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1. The diagram shows an experiment with aqueous ammonium chloride.
A gas Y is produced and the litmus paper changes color. What are solution X and gas Y?
Solution X Gas Y
A Aqueous sodium hydroxide Ammonia
B Aqueous sodium hydroxide Chlorine
C Dilute sulfuric acid Ammonia
D Dilute sulfuric acid Chlorine
2. The diagram shows the electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide using inert electrodes.
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What happens during the electrolysis?

A. Atoms change to ions
B. Covalent bonds are broken
C. Ions change to atoms
D. New compounds are formed
3. Which pair of metals X and Y will produce the highest voltage when used as electrodes in a
simple cell?
A. Metal X – Copper, Metal Y – Silver

B. Metal X – Magnesium, Metal Y – Silver
C. Metal X – Magnesium, Metal Y – Zinc
D. Metal X – Zinc, Metal Y – Copper
4. The following changes could be made to the conditions in the reaction between zinc and
hydrochloric acid.
i. increase in concentration of the acid
ii. increase in particle size of the zinc
iii. increase in pressure on the system
iv. increase in temperature of the system
Which pair of changes will increase the rate of reaction?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 and 4
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5. The equation shows what happens in a redox reaction between iron(II) chloride and chlorine
gas.
2FeCl2 + Cl2 → 2FeCl3
Which equation describes the reduction process in this reaction?
A. 2Cl- → Cl2 + 2e-
B. Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl-
C. Fe2+ → Fe3+ + e-
D. Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+
6. Which calcium compound does not increase the pH of acidic soils?

A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Calcium oxide
D. Calcium sulfate
7. Which element can only be extracted from its ore using electrolysis?
A. Calcium
B. Copper
C. Lead
D. Silver
8. Which statement about conduction of electricity is correct?

A. Electricity is conducted in aqueous solution by electrons.
B. Electricity is conducted in a metal wire by ions.
C. Electricity is conducted in a molten electrolyte by electrons.
D. Electricity is conducted in an acid solution by ions.
9. Aqueous copper (II) sulfate is electrolyzed using copper electrodes. Which equation
represents the reaction taking place at the anode (positive electrode) in this electrolysis?
A. Cu(s) → Cu2+(aq) + 2e-
B. SO42-(aq) → SO2(g) + O2(g) + 2e-
C. Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s)
D. 4OH- (aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g) + 4e-
10. A sample of air was bubbled into water. The pH of the water slowly changed from 7 to 6.
Which gas in the sample caused this change?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen
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D. Oxygen
11. Pieces of material are placed in turn between P and Q in the incomplete electrical circuit
shown.
Which material would not cause the bulb to light?

A. Aluminum
B. Diamond
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
12. Which reaction occurring in the blast furnace is an acid base reaction?
A. C + CO2 → 2CO
B. C + O2 → CO2
C. CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3
D. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
13. Three different beakers are set up as shown.

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What is the order of decreasing reactivity of the four metals?
Most reactive Least Reactive

A W X Y Z
B X Y W Z
C Z W X Y
D Z X W Y
14. Which gases are formed during the production of aluminum by electrolysis of molten
aluminum oxide?
A. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen
B. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide
C. carbon dioxide, oxygen, sulfur dioxide
D. carbon monoxide, oxygen, sulfur dioxide
15. Powdered calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce calcium
chloride, water and carbon dioxide. Which is the correct ionic equation, including state
symbols, for this reaction?
A. CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
B. Ca2+(aq) + CO32-(aq) + 2H+ (aq) → Ca2+(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
C. CO32-(aq) + 2H+ (aq) → H2O(l) + CO2(g)
D. CaCO3(s) + 2H+ (aq) → Ca2+(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
16. What is the correct anode (positive electrode) and cathode (negative electrode) products
when aqueous copper (II) sulfate is electrolyzed using copper electrodes?
Anode product Cathode product

A Aqueous copper (II) ions Copper metal
B Aqueous copper (II) ions Hydrogen gas
C Oxygen gas Copper metal
D Oxygen gas Hydrogen gas
17. Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolyzed using inert electrodes.

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Which statement about this electrolysis is correct?

A. Chloride ions travel through the solution to the negative electrode.
B. Electrons travel through the solution to the sodium ions.
C. Gases are given off at both electrodes.
D. Sodium is formed at the negative electrode.
18. Which row correctly describes the oxides?
Al2O3 K2O MgO SO2

A Basic Acidic Acidic Amphoteric
B Acidic Basic Amphoteric Acidic
C Amphoteric Basic Amphoteric Acidic
D Amphoteric Basic Basic Acidic
19. The diagram shows how an underwater iron pipe can be protected from rusting.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

1 2
A Copper Less
B Copper More
C Magnesium Less
D Magnesium More
20. Which item is made from mild steel?

A. A car body
B. A container to store gas in a chemical plant
C. A scalpel for use in an operating theatre
D. A set of cutlery

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Chemistry Time Allowed: 35 min

Paper 1 Multiple Choice Total Marks: /20

Read These Instructions First

Write in soft pencil.

Circle the desired option for every question.

No extra time will be given other than the designated time.

1. The diagram shows an experiment with aqueous ammonium chloride.

What happens during the electrolysis?

A. Metal X – Copper, Metal Y – Silver

6. Which calcium compound does not increase the pH of acidic soils?

8. Which statement about conduction of electricity is correct?

Which material would not cause the bulb to light?

13. Three different beakers are set up as shown.

What is the order of decreasing reactivity of the four metals?

Most reactive Least Reactive

Anode product Cathode product

17. Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolyzed using inert electrodes.

Which statement about this electrolysis is correct?

18. Which row correctly describes the oxides?

Al2O3 K2O MgO SO2

Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

20. Which item is made from mild steel?

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