydrogen iodide decomposes to make hydrogen and iodine.
2H—I H—H + I—I
Calculate the enthalpy change of this reaction.
Use the bond energies in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1
bond bond energy in kJ / mol
H—H 436
I—I 151
H—I 298
enthalpy change of reaction ............................................. kJ / mol [3]
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7 Methanol, propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol are alcohols.
The displayed formulae of methanol and propan-1-ol are shown in Fig. 7.1.
H H H H
H C O H H C C C O H
H H H H
methanol propan-1-ol
Fig. 7.1
(a) State the general formula of the homologous series of alcohols.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae.
(i) State the name given to compounds that have the same molecular formula but different
structural formulae.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Draw the structural formula for propan-2-ol.
[1]
(c) State why propan-1-ol is a saturated compound.
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(d) State why propan-1-ol is not a hydrocarbon.
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(e) Propan-1-ol reacts in the same way as ethanol.
(i) Draw the displayed formula of the product of the reaction of propan-1-ol with acidified
aqueous potassium manganate(VII).
[1]
(ii) Draw the displayed formula of the product of the reaction of propan-1-ol with ethanoic acid
in the presence of a catalyst.
[1]
(f) Methanol is a covalent substance.
(i) Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the bonding in a molecule of methanol.
Include only the outer shell electrons of each atom.
[2]
(ii) State why methanol does not conduct electricity.
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(g) Methanol is used as a solvent.
State the meaning of the term solvent.
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............................................................................................................................................. [1]
[Total: 11]
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8 This question is about electrolysis.
(a) The table shows some information about the electrolysis of three different electrolytes using
graphite electrodes.
Complete Table 8.1 with the names of the products at each electrode.
Table 8.1
electrolyte product at anode product at cathode
dilute aqueous potassium chloride
aqueous copper(II) sulfate
molten lead(II) iodide

[3]
(b) The electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate gives different products when copper electrodes
are used instead of graphite electrodes.
Describe the observations during the electrolysis with copper electrodes.
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(c) Magnesium is manufactured by the electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride.
At the anode, chloride ions react to make chlorine molecules.
Construct the ionic half-equation for this electrode reaction.
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[Total: 6]
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9 Oxides of nitrogen such as nitrogen monoxide, NO, are atmospheric pollutants.
The exhaust gas from a car engine contains 0.00200% by volume of nitrogen monoxide.
(a) Calculate the number of molecules of nitrogen monoxide in 960 dm3 of exhaust gas at room
temperature and pressure.
One mole of any gas contains 6.02 × 1023 molecules.
number of molecules ......................................................... [3]
(b) Nitrogen and oxygen react to make nitrogen monoxide inside a car engine.
Construct the equation for this reaction.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) State one adverse effect of oxides of nitrogen as pollutants in the air.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) Describe how oxides of nitrogen formed in a car engine are removed by a catalytic converter.
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) The rate of diffusion of nitrogen dioxide, NO2(g), is less than that of nitrogen monoxide, NO(g),
under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
(i) Explain why the rate of diffusion of NO2(g) is less than that of NO(g) under the same
conditions.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) The rate of diffusion of nitrogen monoxide decreases as the temperature decreases.
Suggest why using ideas about kinetic particle theory.
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10 PVC and poly(propene) are polymers made by a reaction called addition polymerisation.
(a) The diagram in Fig. 10.1 shows the structure of PVC.
Cl H Cl H Cl H Cl H
C C C C C C C C
H H H H H H H H
Fig. 10.1
Draw the structure of the monomer used to make PVC.
[1]
(b) Poly(propene) is a polymer used to make plastic food containers.
The diagram in Fig. 10.2 shows the structure of poly(propene).
CH3 H CH3 H CH3 H CH3 H
C C C C C C C C
H H H H H H H H
Fig. 10.2
(i) Some waste poly(propene) plastic is disposed of by burning.
This makes a toxic gas because of incomplete combustion.
Name this toxic gas.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State one other environmental challenge caused by the disposal of waste poly(propene)
plastic.
Explain how this challenge is related to the properties of poly(propene).
environmental challenge ...................................................................................................
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explanation ........................................................................................................................
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[2]
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(c) Name one condensation polymer.
Draw the displayed formula of the linkage between the repeat units in this polymer.
name .........................................................................................................................................
linkage
[2]
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The Periodic Table of Elements
Group
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I II III IV V VI VII VIII
1 2
H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1 4
3 4 atomic number 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne
lithium beryllium name boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon
7 9 relative atomic mass 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
potassium calcium scandium titanium vanadium chromium manganese iron cobalt nickel copper zinc gallium germanium arsenic selenium bromine krypton
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
rubidium strontium yttrium zirconium niobium molybdenum technetium ruthenium rhodium palladium silver cadmium indium tin antimony tellurium iodine xenon
20
85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
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lanthanoids
Cs Ba Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
caesium barium hafnium tantalum tungsten rhenium osmium iridium platinum gold mercury thallium lead bismuth polonium astatine radon
133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – –
87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
actinoids
Fr Ra Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Nh Fl Mc Lv Ts Og
francium radium rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium nihonium flerovium moscovium livermorium tennessine oganesson
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
lanthanoids La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
lanthanum cerium praseodymium neodymium promethium samarium europium gadolinium terbium dysprosium holmium erbium thulium ytterbium lutetium
139 140 141 144 – 150 152 157 159 163 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
actinoids Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
actinium thorium protactinium uranium neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium
– 232 231 238 – – – – – – – – – – –
The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).
Cambridge O Level
* 8 3 7 7 8 9 2 6 3 9 *
CHEMISTRY 5070/22
Paper 2 Theory May/June 2023
1 hour 45 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
● The Periodic Table is printed in the question paper.
DC (PQ/CT) 312755/3
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1 Choose from the following oxides to answer the questions.
CO
CO2
CaO
CuO
Fe2O3
H 2O
SO2
SiO2
ZnO
Each oxide may be used once, more than once or not at all.
State which oxide:
(a) is neutral
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) reacts with calcium oxide to form slag in the blast furnace
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) reacts with warm dilute hydrochloric acid to give a blue coloured solution
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) is amphoteric
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(e) contains an ion with an oxidation number of +3
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(f) decolourises acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII).
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2 Group VII includes the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
(a) Chlorine is a green gas at room temperature and pressure.
State the appearance of iodine at room temperature and pressure.
............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(b) Chlorine reacts with aqueous potassium iodide in a displacement reaction.
Cl2(aq) + 2I–(aq) 2Cl –(aq) + I2(aq)
(i) Explain, in terms of electrons, why chlorine is an oxidising agent in this reaction.
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State the oxidation number of iodine in I2.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Describe what is observed during the displacement reaction.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) The rate of diffusion of fluorine gas is greater than that of chlorine gas under the same
conditions of temperature and pressure.
(i) State what is meant by the term diffusion.
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..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Explain why the rate of diffusion of fluorine is greater than that of chlorine under the
same conditions.
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..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) The rate of diffusion of fluorine increases as the temperature increases.
Suggest why using ideas about kinetic particle theory.
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3 This question is about the preparation of salts.
(a) Zinc nitrate is a soluble salt.
It is prepared by the reaction of an insoluble carbonate with a dilute acid.
The equation for this reaction is shown.
ZnCO3(s) + 2HNO3(aq) Zn(NO3)2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
A sample of 4.50 g of zinc carbonate is added to 50.0 cm3 of 1.30 mol / dm3 nitric acid.
(i) Show by calculation that the zinc carbonate is in excess.
[3]
(ii) Once the reaction has finished the mixture is filtered.
State why the mixture is filtered.
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Describe how to make pure, dry zinc nitrate crystals from an aqueous solution of
zinc nitrate.
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...........................................................................................................................................
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(b) Lead chloride is an insoluble salt.
It is prepared using a precipitation reaction.
Name two aqueous solutions that react together to give a precipitate of lead chloride.
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(c) Ammonium sulfate is a soluble salt.
It is prepared by the reaction of an alkali and an acid.
Name the alkali and the acid used.
alkali ................................................................
acid ..................................................................
[1]
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4 This question is about compounds that contain magnesium and nitrogen.

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(a) The formula for a nitride ion can be written as 7N .
Complete Table 4.1 to show the number of particles in this nitride ion.
Table 4.1
particle number of particles
electron
neutron
proton
[3]
(b) State why the formula for a magnesium ion is Mg2+ rather than Mg+ or Mg3+.
...................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) The formula for a nitride ion is N3–.
Deduce the formula for magnesium nitride.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(d) Magnesium nitrate, Mg(NO3)2, is an ionic compound.
Predict two physical properties of magnesium nitrate.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(e) Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in magnesium nitrate.
Give your answer to two significant figures.
percentage by mass ......................................................... [2]
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5 Carbon reacts with steam to make carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
This reaction is reversible. The forward reaction absorbs thermal energy.
C(s) + H2O(g) CO(g) + H2(g)
(a) An equilibrium mixture is formed when the reversible reaction happens in a closed system.
(i) Explain why the reversible reaction must be in a closed system for an equilibrium mixture
to be formed.
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..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Predict what happens to the position of equilibrium when the temperature is decreased
and the pressure remains constant.
prediction ...........................................................................................................................
explanation ........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
(iii) Predict what happens to the position of equilibrium when the pressure is decreased
prediction ...........................................................................................................................
explanation ........................................................................................................................
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[2]
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(b) Predict what happens to the rate of the backward reaction when the temperature is
decreased and the pressure remains constant.
prediction ..................................................................................................................................
explanation ...............................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(c) Predict what happens to the rate of the backward reaction when the pressure is increased
prediction ..................................................................................................................................
explanation ...............................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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6 This question is about the energy changes that take place during chemical reactions.
(a) Nitrogen reacts with oxygen to make nitrogen monoxide.
The reaction is endothermic.
N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g)
Draw, on the axes provided in Fig. 6.1, the reaction pathway diagram for this reaction.
Include labels for the:
• axes
• reactants
• product
• enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH
• activation energy, Ea.
Fig. 6.1
[5]
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(b) Hydrogen reacts with bromine to make hydrogen bromide.
H—H + Br—Br 2H—Br
Calculate the enthalpy change of this reaction.
Use the bond energies in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1
bond bond energy in kJ / mol
H—H 436
Br—Br 193
H—Br 366
enthalpy change of reaction ............................................. kJ / mol [3]
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7 Ethene, but-1-ene and but-2-ene are alkenes.
The displayed formulae of ethene and but-1-ene are shown in Fig. 7.1.
H H H H H
C C C C C C H
H H H H H H
ethene but-1-ene
Fig. 7.1
(a) State the general formula of the homologous series of alkenes.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) But-1-ene and but-2-ene are structural isomers.
(i) State the meaning of the term structural isomers.
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Draw the displayed formula for but-2-ene.
[1]
(c) But-1-ene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
(i) State why but-1-ene is an unsaturated compound.
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..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State why but-1-ene is a hydrocarbon.
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(d) But-1-ene reacts with steam in the presence of a catalyst and reacts with bromine.
(i) Draw the structural formula of the product of the reaction with steam in the presence of a
catalyst.
[1]
(ii) Draw the structural formula of the product of the reaction with bromine.
[1]
(e) Ethene is a covalent substance.
(i) Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the bonding in a molecule of ethene.
Include only the outer shell electrons of each atom.
[2]
(ii) Explain why ethene has a low melting point.
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8 This question is about electrolysis.
(a) The table shows some information about the electrolysis of three different electrolytes using
graphite electrodes.
Complete Table 8.1 with the names of the products at each electrode.
Table 8.1
electrolyte product at anode product at cathode
concentrated aqueous potassium iodide
dilute sulfuric acid
molten lead(II) bromide

[3]
(b) Give two reasons why graphite is a suitable material from which to make electrodes.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(c) Aluminium is manufactured by the electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite.
At the anode, oxide ions react to make oxygen molecules.
Construct the ionic half-equation for this electrode reaction.
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[Total: 6]
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9 A sample of clean, dry air contains 0.0400% carbon dioxide by volume.
(a) Calculate the number of molecules of carbon dioxide in 480 dm3 of clean, dry air at room
temperature and pressure.
One mole of any gas contains 6.02 × 1023 molecules.
number of molecules ......................................................... [3]
(b) Complete combustion of fuels such as gasoline makes carbon dioxide.
One of the hydrocarbons in gasoline has the molecular formula C9H20.
Construct the equation for the complete combustion of C9H20.
............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Higher levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide lead to increased global warming.
(i) Give one adverse effect of global warming.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Describe how the presence of gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes
global warming.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis.
State the word equation for photosynthesis.
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10 Proteins and PET are polymers made by a reaction called condensation polymerisation.
(a) The diagram in Fig. 10.1 shows the structure of a section of a protein.
C N C N C N C N
O H O H O H O H
Fig. 10.1
(i) Draw the general structure of the amino acid monomers used to make proteins.
[1]
(ii) Proteins are polyamides.
Name one other polyamide.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) PET is a polymer used to make plastic bottles.
The diagram in Fig. 10.2 shows the structure of PET.
O O C C O O C C
O O O O
Fig. 10.2
(i) Name the linkage present in PET.
..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Proteins and PET are both made by condensation polymerisation.
Describe the differences between condensation polymerisation and addition

polymerisation.
...........................................................................................................................................
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(c) Describe two environmental challenges caused by the disposal of plastics such as PET.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
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2 ................................................................................................................................................
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H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1 4
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
20
85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
lanthanoids
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133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – –
87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
actinoids
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
139 140 141 144 – 150 152 157 159 163 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
– 232 231 238 – – – – – – – – – – –
Cambridge O Level
CHEMISTRY 5070/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2023
1 hour
You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*7995230739*
You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)
INSTRUCTIONS
• There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
• For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Write in soft pencil.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
• Do not use correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• Each correct answer will score one mark.
• Any rough working should be done on this question paper.
• The Periodic Table is printed in the question paper.
IB23 06_5070_12/3RP
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1 A sample of iodine is at room temperature and pressure.
Which statement about the particles in the sample is correct?
A The particles are arranged in a giant lattice.

B The particles have zero kinetic energy.
C The particles move randomly through the solid.
D The particles vibrate about a fixed point.
2 Element Z, nucleon number 31, forms an ion Z3–.
Where is Z found in the Periodic Table?
A Group III
B Group V
C Period 4
D Period 5
3 Naturally occurring bromine has a relative atomic mass of 80 and consists entirely of two isotopes
of relative atomic masses 79 and 81.
What can be deduced about naturally occurring bromine from this information only?
A Bromine contains the two isotopes in equal proportions.

B Bromine has different oxidation states.
C Bromine isotopes have different numbers of protons.
D Bromine is radioactive.
4 Element X and element Y react together to form a compound.
The electronic configurations of X and Y are X = 2,8,3 and Y = 2,6.
Which row shows the electron transfer that takes place and the type of compound formed?
type of
element X element Y
compound
A 2 atoms each lose 3 electrons 3 atoms each receive 2 electrons covalent

B 2 atoms each lose 3 electrons 3 atoms each receive 2 electrons ionic
C 2 atoms each receive 3 electrons 3 atoms each lose 2 electrons covalent
D 2 atoms each receive 3 electrons 3 atoms each receive 2 electrons ionic
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5 Which molecule has the largest number of electrons involved in covalent bonds?
A C2H4 B CO2 C CH3OH D N2
6 X is the arrangement of bonds around a carbon atom in graphite.
Y is the arrangement of bonds around a carbon atom in diamond.
Z is the arrangement of bonds around a silicon atom in silicon(IV) oxide, SiO2.
Which arrangements of bonds are the same?
A X and Y only B X and Z only C Y and Z only D X, Y and Z
7 What is the equation for the reaction between sodium carbonate and dilute nitric acid?
A NaCO3 + H2NO3 → NaNO3 + H2O + CO2
B NaCO3 + 2HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O + CO2
C Na2CO3 + H2NO3 → Na2NO3 + H2O + CO2
D Na2CO3 + 2HNO3 → 2NaNO3 + H2O + CO2
8 Which statements about relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass are correct?
1 The mass of the different isotopes does not affect relative atomic masses.
2 Only covalent compounds have a relative molecular mass.
3 Relative atomic masses are compared to 1

12 of the mass of one atom of 12C.
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
9 Aqueous hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, decomposes slowly at 25 °C.
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
The decomposition reaction takes place faster when a catalyst is added.
A student adds a small amount of catalyst to 10 cm3 of 1.0 mol / dm3 H2O2(aq) and collects the gas
formed. The volume of gas collected is 90 cm3.
All measurements are at room temperature and pressure.
What is the percentage yield of O2(g)?
A 28.1% B 37.5% C 56.3% D 75.0%

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10 The diagram shows the structures of the atoms of two elements, X and Z.
X and Z are not the atomic symbols for these elements.
e e e
e e e e
p = proton
3p 8p e n = neutron
4n 8n e e = electron
e e
X Z
The elements combine to form a compound.
What is the mass of one mole of this compound?
A 11 g B 12 g C 23 g D 30 g
11 Which compound contains 45.2% nitrogen by mass?
[Ar: C, 12; H, 1; N, 14]
A ethane-1,2-diamine, NH2C2H4NH2
B hydroxylamine, NH2OH
C methanamide, HCONH2
D methylamine, CH3NH2
12 Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using copper electrodes. The current is constant and
the anode is weighed at regular time intervals.
Which graph is obtained when the mass of the anode is plotted against time?
A B C D
mass mass mass mass

of of of of
anode anode anode anode
0 0 0 0
0 time 0 time 0 time 0 time
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13 What is a chemical product of a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell?
A electricity
B hydrogen
C oxygen
D water
14 Hydrogen can be produced by reacting methane with steam.
CH4 + 2H2O → CO2 + 4H2
Using the bond energies in the table, what is the enthalpy change of reaction, ∆H ?
bond energy
bond
in kJ / mol
C–H 435
O–H 463
H–H 436
C=O 805
A –620 kJ / mol
B –238 kJ / mol
C +238 kJ / mol
D +620 kJ / mol
15 What is the best way of slowing down the reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid?
A adding a catalyst to the reactants

B diluting the acid used in the reaction
C stirring the reagents
D using magnesium powder instead of a strip of magnesium

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16 The volume of gas produced by the reaction of 100 cm3 of hydrochloric acid with an excess of
calcium carbonate is measured in two experiments.
The volumes of gas are measured at r.t.p. and the results are shown.
time / s 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 300

volume of gas in experiment 1 / cm3 0 20 30 38 44 48 50 50
3
volume of gas in experiment 2 / cm 0 30 42 55 65 70 75 75
Which one change in conditions to experiment 1 gives the results for experiment 2?
Assume all other conditions are unchanged.
A A greater volume of acid is added.

B A higher concentration of acid is used.
C Smaller pieces of calcium carbonate are used.
D The temperature of the acid is higher.
17 Hydrogen is made industrially by the reaction shown.
CO(g) + H2O(g) CO2(g) + H2(g) ∆H = – 41 kJ / mol
Statements about this industrial process are given.
1 A high pressure can be used to increase the rate of formation of hydrogen.

2 A high pressure can be used to shift the equilibrium to the right.
3 A high temperature can be used to increase the rate of formation of hydrogen.
4 A high temperature can be used to shift the equilibrium to the right.
Which statements are correct?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 only C 1 only D 2 and 4
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18 The table refers to two important industrial gaseous reactions.
reaction reactants product catalyst
1 hydrogen + nitrogen ammonia nickel

2 oxygen + sulfur dioxide sulfur trioxide vanadium(V) oxide
Which catalysts are correctly stated?
reaction 1 reaction 2
A no no
B no yes
C yes no
D yes yes
19 Iron(II) ions react with chlorine.
2Fe2+(aq) + Cl 2(g) → 2Fe3+(aq) + 2Cl –(aq)
Which statement about this reaction is correct?
A Chlorine is reduced by iron(II) ions.
B Chlorine is the reducing agent.
C Iron(II) ions are reduced by chlorine.
D Iron(II) ions are the oxidising agent.
20 Which reagent and observation describes the test for a reducing agent?
reagent colour change
A acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII) colourless to purple

B acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII) purple to colourless
C aqueous potassium iodide colourless to purple
D aqueous potassium iodide purple to colourless

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21 Compound X is a gas at room temperature. X dissolves in water to give a solution with a pH of 4.
Which statement about compound X is correct?
A An aqueous solution of X will not conduct electricity.

B Atoms of a metallic element are present in X.
C Atoms of hydrogen are present in X.
D X is ionically bonded.
22 Which statement about hydrochloric acid is correct?
A Hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium carbonate to form three different products.
B Hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium to form magnesium chloride and water.
C When hydrochloric acid is added to a colourless solution of thymolphthalein, it turns blue.
D When hydrochloric acid is warmed with ammonium chloride, ammonia is formed.
23 The addition of calcium hydroxide to soil reduces its acidity but also reduces the efficiency of
fertilisers.
Which two equations explain this?
1 Ca(OH)2(s) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)
2 Ca(OH)2(s) + 2H+(aq) → Ca2+(aq) + 2H2O(l)
3 Ca(OH)2(s) + 2NH4NO3(aq) → Ca(NO3)2(aq) + 2NH3(g) + 2H2O(l)
4 Ca(OH)2(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Cu(OH)2(s) + Ca2+(aq)
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
24 Which anions are contained in salts that are always soluble in water?
A carbonates
B chlorides
C nitrates
D sulfates
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25 The element phosphorus, P, is immediately below nitrogen in the Periodic Table.
It forms an oxide with the empirical formula P2O5.
From the position of phosphorus in the Periodic Table, the element is expected to be ......1......
and the bonds in its oxide to be ......2...... .
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
1 2
A a metal covalent
B a metal ionic
C a non-metal covalent
D a non-metal ionic
26 Which statement is correct?
A Group I elements are less reactive than the Group II element in the same period because
they only need to lose one electron to have complete shells.
B Group I elements are stored under oil to avoid reaction with oxygen and water in the air.
C Group I elements become more reactive as the group is descended because the number of
outer shell electrons increases.
D The melting point of Group I elements decreases as the group is descended because there
is more attraction between positive ions and the ‘sea’ of delocalised electrons.
27 The table shows some properties of transition elements and the reasons why they have these
properties.
Which row shows a correct property and the reason why transition elements show this property?
property reason
A iron has two common iron atoms can lose one or two
oxidation states (I) and (II) electrons to form compounds
B nickel can be used as a catalyst the use of nickel raises the
activation energy of the reaction
C the reaction of aqueous sodium hydroxide transition metal hydroxides

with the salt of a transition element can are often coloured
be used to identify the element
D transition elements have the presence of varying numbers of

high melting points electrons in the ‘sea’ of delocalised
electrons weakens the metallic lattice

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28 Which equation is correct?
A Cu(s) + O2(g) → 2CuO(s)
B Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)
C Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaO(aq) + H2(g)
D 2Zn(s) + 2HNO3(aq) → 2ZnNO3(aq) + H2(g)
29 Metal X reacts with cold water to form a gas.
Zinc displaces metal Y from solutions of its salts.
The carbonate of metal Z is insoluble.
What could be the identities of X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A sodium magnesium sodium

B sodium copper copper
C copper magnesium copper
D sodium copper sodium
30 Which statement about alloys is correct?
A They are compounds of two or more metals.

B They are mixtures of metals with other metals or non-metals.
C They conduct electricity because they have ionic bonds between the metal atoms.
D They have identical physical properties to the metals they contain.
31 Pieces of magnesium can be attached to the steel hull of a ship to prevent rusting.
This is sacrificial protection.
Which statements about sacrificial protection are correct?
1 Iron atoms gain electrons and form hydrated iron(III) oxide.
2 Magnesium atoms gain electrons to form magnesium ions.

3 Magnesium is oxidised.
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 only
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32 Why is carbon used in water purification?
A It acts as a filter to remove insoluble solids.

B It adds oxygen to the water.
C It disinfects the water.
D It removes tastes and odours.
33 Which statement about air pollutants is correct?
A Catalytic converters in vehicles change a toxic gas into a non-toxic gas.

B Flue gas desulfurisation uses calcium nitrate.
C Photosynthesis is a process that releases carbon dioxide.
D Sulfur dioxide is responsible for photochemical smog.
34 What is the structural formula of propyl methanoate?
A CH3COOCH2CH2CH3
B CH3COOCCH2CH3
C CH3CH2COOCH3
D CH3CH2CH2OOCH
35 Which statement about ethane is correct?
A Each ethane molecule contains exactly seven bonds, all of which are single covalent bonds.
B Ethane is a member of the homologous series of alkanes, a family of unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
C The equation for the complete combustion of ethane is C2H6 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O.
D When a molecule of ethane reacts with chlorine, one hydrogen atom is replaced by a
chlorine molecule.
36 Isoprene is an alkene which is commonly found in plants.
Which properties does isoprene have?
1 It burns in air.
2 It can form polymers.
3 It decolourises aqueous bromine.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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37 The structure of an ester is shown.
H O
H C C H H H
H O C C C H
H H H
Which two compounds react to form this ester?
A butan-1-ol and methanoic acid

B ethanol and propanoic acid
C propan-1-ol and ethanoic acid
D propan-1-ol and methanoic acid
38 25.0 cm3 of 1.0 mol / dm3 sodium hydroxide is titrated with dilute sulfuric acid, using a suitable
indicator.
25.0 cm3 of the sulfuric acid is required to reach the end-point.
What is the concentration of the sulfuric acid and which indicator is used?
concentration of
indicator
sulfuric acid in mol / dm3
A 0.5 methyl orange

B 0.5 universal indicator
C 2.0 methyl orange
D 2.0 universal indicator
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39 The results of a paper chromatography experiment are shown.
X is an aqueous solution of a salt of a Group I element.
Y is an aqueous solution of a salt of a transition element.
solvent front
baseline
X Y
Which row is correct?
requires a
larger Rf value
locating agent
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y

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40 Aqueous sodium hydroxide is used to identify the ions present in aqueous solutions of
compounds Q and R.
The results are shown.
Q R
coloured colourless gas

solution solution given off
green
precipitate
heat
before addition after addition before addition after addition

of aqueous of a few drops of aqueous of aqueous
sodium hydroxide of aqueous sodium hydroxide sodium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
ion in ion in
compound Q compound R
A Cr3+ NH4+
B Cu2+ CO32–
C Fe2+ CO32–
D Fe3+ NH4+
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Group
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H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1 4
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
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85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
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133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – –
87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
actinoids
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
139 140 141 144 – 150 152 157 159 163 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
– 232 231 238 – – – – – – – – – – –
Cambridge O Level
CHEMISTRY 5070/11
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2023
1 hour
You must answer on the multiple choice answer sheet.

*5638713922*
You will need: Multiple choice answer sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)
INSTRUCTIONS
 There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 Write in soft pencil.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
 Do not use correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.
 You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Each correct answer will score one mark.
 Any rough working should be done on this question paper.
 The Periodic Table is printed in the question paper.
IB23 06_5070_11/4RP
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1 In a change of state at constant temperature and pressure:
● energy is released as stronger forces of attraction form between the particles

● the average distance between the particles changes very little.
Which change of state is being described?
A gas to liquid
B liquid to gas
C liquid to solid
D solid to liquid
2 X, Y and Z are elements.
X and Y are in the same period of the Periodic Table.
Y and Z are in the same group of the Periodic Table.
What are possible electronic configurations for X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A 2,4 2,7 2,8,4

B 2,4 2,7 2,8,7
C 2,4 2,8,4 2,8,7
D 2,8,4 2,8,7 2,4
3 The numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons in four different particles are shown.
particle electrons protons neutrons
1 19 19 20
2 18 19 20
3 20 20 20
4 19 19 22
Which particles are isotopes of the same element?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 1 and 4 D 1, 2 and 3
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4 Some statements about the bonding in magnesium chloride are listed.
1 Each magnesium atom donates two electrons; each chlorine atom accepts one
electron.
2 Chlorine forms an ion with a 2– charge.
3 Magnesium atoms and chlorine atoms share electrons.
4 Magnesium forms an ion with a 2+ charge.
5 Ethane, C2H6, and ammonia, NH3, are covalent compounds.
The dot-and-cross diagrams of these compounds are shown.
H H
H C C H H N H
H H H
1 A molecule of ethane contains twice as many hydrogen atoms as a molecule of

ammonia.
2 An unreacted nitrogen atom has five outer-shell electrons.
3 In a molecule of ethane, the bond between the carbon atoms is formed by sharing
two electrons, one from each carbon atom.
6 When a strip of copper is placed in aqueous silver nitrate, a displacement reaction takes place.
What is the ionic equation for the reaction which takes place?
A Ag+(aq) + Cu(s)  Ag(s) + Cu2+(aq) + e–
B 2Ag+(aq) + Cu(s)  2Ag(s) + Cu2+(aq)
C 2AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s)  2Ag(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq)
D 2Ag(s) + Cu2+(aq)  2Ag+(aq) + Cu(s)

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7 Three compounds are listed.
● calcium carbonate
● potassium sulfate
● zinc nitrate
Which row shows the element present in the greatest percentage by mass in each compound?
[Ar: Ca, 40; C, 12; O, 16; K, 39; S, 32; Zn, 65; N, 14]
element present in the element present in the element present in the

greatest percentage by greatest percentage by greatest percentage by
mass in calcium carbonate mass in potassium sulfate mass in zinc nitrate
A calcium oxygen oxygen

B calcium oxygen zinc
C oxygen potassium zinc
D oxygen potassium oxygen
8 Two aqueous solutions, Q and R, have the same concentration in mol / dm3.
Solution Q contains 4.0 g of NaOH in 500 cm3 of solution.
Which solution could be solution R?
[Ar: Na, 23; O, 16; H, 1]
A 0.2 mol of Ca(OH)2 in 250 cm3 of solution

B 0.2 mol of HCl in 100 cm3 of solution
C 0.05 mol of H2SO4 in 250 cm3 of solution
D 0.1 mol of KOH in 1000 cm3 of solution
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9 Samples of two hydrated compounds are weighed and then dehydrated by heating.
The anhydrous compounds are weighed and the results are shown.
3.97 g FeSO4•xH2O gives 2.17 g anhydrous FeSO4.

2.88 g CaSO4•yH2O gives 2.27 g anhydrous CaSO4.
What are the values of x and y?
[Mr: FeSO4, 152; CaSO4, 136; H2O, 18]
x y
A 5 2
B 5 5
C 7 5
D 7 2
10 What has a mass equal to the mass of one mole of water?
A 24 dm3 of water at room temperature and pressure
B one mole of steam at 200 C and 100 kPa / 1 atm pressure

C one molecule of water at room temperature and pressure
D two moles of hydrogen molecules and one mole of oxygen molecules
11 Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Which row shows what happens in this electrolysis and why it happens?
change occurring explanation

A oxygen is discharged OH–(aq) loses electrons more
at the anode easily than Cl –(aq)
B during electrolysis the pH the electrolysis in aqueous solution
of the electrolyte increases involves the reduction of H+(aq) ions
C solid sodium is produced Na+(aq) is present in
at the cathode aqueous solution
D the products stay the same if Na+ and Cl – are present in

the aqueous sodium chloride is both molten and aqueous
replaced by molten sodium chloride sodium chloride

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12 Which statements about the energy changes during a chemical reaction are correct?
1 The activation energy, Ea, is the maximum energy the colliding particles must have
in order to react.
2 During an endothermic reaction, thermal energy is taken in from the surroundings
leading to a decrease in the temperature of the surroundings.
3 The making of chemical bonds is an exothermic process.
13 Two gases react inside a sealed vessel.
Which change in conditions would increase the rate of reaction?
1 increasing the pressure inside the vessel

2 increasing the temperature inside the vessel
3 increasing the volume of the vessel
14 Catalysts change the rate of chemical reactions.
Which statements correctly describe the effect of adding a catalyst to a reaction?
1 All reactant particles have more energy and move faster.

2 The activation energy is lowered.
3 More reactant particles collide with enough energy to react.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 3 only
15 The equation for a reaction in the Contact process is shown.
2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g) H = –197 kJ / mol
The conditions used are 450 C, 2 atmospheres pressure and a catalyst.
What will be the effects when the temperature is reduced to 250 C and the catalyst is removed?
percentage of SO3 in rate of the

the equilibrium mixture forward reaction
A decrease no change
B decrease decrease
C increase increase
D increase decrease
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16 Universal indicator contains several dyes. The reversible reaction of one dye, IndOH, is shown.
IndOH(aq) + H+(aq) Ind+(aq) + H2O(l)

colour X colour Y
A few drops of universal indicator solution are added to 50 cm3 of water.
A few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid are added to the solution.
Which row describes what happens when the acid is added?
colour of solution
pH
shifts towards
A decreases colour X
B decreases colour Y
C increases colour X
D increases colour Y
17 The combustion of methane is a redox reaction.
CH4 + 2O2  CO2 + 2H2O
Which statement about this reaction is correct?
A Only carbon is oxidised.

B Only carbon is reduced.
C Only oxygen is oxidised.
D Only oxygen is reduced.
18 Which method of preparation of magnesium sulfate is an example of a redox reaction?
A Mg + H2SO4  MgSO4 + H2
B MgO + H2SO4  MgSO4 + H2O
C Mg(OH)2 + H2SO4  MgSO4 + 2H2O
D MgCO3 + H2SO4  MgSO4 + H2O + CO2

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19 Samples of HCl (aq) and HNO3(aq) are tested using universal indicator paper.
The sample of HCl (aq) has a pH of 4 and the sample of HNO3(aq) has a pH of 2.
Which statement is correct?
A HCl (aq) is a weak acid and HNO3(aq) is a strong acid.

B HNO3(aq) has a lower formula mass than HCl (aq).
C The HNO3(aq) is more concentrated than the HCl (aq).
D The HCl (aq) has dissociated more than the HNO3(aq).
20 Which two substances react to form a salt and water only?
A aqueous sodium carbonate and dilute sulfuric acid

B aqueous sodium chloride and aqueous silver nitrate
C aqueous sodium hydroxide and dilute ethanoic acid
D zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid
21 The elements are arranged in groups and periods in the Periodic Table.
elements in the Periodic

group determined by period determined by
Table are arranged by
A the number of electrons the number of increasing
in the outer shell occupied shells proton number
B the number of the number of electrons increasing
occupied shells in the outer shell mass number
C the number of electrons the number of increasing
in the outer shell occupied shells mass number
D the number of the number of electrons increasing
occupied shells in the outer shell proton number
22 Sodium, potassium and rubidium are in Group I of the Periodic Table. Chlorine, bromine and
iodine are in Group VII.
Which statement is correct?
A Bromine displaces chlorine from an aqueous solution of sodium chloride.

B Iodine is discharged at the negative electrode when concentrated aqueous potassium iodide
is electrolysed.
C Rubidium has a greater tendency to form positive ions than potassium.
D Sodium and potassium both react with water but the reaction is more violent with sodium.
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23 Which statement about transition elements and their compounds is correct?
A Copper(II) oxide catalyses the conversion of sulfuric acid to copper(II) sulfate.
B Iron allows hydrogen and nitrogen to react at a lower temperature.

C Nickel increases the rate of reaction between hydrogen and saturated hydrocarbons.
D Vanadium(V) oxide speeds up the oxidation of sulfur to sulfur dioxide.
24 Three statements about the properties of metals are shown.
1 All metals conduct electricity.

2 All metals have two electrons in their innermost shell.
3 All metals have high melting points.
25 Which statements about metals and their uses are correct?
1 Aluminium is used to make overhead electrical cables because it has a low density.
2 Aluminium is used to make food containers because it is resistant to corrosion.
3 Copper is used to make electrical wiring because it is ductile.
26 Stainless steel is an alloy. It contains iron and more than one other element.
Which elements other than iron are commonly used in stainless steel?
A copper and chromium

B copper and nickel
C nickel and carbon
D zinc and carbon

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27 The equations for some of the reactions of metals Q, R and T are shown.
2QNO3(aq) + Cu(s)  2Q(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq)
R(s) + TSO4(aq)  T(s) + RSO4(aq)
T(s) + H2SO4(aq)  TSO4(aq) + H2(g)
Using the equations, what is the order of reactivity of Q, R and T?
most least
reactive reactive
A Q T R
B R Q T
C R T Q
D T R Q
28 Zinc is used to galvanise iron, which prevents the iron from rusting.
1 The layer of zinc forms a barrier between the iron and the oxygen and water in the
atmosphere.
2 Zinc will oxidise before the iron does, even if the layer of zinc is scratched.
3 When iron rusts, atoms of iron gain electrons to form ions.
29 Three statements about the extraction of aluminium are shown.
1 The electrolyte is aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite.

2 Carbon is used for both the cathode and the anode.
3 Carbon dioxide is given off at the cathode.
30 What is a cause of deoxygenation of water in a lake?
A acid rain
B excess calcium hydroxide
C insoluble nitrates
D soluble fertilisers
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31 Dissolved substances can cause eutrophication and the deoxygenation of water.
How many of the ions shown cause this effect?
Cl – CO32– Na+ NO3– PO43–
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
32 Which statement about global warming is correct?
A Methane produced by digestion in animals has no effect on the rate of global warming.
B The products of burning fossil fuels have no effect on the rate of global warming.
C The products of decomposition of vegetation have no effect on the rate of global warming.
D The products of photosynthesis have no effect on the rate of global warming.
33 The structures of three compounds, W, X and Y, are shown.
OH H
CH3 C CH3 CH3 CH2 COOH CH3 C CH2OH
OH OH
W X Y
Which statements about these three compounds are correct?
1 W and Y are both alcohols and X is a carboxylic acid.

2 W, X and Y have the same molecular formula.
3 W and Y are structural isomers of each other.

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34 What is the displayed formula of propyl methanoate?
A B
O H H H H O H H
H O C C C C H H C O C C C H
H H H H H H
C D
H H O H H H H O
H C C O C C H H C C C O C H
H H H H H H
35 The table shows some of the fractions obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum and their
uses.
fraction use
1 bitumen making roads

2 kerosene / paraffin chemical feedstock
3 naphtha jet fuel
4 refinery gases heating and cooking
Which rows are correct?
36 Which equation shows the reaction of ethane with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light?
A C2H6 + Cl 2  C2H6Cl 2
B C2H6 + Cl 2  C2H4Cl 2 + H2
C C2H6 + Cl 2  C2H5Cl + HCl
D C2H6 + Cl 2  2CH3Cl
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37 Hexan-3-ol is an alcohol.
CH3 CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH3
OH
hexan-3-ol
How many molecules of oxygen are needed for the complete combustion of one molecule of
hexan-3-ol?
A 9 B 10 C 18 D 19
38 An organic compound, P, is dissolved in water. The concentration of the solution is 0.1 mol / dm3
and the pH is 3.
A solid is added to the solution and effervescence is seen.
Which equation could represent this reaction?
A 2CH3CO2H(aq) + Mg(s)  (CH3CO2)2Mg(aq) + H2(g)
B 2CH3CO2H(aq) + 2Mg(s)  2CH3CO2Mg(aq) + H2(g)
C 2CH3CO2H(aq) + K2CO3(s)  (CH3CO2)2K(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
D 2HCl (aq) + K2CO3(s)  2KCl (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

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39 A paper chromatography experiment is used to find an Rf value for Fe3+(aq). The chromatogram
is shown.
solvent front
Fe3+
y
x
starting line
To make the spot containing Fe3+(aq) more visible, the paper is sprayed with aqueous sodium
hydroxide so that a precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide forms.
In the chromatogram, the Rf of Fe3+(aq) is given by ......1...... and the colour of the precipitate is
......2...... .
Which row correctly completes gaps 1 and 2?
gap 1 gap 2
x
A red-brown
y
x
B green
y
y
C red-brown
x
y
D green
x
40 A laboratory has a powdered mixture of solid iodine and solid carbon.
Iodine is very soluble in hexane and slightly soluble in water. Carbon is insoluble in both solvents.
One sample of the mixture is shaken with hexane. This is X.
Another sample of the mixture is shaken with water. This is Y.
Which procedure is used to prepare a pure sample of iodine?
A X is distilled and the distillate is evaporated to dryness.

B X is filtered and the filtrate is allowed to evaporate to dryness.
C X is filtered and the residue is allowed to evaporate to dryness.
D Y is distilled and the distillate is evaporated to dryness.
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H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1 4
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
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85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
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133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – –
87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
actinoids
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
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Cambridge O Level

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1 A student investigates the rusting of iron.

Fig. 1.1 shows the apparatus the student uses.

water dry air water

Experiment A Experiment B Experiment C

(a) Name apparatus X.

(b) State why a stopper is used in Experiment B.

(c) State why the water in Experiment C is boiled before use.

(d) State why a layer of oil is used in Experiment C.

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(e) The experiments are left for one week.

Predict in which of the experiments the nail will have rusted.

Explain your prediction.

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2 Aqueous ammonia is a solution of ammonia gas.

initial final initial final

Record the burette readings in Table 2.1.

Complete Table 2.1 with the volume used in each titration.

final burette reading / cm3

initial burette reading / cm3

volume used / cm3

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Record the burette readings for Titration 4 in Table 2.2.

Complete Table 2.2 with the volume used in each titration.

final burette reading / cm3 34.9

initial burette reading / cm3 0.2

volume used / cm3

mean volume of acid needed for solution A ........................................................ cm3

mean volume of acid needed for solution B ........................................................ cm3

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HCl + NH3 NH4Cl

Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.

concentration .......................................... mol / dm3 [2]

The volume of one mole of any gas at r.t.p. is 24 dm3.

volume .................................................. dm3 [2]

volume .................................................. dm3 [1]

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3 A student investigates solution W and solid X.

(a) Solution W is green in colour and contains Fe2+ ions.

(i) Describe how W can be shown to contain Fe2+ ions.

(ii) Excess W is added to acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII).

Describe the colour change seen.

from ........................................................... to ........................................................... [2]

a few drops ........................................................................................................................

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(b) Solid X is a shiny grey metal.

The tests the student does on X are shown in Table 3.1.

Some of the observations for these tests are also shown.

tests on solid X observations

Add dilute nitric acid, then add aqueous

Add dilute nitric acid, then add aqueous

(i) Predict the identity of the gas produced in test 1.

observation to confirm gas ................................................................................................

(ii) The observations for test 1 are incomplete.

(iii) State the conclusion you can make from test 2.

(iv) State the conclusion you can make from test 3.

(v) Identify the acid used in test 1.

(vi) Suggest the identity of metal X.

Your plan should include: