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The characteristic properties of acids and bases — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

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Question 1: Dilute sulphuric acid is added to antacid tablets in the apparatus shown. dilute sulphuric acid limewater antacid tablets The limewater tur…1 / 25
Question 2: The diagram shows acid being added to an alkali until it is neutralised. acid flask alkali What happens in the flask? temperature type of r…Question 3: In the extraction of iron, its ore is first treated with sulphuric acid. This leaves a solid waste which contains unreacted acid. The best …Question 4: A reagent in solution is added to a solid sample of a fertiliser. The mixture is warmed and the gas given off changes the colour of damp li…2 / 25
Question 5: Ammonia and sulphur dioxide are bubbled into separate samples of water. What are the pH values of the resulting solutions? aqueous ammonia …Question 6: A soil is treated with lime. As a result, a plant that was growing well becomes discoloured and
dies.

Which conditions suit the plant?

li…Question 7: The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with lime. Which pH change takes place? pH of waste pH of treated waste A …Question 8: An acid reacts with an alkali. Which type of reaction and which temperature change takes place? type of reaction temperature change A endot…3 / 25
Question 9: Ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X and ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litmus…Question 10: Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and…4 / 25
Question 11: Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and…Question 12: Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and…Question 13: What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and t…5 / 25
Question 14: What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and t…Question 15: What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and t…Question 16: Universal Indicator solution is added to test-tubes W, X and Y. W X Y dilute aqueous aqueous hydrochloric acid sodium hydroxide sodium chlo…Question 17: Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH116 / 25
Question 18: Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH11Question 19: When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litm…Question 20: Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= n…Question 21: Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increas…7 / 25
Question 22: Which react(s) with ammonia? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A ✓ ✓ key B ✓ ✗ ✓= react C ✗ ✓ ✗= does not react D ✗ ✗Question 23: When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litm…8 / 25
Question 24: An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral. The reaction is exothermic. Which graph shows how the temperature c…Question 25: When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litm…9 / 25
Question 26: Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= n…Question 27: Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increas…Question 28: A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium…Question 29: Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A en…10 / 25
Question 30: Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time timeQuestion 31: A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium…Question 32: Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A en…11 / 25
Question 33: Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time timeQuestion 34: Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A en…Question 35: Four substances are added to an acid. The substances are 1 calcium oxide 2 magnesium carbonate 3 sodium chloride 4 sodium hydroxide Which s…12 / 25
Question 36: Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two r…Question 37: Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two r…Question 38: Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chlorideQuestion 39: Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two r…13 / 25
Question 40: In a manned spacecraft, carbon dioxide is removed from the air by reacting with potassium hydroxide. Which type of reaction occurs? A decom…Question 41: Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time timeQuestion 42: Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time14 / 25
Question 43: Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time timeQuestion 44: Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A en…Question 45: Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A en…Question 46: What is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A fertiliser B lime C magnesium ions D sand15 / 25
Question 47: The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkal…Question 48: Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increas…Question 49: The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkal…Question 50: Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increas…Question 51: The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkal…16 / 25
Question 52: Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increas…Question 53: Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chlorideQuestion 54: Lemonade turns blue litmus solution red. dropper blue litmus solution LEMONADE What does this colour change show about the lemonade? A It i…Question 55: Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride17 / 25
Question 56: An oxide of element X neutralises a dilute acid. What is X? A carbon B hydrogen C magnesium D sulfurQuestion 57: Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chlorideQuestion 58: An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral. The reaction is exothermic. Which graph shows how the temperature c…Question 59: Which two statements about calcium carbonate are correct? 1 It neutralises acidic industrial waste. 2 It lowers the pH of soil. 3 It underg…18 / 25
Question 60: The pH values of four liquids are 1, 4, 7 and 13. The four liquids are distilled water, nitric acid, potassium hydroxide and vinegar. Which…Question 61: An acid neutralises solution X. A neutral solution is formed. What are the pH values of solution X and of the neutral solution? pH of solut…Question 62: Which substances neutralise acids? 1 lime 2 limestone 3 calcium hydroxide A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3Question 63: Limestone is converted to lime in process 1. Limestone is used to treat industrial waste in process 2. What are processes 1 and 2? process …19 / 25
Question 64: Which process does not produce carbon dioxide? A acid reacting with a metal B acid reacting with sodium carbonate C complete combustion of …Question 65: Some soil is treated with limestone to make it neutral. What is the pH of the soil before it is treated? A 5 B 7 C 9 D 11Question 66: A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium…Question 67: What reacts with ammonia gas?

hydrochloric sodium
acid hydroxide
A Jv J
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Question 69: What reacts with ammonia gas?

hydrochloric sodium
acid hydroxide
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X = does not reactQuestion 70: The colour of universal indicator in solutions S, T and U is shown. solution S T U colour of universal indicator orange green purple Which …Question 71: Calcium carbonate (limestone) is a base. Which uses of limestone depend on it acting as a base? 1 making lime 2 neutralising acid waste 3 s…Question 72: Which compound is used to neutralise acidic gases? A calcium carbonate B calcium chloride C calcium phosphate D calcium sulfateQuestion 73: Which substances neutralise acids? 1 lime 2 limestone 3 calcium hydroxide A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 321 / 25
Question 74: Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It in…Question 75: Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It in…Question 76: Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It in…Question 77: Copper carbonate is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which gas is given off? A carbon dioxide B hydrogen C nitrogen D sulfur dioxideQuestion 78: What is not a use of limestone? A manufacture of calcium oxide B neutralising industrial waste products C purifying water D treating acidic…Question 79: Indigestion is caused by excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Which substance can be used to neutralise the acid? substance pH A vinega…22 / 25
Question 80: A metal oxide powder is added to a dilute acid. The initial temperature of the acid is 21 C. The pH of the acid is 2. When all the acid ha…Question 81: Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water. Which row describes properties of these oxides? pH in aqueous effect on damp …Question 82: Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water. Which row describes properties of these oxides? pH in aqueous effect on damp …23 / 25
Question 83: Solid S is added to dilute hydrochloric acid in the apparatus shown. solid S + dilute hydrochloric acid universal indicator solution The un…Question 84: What reacts with ammonia gas?

hydrochloric sodium
acid hydroxide
Jv Jv
Jv x
x Jv
x x

key
Jv = reacts

X = does not reactQuestion 85: The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with limestone. Which row shows the pH of the waste before and after treat…Question 86: The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with limestone. Which row shows the pH of the waste before and after treat…24 / 25
Question 87: What are two uses of limestone? 1 as a fertiliser 2 to decrease the pH of soil 3 making lime 4 neutralising some industrial waste products …Question 88: Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator. The pH of the mixture increases. What is Y? A HCl B K C NaCl D SO2Question 89: Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator. The pH of the mixture increases. What is Y? A HCl B K C NaCl D SO225 / 25

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Q1 · Dilute sulphuric acid is added to antacid tablets in the apparatus shown 0654/11 May/June 2005

20 Dilute sulphuric acid is added to antacid tablets in the apparatus shown. dilute sulphuric acid limewater antacid tablets The limewater turns milky. What do the antacid tablets contain? A magnesium B magnesium carbonate C magnesium hydroxide D magnesium oxide

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Answer: B

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Q2 · The diagram shows acid being added to an alkali until it is neutralised 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006

21 The diagram shows acid being added to an alkali until it is neutralised. acid flask alkali What happens in the flask? temperature type of reaction A decreases endothermic B decreases exothermic C increases endothermic D increases exothermic

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q3 · In the extraction of iron, its ore is first treated with sulphuric acid 0654/11 May/June 2007

23 In the extraction of iron, its ore is first treated with sulphuric acid. This leaves a solid waste which contains unreacted acid. The best way of treating this waste is to neutralise the acid. How could this be done? A by adding lime B by adding rock salt C by adding sand D by adding water

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q4 · A reagent in solution is added to a solid sample of a fertiliser 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007

21 A reagent in solution is added to a solid sample of a fertiliser. The mixture is warmed and the gas given off changes the colour of damp litmus paper. The test shows that the fertiliser contains ammonium ions. What is the reagent and what is the original colour of the litmus paper used in the test? reagent colour of litmus paper A acid blue B acid red C alkali blue D alkali red

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q5 · Ammonia and sulphur dioxide are bubbled into separate samples of water 0654/11 May/June 2008

23 Ammonia and sulphur dioxide are bubbled into separate samples of water. What are the pH values of the resulting solutions? aqueous ammonia aqueous sulphur dioxide A higher than 7 higher than 7 B higher than 7 lower than 7 C lower than 7 higher than 7 D lower than 7 lower than 7

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q6 · A soil is treated with lime 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008

23 A soil is treated with lime. As a result, a plant that was growing well becomes discoloured and dies. Which conditions suit the plant? likes calcium likes ions in soil alkaline soil A Jv v key B v x ¥ = correct Cc x v X = not correct D x x

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q7 · The waste from a factory is acidic 0654/11 May/June 2009

21 The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with lime. Which pH change takes place? pH of waste pH of treated waste A 6 5 B 6 7 C 8 7 D 8 9

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q8 · An acid reacts with an alkali 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

21 An acid reacts with an alkali. Which type of reaction and which temperature change takes place? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q9 · Ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X and ammonia gas is given off 0654/11 May/June 2010

21 Ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X and ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litmus paper are held in the gas. red litmus paper blue litmus paper ammonia gas ammonium sulfate and solution X heat What is solution X and what will be the colour change of the litmus paper? colour change of solution X litmus paper A hydrochloric acid blue to red B hydrochloric acid red to blue C sodium hydroxide blue to red D sodium hydroxide red to blue

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q10 · Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid 0654/11 May/June 2011

22 Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and temperature change as the reaction takes place? pH temperature A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q11 · Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid 0654/12 May/June 2011

21 Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and temperature change as the reaction takes place? pH temperature A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: D

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Q12 · Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid 0654/13 May/June 2011

21 Sodium hydroxide solution is added to hydrochloric acid. thermometer sodium hydroxide solution hydrochloric acid Which shows how the pH and temperature change as the reaction takes place? pH temperature A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: D

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Q13 · What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011

22 What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and the temperature rises. C Reduction takes place and the temperature falls. D Reduction takes place and the temperature rises.

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Answer: B

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Q14 · What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011

23 What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and the temperature rises. C Reduction takes place and the temperature falls. D Reduction takes place and the temperature rises.

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Answer: B

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Q15 · What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011

24 What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali? A Neutralisation takes place and the temperature falls. B Neutralisation takes place and the temperature rises. C Reduction takes place and the temperature falls. D Reduction takes place and the temperature rises.

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Answer: B

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Q16 · Universal Indicator solution is added to test-tubes W, X and Y 0654/11 May/June 2012

20 Universal Indicator solution is added to test-tubes W, X and Y. W X Y dilute aqueous aqueous hydrochloric acid sodium hydroxide sodium chloride What are the colours of the Universal Indicator? in W in X in Y A green red purple B purple green red C red green purple D red purple green

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Answer: C

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Q17 · Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? 0654/12 May/June 2012

20 Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH11

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Answer: D

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Q18 · Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? 0654/13 May/June 2012

20 Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH11

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Answer: D

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Q19 · When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off 0654/11 May/June 2013

18 When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litmus paper are held in the gas. red litmus paper blue litmus paper ammonia gas ammonium sulfate and solution X heat What is solution X and how does the colour of the litmus paper change? colour change of solution X litmus paper A hydrochloric acid blue to red B hydrochloric acid red to blue C sodium hydroxide blue to red D sodium hydroxide red to blue

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Answer: D

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Q20 · Which household substances are acidic? 0654/11 May/June 2013

21 Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= no D ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓

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Answer: C

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Q21 · Why do farmers add lime to soil? 0654/11 May/June 2013

25 Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q22 · Which react(s) with ammonia? 0654/12 May/June 2013

16 Which react(s) with ammonia? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A ✓ ✓ key B ✓ ✗ ✓= react C ✗ ✓ ✗= does not react D ✗ ✗

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Answer: B

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Q23 · When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off 0654/12 May/June 2013

18 When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litmus paper are held in the gas. red litmus paper blue litmus paper ammonia gas ammonium sulfate and solution X heat What is solution X and how does the colour of the litmus paper change? colour change of solution X litmus paper A hydrochloric acid blue to red B hydrochloric acid red to blue C sodium hydroxide blue to red D sodium hydroxide red to blue

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Answer: D

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Q24 · An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral 0654/12 May/June 2013

24 An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral. The reaction is exothermic. Which graph shows how the temperature changes as the acid is added to the alkali? A B start start temperature temperature 0 volume of acid 0 volume of acid C D start start temperature temperature 0 volume of acid 0 volume of acid

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Answer: D

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Q25 · When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off 0654/13 May/June 2013

19 When ammonium sulfate is heated with solution X, ammonia gas is given off. A piece of moist red litmus paper and a piece of moist blue litmus paper are held in the gas. red litmus paper blue litmus paper ammonia gas ammonium sulfate and solution X heat What is solution X and how does the colour of the litmus paper change? colour change of solution X litmus paper A hydrochloric acid blue to red B hydrochloric acid red to blue C sodium hydroxide blue to red D sodium hydroxide red to blue

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Answer: D

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Q26 · Which household substances are acidic? 0654/13 May/June 2013

24 Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= no D ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓

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Answer: C

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Q27 · Why do farmers add lime to soil? 0654/13 May/June 2013

26 Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q28 · A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

23 A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium oxide 62 mg magnesium sulfate 47 mg Which substance does not neutralise stomach acid? A magnesium carbonate B magnesium hydroxide C magnesium oxide D magnesium sulfate

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Answer: D

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Q29 · Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

25 Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q30 · Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

26 Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time

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Q31 · A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

23 A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium oxide 62 mg magnesium sulfate 47 mg Which substance does not neutralise stomach acid? A magnesium carbonate B magnesium hydroxide C magnesium oxide D magnesium sulfate

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Answer: D

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Q32 · Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

25 Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q33 · Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

26 Which graph shows how the pH of the soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time

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Answer: D

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Q34 · Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2013

24 Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q35 · Four substances are added to an acid 0654/11 May/June 2015

20 Four substances are added to an acid. The substances are 1 calcium oxide 2 magnesium carbonate 3 sodium chloride 4 sodium hydroxide Which substances neutralise the acid? A 1 only B 1, 2 and 4 C 3 and 4 D 4 only

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Q36 · Lime is manufactured by heating limestone 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015

20 Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two reactions? heating limestone controlling acidity A endothermic oxidation B endothermic neutralisation C exothermic oxidation D exothermic neutralisation

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Answer: B

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Q37 · Lime is manufactured by heating limestone 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

20 Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two reactions? heating limestone controlling acidity A endothermic oxidation B endothermic neutralisation C exothermic oxidation D exothermic neutralisation

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Answer: B

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Q38 · Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride

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Answer: B

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Q39 · Lime is manufactured by heating limestone 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

19 Lime is manufactured by heating limestone. Lime is used to control the acidity of soil. Which types of chemical change occur in these two reactions? heating limestone controlling acidity A endothermic oxidation B endothermic neutralisation C exothermic oxidation D exothermic neutralisation

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Answer: B

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Q40 · In a manned spacecraft, carbon dioxide is removed from the air by reacting with potassium… 0654/11 May/June 2016

19 In a manned spacecraft, carbon dioxide is removed from the air by reacting with potassium hydroxide. Which type of reaction occurs? A decomposition B neutralisation C precipitation D redox

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Answer: B

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Q41 · Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? 0654/11 May/June 2016

26 Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time

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Answer: D

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Q42 · Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? 0654/12 May/June 2016

26 Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time

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Answer: D

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Q43 · Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? 0654/13 May/June 2016

25 Which graph shows how the pH of soil changes when lime is added? A B 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time C D 7 7 soil soil pH pH time time

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Answer: D

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Q44 · Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016

18 Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q45 · Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016

18 Which type of reaction and which temperature change take place when an acid reacts with an alkali? type of reaction temperature change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase

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Answer: D

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Q46 · What is used to reduce the acidity of soil? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016

26 What is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A fertiliser B lime C magnesium ions D sand

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Answer: B

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Q47 · The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it 0654/11 May/June 2017

20 The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkaline C increases acidic D increases alkaline

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Answer: D

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Q48 · Why do farmers add lime to soil? 0654/11 May/June 2017

26 Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q49 · The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it 0654/12 May/June 2017

20 The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkaline C increases acidic D increases alkaline

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Answer: D

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Q50 · Why do farmers add lime to soil? 0654/12 May/June 2017

26 Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q51 · The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it 0654/13 May/June 2017

20 The pH of water changes when ammonia is bubbled into it. What happens to the pH and why? pH ammonia is A decreases acidic B decreases alkaline C increases acidic D increases alkaline

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Answer: D

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Q52 · Why do farmers add lime to soil? 0654/13 May/June 2017

26 Why do farmers add lime to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q53 · Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018

26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride

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Answer: B

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Q54 · Lemonade turns blue litmus solution red 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018

21 Lemonade turns blue litmus solution red. dropper blue litmus solution LEMONADE What does this colour change show about the lemonade? A It is acidic. B It is alkaline. C It is fizzy. D It is neutral.

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Answer: A

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Q55 · Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018

26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride

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Answer: B

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Q56 · An oxide of element X neutralises a dilute acid 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

21 An oxide of element X neutralises a dilute acid. What is X? A carbon B hydrogen C magnesium D sulfur

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Answer: C

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Q57 · Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride

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Answer: B

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Q58 · An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral 0654/11 May/June 2019

17 An acid is added to an alkali until the final solution is just neutral. The reaction is exothermic. Which graph shows how the temperature changes as the acid is being added to the alkali? A B start start temperature temperature 0 volume of acid 0 volume of acid C D start start temperature temperature 0 volume of acid 0 volume of acid

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Answer: C

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Q59 · Which two statements about calcium carbonate are correct? 0654/11 May/June 2019

25 Which two statements about calcium carbonate are correct? 1 It neutralises acidic industrial waste. 2 It lowers the pH of soil. 3 It undergoes thermal decomposition to calcium hydroxide. 4 It reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form carbon dioxide. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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Q60 · The pH values of four liquids are 1, 4, 7 and 13 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2019

21 The pH values of four liquids are 1, 4, 7 and 13. The four liquids are distilled water, nitric acid, potassium hydroxide and vinegar. Which row shows the pH values of the liquids? potassium distilled water nitric acid vinegar hydroxide A 4 7 13 1 B 4 13 7 1 C 7 1 4 13 D 7 1 13 4

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Q61 · An acid neutralises solution X 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

20 An acid neutralises solution X. A neutral solution is formed. What are the pH values of solution X and of the neutral solution? pH of solution X pH of neutral solution A 2 7 B 2 12 C 12 2 D 12 7

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Answer: D

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Q62 · Which substances neutralise acids? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

25 Which substances neutralise acids? 1 lime 2 limestone 3 calcium hydroxide A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

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Q63 · Limestone is converted to lime in process 1 0654/11 May/June 2020

25 Limestone is converted to lime in process 1. Limestone is used to treat industrial waste in process 2. What are processes 1 and 2? process 1 process 2 A decomposition dissolving B decomposition neutralisation C oxidation dissolving D oxidation neutralisation

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Answer: B

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Q64 · Which process does not produce carbon dioxide? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

24 Which process does not produce carbon dioxide? A acid reacting with a metal B acid reacting with sodium carbonate C complete combustion of methane D respiration

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Answer: A

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Q65 · Some soil is treated with limestone to make it neutral 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

25 Some soil is treated with limestone to make it neutral. What is the pH of the soil before it is treated? A 5 B 7 C 9 D 11

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Answer: A

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Q66 · A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown 0654/12 Feb/March 2021

20 A label from a packet of indigestion tablets is shown. Each tablet contains: magnesium carbonate 120 mg magnesium hydroxide 15 mg magnesium oxide 62 mg magnesium sulfate 47 mg Which substance does not neutralise stomach acid? A magnesium carbonate B magnesium hydroxide C magnesium oxide D magnesium sulfate

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Answer: D

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Q67 · What reacts with ammonia gas? 0654/11 May/June 2021

20 What reacts with ammonia gas? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A Jv J B Jv x Cc x v D x x key Jv = reacts X = does not react

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Answer: B

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Q68 · What reacts with ammonia gas? 0654/12 May/June 2021

20 What reacts with ammonia gas? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A Jv J B Jv x Cc x v D x x key Jv = reacts X = does not react

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Answer: B

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Q69 · What reacts with ammonia gas? 0654/13 May/June 2021

20 What reacts with ammonia gas? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A Jv J B Jv x Cc x v D x x key Jv = reacts X = does not react

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Answer: B

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Q70 · The colour of universal indicator in solutions S, T and U is shown 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

20 The colour of universal indicator in solutions S, T and U is shown. solution S T U colour of universal indicator orange green purple Which row shows the pH values of the solutions? S T U A 1 5 9 B 1 7 14 C 4 5 9 D 4 7 14

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Answer: D

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Q71 · Calcium carbonate (limestone) is a base 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

25 Calcium carbonate (limestone) is a base. Which uses of limestone depend on it acting as a base? 1 making lime 2 neutralising acid waste 3 stone buildings 4 treatment of soil A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: C

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Q72 · Which compound is used to neutralise acidic gases? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2021

25 Which compound is used to neutralise acidic gases? A calcium carbonate B calcium chloride C calcium phosphate D calcium sulfate

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Answer: A

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Q73 · Which substances neutralise acids? 0654/12 Feb/March 2022

25 Which substances neutralise acids? 1 lime 2 limestone 3 calcium hydroxide A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

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Q74 · Why do farmers add limestone to soil? 0654/11 May/June 2022

26 Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q75 · Why do farmers add limestone to soil? 0654/12 May/June 2022

26 Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q76 · Why do farmers add limestone to soil? 0654/13 May/June 2022

26 Why do farmers add limestone to soil? A It acts as a fertiliser. B It adds nitrogen to the soil. C It decreases the pH of the soil. D It increases the pH of the soil.

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Answer: D

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Q77 · Copper carbonate is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022

20 Copper carbonate is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which gas is given off? A carbon dioxide B hydrogen C nitrogen D sulfur dioxide

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Q78 · What is not a use of limestone? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022

26 What is not a use of limestone? A manufacture of calcium oxide B neutralising industrial waste products C purifying water D treating acidic soil

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Q79 · Indigestion is caused by excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

20 Indigestion is caused by excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Which substance can be used to neutralise the acid? substance pH A vinegar 4 B orange juice 6 C water 7 D baking powder 9

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Answer: D

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Q80 · A metal oxide powder is added to a dilute acid 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022

18 A metal oxide powder is added to a dilute acid. The initial temperature of the acid is 21 C. The pH of the acid is 2. When all the acid has reacted, the temperature of the reaction mixture is 23 C and the pH is 7. Which statement describes this reaction? A It is endothermic and neutralisation. B It is endothermic and oxidation. C It is exothermic and neutralisation D It is exothermic and oxidation.

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Q81 · Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water 0654/12 May/June 2023

21 Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water. Which row describes properties of these oxides? pH in aqueous effect on damp oxide solution red litmus A potassium oxide 14 turns blue B potassium oxide 2 stays red C sulfur dioxide 14 stays red D sulfur dioxide 2 turns blue

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Q82 · Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water 0654/13 May/June 2023

21 Potassium oxide and sulfur dioxide are both soluble in water. Which row describes properties of these oxides? pH in aqueous effect on damp oxide solution red litmus A potassium oxide 14 turns blue B potassium oxide 2 stays red C sulfur dioxide 14 stays red D sulfur dioxide 2 turns blue

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Answer: A

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Q83 · Solid S is added to dilute hydrochloric acid in the apparatus shown 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

19 Solid S is added to dilute hydrochloric acid in the apparatus shown. solid S + dilute hydrochloric acid universal indicator solution The universal indicator solution shows the pH decreases. What is solid S? A zinc B zinc carbonate C zinc hydroxide D zinc oxide

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Answer: B

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Q84 · What reacts with ammonia gas? 0654/12 Feb/March 2024

21 What reacts with ammonia gas? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide Jv Jv Jv x x Jv x x key Jv = reacts X = does not react

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Answer: B

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Q85 · The waste from a factory is acidic 0654/12 May/June 2024

20 The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with limestone. Which row shows the pH of the waste before and after treatment? before after A 6 5 B 6 7 C 8 7 D 8 9

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Q86 · The waste from a factory is acidic 0654/13 May/June 2024

20 The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with limestone. Which row shows the pH of the waste before and after treatment? before after A 6 5 B 6 7 C 8 7 D 8 9

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Answer: B

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Q87 · What are two uses of limestone? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2024

25 What are two uses of limestone? 1 as a fertiliser 2 to decrease the pH of soil 3 making lime 4 neutralising some industrial waste products A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: D

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Q88 · Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025

22 Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator. The pH of the mixture increases. What is Y? A HCl B K C NaCl D SO2

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Q89 · Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025

22 Substance Y is added to water containing universal indicator. The pH of the mixture increases. What is Y? A HCl B K C NaCl D SO2

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Answer: B

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