UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

0620/13

CHEMISTRY
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

October/November 2013
45 Minutes

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A gas jar of bromine vapour and a gas jar of air are set up as shown in diagram 1.
The glass slide is removed. Diagram 2 shows the appearance of the gas jars after one hour.
air
mixture of air
and bromine

glass slide
bromine
vapour

diagram 1

diagram 2

Which statement explains why the bromine and air mix together?

Bromine is denser than air.

Bromine is lighter than air.

Bromine molecules moved upwards and molecules in air moved downwards.

Molecules in bromine and air moved randomly.

The diagram shows a method for separating a substance that contains X and Y.
filter paper
X

Which types of substance can be separated as shown?

A

compounds

elements

mixtures

molecules

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Diagram 1 shows the paper chromatogram of substance X.

X
diagram 1
Diagram 2 shows the cooling curve for substance Y.

temperature / C
147

0
0

time
diagram 2

Which statement about X and Y is correct?

A

X is a mixture and Y is a pure substance.

X is a pure substance and Y is a mixture.

X and Y are mixtures.

X and Y are pure substances.

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The atomic structures of four atoms are shown.

atom

number of
neutrons

number of
protons

number of
electrons

Which pair of atoms are isotopes?

A
5

W and X

W and Y

X and Y

Y and Z

The diagram shows the structure of three particles, R, S and T.

e

e e

e e

e e

3p
3n

3p
3n

3p
4n

key
e = electron
n = neutron
p = proton
= nucleus

Which row describes these particles?

ions

isotopes

S and T

R and S

R and T

R and S

Which statement about the bonding in a molecule of water is not correct?

A

Both hydrogen and oxygen have a noble gas configuration of electrons.

Each hydrogen shares its one electron with oxygen.

Oxygen shares one of its own electrons with each hydrogen.

Oxygen shares two of its own electrons with each hydrogen.

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The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.

P and Q react to form an ionic compound.

What is the formula of the compound?
A
8

Q7P

QP

QP3

QP7

A solid mixture contains an ionic salt, X, and a covalent organic compound, Y.

Two students suggest methods of separating the mixture as shown.

method 1
shake with
water
X+Y

method 2
shake with
ethanol
X+Y

Which methods of separation are likely to work?

1

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Which relative molecular mass, Mr, is not correct for the molecule given?
molecule

Mr

ammonia, NH3

17

carbon dioxide, CO2

44

methane, CH4

16

oxygen, O2

16

10 Two electrolysis experiments were carried out as shown in the diagram below.
The graphite electrodes are labelled 1-4.

+
1

molten
sodium chloride

+
3

concentrated aqueous
sodium chloride

Which row describes the products at the electrodes in these experiments?

electrode 1

electrode 2

electrode 3

electrode 4

chlorine

hydrogen

chlorine

hydrogen

chlorine

sodium

chlorine

hydrogen

chlorine

sodium

hydrogen

chlorine

sodium

chlorine

sodium

chlorine

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11 One molten compound and two aqueous solutions were electrolysed.
The table gives the compounds electrolysed and the electrodes used.
substance electrolysed

electrodes

concentrated hydrochloric acid

carbon

concentrated sodium chloride

platinum

molten lead bromide

platinum

In which experiments is a gas evolved at the cathode?

A

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 only

3 only

12 When ammonium nitrate is added to water the temperature of the water decreases.
The ammonium nitrate can be recovered by evaporating the water added.
Which explains these observations?
A

The ammonium nitrate dissolves in the water and the process is endothermic.

The ammonium nitrate reacts with the water and the process is endothermic.

The ammonium nitrate dissolves in the water and the process is exothermic.

The ammonium nitrate reacts with the water and the process is exothermic.

13 Which substance could not be used as a fuel to heat water in a boiler?

A

ethanol

hydrogen

methane

oxygen

14 Which substance is not a fossil fuel?

A

coal

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15 A student investigates the rate of reaction between zinc and an excess of sulfuric acid.
The graph shows the results of two experiments, X and Y.

Y
X
volume of
hydrogen

time

Which change explains the difference between X and Y?

A

A catalyst is added in Y.

A lower temperature is used in Y.

Larger pieces of zinc are used in Y.

Less concentrated acid is used in Y.

16 When green iron(II) sulfate is heated, it turns white and a colourless liquid is produced.
When the liquid is put back into the white solid it changes back to green.
What type of reaction takes place and what is the name of the liquid?
type of reaction

name of liquid

redox

sulfuric acid

redox

water

reversible

sulfuric acid

reversible

water

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17 The reactions shown may occur in the air during a thunder storm.
N2 + O2 2NO
2NO + O2 2NO2
NO + O3 NO2 + O2
Which row shows what happens to the reactant molecules in each of these reactions?
N2

NO

O3

oxidised

oxidised

oxidised

oxidised

oxidised

reduced

reduced

reduced

oxidised

reduced

reduced

reduced

18 Which are properties of an acid?

1

reacts with ammonium sulfate to form ammonia

turns red litmus blue

1

19 Which of the following are properties of the oxides of non-metals?

property 1

property 2

acidic

covalent

acidic

ionic

basic

covalent

basic

ionic

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20 The cations shown are identified by the colour of the precipitates formed when an excess of an
aqueous solution of X is added.
cations present

effect of adding an excess of

aqueous X

iron(II) (Fe2+)

green precipitate

copper(II) (Cu2+)

light blue precipitate

iron(III) (Fe3+)

red-brown precipitate

What is X?
A

ammonia

limewater

silver nitrate

sodium hydroxide

21 Calcium, on the left of Period 4 of the Periodic Table, is more metallic than bromine on the right of
this period.
Why is this?
Calcium has
A

fewer electrons.

fewer protons.

fewer full shells of electrons.

fewer outer shell electrons.

22 The diagrams show the labels of four bottles.

Which label is not correct?
A

Bromine
Br2

Iodine
I2

Potassium
K

Sodium
Na

Harmful liquid.
Do not spill.

Danger
Avoid breathing vapour
from the solid.

Danger
Store under water.

Danger
Store under oil.

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23 An element has a melting point of 1084 C and a density of 8.93 g / cm3. Its oxide can be used as
a catalyst.
In which position in the Periodic Table is the element found?

B C

A
D

24 The diagram shows a light bulb.

filament
argon

Why is argon used instead of air in the light bulb?

A

Argon is a good conductor of electricity.

Argon is more reactive than air.

The filament glows more brightly.

The filament does not react with the argon.

25 Duralumin is an alloy. It contains aluminium, copper and magnesium.

It has many uses including the manufacture of cooking utensils and ships.
Which statement about duralumin and its properties is correct?
A

It is a good conductor of electricity.

It is brittle.

It is soluble in water.

The aluminium, copper and magnesium are chemically combined.

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26 The list gives the order of some metals (and hydrogen) in the reactivity series.
Metal X is also included:
Most reactive

K
Mg
Zn
(H)
X

Least reactive

Cu

Which row correctly shows the properties of metal X?

reacts with
dilute acids

oxide reduced
by carbon

no

no

no

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

27 A new bicycle is being developed.

Two different materials are used in its construction, both of which must be corrosion resistant.

Which two metals could be used?

A

aluminium and mild steel

aluminium and stainless steel

mild steel and pure iron

pure iron and stainless steel

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28 Iron is extracted from hematite in the Blast Furnace.
waste gases

raw materials

firebrick lining

air
slag
molten iron

The hematite contains silica as an impurity.

What reacts with this impurity to remove it?
A

calcium oxide

carbon

carbon dioxide

oxygen

29 In which process is carbon dioxide not formed?

A

burning of natural gas

fermentation

heating lime

respiration

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30 Carbon dioxide is produced when
X reacts with ethanol.
Y reacts with sodium carbonate.
What are X and Y?
X

H2

HCl

H2

NaOH

O2

HCl

O2

NaOH

31 A sample of fertiliser is tested by warming it with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

A colourless gas is produced which turns red litmus paper blue.
Which element, essential for plant growth, must be present?
A

nitrogen

phosphorus

potassium

sulfur

32 Iron rusts. This process involves the 1 of iron. Rusting can be prevented by covering the
iron with grease or paint which stops 2 from reaching the surface of the iron.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
1

oxidation

nitrogen

oxidation

oxygen

reduction

nitrogen

reduction

oxygen

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33 Oxides of nitrogen are given out from car exhausts.
Which row best shows why oxides of nitrogen are unwanted?
acidic

toxic

no

no

no

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

34 Water is treated at a water works to make it fit to drink.

What is present in the water when it leaves the waterworks?
A

bacteria only

bacteria and insoluble substances

chlorine only

chlorine and soluble substances

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35 The diagram shows a kiln used to heat limestone.

limestone
waste gases

gas burners

air
product
What is the product and what waste gas is formed?
product

waste gas

lime, CaO

carbon monoxide

lime, CaO

carbon dioxide

slaked lime, Ca(OH)2

carbon monoxide

slaked lime, Ca(OH)2

carbon dioxide

36 Molecule X is both an alkene and a carboxylic acid.

Which row describes X?
saturated

COOH present

no

no

no

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

37 Which hydrocarbon reacts with steam to produce ethanol?

A

C2H4

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38 Petroleum is a mixture of different hydrocarbons.
Which process is used to separate the petroleum into groups of similar hydrocarbons?
A

combustion

cracking

fractional distillation

reduction

39 Which row represents compounds in the same homologous series?

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H
C

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Br

H
O

H
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H

H
H

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40 The diagram shows a flow diagram.

petroleum

substance X

substance Y

burns with a
yellow flame

decolourises
bromine water

does not
decolourise
bromine water

undergoes
addition
polymerisation

Which type of organic compounds are X and Y?

substance X

substance Y

alcohol

alkane

alkane

alkene

alkene

alkane

alkane

alcohol

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Magnesium

Sodium

Calcium

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Strontium

Key

b = proton (atomic) number

X = atomic symbol

a = relative atomic mass

*58-71 Lanthanoid series

90-103 Actinoid series

Actinium

Ac

89

Ra

Radium

88

Fr

Francium

87

Hafnium

72

Lanthanum

57

178

Hf

40

Zirconium

Zr

91

Titanium

139

Yttrium

22

48

Ti

La

39

89

Scandium

21

227

Barium

56

Caesium

45

Sc

226

55

137

Ba

133

Cs

38

Rubidium

37

88

Sr

85

Rb

20

Potassium

19

40

Ca

39

12

24

Mg

23

Na

Beryllium

Lithium

11

Be

II

Li

93

Ta

181

Niobium

Nb

90

58

73

52

96

Mo

184

Protactinium

Thorium

55

Tc
186

Re

144

Nd

92

60

Uranium

238

Neodymium

75

Rhenium

43

Technetium

25

Manganese

Mn
27

59

28

59

29

64

30

65

Ru

101

Iron

190

Pm

Osmium

Os

Np
93

Neptunium

61

Promethium

76

44

Ruthenium

26

56

Fe

150

Sm

Pu
94

Plutonium

62

Eu

152

Platinum

Am
95

Americium

63

Europium

78

Pt

Iridium

195

192

46

Palladium

Pd

106

Nickel

Ni

Ir

Samarium

77

45

Rhodium

Rh

103

Cobalt

Co

Gd

157

Gold

Au

197

Silver

96

64

Curium

Cm

Gadolinium

79

47

Ag

108

Copper

Cu

201

Bk

Terbium

Tb

159

Mercury

Hg

97

Berkelium

65

80

48

Cadmium

Cd

112

Zinc

Zn

Dy

162

Thallium

Tl

204

Indium

Cf
98

Californium

66

Es

Holmium

Ho

165

Lead

Pb

207

Tin

99

Einsteinium

67

82

50

119

Sn

115

32

Germanium

Ge

73

Silicon

In

Gallium

Dysprosium

81

49

31

70

Ga

14

28

Si

Carbon

27

Aluminium

13

12

Al

Boron

11

75

Sb

122

Arsenic

As

Bi

209

Fermium

Fm

Erbium

Er

167

Bismuth

100

68

83

51

Antimony

33

15

Phosphorus

31

Nitrogen

14

Se

79

Sulfur

Po

169

Md

Thulium

Tm

101

Mendelevium

69

84

Polonium

52

Tellurium

Te

128

Selenium

34

16

32

Oxygen

16

Yb

173

Astatine

At

Iodine

127

Bromine

Br

80

Chlorine

No
102

Nobelium

70

Ytterbium

85

53

35

17

Cl

35.5

Fluorine

19

Lr

Lutetium

Lu

175

Radon

Rn

Xenon

Xe

131

Krypton

Kr

84

Argon

Ar

40

Neon

103

Lawrencium

71

86

54

36

18

10

Ne

20

Helium

VII

Hydrogen

VI

He

IV

III
1

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

91

Pa

Th

232

Praseodymium

Cerium

59

141

Pr

140

74

Tungsten

42

Molybdenum

24

Chromium

Cr

Ce

Tantalum

41

23

Vanadium

51

Group

DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements

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