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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · The characteristic properties of acids and bases — Paper 1
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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · The characteristic properties of acids and bases — Paper 1
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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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
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
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: B
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.
1 marks
Answer: B
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.
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: C
20 Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH11
1 marks
Answer: D
20 Which box contains a solution of a metal oxide? A B C D acidic acidic alkaline alkaline pH3 pH11 pH3 pH11
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
21 Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= no D ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
1 marks
Answer: C
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Which react(s) with ammonia? hydrochloric sodium acid hydroxide A ✓ ✓ key B ✓ ✗ ✓= react C ✗ ✓ ✗= does not react D ✗ ✗
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
24 Which household substances are acidic? table salt lemon sugar vinegar solution juice solution A ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓= yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗= no D ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
1 marks
Answer: C
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
26 What is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A fertiliser B lime C magnesium ions D sand
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride
1 marks
Answer: B
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.
1 marks
Answer: A
26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride
1 marks
Answer: B
21 An oxide of element X neutralises a dilute acid. What is X? A carbon B hydrogen C magnesium D sulfur
1 marks
Answer: C
26 Which chemical is used to reduce the acidity of soil? A ammonium nitrate B calcium oxide C magnesium sulfate D potassium chloride
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: C
25 Which compound is used to neutralise acidic gases? A calcium carbonate B calcium chloride C calcium phosphate D calcium sulfate
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
20 Copper carbonate is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which gas is given off? A carbon dioxide B hydrogen C nitrogen D sulfur dioxide
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
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
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B