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Unit 1
1.3: Laboratory safety
1.4: Hazard warning labels
(CDC guide: Hazard warning labels and safety in laboratory)
1

Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of aqueous
chlorine?

Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle containing
liquefied petroleum gas?

What is the meaning of the following hazard warning label?

A
B

Toxic
Carcinogen

C
D

Corrosive
Harmful

Which of the following should NOT be done in a laboratory?

A Wash hands after experiments.
B Keep flammable chemicals away from naked flames.
C Close all windows when doing experiments.
D Turn off the Bunsen burner when it is not in use.

Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of dilute
hydrochloric acid?

Which of the following leads to striking back of a Bunsen flame?

Supply of gas
Air hole
A Insufficient
Half open
B Insufficient
Fully open
C Sufficient
Closed
D Sufficient
Fully open

Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of carbon
monoxide gas?

A
B
C
D
8

(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

Which of the following substances are toxic?

(1) Cyanide
(2) Mercury
(3) Methanol
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

The following diagram is an experimental set-up for preparing and testing a gas.

Which of the following actions can prevent sucking back of the test solution?
(1) Turn off the burner before removing the delivery tube from the test solution.
(2) Remove the test solution before removing the Bunsen flame.
(3) Insert the delivery tube into a deep position of the test solution.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
10

A student conducts an experiment using concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Which of the following precautions the student should take when working with the acid?
(1) Wear safety glasses.
(2) Wear protective gloves.
(3) Do not warm the acid.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
11

Which of the following reagents is / are commonly stored in brown bottles?

(1) Calcium
(2) Concentrated nitric acid
(3) Silver nitrate solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

1.5: Common apparatus in the laboratory

(CDC guide: Common apparatus in the laboratory)
1

Consider the experimental set-up shown below:

Which of the following combinations concerning apparatus X and Y is correct?

X
Y
A Evaporating dish
Rack
B Petri dish
Tripod
C Petri dish
Rack
D Evaporating dish
Tripod
2

Consider the experimental set-up shown below:

Which of the following combinations concerning apparatus X, Y and Z is correct?

X
Y
Z
A Glass rod
Stand
Funnel
B Thermometer
Stand
Petri dish
C Glass rod
Tripod
Funnel
D Thermometer
Tripod
Petri dish
3

Consider the experimental set-up shown below:

Which of the following combinations concerning apparatus X and Y is correct?

X
Y
A Crucible
Pipe-clay triangle
B Crucible
Wire gauze
C Mortar
Pipe-clay triangle
D Mortar
Wire gauze
4

Which of the following pieces of apparatus are involved in filtering off insoluble solids from a
solution?
(1) Crucible
(2) Funnel
(3) Beaker
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following pieces of apparatus can be used to measure the volume of a solution?
(1) Measuring cylinder
(2) Petri dish
(3) Teat pipette
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
6

Refer to the following piece of apparatus containing two immiscible liquids P and Q.

Which of the following information can be deduced from the diagram shown above?
(1) P has a lower density than Q.
(2) Q is water.
(3) Q is more soluble in water than P.

A
B
C
D
7

Gas X is insoluble in water. Its density is lower than that of air. Which of the following set-ups
can be used to collect X prepared in an experiment?

A
B
C
D
8

(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following set-ups can be used to dry a moist gas?

(1) and (2) only

B
C
D

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Unit 2
2.2: Classification of matter: pure substance and mixture
2.3: Elements and compounds
(CDC guide: Classification of matter & Elements and compounds)
1

Which of the following statements concerning elements is correct?

A There are thousands of elements on Earth.
B Compounds can join together chemically to form elements
C Elements cannot be broken down into anything simpler by chemical methods.
D Water is an element.

Which of the following statements concerning compounds is INCORRECT?

A Sugar is a compound.
B All compounds occur naturally in pure state.
C Compounds have chemical properties different from their constituent elements.
D Compounds can only be separated into its constituents by chemical methods.

Which of the following comparisons between carbon dioxide and a mixture of carbon and
oxygen is INCORRECT?
Carbon dioxide
A mixture of carbon and oxygen
A Colourless gas
A mixture of black solid and colourless gas
B Odourless
Odourless
C Fixed composition
Variable composition
D Supports combustion
Does not support combustion

How many elements does calcium carbonate consist of?

A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5

Which of the following substances is a compound?

A Ice
B Diamond
C Iron
D Sulphur

Which of the following diagrams can represent a mixture?

(In these diagrams, and represent a carbon atom and an oxygen atom respectively.)

Upon heating, a mixture of iron and sulphur gives a black solid. Which of the following
statements concerning the black solid are correct?
(1) It is insoluble in water.
(2) It is an element.
(3) It reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to give a gas with a bad smell.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following comparisons between water and a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen are
correct?
Water
A mixture of hydrogen and oxygen
(1) Extinguishes a burning splint
Explodes when lighted with a burning splint
(2) Colourless
Colourless
(3) A liquid at room temperature and
A gas at room temperature and pressure
pressure
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following comparisons between a mixture and a compound are correct?
Mixture
Compound
(1) No or little energy change when it is
Energy is usually given out or absorbed
formed.
when it is formed.
(2) Constituents must be separated by
Constituents must be separated by physical
chemical methods.
methods.
(3) Does not have a sharp melting point.
With a sharp melting point.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

10

Which of the following statements concerning compounds are correct?

(1) Compounds have properties different from their constituent elements.

(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

Compounds have variable composition.

Common salt is a compound.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

11

Which of the following substances is / are compound(s)?

(1) Oxygen
(2) Water
(3) Ammonia
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

12

Which of the following substances is / are element(s)?

(1) Carbon
(2) Dry ice
(3) Silver
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

13

Which of the following elements are present in sugar?

(1) Carbon
(2) Nitrogen
(3) Hydrogen
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

2.4: The atmosphere

(CDC guide: Composition of air)
1

Which of the following gases is least likely to be found in air?

A Argon
B Hydrogen
C Nitrogen
D Carbon dioxide

Which of the following gases has the greatest percentage by volume in air?

A
B
C
D

Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Noble gases

Which of the following combinations is INCORRECT?

Gas in air
Composition
A Oxygen
21%
B Nitrogen
78%
C Carbon dioxide
0.4%
D Noble gases
0.9%

Which of the following statements concerning air are correct?

(1) Air is a mixture.
(2) Carbon dioxide takes about 4% of air by volume.
(3) Air contains small amount of dusts and harmful gases
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following gases in air are elements?

(1) Nitrogen
(2) Noble gases
(3) Carbon dioxide
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following statements concerning nitrogen are correct?

(1) It is an odourless gas.
(2) It is used as a refrigerant.
(3) It is an element.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

2.6: Separating oxygen and nitrogen from the air

(CDC guide: Separation of oxygen and nitrogen from liquid air by fractional
distillation)
1

Which of the following substances is least likely to be obtained from the fractional distillation

of liquid air?
A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Hydrogen
D Noble gases
2

Which of the following statements concerning the fractional distillation of liquid air is correct?
A Air is cooled to 0 C.
B Oxygen boils at 183 C.
C Nitrogen gas is collected at the lower part of the fractionating column.
D Noble gases cannot be separated from air in the fractionating column.

Why can gases in air be separated by the fractional distillation of liquid air?
A The gases have different boiling points.
B The gases have different melting points.
C The gases have different percentages by volume in the air.
D The gases have different chemical properties.

The following table shows the boiling points of some gases present in the air.
Gas
Boiling Point (oC)
Argon
-186
Helium
-269
Neon
-246
Nitrogen
-196
Oxygen
-183
Which of the gases would liquefy if the air is cooled to 200 C?
A Argon, helium and neon
B Argon, nitrogen and oxygen
C Helium, neon and nitrogen
D Helium and neon

Which of the following is NOT a use of oxygen?

A In oxy-acetylene blow-pipe flames for welding steel
B Filling electric light bulbs
C Aiding respiration of patients in hospitals
D As rocket fuel oxidant

Directions: Questions 6-7 refer to the diagram showing the fractional distillation of liquid air
to obtain oxygen and nitrogen.

Which of the following combinations concerning the functions of columns X and Y is correct?
Column X
Column Y
A To liquefy air
To purify air
B To purify air
To liquefy air
C To purify air
To remove noble gases
D To remove noble gases
To liquefy air

Which of the following combinations concerning gases A and B are correct?

(1) Gas A takes the greatest percentage of air by volume.
(2) Gas B can relight a glowing splint
(3) The boiling point of B is lower than that of A.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Arrange procedures for the separation of oxygen and nitrogen from air in order.
(1) Liquefaction of air
(2) Fractional distillation of air
(3) Purification of air
A (1)(2)(3)
B (3)(1)(2)
C (3)(2)(1)
D (2)(1)(3)

Which of the following statements concerning the fractional distillation of liquid air is / are
correct?
(1) Oxygen is obtained at a temperature lower than nitrogen
(2) Air should be purified before it is cooled to liquid.
(3) Noble gases can be obtained from the fractional distillation of liquid air.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

10 Which of the following substances can be obtained from the fractional distillation of liquid
air? (1) Chlorine
(2) Oxygen
(3) Nitrogen
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

2.7: Physical and chemical properties

(CDC guide: Physical and Chemical Properties)
1

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of carbon?

A It is black in colour.
B It is a solid at room temperature.
C It is denser than water.
D It can be burnt in air.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of carbon dioxide?

A It is a gas at room temperature.
B It has no smell.
C It dissolves in water to give an acidic solution.
D It has a density higher than oxygen.

Which of the following is / are chemical property(ies) of water?

(1) Water boils at 100 C at room temperature and pressure.
(2) The electrolysis of water produces hydrogen and oxygen.
(3) Ice melts at room temperature.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

4
Substance
Melting Point (oC) Boiling Point (oC)
W
-200
54
X
10
120
Y
50
320
Z
-100
13
Which of the above substances is / are liquid(s) at room temperature?
A X only
B Y only
C W and X only
D Y and Z only

Which of the following properties of table salt are physical properties?

(1) It is soluble in water.
(2) It has a salty taste.
(3) Sodium and chlorine are formed during the electrolysis of molten table salt.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

2.8: Test for oxygen

(CDC guide: Test for oxygen)
1

Which of the following statements concerning oxygen is INCORRECT?

A Oxygen relights a glowing splint.
B Oxygen is a constituent element of water.
C Oxygen is an element.
D Air contains 78% of oxygen by volume.

Which of the following shows the presence of oxygen in a jar?

A It gives a 'pop' sound with a burning splint.
B It turns limewater milky.
C It relights a glowing splint.
D It extinguishes a burning splint.

Which of the following statements concerning oxygen is / are correct?

(1) Oxygen is flammable.
(2) Oxygen supports combustion.
(3) Oxygen relights a burning splint.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Which of the following statements concerning oxygen are correct?

(1) Oxygen is colourless.
(2) Oxygen is produced in the photosynthesis process.
(3) A cylinder of oxygen should bear the hazard warning label shown below.

A
B
C
D

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Unit 3
3.1: Sea water : a vast solution
3.6: Composition of sea water
(CDC guide: Composition of sea water)
1

Which of the following substances is the most abundant in sea water?

A Sodium chloride
B Oxygen
C Minerals
D Water

Which of the following substances are present in sea water?

(1) Sodium chloride
(2) Dissolved gases
(3) Minerals
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following statements concerning sea water is / are correct?

(1) Sea water is a mixture.
(2) Sodium chloride is a solvent.
(3) Water is a solute.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

3.2: Obtaining common salt from sea water

3.3: Obtaining pure water from sea water
(CDC guide: Extraction of common salt and isolation of pure water from sea water)
1

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A Sea water is a compound containing sodium chloride.
B Pure water can be obtained from distillation of sea water.
C Sodium chloride is soluble in water.
D Mud can be removed from sea water by filtration.

Consider the experimental set-up below:

Which of the following combinations concerning the functions of X and Y is correct?

X
Y
A To speed up distillation
To condense vapour
B To ensure even boiling
To condense vapour
C To speed up distillation
To remove impurities
D To ensure even boiling
To remove impurities
3

Which of the following methods can remove insoluble solids in water?

A Crystallization
B Filtration
C Distillation
D Evaporation

Which of the following statements concerning the evaporation of sea water is INCORRECT?
A Evaporation is a heat absorbing process.
B Water is removed from sea water during evaporation.
C Pure sodium chloride can be obtained.
D Powdery solid remained after evaporation.

Which of the following methods can be used to obtain pure water from a copper(II) sulphate
solution?
A Filtration
B Sublimation
C Crystallizaion
D Distillation

Which of the following processes occur in distillation?

A Condensation followed by crystallization
B Sublimation followed by evaporation
C Evaporation followed by condensation
D Evaporation followed by sublimation

Which of the following statements concerning the crystallization process is INCORRECT?

A When the solvent of a solution evaporates, the remaining solution becomes concentrated.

B
C
D

During crystallization, the solution is saturated.

If the solution is evaporated quickly, the crystals formed are usually large.
The crystals formed can be separated from the solution by filtration.

Common salt has been mixed with sand. What is the correct sequence of procedures for
purifying the common salt?
A Add water to the mixture, filter and crystallize.
B Add water to the mixture, evaporate and filter.
C Evaporate the mixture, add water and crystallize.
D Filter the mixture, evaporate and crystallize.

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of procedures to separate copper,
sugar and water from a mixture of copper powder and sugar solution?
A Evaporation, crystallization
B Filtration, distillation
C Filtration, evaporation
D Crystallization, filtration, distillation

10

Which of the following statements concerning distillation of sea water using Quickfit
apparatus is / are correct?
(1) Anti-bumping granules are added into sea water to remove impurities.
(2) The bulb of the thermometer should be placed near to the opening of the side-arm.
(3) Cold water should enter the condenser at the upper end and leave at the lower end.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

11

Which of the following processes can be used to obtain soluble substances from a solution?
(1) Filtration
(2) Crystallization
(3) Evaporation
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

12

Which of the following processes can be used to obtain large sodium chloride crystals from a
sample of sea water?
(1) Crystallization
(2) Filtration
(3) Evaporation
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

13

Which of the following methods can be used to obtain copper(II) sulphate solids from
copper(II) sulphate solution?
(1) Crystallization
(2) Condensation
(3) Evaporation
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

14

Which of the following pieces of apparatus are involved in filtering off mud from a sample of
muddy sea water?
(1) Filter paper
(2) Funnel
(3) Delivery tube
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

15

Which of the following pieces of apparatus are involved in the distillation of sea water?
(1) Bunsen burner
(2) Condenser
(3) Evaporating dish
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

3.4: What does common salt contain?

(CDC guide: Tests to show the presence of sodium and chloride in a sample of
common salt)
1

What colour can be observed when a sample of sodium chloride solid is heated in a Bunsen
flame?
A Purple
B Red
C Green
D Golden yellow

What would be observed if sodium chloride solution is added to a solution containing dilute
nitric acid and silver nitrate solution?
A Effervescence occurs.

B
C
D

There is no observable change.

The solution becomes blue in colour.
A white precipitate forms.

Which of the following is NOT an essential step of flame test?

A Dip a clean nichrome wire into concentrated hydrochloric acid.
B Dip the nichrome wire into water.
C Dip the nichrome wire into powdered sample.
D Heat the nichrome wire in a Bunsen flame.

Which of the following compounds does NOT give a characteristic flame colour in flame test?
A Aluminium sulphate
B Copper(II) sulphate
C Potassium sulphate
D Sodium sulphate

A solid X gives a purple flame in flame test. X reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to give a
gas. X might be
A potassium carbonate.
B potassium chloride.
C sodium carbonate.
D sodium chloride.

Which of the following tests can be used to test for the presence of chloride in a solution?
A Add dilute hydrochloric acid.
B Add dilute sulphuric acid.
C Add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution.
D Add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution.

Which of the following methods can be used to distinguish between copper(II) sulphate
crystals and sodium chloride crystals?
(1) Perform a flame test on the crystals.
(2) Add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution to their solutions.
(3) Observe their colours.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following combinations concerning flame test is / are correct?

Compound
Flame colour
(1) Potassium chloride
Green
(2) Sodium chloride
Golden yellow
(3) Calcium chloride
Blue
A (1) only

B
C
D

(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

Which of the following tests can be used to show the presence of sodium chloride in solids
obtained from the evaporation of sea water?
(1) Perform a flame test on the solids.
(2) Dissolves the solids in water. Then add excess dilute nitric acid, followed by sliver nitrate
solution.
(3) Place a cobalt(II) chloride paper onto the solids.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

10

When dilute nitric acid and silver nitrate solution are added to a beaker containing an
unknown solution, a white precipitate forms. The unknown solution could be
(1) sodium nitrate solution.
(2) potassium chloride solution.
(3) sea water.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

11

Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) Silver nitrate solution is used to test for the presence of chloride in a solution.
(2) Sodium carbonate gives a golden yellow flame in flame test.
(3) Sodium chloride is soluble in water.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

3.5: Test for the presence of water in a sample

(CDC guide: Test for the presence of water in a sample)
1

When a piece of dry cobalt(II) chloride paper is placed on a sample of moist sodium chloride,
what will be observed?
A The dry cobalt(II) chloride paper turns pink.
B The dry cobalt(II) chloride paper turns blue.
C Effervescence occurs.
D There is no observable change.

Which of the following statements concerning copper(II) sulphate is INCORRECT?

A Copper(II) sulphate is a compound.
B Hydrated copper(II) sulphate is blue.
C Anhydrous copper(II) sulphate is pink.
D Copper(II) sulphate is soluble in water.

Which of the following can be used to test for the presence of water in a sample?
(1) Dry cobalt(II) chloride paper
(2) Anhydrous sodium chloride
(3) Acidified silver nitrate solution
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Which of the following statements concerning water are correct?

(1) Water is a compound.
(2) Water turns dry cobalt(II) chloride paper pink.
(3) Water turns anhydrous copper(II) sulphate blue.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Copper(II) sulphate crystals are warmed in a boiling tube as shown below. A liquid X is
collected in the test tube.

Which of the following statements concerning the experiment are correct?

(1) The copper(II) sulphate crystals turn from blue to white upon warming.
(2) Liquid X is colourless.
(3) Liquid X can turn dry cobalt(II) chloride paper blue.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

3.7: Getting useful substances from sea water

3.8: The salt industry

(CDC guide: Electrolysis of sea water and uses of the products)
1

Which of the following substances will NOT be obtained in the electrolysis of sea water?
A Oxygen
B Hydrogen
C Chlorine
D Sodium hydroxide

Which of the following statements concerning the electrolysis of sea water is correct?
A It involves a chemical change.
B It produces oxygen.
C It gives pure sodium chloride.
D It gives elements only.

Which of the following is NOT a major use of hydrogen?

A As a fuel
B Manufacture of ammonia
C Manufacture of hydrochloric acid
D Manufacture of plastics

Which of the following combinations concerning the products liberated in the electrolysis of
sea water is correct?
Positive electrode Negative electrode
A
Hydrogen
Chlorine
B
Oxygen
Chlorine
C
Chlorine
Hydrogen
D
Chlorine
Oxygen

After the electrolysis of sea water, the sea water in the container will become
A sodium chloride solution.
B pure water.
C sodium hydroxide solution.
D hydrochloric acid.

Which of the following substances can be obtained from the electrolysis of sea water?
(1) Hydrogen
(2) Chlorine
(3) Sodium chloride
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are major uses of chlorine?

(1) Sterilizing swimming pool water
(2) Manufacture of soap
(3) Manufacture of hydrochloric acid
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following is / are major use(s) of sodium hydroxide?

(1) Manufacture of bleach solution
(2) As a fuel
(3) Manufacture of soap
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

3.9: Physical and chemical changes

(CDC guide: Physical and Chemical changes)
1

Which of the following processes is a chemical change?

A Passing electricity through a copper wire
B Dissolving sugar in water
C Burning a match
D Melting an iron object

Which of the following processes is NOT a physical change?

A A glass cup breaks.
B Evaporate a sugar solution to obtain sugar crystals.
C Jewelry tarnishes.
D Filter muddy sea water.

Which of the following solids can be purified using the above set-up?
A Lead(II) chloride
B Iodine

C
D

Mercury
Potassium carbonate

Which of the following processes is a chemical change?

A Distilling sea water to obtain pure water
B Whipping egg whites
C Mixing sea water with silver nitrate solution
D Magnetizing a compass needle

Which of the following processes are physical changes?

(1) Rusting of iron
(2) Formation of dry ice from carbon dioxide gas
(3) Evaporation of sea water
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following processes are chemical changes?

(1) Electrolysis of water
(2) Photosynthesis
(3) Heating copper(II) sulphate crystals
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following processes are physical changes?

(1) Bread rising
(2) Heating water
(3) Sublimation of iodine
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Unit 4
4.1: Metals in the Earths crust
(CDC guide: Rocks as a source of minerals)
4.2: Extracting metals from their ores
(CDC guide: Isolation of useful materials from minerals as exemplified by
extraction of metals from their ores)
1

Which of the following metals can be extracted from bauxite?

A
B
C
D

Aluminium
Copper
Lead
Iron

Which of the following metals can be found free in the Earths crust?
A Iron
B Lead
C Magnesium
D Silver

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Metal
Name of ore
A Iron
Haematite
B Lead
Bauxite
C Potassium
Pyrite
D Sodium
Calcite

Sodium can be obtained from sodium chloride by

A electrolysis of molten sodium chloride.
B heating the chloride strongly.
C heating the chloride with carbon.
D heating the chloride with aluminium powder.

Which of the following metals can be extracted by heating its ore with carbon?
A Calcium
B Iron
C Magnesium
D Potassium

Which of the following methods CANNOT be used to extract metals from their ores?
A Crystallization of molten ore
B Heating the ore with carbon
C Electrolysis of molten ore
D Heating the ore alone

Arrange procedures for the extraction of a metal from its ore in order.
(1) Extraction of metals from ores
(2) Mining of the ores
(3) Separation of useful ores from waste materials
(4) Refining of impure metals
A (2)(3)(4)(1)
B (2)(4)(3)(1)
C (3)(1)(2)(4)
D (2)(3)(1)(4)

Which of the following statements concerning rocks is / are correct?

(1) About 50% of the Earths crust consists of metals.
(2) The individual chemical compounds that make up rocks are minerals.
(3) Rocks from which metals are obtained are ores.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Which of the following methods are used to extract metals from their ores?
(1) Physical separation
(2) Electrolysis of molten ore
(3) Heating the ore with carbon
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

10

Which of the following combinations concerning the extraction of metals from their ores is /
are correct?
Metal to be extracted Method of extraction
(1) Aluminium
Electrolysis of molten ore
(2) Copper
Physical separation
(3) Lead
Heating the ore alone
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

4.3: Investigating calcium carbonate

(CDC guide: Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate and test for carbon
dioxide)
1

When marble is heated, a gas is evolved. Which of the following statements concerning the
gas is correct?
A The gas is yellow in colour.
B The gas relights a glowing splint.
C The gas turns limewater milky.
D The gas is toxic.

When calcium carbonate is heated, a solid is obtained. Which of the following statements
concerning the solid is correct?
A The solid is black in colour.

B
C
D

The solid reacts with water to give slaked lime.

The solid is calcium hydroxide.
The solid is a mixture.

Which of the following statements concerning limewater is INCORRECT?

A Limewater is a colourless solution.
B Limewater is produced by dissolving calcium carbonate in excess water.
C Limewater is an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide.
D Limewater becomes milky and then colourless when carbon dioxide is bubbled into it
until excess.

When carbon dioxide is bubbled into limewater, the solution becomes milky. It is due to the
formation of
A calcium oxide.
B calcium hydroxide.
C calcium chloride.
D calcium carbonate.

Which of the following solutions is used to test for carbon dioxide gas?
A Calcium carbonate solution
B Calcium hydroxide solution
C Calcium chloride solution
D Calcium sulphate solution

Which of the following substances would be produced when calcium carbonate is heated?
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Calcium oxide
(3) Calcium hydroxide
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following methods can be used to produce limewater?

(1) Dissolve calcium carbonate in excess water.
(2) Dissolve quicklime in excess water.
(3) Heat a marble and dissolve the solid formed in excess water.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Limestone is heated for about 15 minutes in an experiment.

Which of the following statements concerning the experiment are correct?

(1) A colourless gas is produced.
(2) Quicklime remains in the test tube after heating.
(3) The limewater turns milky.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

(CDC guide: Tests to show the presence of calcium and carbonate in a sample of
limestone / chalk / marble)
1

When a piece of marble is heated in a Bunsen flame, which of the following flame colours
would be observed?
A Golden yellow
B Brick-red
C Green
D Purple

When calcium carbonate is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, a gas is evolved. Which of the
following statements concerning the gas is correct?
A The gas is explosive.
B The gas gives a pop sound with a burning splint.
C The gas relights a glowing splint.
D The gas turns limewater milky.

To identify an unknown powder, a student heated the powder in a Bunsen flame. A brick-red
flame was observed. When the powder was added to dilute hydrochloric acid, it dissolved
without any observable changes. What might the powder be?
A Calcium carbonate
B Sodium carbonate
C Calcium chloride
D Sodium chloride

Directions: Questions 4 and 5 refer to the diagram below.

What should gas X and solid Y be?

X
Y
A Carbon dioxide
Calcium carbonate
B Oxygen
Calcium carbonate
C Carbon dioxide
Calcium oxide
D Hydrogen
Calcium oxide

What would be observed if excess gas X is bubbled into limewater?

A Effervescence occurs.
B Solid Y dissolves.
C The solution becomes yellow in colour.
D There is no observable change.

The following word equation represents a reaction of calcium carbonate:

Calcium carbonate + X Y + Z + carbon dioxide
Which of the following combinations is correct?
X
Y
Z
A Dilute hydrochloric acid
Calcium oxide
Calcium hydroxide
B Dilute hydrochloric acid
Calcium chloride
Water
C Water
Calcium hydroxide Calcium oxide
D Water
Calcium oxide
Calcium chloride

Which of the following processes would NOT produce carbon dioxide?

A Respiration
B Photosynthesis
C Heating limestone strongly
D Adding calcium carbonate to dilute hydrochloric acid

When calcium carbonate is dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid, which of the following
substances would be formed?
(1) Calcium hydroxide
(2) Carbon dioxide
(3) Water
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

What would be observed when a piece of limestone is added to dilute hydrochloric acid?
(1) Gas bubbles evolve.
(2) The limestone dissolves.
(3) The acid solution turns milky.

A
B
C
D

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

10

Which of the following statements concerning the products formed from heating limestone are
true?
(1) The gas evolved turns limewater milky.
(2) The solid formed is white in colour.
(3) The solid formed gives a brick-red flame in flame test.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

11

A gas is evolved when a piece of marble is added to dilute hydrochloric acid. Which of the
following statements concerning the gas are correct?
(1) The gas turns limewater milky.
(2) The gas extinguishes a fire.
(3) The gas dissolves in water to form an acidic solution.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

12

Which of the following tests can be used to show the presence of calcium carbonate in chalk?
(1) Conduct flame test.
(2) Add chalk into dilute nitric acid, followed by silver nitrate solution.
(3) Add chalk into dilute hydrochloric acid and test the gas evolved with limewater.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

13

Which of the following statements concerning limestone are correct?

(1) Limestone is soluble in water.
(2) Limestone is soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid.
(3) Limestone decomposes on heating.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

14

Which of the following reactions would produce a white precipitate?

(1) Mix silver nitrate solution with sodium chloride solution.
(2) Add calcium carbonate to dilute hydrochloric acid.

(3)
A
B
C
D
15

Bubble carbon dioxide gas into calcium hydroxide solution.

(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

Which of the following methods can be used to distinguish between solid sodium carbonate
and solid calcium carbonate?
(1) Testing the solubility of the solids in water
(2) Observing the colour of the solids
(3) Adding dilute hydrochloric acid and testing the gaseous product with limewater
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

4.4: Formation of chalk, limestone and marble

(CDC guide: Limestone, chalk and marble as different forms of calcium
carbonate)
1

Which of the following statements concerning calcium carbonate is INCORRECT?

A Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of calcium carbonate.
B Marble is the cheapest among different forms of calcium carbonate.
C Chalk is originated from remains of sea animals with shells.
D Calcium carbonate contains calcium, carbon and oxygen.

Which of the following combinations concerning the hardness of different forms of calcium
carbonate is correct?
Softest
Hardest
A Chalk
Limestone
B Limestone
Marble
C Chalk
Marble
D Limestone
Chalk

Which of the following statements concerning chalk is correct?

A Chalk is originated from remains of plants.
B Chalk is used to manufacture plastics.
C Chalk is softer than marble.
D Chalk is an element.

What is the purpose of adding slaked lime to soil?

A To kill micro-organisms in the soil.
B To neutralize the acidity of the soil.
C To increase the plant growth rate.

To increase the amount of calcium in plants.

Which of the following are uses of limestone?

(1) Manufacture of cement
(2) Manufacture of glass
(3) Manufacture of soap
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following statements concerning marble is / are correct?

(1) Marble is formed from limestone under high temperature and pressure.
(2) Marble is soluble in water.
(3) Marble has a low melting point.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Which of the following are uses of quicklime?

(1) To neutralize acidity in soil.
(2) As a drying agent in industry.
(3) In making steel from iron.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

4.5: Formation of limestone caves

(CDC guide: Erosion processes as exemplified by the action of heat, water and
acids on calcium carbonate)
1

Which of the following can erode limestone?

(1) Wind
(2) Running water
(3) Gravity
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following explain(s) why rainwater can erode limestone?

(1) Limestone is soluble in water.

(2) Carbon dioxide in air dissolves in rainwater to form carbonic acid which dissolves
limestone.
(3) Limestone reacts with water to form soluble calcium hydroxide.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only