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Multiple choice questions

Unit 22
22.1: The chloro-alkali industry
22.2: Chlorine bleach
22.3: Uses of chlorine and sodium hypochlorite
(CDC guide: Uses of chlorine and hypochlorite)

Which of the following is NOT an industrial use of chlorine?

A Making domestic bleaches
B Producing hydrochloric acid
C Making cooking salt
D Manufacturing PVC plastic

Which of the following is commonly used as a household germicide?

A Vinegar
B Baking soda solution
C Brine solution
D Chlorine bleach

Chlorine is added to drinking water to

A prevent tooth decay.

B
C
D

bleach the water.

kill germs in water.
settle any suspended particles in water.

Which of the following are uses of chlorine?

(1) To make PVC plastic.
(2) To sterilize drinking water and water in swimming pools.
(3) To make chlorine bleach.
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 chlorine bleach are correct?

(1) It is prepared by reacting chlorine with sodium hydroxide solution.
(2) Chloride ion is the active ingredient in chlorine bleach.
(3) It gives a smell of chlorine gas.
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 halogens are correct?

(1) Compounds of fluorine are added to tap water to help prevent tooth decay.
(2) Tincture of iodine is used as an antiseptic.
(3) Iodine may be added to table salt for nutrition purpose.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

22.4: Manufacture of chlorine by electrolysis of brine

(CDC guide: Manufacture of chlorine by electrolysis of brine)

Brine is electrolysed in the set-up as shown below for some time, until gas is collected fully in
either tube A or tube B.

A bleaching solution can be made by mixing

A gas from tube A and the resulting solution from the electrolytic cell.
B gas from tube B and the resulting solution from the electrolytic cell.
C gas from tube A and brine.
D gas from tube B and brine.

Directions: Questions 2 and 3 refer to the flow diagram showing products from
electrolysis of brine.

Which of the following statements concerning X is correct?

A It is colourless.
B It is very soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.

C
D

It can react with potassium bromide solution to form bromine.

It is a reducing agent.

Y is
A
B
C
D

oxygen.
sodium sulphate.
sodium chloride.
sodium hydroxide.

Consider the membrane cell shown below.

During electrolysis, the membrane only allows passage of sodium ions across the two
chambers to complete the circuit. Solution X is probably
A a mixture of sodium chloride solution and sodium hydroxide solution.
B hydrochloric acid.
C distilled water.
D sodium hydroxide solution.

Chlorine CANNOT be produced by

A adding bromine to sodium chloride solution.
B electrolysis of brine using carbon electrodes.
C adding concentrated hydrochloric acid to potassium permanganate solution.
D electrolysis of molten calcium chloride.

Chlorine and sodium hydroxide are manufactured from the chloro-alkali industry.
What are the other important products?

(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

Hydrogen gas
Hydrogen chloride gas and hydrochloric acid
Sodium chloride
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following statements concerning the electrolysis of brine using a mercury
electrolytic cell is / are correct?
(1) Chlorine is produced at the cathode.
(2) The anode is made of graphite.
(3) Sodium hydroxide solution is produced.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Directions: Questions 8 and 9 refer to a mercury electrolytic cell as illustrated below:

Which of the following statements about the mercury electrolytic cell is INCORRECT?
A Mercury acts as the anode in the electrolytic process.
B The used brine contains a high concentration of sodium chloride.
C Chlorine and sodium hydroxide would be obtained.
D Mercury may lose to the environment, causing serious pollution problems to the areas
nearby.

The sodium liberated dissolves in mercury to form sodium amalgam. The amalgam flows into

a second cell, where it reacts with water to give

(1) hydrogen gas.
(2) sodium hydroxide solution.
(3) mercury.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

22.5: Chlorine - a Group VII element

22.6: Chemical properties of chlorine
22.7: Test for chlorine
(CDC guide: Properties and reactions of chlorine: (a) bleaching action of
aqueous chlorine, (b) reactions with aqueous halides, (c) reaction with dilute
sodium hydroxide solution)

A greenish-yellow gas, which is denser than air, does not burn or support a burning splint.
What might the gas be?
A Carbon dioxide
B Chlorine
C Nitrogen monoxide
D Hydrogen

Which of the following statements concerning halogens is INCORRECT?

A Their colours deepen down the group.
B Their densities increase down the group.
C Their solubilities in water increase down the group.
D Their melting points increase down the group.

A piece of moist blue litmus paper is placed in a jar of chlorine gas. The paper turns
A white only.
B red only.
C white and then red.

red and then white.

Chlorine is usually stored and transported in liquefied state in steel cylinders.

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

Which of the following about chlorine gas is correct?

A It is an acidic gas.
B It has a sweet smell.
C It is insoluble in water.
D It has no effect on moist pH paper.

Iron(II) sulphate solution is mixed with aqueous chlorine. Excess ammonia solution is then
added to the mixture. What would be the colour of the precipitate formed?
A Brown
B Green
C Yellow
D White

Aqueous chlorine is a bleaching agent because

A aqueous chlorine contains hypochlorous acid.
B aqueous chlorine is acidic.
C chlorine is corrosive.
D chlorine is a strong reducing agent.

A solution of chlorine in heptane is shaken with an aqueous solution of a compound X in a test

tube. On standing, two layers are formed and the upper layer is purple in colour. X may be
A sodium fluoride.

B
C
D

sodium bromide.
sodium iodide.
sodium sulphite.

Which method is most suitable for obtaining bromine from a sodium bromide solution?
A Adding aqueous chlorine to it
B Adding sodium hydroxide solution to it
C Heating the solution
D Adding dilute sulphuric acid to it

10

Which of the following is correct when aqueous chlorine is added to aqueous sodium iodide
with some starch solution?
A The solution turns brown.
B A purple vapour is given off.
C The solution turns dark blue.
D There is no observable change.

11
A
B
C
D

Solutions containing chloride ion and bromide ion can be distinguished by adding
heptane.
dilute potassium iodide solution.
aqueous chlorine.
aqueous bromine.

12

A sample of hydrogen chloride contains trace amount of chlorine gas. Which of the following
is the best way to verify the presence of chlorine gas in the sample?
A Test the sample with dilute sodium sulphite solution.
B Dissolve the sample into water and test the pH value of the solution with a pH meter.
C Test the sample with a piece of filter paper soaked with acidified potassium
dichromate
solution.
D Test the sample with a piece of filter paper soaked with potassium iodide solution.

13

Which of the following solutions can decolourize aqueous bromine?

A
B
C
D

Sodium chloride solution

Sodium iodide solution
Sodium sulphate solution
Sodium sulphite solution

14

The manufacture of bleaching solution from the reaction between chlorine gas and sodium
hydroxide solution can be illustrated by the following equation:
Cl2(g) + 2NaOH(aq) NaCl(aq) + NaOCl(aq) + H2O(l)
In the reaction,
A chlorine is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.
B sodium hydroxide is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.
C chlorine is reduced and sodium hydroxide is oxidized.
D chlorine is oxidized and sodium hydroxide is reduced.

15

Which of the following statements concerning the bleaching action of chlorine is

INCORRECT?
A The bleaching action of chlorine is due to its oxidizing property.
B Chlorine can turn a piece of dry pH paper red and then colourless.
C Chlorine does not show its bleaching power in the absence of water.
D The bleaching action of chlorine is permanent.

16

Aqueous chlorine is added to a test tube containing potassium bromide solution and heptane.
Which of the following diagrams shows the expected result of the experiment?

17

Which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

A Bromine
B Chlorine
C Iodine
D Hydrogen bromide

18

Which of the following statements concerning halogens is INCORRECT?

A Fluorine is a strong oxidizing agent.
B Aqueous chlorine is colourless.
C Bromine is a volatile liquid.
D Iodine vapour is purple in colour.

19

In what order does the reducing power of the hydrogen halides increase?
A HCl < HBr < Hl
B HCl < Hl < HBr
C HBr < Hl < HCl
D Hl < HBr < HCl

20

Which of the following statements about chlorine are correct?

(1) It is greenish-yellow in colour.
(2) It is very toxic.
(3) It is a reducing agent.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

21

Which of the following set-up can be used to dry chlorine gas using concentrated sulphuric
acid?

A
B
C
D

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

Directions: Questions 22 and 23 refer to the following reaction:

2I-(aq) + Br2(aq) 2Br-(aq) + I2(aq)
22

The reaction is a
(1) displacement reaction.
(2) redox reaction.
(3) substitution reaction.
Which of the above are correct?
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23

Which of the following statements about the reaction are correct?

(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

I-(aq) acts as a reducing agent.

Br2(aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I-(aq).
Br2(aq) is reduced.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

24

Which of the following is / are correct when chlorine gas is bubbled into potassium iodide
solution?
(1) The solution turns brown.
(2) The iodide ions are reduced by chlorine.
(3) A purple gas is given off.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

25

In which of the following reactions does chlorine act as an oxidizing agent?

(1) CH4(g) + Cl2(g) CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g)
(2) 2Br-(aq) + Cl2(aq) Br2(aq) + 2Cl-(aq)
(3) 2NH3(g) + 3Cl2(g) N2(g) + 6HCl(g)
(4) 2Fe2+(aq) + Cl2(g) 2Fe3+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq)
A (4) only
B (1), (2) and (3) only
C (2), (3) and (4) only
D (1), (2), (3) and (4)

26

Which of the following statements concerning chlorine are correct?

(1) Chlorine is toxic.
(2) Chlorine has a higher density than air.
(3) Chlorine dissolves in sodium hydroxide solution readily.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

27

Which of the following species are present in aqueous chlorine?

(1) Chloride ions
(2) Hypochlorous acid
(3) Chlorine
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

28

Which of the following statements concerning aqueous chlorine are correct?

(1) Aqueous chlorine is an acidic solution.
(2) Aqueous chlorine bleaches by oxidation.
(3) The bleaching action of aqueous chlorine is due to the presence of hydrochloric acid.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

29

Which of the following substances will be produced when chlorine gas is dissolved in dilute
sodium hydroxide solution?
(1) Hypochlorous acid
(2) Sodium hypochlorite
(3) Water
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

30

Which of the following substances can react with chlorine?

(1) Sulphurous acid
(2) Concentrated sulphuric acid
(3) Acidified potassium permanganate solution

A
B
C
D

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

31

Which of the following substances will react with bromine water?

(1) Potassium iodide solution
(2) Sodium chloride solution
(3) Sodium sulphite solution
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

32

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

(1) A solution of iodine in heptane is brown in colour.
(2) Aqueous iodine gives a deep blue colour with starch solution.
(3) Dissolving iodine in potassium iodide solution gives a brown solution.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

33

Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of liquid
bromine?

A
B
C
D

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

22.8: Chemical properties of sodium hypochlorite

(CDC guide: Sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient in chlorine bleach;
Properties and reactions of sodium hypochlorite: (a) bleaching action, (b)
reaction with dilute acids)

Which of the following statements concerning household bleach is correct?

A Household bleach can be used as a drain opener.
B The active ingredient of household bleach is sodium hydroxide.
C The raw material for manufacturing household bleach is sodium chloride.
D Household bleach is produced by dissolving chlorine in water.

Hypochlorite bleach should NOT be used in acidic solution because

A acid attacks cloth and damages it.
B toxic chlorine would be produced.
C a precipitate would be formed.
D the bleach would be decomposed.

Directions: Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following experiment:

What gaseous product is formed in the flask?

A Hydrogen
B Oxygen
C Chlorine
D Carbon dioxide

What would happen to the iron(II) sulphate solution?

A A green emulsion forms.
B The solution changes from green to yellow.
C A brown precipitate forms.
D There is no observable change.

Which of the following statements concerning chlorine is INCORRECT?

A It can kill germs.
B It can decolourize aqueous bromine.
C It can bleach coloured stains.
D It can be produced by the reaction between dilute sulphuric acid and bleach solution.

Chlorine bleach should be kept in a cool place because at high temperature

A toxic chlorine gas will be given off.
B explosion will occur.
C chlorine bleach will decompose faster.
D hydrochloric acid will be produced.

When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to solution X, a greenish yellow gas with a pungent
smell is given off. Solution X may be
A sodium hydroxide solution.
B sodium hydrogencarbonate solution.
C sodium hypochlorite solution.
D sodium sulphite solution.

In which of the following processes will chlorine be liberated?

(1) Adding aqueous bromine to potassium chloride solution
(2) Adding dilute sulphuric acid to aqueous chlorine
(3) Adding acidic toilet cleaner to chlorine bleach
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Common household bleaches include

(1) sodium hypochlorite solution.
(2) calcium hypochlorite powder.
(3) sulphurous acid.
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 about the bleaching action of hypochlorite ion is / are correct?
(1) It bleaches by reduction.
(2) Its bleaching efficiency will decline when exposed under sunlight.
(3) Its bleaching action is very slow.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

11

Chlorine bleach
(1) can irritate our skin.
(2) can be used as a germicide.
(3) may damage delicate materials such as silk and paper.
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 can be damaged by household bleach?

(1) Wool
(2) Silk
(3) Paper
A (1) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

13

Which of the following statements concerning chlorine household bleach are correct?
(1) The active ingredient is OCl-(aq) ion.
(2) It is suitable for bleaching cotton.
(3) It is produced by dissolving chlorine in water.
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 experiments would produce a gas?

(1) Adding water to a solid mixture of citric acid and sodium carbonate
(2) Adding dilute hydrochloric acid to sodium hypochlorite solution
(3) Adding aqueous chlorine to sodium iodide solution
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 substances will react with chlorine bleach to give a gas?
(1) Dilute hydrochloric acid
(2) Calcium carbonate
(3) Vinegar
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Directions: Questions 16 to 18 refer to the following diagram:

Gas M is formed by adding dilute hydrochloric acid to the bleaching solution. Then, the gas is
dissolved in water to form solution N.
16

Which of the following about gas M is INCORRECT?

A It is very soluble in organic solvents (e.g. hexane).
B It is colourless.
C It exists as diatomic molecules.
D It is toxic.

17

Which of the following species are present in solution N?

(1) Hydrogen ions
(2) Chlorine molecules
(3) Hypochlorous acid
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

18

A piece of blue litmus paper is placed in solution N. The colour of litmus paper turns
A white only.
B red only.
C red and then white.
D white and then red.

Directions: Questions 19 and 20 refer to the following experiment.

Chlorine is prepared using the set-up shown below. Reagent X is added to the bleaching solution in
the flask.

19

Which of the following statements concerning the experiment are correct?

(1) Reagent X may be dilute hydrochloric acid.
(2) A greenish-yellow gas forms in the flask.
(3) The bleaching solution turns orange.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

20

Which of the following collection methods can be used to collect the gas given off?

21

The main chemical constituent of bleaching powder is calcium hypochlorite. Which of the
following statements concerning bleaching powder are correct?
(1) It can be used as a domestic sterilizing agent.
(2) It reacts with acids readily to give chlorine.
(3) It is produced by passing chlorine into slaked lime.
A (1) and (2) only

B
C
D

(1) and (3) only

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

22.9: Potential hazards associated with the use of chlorine bleach

(CDC guide: Potential hazards associated with the use of chlorine bleach)

Which of the following should NOT be done when handling chlorine bleach?
A Dilute chlorine bleach with water.
B Mix chlorine bleach with acidic substances.
C Keep chlorine bleach in a cool place.
D

Wear gloves when handling chlorine bleach.

When chlorine bleach is exposed to sunlight for some time, gas X is collected.

Gas X
A gives a pop sound with a burning splint.
B can relight a glowing splint.
C can turn moist blue litmus paper red and then white.
D is brown in colour.

Which of the following are problems associated with the use of chlorine bleach?
(1) The colour of an object bleached by chlorine bleach would be restored when exposed to
air for some time.

(2) Chlorine bleach may cause irritation to the skin.

(3) Industrial chlorine bleach discharged into the sewage would harm marine life.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

Which of the following are correct ways for handling chlorine bleach?
(1) Dilute the bleach before use.
(2) Keep the bleach in cool place.
(3) Do not add any acidic substances to the bleach.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following would happen when aqueous chlorine is kept at 70 for an hour?
(1) It turns from greenish-yellow to colourless gradually.
(2) A gas which relights a glowing splint is given off.
(3) It loses its bleaching ability.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Unit 23
23.1: Uses of sulphuric acid
23.2: Uses of sulphur dioxide
(CDC guide: Uses of sulphuric acid and sulphur dioxide)

Sulphuric acid is NOT used in

A making white paint.
B making fertilizers.

C
D

making window cleaners.

making soapless detergents.

The major use of sulphuric acid is in

A cleaning metals for plating.
B making fertilizers.
C making dyestuffs.
D making fibres and transparent films.

Sulphur dioxide is used

(1) as an industrial bleach.
(2) as a preservative.
(3) in manufacturing sulphuric acid.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23.3: Manufacture of sulphuric acid - the Contact process

(CDC guide: Manufacture of sulphuric acid by the Contact process)

The following illustration represents the production of sulphuric acid by the Contact process.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
S SO2 SO3 H2S2O7 H2SO4
Which step involves the greatest change in the oxidation number of sulphur?
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)

What is the catalyst most commonly used in the Contact process?

A Iron

B
C
D

Nickel
Vanadium(V) oxide
Zinc oxide

Which of the following scheme best illustrates the Contact process?

A S SO2 SO3 H2SO4
B S SO2 SO3 H2S2O7 H2SO4
C S SO3 H2S2O7 H2SO4
D S SO2 H2SO3 H2S2O7 H2SO4

Directions: Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following flow diagram.

A part of the flow diagram for the Contact process is shown below:

W is
A iron pyrite.
B sulphur dioxide.
C sulphur trioxide.
D zinc blende.

Which of the following combination is correct?

X
Y
A Sulphur dioxide
Water
B Sulphur dioxide
Concentrated sulphur acid
C Sulphur trioxide Concentrated sulphur acid
D Sulphur trioxide Water

Z
Concentrated sulphuric acid
Oleum
Oleum
Concentrated sulphuric acid

Directions: Questions 6 and 7 refer to the following flow scheme for the production of
sulphuric acid using the Contact process.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4

ZnS

SO2

SO3

2S2O7

H2SO4

Which of the following stages involved the largest change in oxidation number of sulphur?
A Stage 1
B Stage 2
C Stage 3
D Stage 4

Which of the following statements concerning the Contact process is correct?

A A gaseous mixture of sulphur dioxide and oxygen in the mole ratio of 1:2 is used in
Stage 2.
B No catalyst is required for Stage 2.
C Water is used to react with SO3 in Stage 3.
D Heat energy is liberated in Stage 4.

Why is sulphur trioxide produced in the Contact process NOT dissolved in water directly?
A Sulphur trioxide dissolves in water to give a highly toxic solution.
B Sulphur trioxide is insoluble in water.
C Dissolving sulphur trioxide in water will give a mist of sulphuric acid which is difficult to
collect.
D Sulphur trioxide does not react with water.

Which of the following statements concerning sulphur trioxide is correct?

A Sulphur trioxide is insoluble in concentrated sulphuric acid.
B In the Contact process, sulphur trioxide is absorbed by concentrated sulphuric acid
instead of water.
C Sulphur trioxide reacts slowly with water.
D Sulphur trioxide is also known as fuming sulphuric acid.

10

Which of the following is NOT a raw material for the production of sulphur dioxide in the
Contact process?
A S
B FeSO3
C FeS2

11

ZnS

In Contact process, oleum is formed by

A dissolving sulphur dioxide in concentrated sulphuric acid.
B dissolving sulphur dioxide in water.
C dissolving sulphur trioxide in concentrated sulphuric acid.
D dissolving sulphur trioxide in water.

12

Which of the following statements concerning the production of sulphuric acid in the Contact
process is INCORRECT?
A Conversion of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide is a reversible reaction.
B Sulphur dioxide can be produced by roasting zinc sulphide.
C Vanadium(V) oxide is used as a catalyst in the conversion of sulphur trioxide to
sulphuric
acid.
D The reaction temperature for Contact process is about 450.

13

Which of the following statements concerning oleum is INCORRECT?

A The reaction between oleum and water is exothermic.
B Oleum is called fuming sulphuric acid.
C The oxidation number of sulphur in oleum and that in sulphuric acid are the same.
D A catalyst is required in the formation of oleum from sulphur trioxide.

14

Which of the following statements concerning sulphur trioxide is / are correct?

(1) The oxidation number of sulphur in sulphur trioxide is +6.
(2) When sulphur trioxide is added to water, a redox reaction occurs.
(3) Sulphur trioxide dissolves in concentrated sulphuric acid readily.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

15

In the Contact process, sulphur dioxide is prepared by

(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

roasting iron pyrite in air.

heating copper with concentrated sulphuric acid.
burning sulphur directly in air.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

16

Which of the following processes require(s) the use of catalyst?

(1) Oxidation of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide
(2) Manufacture of sodium hypochlorite by reacting chlorine with sodium hydroxide solution
(3) Electrolysis of acidified water
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

17

Which of the following can be used as a catalyst in the production of sulphur trioxide from
sulphur dioxide?
(1) Iron
(2) Vanadium(V) oxide
(3) Platinum
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

18

Which of the following reactions may be involved in the Contact process?

(1) 2ZnS(s) + 3O2(g) 2ZnO(s) + 2SO2(g)
(2) 2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
(3) SO3(g) + H2O(l) H2SO4(l)
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

19

In the Contact process, sulphur dioxide reacts with air to form sulphur trioxide:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The conversion is not 100% because the reaction is reversible.
(2) Sulphur dioxide and oxygen should be purified before reacting because impurities would
poison the catalyst in the reaction.
(3) Sulphur dioxide acts as an oxidizing agent.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

20

Which of the following statements about the Contact process are correct?
(1) Sulphur dioxide can be prepared by the direct oxidation of sulphur in air.
(2) The catalyst may be poisoned by impurities in sulphur dioxide and air.
(3) The optimum temperature and pressure for the formation of sulphur trioxide is 450
and 1 atmospheric pressure respectively.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23.4: Properties of concentrated sulphuric acid

(CDC guide: Properties and reactions of concentrated sulphuric acid: (a)
dehydrating property, (b) oxidizing property)

What would be observed when concentrated sulphuric acid is added to hydrated copper(II)
sulphate crystals?
A The crystals dissolve to give a blue solution.
B The crystals change from blue to white.
C The crystals change from white to blue.
D The crystals become a black solid.

If a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid have spilt on your hand, the first thing you
should do is to
A wash your hand with a large amount of water.
B wash your hand with dilute sodium carbonate solution.
C report it to your teacher.
D wrap your hand with a wet cloth.

When some drops of concentrated sulphuric acid have spilt on a school uniform, the stained
area becomes blackened. It is because concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a / an
A strong acid.
B oxidizing agent.
C dehydrating agent.
D drying agent.

In diluting concentrated sulphuric acid, we should

A add water slowly to the acid while stirring.
B add water quickly to the acid while stirring.
C add the acid slowly to water while stirring.
D add the acid quickly to water while stirring.

What changes can be observed in the following experimental set-up?

A
B
C

Universal indicator
Turns red
Remains unchanged
Turns red

Limewater
Remains unchanged
Becomes cloudy
Becomes cloudy

Turns yellow

Remains unchanged

Which of the following phenomena does NOT show the dehydrating property of concentrated
sulphuric acid?
A Blue hydrated copper(II) sulphate crystals turn white when concentrated sulphuric
acid is
added.
B Cloth turns brown and then holes appear when concentrated sulphuric acid is added.
C A brown gas is given off when silver is added to concentrated sulphuric acid.
D Cane sugar turns black when concentrated sulphuric acid is added.

Why it is NOT recommended to add water to concentrated sulphuric acid?

A Concentrated sulphuric acid reacts with water to produce toxic sulphur dioxide.
B They are not miscible.
C The reaction is highly exothermic and acid mist may form.
D Concentrated sulphuric acid is a drying agent.

Which of the following statements concerning the reaction between sulphur and concentrated
sulphuric acid is INCORRECT?
A Water is produced.
B Sulphuric acid is reduced by sulphur.
C Sulphur is oxidized and reduced at the same time.
D A pungent smell is detected.

Consider the following experimental set-up used in the preparation of chlorine gas.

What is the function of concentrated sulphuric acid in the set-up?

A
B
C
D

To remove acidic impurities.

To oxidize the chlorine gas.
To convert hydrogen chloride to chlorine gas.
To dry the chlorine gas.

10

Which of the following gases CANNOT be dried by concentrated sulphuric acid?

A Ammonia
B Hydrogen
C Nitrogen
D Sulphur dioxide

11

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Reaction
A Concentrated hydrochloric acid + copper
B Concentrated sulphuric acid + zinc
C Concentrated nitric acid + sodium oxide
D Concentrated sulphuric acid + sodium chloride

12

Observation
Gas bubbles are given off
Gas bubbles are given off
Colourless gas is given off
No observable change

Solution Y has a pH lower than 7. It reacts with silver to give a colourless solution. Solution Y
may be
A concentrated hydrochloric acid.
B concentrated ethanoic acid.
C concentrated carbonic acid.
D concentrated sulphuric acid.

13 Charring occurs when concentrated sulphuric acid is spilt on a piece of wood. The
reaction
involved is
A dehydration.
B oxidation.
C reduction.
D neutralization.

14 Substance X gives identical product(s) when treated with dilute sulphuric acid or
concentrated
sulphuric acid. X may be
A sulphur.
B cane sugar.
C zinc carbonate powder.
D hydrated copper(II) sulphate crystals.

15

Which of the following reactions can produce sulphur dioxide?

(1) Heating iron pyrite in air
(2) Heating sulphur in air
(3) Heating sodium sulphate in air
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

16

The corrosive nature of concentrated sulphuric acid is due to its

(1) dehydrating property.
(2) high acidity.
(3) oxidizing property.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

17

Which of the following can be oxidized by hot concentrated sulphuric acid?

(1) Sulphur
(2) Carbon
(3) Copper
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

18

Concentrated sulphuric acid is added to some hydrated copper(II) sulphate crystals. Which of
the following statements concerning the process is / are correct?
(1) A chemical change occurs.
(2) The oxidizing property of concentrated sulphuric acid is responsible for the change

that
occurs.
(3) The crystals change to a black solid.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

19

What would be observed when copper is added to concentrated sulphuric acid?

(1) A brown fume is given off.
(2) The copper dissolves in the acid.
(3) A blue solution is obtained.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

20
(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

Both concentrated and dilute sulphuric acid give the same products when they are added to
sodium carbonate.
zinc.
sulphur.
(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

21

Which of the following statements about concentrated sulphuric acid are correct?
(1) There is no reaction between anhydrous copper(II) sulphate and concentrated sulphuric
acid.
(2) When iron is added to concentrated sulphuric acid, the oxidation number of sulphur

changes from +6 to +4.

(3) When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to sugar, a black spongy mass would be
obtained.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

22

When concentrated sulphuric acid is heated with silver, a gas is given off. The gas
(1) turns aqueous bromine colourless.
(2) turns iron(II) sulphate solution yellow.
(3) is acidic.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23

When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to copper, it acts as

(1) a strong acid.
(2) an oxidizing agent.
(3) a dehydrating agent.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

24

Which of the following statements concerning the reaction of magnesium oxide and
concentrated sulphuric acid is / are correct?
(1) Sulphuric acid acts as an acid.
(2) Sulphuric acid acts as an oxidizing agent.
(3) Sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

25

A gas will be given off when concentrated sulphuric acid is added to

(1) sodium hydroxide.
(2) sodium hydrogencarbonate.
(3) zinc.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

26

When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to a piece of filter paper, the paper turns brown and
then black. It is because concentrated sulphuric acid acts as
(1) an oxidizing agent.
(2) a dehydrating agent.
(3) a dibasic acid.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

27

Which of the following statements concerning the reaction between concentrated sulphuric
acid and zinc is / are correct?
(1) The oxidation number of sulphur decreases by 4.
(2) An acidic gas is given off.
(3) Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

28

Which of the following substances will be produced when concentrated sulphuric acid is
added to glucose (C6H12O6)?
(1) Water
(2) Carbon

(3)
A
B
C
D

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

29

Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent in its reaction with

(1) sodium hydroxide solution.
(2) a piece of wood.
(3) carbon.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

30

Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as an oxidizing agent in its reaction with

(1) iron.
(2) paper.
(3) sulphur.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

31

Which of the following pairs of substances can be distinguished using concentrated sulphuric
acid?
(1) Carbon and copper(II) oxide
(2) Table salt and white sugar
(3) Potassium carbonate solid and potassium hydrogencarbonate solid
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

32

Which of the following can be used to distinguish between concentrated hydrochloric acid and
concentrated sulphuric acid?
(1) Calcium nitrate solution
(2) Copper
(3) Sulphur
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

33

Which of the following acids, when heated with copper, would produce a gas?
(1) Concentrated sulphuric acid
(2) Concentrated ethanoic acid
(3) Dilute nitric acid
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

34

Which of the following substances can be used to distinguish between concentrated nitric

acid
and concentrated sulphuric occur?
(1) Hydrated copper(II) sulphate crystals
(2) Sodium carbonate powder
(3) Zinc
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23.5: Properties of sulphur dioxide

23.6: Test for sulphur dioxide
23.7: Action of acids on sulphites
23.8: Comparing the bleaching action of aqueous sulphur dioxide and

hypochlorite ions
(CDC guide: Properties and reactions of sulphur dioxide / sulphite: (a) bleaching
action, (b) action of acids on sulphite)

1
Which of the following can be observed when sulphur dioxide is passed into aqueous
bromine?
A An orange solution is formed.
B Aqueous bromine is decolourized.
C The colour of aqueous bromine remains unchanged.
D Orange vapour is observed.

Which of the following statements about sulphur dioxide is INCORRECT?

A There are weak van der Waals forces between sulphur dioxide molecules.
B Sulphur dioxide is a reducing agent.
C There are strong covalent bonds between sulphur atoms and oxygen atoms.
D Sulphur dioxide can decolourize dry blue litmus paper.

Which of the following gases could be collected by the displacement of water?

A Sulphur dioxide
B Hydrogen chloride
C Hydrogen
D Chlorine

Which of the following is NOT a property of sulphur dioxide?

A Its aqueous solution has a pH value smaller than 7.
B It dissolves in water to give an acidic solution.
C It turns moist blue litmus paper red.
D It can be reduced to sulphate ions.

In an experiment, sulphur dioxide is passed into an iodine solution which is prepared by

dissolving some iodine in potassium iodide solution. Which of the following statements
concerning this experiment is correct?

A
B
C
D

A brown solid is formed.

A displacement reaction occurs.
Sulphur dioxide is reduced in the reaction.
The colour of the iodine solution changes from brown to colourless.

Sulphur dioxide is passed into a test tube containing iron(III) chloride solution. Which of the
following statements about this experiment is INCORRECT?
A The oxidation number of sulphur changes from +4 to +6.
B The iron(III) ions are reduced to iron(II) ions.
C The resulting solution is neutral.
D The solution changes from yellow to green.

Which of the following statements about sulphur dioxide bleach is correct?

A Sulphite ions are present in the bleach.
B It can damage delicate materials such as silk.
C Its bleaching action is fast and vigorous.
D Its bleaching action is due to the reducing power of sulphate ions.

Consider the following equation:

X + dye Y + (dye O)
coloured
colourless
X and Y are respectively
X
Y
A SO2(aq)
SO32-(aq)
B SO32-(aq)
SO42-(aq)
C Cl2(aq)
HCl(aq)
D OCl (aq)
Cl-(aq)

Old newspaper often turns yellow because of

A the decomposition of the bleached dye.
B the slow attack by bacteria.
C the oxidation of the reduced dye.
D the decomposition of the bleaching agent.

10

Which of the following comparisons about chlorine bleach and aqueous sulphur dioxide is
correct?
Chlorine bleach
Aqueous sulphur dioxide
A Bleaching action is slower
Bleaching action is faster
B Bleached by HOCl(aq)
Bleached by SO2(aq)
C Bleaching effect is permanent
Bleaching effect is temporary
D Used to bleachdelicate material
Used to bleach cotton

11

A colourless gas can turn a moist blue litmus paper red. The gas is probably
A ammonia.
B nitrogen.
C oxygen.
D sulphur dioxide.

12

A mixture of three gases was passed through the set-up below. Only one gas was collected in
the gas jar.

Which of the following gases may present in the mixture?

A Ammonia, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen
B Carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen chloride
C Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen
D Helium, nitrogen, sulphur dioxide

13

Which of the following CANNOT be decolourized by sodium sulphite solution?

A Acidified potassium permanganate solution
B Aqueous bromine
C Acidified potassium dichromate solution
D Iodine solution

14

Which of the following statements about sulphur dioxide is INCORRECT?

A Sulphur dioxide is denser than air.
B Sulphur dioxide can turn dry blue litmus paper red.
C Sulphite ions are produced when sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water.
D Sulphur dioxide can react with sodium hydroxide solution.

15

Which of the following statements about the bleaching action of sulphur dioxide is
INCORRECT?
A Its bleaching action is mild.
B Its bleaching action is due to its reducing property.
C Its bleaching action is permanent.
D Sulphur dioxide does not show its bleaching power in the absence of water.

16

Which of the following sulphur-containing compounds has bleaching power?

A Dilute sulphuric acid
B Concentrated sulphuric acid
C Sodium sulphite solution
D Sodium sulphate solution

17

Which of the following substances does NOT react with sodium sulphite solution?
A Hydrochloric acid
B Acidified potassium dichromate solution
C Potassium bromide solution
D Iodine dissolved in potassium iodide solution

18

Which of the following statements about sulphur dioxide are correct?

(1) Sulphur dioxide can be produced by heating copper with concentrated sulphuric acid.
(2) Sulphur dioxide has a pungent smell.
(3) Sulphur dioxide can decolourize acidified potassium dichromate solution.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

19

Which of the following statements concerning sulphur dioxide are correct?

(1) It can be absorbed by sodium hydroxide solution.
(2) It is denser than air.
(3) Its aqueous solution can conduct electricity.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

20

Which of the following can decolourize acidified potassium permanganate solution?

(1) Magnesium sulphate solution
(2) Iron(II) sulphate solution
(3) Sodium sulphite solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

21

When gas X is bubbled into solution Y, solution Y becomes cloudy. Which of the following
combinations are correct?
X
Y
(1) SO2(g)
NaOH(aq)
(2) NH3(g)
Zn(NO3)2(aq)
(3) CO2(g)
Ca(OH)2(aq)
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

22

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

A
B
C
D

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

23

Which of the following solutions can alter the colour of acidified potassium dichromate
solution?
(1) Potassium iodide solution
(2) Aqueous sulphur dioxide
(3) Iron(III) sulphate solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

24

There will be a colour change when sulphur dioxide is bubbled into

(1) acidified potassium dichromate solution.
(2) acidified potassium permanganate solution.
(3) potassium bromide solution.
A (1) and (2) only

B
C
D

(1) and (3) only

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

25

Which of the following about sulphur dioxide bleach is / are correct?

(1) The bleaching action lasts for a long period of time.
(2) It is good for bleaching natural fibres.
(3) It bleaches by oxidizing the dyes.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

26

Which of the following gases can be collected by downward delivery?

(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Sulphur dioxide
(3) Ammonia
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

27

Which of the following gases can turn moist blue litmus paper red?
(1) Chlorine
(2) Sulphur dioxide
(3) Carbon dioxide
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

28

When copper is added to concentrated sulphuric acid, a gas is given off. Which of the
following statements concerning the gas are correct?
(1) The gas is soluble in water.

(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

The gas has a pungent smell.

The gas is toxic.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

29

When sodium sulphite powder is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, a gas is given off.
Which of the following statements concerning the gas is / are correct?
(1) The gas can be collected by upward delivery.
(2) The gas is acidic.
(3) The gas is odourless.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

30

In which of the following reactions will sulphur dioxide be produced?

(1) Adding zinc to concentrated sulphuric acid
(2) Adding sodium sulphite to dilute sulphuric acid
(3) Adding sodium sulphate to acidified potassium permanganate solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

31

Sulphur dioxide acts as a reducing agent when it is

(1) added to a coloured flower petal.
(2) added to iodine solution.
(3) converted to sulphur trioxide.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

32

In which of the following reactions does sulphur dioxide act as a reducing agent?
(1) 2Mg(s) + SO2(g) 2MgO(s) + S(s)
(2) Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l) + SO2(g) H2SO4(aq) + 2HCl(aq)
(3) Ca(OH)2(aq) + SO2(g) CaSO3(s) + H2O(l)
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

33

When sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water, the solution

(1) can conduct electricity.
(2) contains sulphur dioxide molecules.
(3) has bleaching power.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

34

Which of the following substances can be used to distinguish between sodium sulphite
solution and sodium sulphate solution?
(1) Aqueous bromine
(2) Dilute hydrochloric acid
(3) Barium chloride solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

23.9: Choosing a site for a chemical plant

(CDC guide: Location of chemical plants in relation to the availability of
resources, transport and environmental impact)

Hong Kong does NOT have its own plant for manufacturing sulphuric acid. Which of the
following is NOT a possible reason?
A Hong Kong is an over-crowded city.
B The local demand for sulphuric acid is not heavy.
C Hong Kong does not have raw material for the manufacture.
D Hong Kong does not have the advanced technique to run the plant.

Which of the following factors should be considered when setting up an industrial plant for the
production of chlorine?
(1) Environmental impacts
(2) Ease of availability of raw materials
(3) Ease of transportation
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

Unit 24
24.1: The relationship between gas volume and moles: Avogadros Law
24.2: Molar volume of a gas
24.3: Calculations from chemical equations
24.4: Masses gas volumes calculations from chemical equations
24.5: Gas volumes gas volumes calculations from chemical equations
24.6: Concentration and volumes gas volumes calculations from chemical equations
(CDC guide: Molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure)

Avogadros Law states that equal volume of all gases under the same temperature and pressure
have the same
A density.
B mass.
C number of atoms.
D number of particles.

2 volumes of AB2 react with 1 volume of B2 to give 2 volumes of X. The formula of X is

A AB3.
B A2B3.
C A3B2.
D A3B4.

What volume of oxygen, measured at room temperature and pressure, can be obtained when
0.20 mole of sodium chlorate is completely decomposed by heat?
2NaClO3(s) 2NaCl(s) + 3O2(g)
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 2.4 dm3
B 4.8 dm3
C 7.2 dm3
D 9.6 dm3

50 cm3 of gas A2 react completely with 75 cm3 of oxygen to form 50 cm3 of a gaseous oxide.
If all measurements are made at room temperature and pressure, the formula of the gaseous
oxide is
A A2O.
B A2O3.
C A3O2.
D A3O4.

200.0 cm3 of 5.00 M hydrochloric acid are added to 22.9 g of zinc. What is the volume of
gaseous product formed at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic mass: Zn = 65.4; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 4 200 cm3
B 8 400 cm3
C 12 000 cm3
D 24 000 cm3

Which of the following contains the largest number of ATOMS at room temperature and

pressure?
(Relative atomic mass: H = 1.0; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure =
24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 2 moles of ammonia gas
B 3 moles of nitrogen gas
C 7 g of hydrogen gas
D 90 dm3 of hydrogen chloride gas

What volume of 0.5 M sulphuric acid is required to react with excess solid sodium
hydrogencarbonate to produce 4.8 dm3 of carbon dioxide at room temperature and pressure?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 0.2 dm3
B 0.4 dm3
C 2 dm3
D 4 dm3

Solid A undergoes complete thermal dissociation according to the following equation:

A(s) B(g) + C(s)
On heating 9.80 g of solid A, 2.80 dm3 of gas B and 4.60 g of solid C are obtained at room
temperature and pressure. What is the molar mass of C?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 32.0 g mol-1
B 39.4 g mol-1
C 44.6 g mol-1
D 84.0 g mol-1

1.12 g of a gaseous hydrocarbon occupy 0.480 dm3 at room temperature and pressure. If this
hydrocarbon has an empirical formula CH2, what is its molecular formula?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, C = 12.0; molar volume of any gas at room
temperature and
pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A C2H4
B C3H6
C C4H8

C5H10

10

Consider the following chemical equation:

Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
What volume of carbon dioxide, measured at room temperature and pressure, is produced if
223 g of iron are formed?
(Relative atomic mass: Fe = 55.8; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 16 dm3
B 36 dm3
C 72 dm3
D 144 dm3
11

In an experiment, 4.82 g of sulphur were burnt completely in air to form sulphur dioxide.
What was the volume of sulphur dioxide formed, measured at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic mass: S = 32.1; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure =
24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 1.8 dm3
B 3.6 dm3
C 7.2 dm3
D 36.0 dm3

12

One mole of each of the following substances is burnt in oxygen. Which substance requires
the greatest volume of oxygen, measured at the same temperature and pressure, for complete
burning?
A Carbon monoxide
B Hydrogen
C Sulphur
D Magnesium

13 Ammonium dichromate (NH4)2Cr2O7 decomposes on heating to give chromium(III)

oxide,
water and nitrogen. What volume of nitrogen, measured at room temperature and pressure,

would be obtained when 63.0 g of ammonium dichromate undergo complete decomposition?

(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0, Cr = 52.0; molar volume of any gas at
room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 3.00 dm3
B 6.00 dm3
C 18.0 dm3
D 24.0 dm3

14

Decomposition of CrO3(s) gives Cr2O3(s) and O2(g) as the only products. What is the volume
of O2(g) produced, measured at room temperature and pressure, when 16.0 g of CrO3(s)
undergo complete decomposition?
(Relative atmoic masses: O = 16.0, Cr = 52.0; molar volume of any gas at room temperature
and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 1.92 dm3
B 2.88 dm3
C 3.84 dm3
D 5.12 dm3

15

(NH4)2CO3 decomposes on heating to give NH3, CO2 and H2O. What is the volume of gaseous
product at room temperature and pressure if 19.2 g of (NH4)2CO3 undergo complete
decomposition?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, C = 12.0, N =14,0, O = 16.0; molar volume of any gas

at
room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 4.80 dm3
B 9.60 dm3
C 14.4 dm3
D 19.2 dm3

16

Thermal decomposition of KClO3(s) gives KCl(s) and O2(g) as the only products. In an
experiment, 2 880 cm3 of O2(g) were obtained, measured at room termperature and pressure.
What mass of KClO3(s) was decomposed?
(Relative atomic masses: O = 16.0, Cl = 35.5, K = 39.1; molar volume of any gas at room
temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 9.81 g

B
C
D

12.3 g
14.7 g
22.1 g

17

Under certain conditions, 120 cm3 of a gaseous compound, NxOy, decomposes completely to
give 120 cm3 of nitrogen gas and 60 cm3 of oxygen gas.
(All gas volumes are measured under the same temperature and pressure.)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x
y
A 1
1
B 1
2
C 2
1
D 2
3

18

Which of the following gases occupies the largest volume at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0, S = 32.1)
A 1.0 g of ammonia
B 2.0 g of nitrogen monoxide
C 3.0 g of nitrogen
D 4.0 g of sulphur dioxide

19

Which of the following gases has the same volume as 128.2 g of sulphur dioxide gas?
(All volumes are measured at the same temperature and pressure.)
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, He = 4.0, O = 16.0, Ne = 20.2, S = 32.1)
A 2.0 g of hydrogen
B 8.0 g of helium
C 32.0 g of oxygen
D 80.0 g of neon

20

15.0 g of calcium carbonate is added to 100.0 cm3 of 2.00 M hydrochloric acid. What is the
volume of carbon dioxide liberated at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic masses: C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Ca = 40.1; molar volume of any gas at room
temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 1 800 cm3

B
C
D

21

2 400 cm3
3 600 cm3
4 800 cm3

At room temperature and pressure, 21.0 g of nitrogen and 45.0 g of gas X occupy the same
volume. What is the molar mass of X?
(Relative atomic mass: N = 14.0)
A 20.0 g mol-1
B 40.0 g mol-1
C 60.0 g mol-1
D 80.0 g mol-1

22 In an experiment, 109 g of zinc were treated with 500.0 cm3 of 5.0 M hydrochloric acid.
What
is the volume of hydrogen liberated at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic mass: Zn = 65.4; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 20.0 dm3
B 30.0 dm3
C 40.0 dm3
D 60.0 dm3

23

Consider the reaction:

4H2(g) + Fe3O4(s) 3Fe(s) + 4H2O(l)
What mass of iron would be obtained if 48.0 dm3 of hydrogen, measured at room temperature
and pressure, are consumed in the reaction?
(Relative atomic mass: Fe = 55.8; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 55.8 g
B 83.7 g
C 167 g
D 223 g

24

25

Suppose that the Avogadro number is L. How many atoms does 300 cm3 of fluorine at room
temperature and pressure contain?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A

1
L
40

1
L
20

C
D

25L
50L

Consider the following equation:

2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
If 50 cm3 of sulphur dioxide react with 60 cm3 of oxygen, what would be the final volume of
the gases?
(All volumes are measured at room temperature and pressure.)
A 35 cm3
B 50 cm3
C 85 cm3
D 100 cm3

26

If a mixture of 32.0 g of oxygen and 16.0 g of hydrogen is exploded, what will be the volume
of the remaining gas at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, O = 16.0; molar volume of any gas at room
temperature and
pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 90 dm3
B 144 dm3
C 168 dm3
D 190 dm3

27

The equation for the complete combustion of propane is

C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)
50 cm3 of propane are mixed into 500 cm3 of oxygen. The mixture is ignited. What is the
volume of the resultant gas mixture at room temperature and pressure?
(All volumes are measured under the same conditions.)

A
B
C
D

150 cm3
300 cm3
400 cm3
700 cm3

28 Gases X and Y react to give a gaseous product Z. The reaction can be represented by the
equation:
2X(g) + Y(g) 2Z(g)
In an experiment, 100 cm3 of X and 100 cm3 of Y are mixed and allowed to react in a
closed
vessel. What is the volume of the resultant gaseous mixture?
(All volumes are measured under the same conditions.)
A 50 cm3
B 100 cm3
C 150 cm3
D 200 cm3

29

1.16 g of a metal oxide (X2O) decompose on heating to give metal X and 60.0 cm3 of oxygen,
measured at room temperature and pressure. What is the relative atomic mass of X?
(Relative atomic mass: O = 16.0; molar volume of any gas at room temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 29
B 39
C 108
D 122

30

Upon heating, 30.0 g of impure calcium carbonate give 6.48 dm3 of carbon dioxide at room
temperature and pressure. What is the percentage purity of calcium carbonate in the sample?
(Relative atomic masses: C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Ca = 40.1; molar volume of any gas at room
temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 60.0%
B 70.0%
C 80.0%
D 90.0%

31

The formula of a solid dibasic acid is H2X. 4.05 g of the acid are dissolved in some distilled
water. Excess solid sodium carbonate is added to the acid solution. The reaction mixture
liberates 1 080 cm3 of carbon dioxide at room temperature and pressure. What is the molar
mass of H2X?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 11.3 g mol-1
B 22.5 g mol-1
C 45.0 g mol-1
D 90.0 g mol-1

32

What is the mass of 14.4 dm3 of sulphur dioxide, measured at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic masses: O = 16.0, S = 32.1; molar volume of any gas at room temperature
and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 19.2 g
B 25.6 g
C 32.1 g
D 38.5 g

33

What is the volume of ammonia, measured at room temperature and pressure, required to
neutralize 50.0 cm3 of 0.0500 M sulphuric acid?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
A 60 cm3
B 120 cm3
C 180 cm3
D 240 cm3

34

In the electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using inert electrodes, 1.0 dm3 of hydrogen is
produced at the cathode. What is the volume of the gas produced at the anode under the same
temperature and pressure?
A 0.5 dm3
B 1.0 dm3
C 1.5 dm3
D 2.0 dm3

35 4 800 cm3 of carbon monoxide are burnt completely in oxygen to form carbon dioxide.
What
is the number of moles of oxygen required and carbon dioxide produced respectively?
(Molar volume of any gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm3 mol-1)
Number of
Number of moles
moles of oxygen of carbon dioxide
A
0.2
0.2
B
0.1
0.2
C
0.2
0.1
D
0.1
0.1

36

The volume occupied by a certain gas depends on

(1) the number of gas molecules present.
(2) temperature.
(3) pressure.
(4) the size of gas molecules.
A (2) and (4) only
B (1), (2) and (3) only
C (1), (3) and (4) only
D (1), (2), (3) and (4)

37

Which of the following gases contain the same number of molecules as 150 cm3 of oxygen
under the same temperature and pressure?
(1) 75 cm3 of NH3
(2) 100 cm3 of O3
(3) 150 cm3 of Ne
(4) 150 cm3 of CO2
A (1) and (2) only
B (3) and (4) only
C (1), (3) and (4) only
D (2), (3) and (4) only

38
the

At room temperature and pressure, a sample of oxygen gas occupies 24.0 dm3. Which of

following statements concerning this sample of oxygen gas is / are correct?

(1) It has a mass of 16.0 g.
(2) It contains 6.02 1023 oxygen molecules.
(3) It can form 1 mole of O2- ions.
(Relative atomic mass: O = 16.0; molar volume of any gas at rooom temperature and
pressure
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1; Avogodro constant = 6.02 1023 mol-1)
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

39 Which of the following statements concerning one mole of chlorine gas is / are correct?
(1) It has a mass of 35.5 g.
(2) It occupies the same volume as 20.2 g of neon gas at room temperature and pressure.
(3) It contains 6.02 1023 chlorine atoms.
(Relative atomic masses: Ne = 20.2, Cl = 35.5; Avogadro constant L = 6.02 1023 mol-1)
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

40

The mass of one mole of silicon atoms is twice that of one mole of nitrogen atoms. Which of
the following statements is / are correct?
(1) 2 g of silicon and 1 g of nitrogen each occupy the same volume at room temperature

and
pressure.
(2) 2 g of silicon and 1 g of nitrogen each contain the same number of atoms.
(3) one mole of silicon and one mole of nitrogen occupy the same volume at room
temperature and pressure.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

41

Consider the information about the reaction of hydrogen with nitrogen below:
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
H < 0
Which of the following statements can be deduced from the above information?
(1) Heat is liberated when ammonia is formed.
(2) Nitrogen and hydrogen react at high temperature.
(3) When measured at room temperature and pressure, the total gas volume before the
reaction equals to that after the reaction.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

42

Consider the following reaction.

CH3CH2OH(aq) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)
Which of the following statements concerning the reaction are correct?
(1) 1 mole of ethanol requires 3 moles of oxygen for complete reaction.
(2) It is a redox reaction.
(3) When 30 cm3 of oxygen react with excess ethanol, 20 cm3 of carbon dioxide and 30 cm3
of water are produced, measured at room temperature and pressure.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)