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85 Q.5
The element with an atomic number of 19 is likely to be
A. an oxidizing agent.
B. a reducing agent.
C. a non-metal.
D. chemically unreactive.
85 Q.14
In which of the following substances does nitrogen have the lowest oxidation number?
A. NH4Cl B. NO2
C. HNO2 D. N2
85 Q.15
MnO4 -(aq) + 8H + + xe - → Mn 2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)
Which of the following statements about the above equation is correct?
A. The value of x is 6.
B. 1 mole of MnO4 -(aq) produces 2 moles of Mn 2+(aq).
C. The change in oxidation number of Mn is from -1 to +2.
D. It represents a reduction reaction.
85 Q.40
A fork which is made of metal M can be silver-plated by the set-up shown below:
silver metal M
electrode
When a current has been passed through the solution for same time, which of the following will
occur?
(1) Silver ions will migrate to the silver electrode.
(2) Silver ions will be reduced at the cathode.
(3) The metal M will go into solution as ions.
(4) The mass of the fork will increase.
85 Q.41
In which of the following equations is the substance underlined acting as an oxidizing agent?
(1) H2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2HCl
(2) Cu + 2AgNO3 → 2Ag + Cu(NO3)2
(3) SO2 + I2 + 2H2O → 2HI + H2SO4
(4) SO2 + 2H2S → S + 2H2O
electrode X copper
Which of the following metals, when used as electrode X, would produce the largest reading on
the voltmeter?
A. iron B. lead
C. magnesium D. zinc
85. Q.54
If electrode X is zinc, which of the following statements concerning the cell is INCORRECT?
A. Electrons flow from electrode X to the copper electrode in the external circuit.
B. Chlorine is given off at electrode X.
C. Hydrogen is given off at the copper electrode.
D. The mass of electrode X gradually decreases.
86 Q.1
The atomic structure of an element is:
Number of electrons 17
Number of protons 17
Number of neutrons 19
In its compounds, this element is most likely to have an oxidation number of
A. +2 B. +1
C. -1 D. -2
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86. Q.6
aCl2 + 6OH - → bCl - + ClO3- + 3H2O
When the above equation is balanced, the values for a and b should be:
a b
A. 1 1
B. 2 3
C. 3 5
D. 4 7
86 Q.12
heat
(NH4)2Cr2O7 → N2 + 4H2O + Cr2O3
When ammonium dichromate is decomposed according to the above equation, which of the
following correctly describes the changes in oxidation numbers of nitrogen and chromium?
86 Q.13
In the following reaction:
2I - + H2O2 + 2H + → I2 + H2O
86 Q.14
If 0.1M aqueous solutions of the following compounds were electrolyzed using graphite
electrodes, which one would give hydrogen at the cathode and oxygen at the anode?
A. copper(II) sulphate
B. sodium hydroxide
C. potassium iodide
D. silver nitrate
86 Q.17
In which of the following reactions is sulphur dioxide acting as an oxidizing agent?
86 Q.20
In which of the following compounds does nitrogen have the lowest oxidation number?
A. HNO2 B. KNO3
C. NO D. NH3
86 Q.33
Both molten lead(II) bromide and iron can They are both electrolytes.
conduct electricity.
86 Q.39
When aqueous copper(II) sulphate is electrolyzed using copper electrodes, the equation(s) for
the reaction(s) which occur(s) at the anode is/are:
(1) Cu(s) → Cu2+(aq) + 2e
(2) Cu2+(aq) + 2e → Cu(s)
(3) SO42-(aq) → SO2 + O2 + 2e
86 Q.42
metal oxide
town gas
heat
Which of the following metal oxides can be reduced by the method illustrated in the above
diagram?
(1) Fe2O3
(2) MgO
(3) PbO
87 Q.10
During electrolysis, electricity passes through the electrolyte as a result of the movement of
87 Q.11
A current
iron metal X
Referring to the above diagram, the largest current flowing from iron to metal X in the external
circuit can be obtained when X is
A. copper. B. magnesium.
C. silver. D. zinc.
87 Q.12
Tin plating can be used to prevent iron cans from rusting because
87 Q.14
platium platinum
electrode X electrode Y
Referring to the above diagram, which of the following changes would occur when a current is
passed through the solution for some time?
A. Sodium is formed at X and sulphur dioxide is liberated at Y.
B. Oxygen is liberated at X and hydrogen is liberated at Y.
C. The colour of the solution around X and Y fades.
D. The colour of the solution becomes blue around X and red around Y.
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87 Q.39
In industry, graphite electrodes are always used in the electrolysis of concentrated sodium
chloride solution because graphite
(1) is cheap.
(2) conducts electricity.
(3) is chemically inert.
(4) is a reducing agent.
87 Q.42
Which of the following are redox reaction?
(1) Mg(s) + CuSO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
(2) Al(OH)3(s) + NaOH(aq) → NaAlO2(aq) + 2H2O(l)
(3) MnO2(s) + 4HCl(aq) → MnCl2(aq) + Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l)
87 Q.43
Which of the following statements is / are true for chlorine, bromine and iodine?
(1) They exist as diatomic molecules at room temperature and pressure.
(2) Their oxidizing power decreases as their relative molecular masses increase.
(3) Their colours darken as their relative molecular masses increase.
88 Q.1
Which of the following statements concerning the Periodic Table is correct?
A. In any group, the atomic size of the elements decreases with increasing atomic number.
B. In any period, the metallic character of the elements increases with increasing atomic
number.
C. Group I elements are oxidizing agents and Group VII elements are reducing agents.
D. The compounds formed between Group IV elements and other elements are mostly covalent.
88 Q.32
Potassium iodide solution turns brown on The iodide ions are reduced by chlorine to
adding chlorine water. give iodine.
1st statement 2nd statement
A. True True 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st one.
B. True True 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st one.
C. True/False False/True Only ONE of the statements is true, the other is false.
D. False False -----
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88 Q.38
Which of the following metal oxides can be reduced by carbon?
(1) magnesium oxide
(2) iron(III) oxide
(3) copper(II) oxide
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
89 Q.10
A solution of silver nitrate was electrolyzed under a steady current, using silver electrodes.
Which of the following graphs correctly represents the change in mass of the anode with time?
A. B.
Mass
Mass
Time Time
C. D.
Mass
Mass
Time Time
89 Q.12
When a solution of magnesium sulphate of known concentration is electrolyzed using platinum
electrodes, which of the following is a correct description of what happens?
89 Q.13
The anode of a dry cell is usually made of
A. zinc. B. iron.
C. tin. D. lead.
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89 Q.14
In which of the following reactions is the underlined substance reduced?
89 Q.29
During electrolysis, reduction occurs at the Cations gain electrons at the cathode.
cathode.
89 Q.30
Magnesium is a stronger oxidizing agent Mg2+ accepts electrons more readily than
than sodium. Na+(aq).
89 Q.38
K2Cr2O7(aq) + 3K2SO3(aq) + 4H2SO4(aq) → Cr2(SO4)3(aq) + 4K2SO4(aq) + 4H2O(l)
In the above equation, which of the following oxidation number is / are changed?
(1) Cr
(2) S
(3) O
90 Q.1
Which of the following elements in the third period of the Periodic Table is the strongest
reducing agent?
A. sodium B. sulphur
C. chlorine D. aluminium
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90 Q.5
In going down the group VI elements of the Periodic Table, there is an increase in
(1) the size of the atoms.
(2) the melting point of the elements.
(3) the oxidizing power of the elements.
Which of the following combinations is correct?
90 Q.19
In which of the following pairs of substances is the oxidation number of the sulphur atom and
the nitrogen atom the same
90 Q.23
A student tries to plate a copper ring with nickel using the set-up below:
electrolyte
nickel rod
copper ring
90 Q.24
Which of the following pairs of metals would be expected to give the largest voltage when they
are used as electrodes in a simple chemical cell using potassium nitrate solution as the
electrolyte?
A. Zn and Pb B. Mg and Ag
C. Pb and Cu D. Fe and Mg
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Directions: Questions 91 Q.6 and 91 Q.7 refer to the following electrolysis experiment.
2M potassium sulphate
solution
electrode X electrode Y
91 Q.6
The gases collected at electrodes X and Y respectively are in the volume ratio of
A. 1:1 B. 1:2
C. 1:4 D. 2:1
91 Q.7
Which of the following statements concerning the experiment is / are correct?
(1) The pH value of the potassium sulphate solution remains unchanged at the end of the
experiment.
(2) The concentration of the potassium sulphate solution remains unchanged at the end of
the experiment.
(3) The products of electrolysis at electrodes X and Y would remain unchanged if 2M
sulphuric acid were used instead of 2M potassium sulphate solution.
91 Q.9 current
A
wire
metal X
91 Q.14
Sulphur dioxide is passed into a test-tube containing potassium dichromate solution acidified
with dilute sulphuric acid. The colour of the solution gradually changes from orange to green.
Which of the following statements concerning the above experiment is correct?
91 Q.43
Cl2(aq) + 2I-(aq) → I2(aq) + 2Cl-(aq)
Which of the following statements concerning the above reaction are correct?
(1) I-(aq) acts as a reducing agent.
(2) Chlorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.
(3) The reaction is a displacement reaction.
92 Q.4
Consider the following table:
Element W X Y Z
Atomic Number 9 10 14 19
Which of the following elements is likely to be oxidizing agent?
A. W B. X
C. Y D. Z
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V V
metal P metal Q metal P metal R
sodium sodium
chloride chloride
solution solution
sodium
chloride
solution
A. R, P, Q, S B. Q, P, R, S
C. P, Q, S, R D. P, R, S, Q
92 Q.10
Which of the two metals used as electrodes would give the largest cell voltage?
A. Q and R B. Q and S
C. S and R D. S and P
92 Q.12
Using 1 mole of reactant, which of the following chemical changes involves the highest
number of electrons?
A. CrO42-(aq) → Cr3+(aq)
B. Cr2O72-(aq) → Cr3+(aq)
C. MnO4-(aq) → Mn2+(aq)
D. MnO42-(aq) → MnO2(s)
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92 Q.37
Which of the following aqueous solutions, when electrolyzed using carbon electrodes, will
liberate only gaseous products at both electrodes?
(1) KOH(aq)
(2) AgNO3(aq)
(3) MgCl2(aq)
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
92 Q.46
Sulphur dioxide is an oxidizing agent. Sulphur dioxide can decolorize bromine
water.
93 Q.15
The oxidation number of copper remains unchanged when
93 Q.16
In which of the following equations does the underlined substance undergo reduction?
A. 2H2O + 2K → 2KOH + H2
B. Fe2(SO4)3 + 2KI → 2FeSO4 + K2SO4 + I2
C. 2H2S + SO2 → 3S + 2H2O
D. NaClO + SO2 + H2O → NaCl + H2SO4
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93 Q.17
current
A
electrode made of
copper
metal X
electrode
With reference to the above diagram, which of the following statements is correct?
93 Q.19
carbon electrode
carbon
electrode
concentrated magnesium
bromide solution
In the above experiment, which of the following major products will be liberated at the
electrodes?
cathode anode
A. magnesium oxygen
B. magnesium bromine
C. hydrogen bromine
D. hydrogen oxygen
93 Q.24
There is gradual change in the properties of halogens from chlorine to iodine. Which of the
following properties are in the order
chlorine < bromine < iodine
(1) oxidizing power
(2) density
(3) boiling point
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
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94 Q.4
Both rubidium (Rb) and sodium are elements in Group I of the Periodic Table, but rubidium is
more reactive than sodium. When a rubidium hydroxide solution is electrolyzed using
platinum electrodes, hydrogen gas is liberated at the cathode.
Which of the following statements is a correct explanation for the phenomenon described
above?
A. The H+(aq) ion accepts an electron more readily than the Rb+(aq) ion.
B. The H+(aq) ion is more mobile than the Rb+(aq) ion and migrates faster to the cathode.
C. Rubidium is first liberated, but it reacts immediately with water to give hydrogen gas.
D. The concentration of H+(aq) ions is higher than that of Rb+(aq) ions in the rubidium
hydroxide solution.
94 Q.12
In which of the following experiments will a redox reaction occur?
94 Q.13
When a substance X is electrolyzed using platinum electrodes, a gas is collected at each
electrode. X may be
94 Q.17
In which of the following reactions does sulphur dioxide act as an oxidizing agent?
94 Q.34
Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between sodium sulphite solution
and sodium sulphate solution?
(1) barium chloride solution
(2) acidified potassium permanganate solution
(3) potassium iodide solution
95 Q.10
In which of the following equations does the underlined substances become reduced?
A. CuSO4 + Zn → Zn SO4 + Cu
B. 2FeCl2 + Cl2 → 2FeCl3
C. Pb(OH)2 + 2HNO3 → Pb(NO3)2 + 2H2O
D. MgCO3 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + CO2 + H2O
95 Q.11
A student tries to electroplate an iron ring with nickel using the set-up shown below.
d.c. supply
iron ring
nickel rod
solution X
95 Q.24
Consider the following equation.
2FeSO4.7H2O(x) → Fe2O3(y) + SO3(z) + SO2(g) + 14 H2O(l)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A. aq s g
B. aq s l
C. s aq s
D. s s g
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95 Q.30
Which of the following statements is / are correct? (Refer to the following chemical equation)
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
95 Q.32
Astatine is a Group VII element below iodine in the Periodic Table. Which of the following
statements concerning astitine is / are correct?
(1) It is a liquid at room temperature and pressure.
(2) It reacts with sodium to form an ionic compound.
(3) It is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.
95 Q.33
Which of the following statements concerning a silver oxide cell is / are correct?
(1) The cell is rechargeable.
(2) The cell can maintain a steady voltage during discharge.
(3) The positive electrode of the cell is silver oxide.
95 Q.37
In the set-up shown metal X is more reactive than metal Y.
metal X metal Y
lemon
95 Q.40
Which of the following methods can produce hydrogen?
(1) adding zinc to water
(2) electrolyzing dilute sulphuric acid
(3) adding magnesium to dilute hydrochloric acid
96 Q.7
V
silver
metal
Which of the following metals would produce the smallest voltage in the above set-up
A. iron B. aluminium
C. copper D. magnesium
96 Q.25
Which step in the above flow chart involves the largest change in oxidation number of
nitrogen?
A. step 1 B. step 2
C. step 3 D. step 4
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96 Q.27
V
lead electrode magnesium electrode
salt bridge
1M lead (II)
nitrates solution 1M magnesium nitrate
solution
A. Electrons flow from the lead electrode to the magnesium electrode through the external
circuit.
B. Electrons flow through the salt bridge.
C. The mass of the lead electrode remains unchanged.
D. Oxidation occurs at the magnesium electrode.
electrode electrode
96 Q.30
Which of the following combinations is correct?
Gas X Gas Y
A. chlorine hydrogen
B. chlorine oxygen
C. hydrogen chlorine
D. oxygen hydrogen
96 Q.31
Which of the following statements concerning the above experiment is / are correct?
(1) Platinum electrodes should be used.
(2) The concentration of Na+(aq) ions around the cathode increases.
(3) The solution changes from colourless to pink.
A. (1) only B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only D. (2) and (3) only
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96 Q.35
In which of the following process will lead be produced?
(1) the electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide
(2) heating lead (II) oxide strongly
(3) adding magnesium to lead (II) nitrate solution
96 Q.42
X is element. It can form a cation X2+ which has an electronic arrangement 2,8,8. Which of the
following statements concerning X are correct?
(1) X is a strong oxidizing agent.
(2) X is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table.
(3) X burns in oxygen with a brick red flame.
96 Q.46
Zinc-carbon dry cells are rechargeable. The electrolyte used in zinc-carbon dry cells
is potassium hydroxide.
1st statement 2nd statement
A. True True 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st one.
B. True True 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st one.
C. True/False False/True Only ONE of the statements is true, the other is false.
D. False False -----
97 Q.4
Which of the following statements concerning the elements in the third period of the Periodic
Table is correct?
A. Both sulphur and chlorine can be reduced by aqueous sodium sulphite.
B. Magnesium is a stronger reducing agent than sodium.
C. Phosphorus and chlorine form a covalent compound.
D. Magnesium burns in oxygen to form an acidic oxide.
97 Q.7
During the electrolysis of 1M copper (II) chloride solution using copper electrodes, which of
the following changes would occur at the electrodes?
Cathode Anode
A. hydrogen liberated chlorine liberated
B. copper deposited chlorine liberated
C. copper dissolved copper deposited
D. copper deposited copper dissolved
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97 Q.8
Which of the following conversions involves the smallest change in oxidation number of the
underlined element?
A. C(s) → CO2(g)
B. NO3-(aq) → NO2(g)
C. SO32-(aq) → SO42-(aq)
D. MnO4-(aq) → Mn2+(aq)
97 Q.11
V
carbon rod
moist paste of
ammonium chloride manganese (IV) oxide and
zinc case
carbon powder
A zinc-carbon cell is connected to a voltmeter as shown in the above diagram. Which of the
following concerning the set-up is INCORRECT?
A. Electrons flow from the zinc case to the carbon rod in the external circuit.
B. The zinc case gradually becomes thinner as the cell discharges.
C. Manganese (IV) oxide acts as an oxidizing agent.
D. Ammonium chloride acts as a reducing agent.
98 Q.21
Consider the following experiment.
98 Q.22
In which of the following reactions does the underlined substance act as a reducing agent ?
98 Q.27
Consider the following chemical equation :
Zn + pMnO2 + qNH4+ → Zn2+ + xMn2O3 + yNH3 + zH2O
Which of the following combinations is correct ?
x y z
A. 1 2 1
B. 1 3 2
C. 2 3 2
D. 2 2 3
99 Q.9
In which of the following reactions is the underlined reactant reduced?
99 Q.12
Consider the electrolysis experiment shown below:
99 Q.21
Consider the following chemical equation:
2HNO3 + xFeSO4 + yH2SO4 → zFe2(SO4)3 + 4H2O + 2NO
Which of the following combinations is correct ?
x y z
A. 2 1 1
B. 4 3 2
C. 6 2 3
D. 6 3 3
99 Q.33
Which of the following reactions will occur when aluminium powder is added to silver nitrate
solution ?
(1) displacement
(2) anodization
(3) redox
99 Q.36
The equation below represents the reaction of chlorine with hot concentrated potassium
hydroxide solution:
3Cl2(g) + 6KOH(aq) → 5KCl(aq) + KClO3(aq) + 3H2O(ℓ)
Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is/are correct ?
(1) Potassium hydroxide acts as a reducing agent.
(2) The oxidation number of chlorine changes from 0 to -1.
(3) The oxidation number of chlorine changes from 0 to +5.
99 Q.40
Consider the following chemical cell:
Which of the following changes would lead to an increase in the voltage of the cell ?
(1) The zinc electrode is replaced with a magnesium electrode.
(2) The copper electrode is replaced with an iron electrode.
(3) The sodium chloride solution is replaced with a sugar solution.
99 Q.42
Consider the following experiment:
00 Q.5
Which of the following gases are the major products liberated in the electrolysis of
concentrated sodium chloride solution using carbon electrodes?
Cathode Anode
A. Hydrogen Chlorine
B. Chlorine Hydrogen
C. Hydrogen Oxygen
D. Oxygen Hydrogen
00 Q.28
Which of the following changes is NOT a redox reaction ?
00 Q.30
In which of the following substances does nitrogen has the smallest oxidation number ?
A. NH3
B. NO
C. N2O
D. N2
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00 Q.35
Consider the chemical cell shown below:
00 Q.43
Which of the following statements concerning a zinc-carbon cell are correct ?
(1) The ammonium chloride in the cell acts as an electrolyte.
(2) The manganese(IV) oxide in the cell acts as an oxidizing agent.
(3) The zinc case of the cell acts as the positive terminal.
01 Q.8
Which of the following statements concerning the formation of chloride ions from chlorine
atoms is correct ?
A. The number of shells occupied by electrons in a chlorine atom equals that in a chloride ion.
B. The atomic number of chlorine increases by 1.
C. The mass number of chlorine increases by 1.
D. The change is an oxidation.
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01 Q.22
Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction ?
01 Q.24
Consider the half equation :
IO3-(aq) + xH2O(l) + ye- → I-(aq) + zOH-(aq)
Which of the following combinations is correct ?
x y z
A. 1 2 2
B. 2 4 4
C. 3 6 6
D. 4 8 8
01 Q.29
The oxidation number of lead in [Pb(OH)4]2-is
A. -2. B. +2.
C. +4. D. +6.
01 Q.44
Consider the set-up shown below:
98 Q.4
Which of the following statements concerning the experiment is INCORRECT?
98 Q.5
Which of the following can be deduced from the experimental results?
98 Q.21
Consider the following experiment.
Which of the following statements concerning the above experiment is correct?
98 Q.22
In which of the following reactions does the underlined substance act as a reducing agent?
98 Q.27
Consider the following chemical equation:
Zn + pMnO2 + qNH4+ → Zn2+ + xMn2O3 + yNH3 + zH2O
Which of the following combinations is correct?
X y z
A. 1 2 1
B. 1 3 2
C. 2 3 2
D. 2 2 3
99 Q.6
The concentration of an aqueous solution of an acid is 1.0 m. 25.0 cm3 of this acid solution
requires 37.5 cm3 of 2.0 M sodium hydroxide solution for complete neutralization. What is the
basicity of the acid?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
99 Q.12
Consider the electrolysis experiment shown below:
99 Q.40
Consider the following chemical cell:
Which of the following changes would lead to an increase in the voltage of the cell?
(1) The zinc electrode is replaced with a magnesium electrode.
(2) The copper electrode is replaced with an iron electrode.
(3) The sodium chloride solution is replaced with a sugar solution.
00 Q.5
Which of the following gases are the major products liberated in the electrolysis of
concentrated sodium chloride solution using carbon electrodes?
Cathode Anode
A. hydrogen chlorine
B. chlorine hydrogen
C. hydrogen oxygen
D. oxygen hydrogen
00 Q.28
Which of the following changes is NOT a redox reaction?
00 Q.30
In which of the following substances does nitrogen has the smallest oxidation number?
A. NH3 B. NO
C. N2O D. N2
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00 Q.35
Consider the chemical cell shown below:
00 Q.43
Which of the following statements concerning a zinc-carbon cell are correct?
(1) The ammonium chloride in the cell acts as an electrolyte.
(2) The manganese(IV) oxide in the cell acts as an oxidizing agent.
(3) The zinc case of the cell acts as the positive terminal.
01 Q.6
When potassium carbonate solution and calcium chloride solution are mixed, calcium
carbonate is precipitated. Which of the following mixtures would produce the greatest amount
of precipitate?
01 Q.11
Which of the following pairs of solutions, when mixed, would produce a precipitate?
01 Q.19
Consider the half equations of a redox reaction:
8H+(aq) + MnO4-(aq) + 5e- → Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)
C2O42-(aq) → 2CO2(g) + 2e-
How many moles of MnO4-(aq) ions will react completely with one mole of C2O42-(aq) ions?
A. 0.4 B. 1.0
C. 2.5 D. 5.0
01 Q.22
Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction?
01 Q.23
Phosphoric acid is a tribasic acid with formula H3PO4. Which of the following formulae is
INCORRECT?
A. CaH2PO4 B. Mg3(PO4)2
C. (NH4)2HPO4 D. Na2HPO4
01 Q.24
Consider the half equation:
IO3-(aq) + xH2O(l) + ye- → I-(aq) + zOH-(aq)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A. 1 2 2
B. 2 4 4
C. 3 6 6
D. 4 8 8
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01 Q.29
The oxidation number of lead in [Pb(OH)4]2-is
A. –2 B. +2
C. +4 D. +6
01 Q.44
Consider the set-up shown below:
02 Q.10
Consider the set-up shown below:
Electrons flow from X to Y in the external circuit. Which of the following combinations is
correct?
X Y Z
A. carbon silver silver nitrate solution
B. Zinc magnesium magnesium sulphate solution
C. carbon carbon copper(II) sulphate solution
D. Zinc carbon silver nitrate solution
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02 Q.13
Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction?
02 Q.18
The symbol of vanadium is V. What is the oxidation number of vanadium in NH4VO3?
A. -1 B. +3
C. +5 D. +6
02 Q.47
During electrolysis, oxidation takes place Cations accept electrons and are discharged
at the cathode. at the cathode.
1st statement 2nd statement
A. True True 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st one.
B. True True 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st one.
C. True/False False/True Only ONE of the statements is true, the other is false.
D. False False -----
03 Q.3
When a small piece of calcium metal is put into a trough of water, a reaction occurs. Which of
the following statements concerning this reaction is correct?
03 Q.5
Which of the following methods can be used to obtain aluminium from aluminium oxide?
03 Q.15
In the electrolysis of a copper(II) sulphate solution, copper is used as the anode and carbon as
the cathode. Which of the following statements concerning this electroysis is correct?
03 Q.16
Which of the following conversions is NOT a reduction?
A. Fe2O3 → Fe
B. Cu(OH)2 → CuO
C. CH3COOH → CH3CH2OH
D. H2SO4 → SO2
03 Q.18
Consider the following information about three elements, X, Y and Z.
03 Q.24
What is the oxidation number of sulphur in H2S2O7?
A. +2 B. +4
C. +6 D. +8
03 Q.35
Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of using alkaline manganese cells over sinc- carbon
cells in cassette players?
(1) Alkaline manganese cells have longer life time.
(2) Alkaline manganese cells are rechargeable.
(3) Alkaline manganese cells give a more steady voltage over discharge.
M.C. Answer
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93
5 B 1 C 10 C 1 D 10 C 1 A 6 B 4 A 15 B
14 A 6 C 11 B 32 C 12 D 5 A 7 C 9 A 16 C
15 D 12 B 12 B 38 C 13 A 19 C 9 C 10 C 17 D
40 D 13 C 14 D 14 D 23 B 14 A 12 B 19 C
41 A 14 B 39 C 29 A 24 B 43 D 37 B 24 C
53 C 17 B 42 B 30 C 46 B
54 B 20 D 43 D 38 B
33 C
39 A
42 D
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02
4 A 10 A 7 C 4 C 4 B 6 C 5 A 6 B 10 D
12 C 11 D 25 B 7 D 5 C 12 A 28 C 11 A 13 B
13 B 24 D 27 D 8 B 21 C 40 A 30 A 19 A 18 C
17 A 30 B 30 A 11 D 22 D 35 B 22 C 47 C
34 B 32 B 31 D 27 A 43 A 23 A
33 D 35 C 24 C
37 B 42 C 29 B
40 C 46 D 44 D
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