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Cambridge O Level ยท 5070 ยท Paper 1 ยท Multiple choice

Chemistry 5070/13 Oct/Nov 2010 past paper

Cambridge O Level Chemistry (5070) Paper 1 (Multiple choice), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2010: the question paper, 40 questions. Free to open, no account needed.

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Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 5070/13 Oct/Nov 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Atoms, elements and compounds7โ€“
Chemistry of the environment6โ€“
Acids, bases and salts5โ€“
Organic chemistry5โ€“
Electrochemistry5โ€“
Chemical reactions4โ€“
Metals3โ€“
The Periodic Table2โ€“
Stoichiometry2โ€“
Chemical energetics1โ€“

Questions in 5070/13 Oct/Nov 2010

  1. Question 1Chemistry of the environment

    The boiling points of various gases found in the air are shown below. ยฐC argon โ€“186 carbon dioxide โ€“78 nitrogen โ€“198 oxygen โ€“183 If the air is cooled, the first substance to condense is water. If the temperature is lowered โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2Acids, bases and salts

    Substance X dissolves in water to form a colourless solution. This solution reacts with aqueous lead(II) nitrate in the presence of dilute nitric acid to give a yellow precipitate. What is substance X? A calcium iodide B copper(II) chloride C โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Organic chemistry

    The fractional distillation apparatus shown is to be used for separating a mixture of two colourless liquids. A thermometer is missing from the apparatus. Where should the bulb of the thermometer be placed? heat cold water in water out โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Chemistry of the environment

    The diagram shows a diffusion experiment. beaker oxygen porous pot water Y Which gas, when present in the beaker over the porous pot, will cause the water level at Y to rise? A carbon dioxide, CO2 B chlorine, Cl 2 โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Atoms, elements and compounds

    Hydrogen can form both H+ ions and Hโ€“ ions. Which one of the statements below is correct? A An H+ ion has more protons than an Hโ€“ ion. B An H+ ion has no electrons. C An Hโ€“ ion has โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6Chemistry of the environment

    The diagram shows apparatus used to obtain carbon monoxide. heat Y water lumps of charcoal calcium carbonate dilute hydrochloric acid carbon monoxide What is the main purpose of Y? A to dry the gas B to prevent water being sucked โ€ฆ

  7. Question 7Acids, bases and salts

    A dark, shiny solid, X, conducts electricity. Oxygen combines with X to form a gaseous oxide. What is X? A graphite B iodine C iron D lead

  8. Question 8Electrochemistry

    Which substance could be sodium chloride? conduction of electricity melting point / ยฐC when liquid in aqueous solution A โ€“114 nil good B 180 nil nil (insoluble) C 808 good good D 3550 nil nil (insoluble)

  9. Question 9Atoms, elements and compounds

    The diagram shows the molecule ethyl propanoate. โ€ฆ

  10. Question 10Atoms, elements and compounds

    The conduction of electricity by metals is carried out by the movement of A electrons only. B electrons and positive ions. C negative ions only. D negative ions and positive ions.

  11. Question 11Atoms, elements and compounds

    What is the concentration of iodine molecules, I2, in a solution containing 2.54 g of iodine in 250 cm3 of solution? A 0.01 mol / dm3 B 0.02 mol / dm3 C 0.04 mol / dm3 D 0.08 mol / โ€ฆ

  12. Question 12Chemical energetics

    The energy profile for the forward direction of a reversible reaction is shown. energy progress of reaction โˆ†H activation energy Which row correctly shows the sign of both the activation energy and the type of the enthalpy change for the โ€ฆ

  13. Question 13Electrochemistry

    The diagram shows the results of an electrolysis experiment using inert electrodes. liquid โ€ฆ

  14. Question 14Chemical reactions

    In which reaction is nitric acid acting as an oxidising agent? A Cu + 4HNO3 โ†’ Cu(NO3)2 โ€ฆ

  15. Question 15Chemical reactions

    The equation shows the formation of sulfur trioxide in the Contact process. 2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g) โ€ฆ

  16. Question 16Chemical reactions

    Which graph represents how the rate of reaction varies with time when an excess of calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid? โ€ฆ

  17. Question 17Acids, bases and salts

    The tests below were carried out on a solution containing ions of the metal X. test observation add sodium chloride solution no change add sodium sulfate solution no change add sodium hydroxide solution a precipitate was formed, soluble in excess โ€ฆ

  18. Question 18Electrochemistry

    A student mixed together aqueous solutions of Y and Z. A white precipitate formed. Which could not be solutions Y and Z? solution Y solution Z A hydrochloric acid silver nitrate B hydrochloric acid sodium nitrate C sodium chloride lead(II) โ€ฆ

  19. Question 19Chemical reactions

    Sulfur is burnt in air. Which statement about this reaction is correct? A Sulfur is oxidised to sulfur trioxide. B The gas formed turns aqueous potassium dichromate(VI) from orange to green. C The reaction is reversible. D The reaction needs โ€ฆ

  20. Question 20Atoms, elements and compounds

    Which property is common to calcium, potassium and sodium? A Their atoms all lose two electrons when they form ions. B They all form carbonates which are insoluble in water. C They are all less dense than water. D They โ€ฆ

  21. Question 21The Periodic Table

    Which set of the electronic structures are only found in metals? โ€ฆ

  22. Question 22Chemistry of the environment

    The diagram shows processes that take place in the manufacture of ammonia. substance W substance X hydrogen nitrogen ammonia cracking fractional distillation catalyst Y What are substances W and X and catalyst โ€ฆ

  23. Question 23Electrochemistry

    The position of metal M in the reactivity series is shown. decrease in reactivity K, Na, M, Al, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu, Ag Which method will be used to extract M from its ore? A electrolysis of its aqueous sulfate โ€ฆ

  24. Question 24Metals

    When zinc is added to a solution of a metal sulfate, the metal is deposited and zinc ions are produced in solution. Which metal is deposited? A calcium B copper C magnesium D potassium

  25. Question 25Atoms, elements and compounds

    The diagram shows the structure of brass. zinc atom copper atom Why is brass harder than pure copper? A The zinc atoms form strong covalent bonds with copper atoms. B The zinc atoms prevent layers of copper atoms from slipping โ€ฆ

  26. Question 26The Periodic Table

    Using the apparatus shown, chlorine is passed through the tube. chlorine gentle heat โ€ฆ

  27. Question 27Electrochemistry

    In the electrolysis of molten aluminium oxide for the extraction of aluminium, the following three reactions take place. 1 Al โ€ฆ

  28. Question 28Metals

    Which equation in the blast furnace extraction of iron is not a redox reaction? A CaCO3 โ†’ CaO + CO2 โ€ฆ

  29. Question 29Metals

    Which statement about the material used for aircraft bodies is correct? Aircraft bodies are made from A an aluminium alloy because pure aluminium is too soft. B pure aluminium because of its high melting point. C pure aluminium because of โ€ฆ

  30. Question 30Acids, bases and salts

    Which natural process can cause nitrogen oxides to be formed in the atmosphere? A bacterial decay of plants B lightning activity C photosynthesis D respiration

  31. Question 31Chemistry of the environment

    Which type of water in the left hand column is linked correctly to a statement in the right hand column? distilled water drinking water river water sea water may contain fertilisers washed off from the fields contains no dissolved substances โ€ฆ

  32. Question 32Chemistry of the environment

    A catalytic converter in a car exhaust system speeds up the change of pollutants into less harmful products. Which change does not occur in a catalytic converter? A carbon dioxide โ†’ carbon B carbon monoxide โ†’ carbon dioxide C nitrogen โ€ฆ

  33. Question 33Organic chemistry

    Which formula represents a compound likely to undergo addition polymerisation? โ€ฆ

  34. Question 34Acids, bases and salts

    Which statement about ethanol is correct? A It is an unsaturated compound. B It is formed by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene. C It is formed by the oxidation of ethanoic acid. D It reacts with ethyl ethanoate โ€ฆ

  35. Question 35Stoichiometry

    An organic compound has an empirical formula C2H4O. What is the compound? A butanoic acid B butanol C ethanoic acid D ethanol

  36. Question 36Atoms, elements and compounds
  37. Question 37Organic chemistry

    The diagrams show two organic compounds. โ€ฆ

  38. Question 38Organic chemistry

    Polymer X has the structure shown. โ€ฆ

  39. Question 39Organic chemistry

    In which reaction is water produced? A manufacture of ethanol from ethene B manufacture of margarine from vegetable oils C manufacture of poly(ethene) from ethene D manufacture of Terylene from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol

  40. Question 40Stoichiometry

    The results of tests on compound Z are shown. test result add bromine water turns colourless add aqueous sodium carbonate carbon dioxide formed What is compound โ€ฆ

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