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SPM CHEMISTRY
 

Examination
 

Paper 1
[50 marks]

One hour and fifteen minutes

 
Answer all questions.

 
1. This question paper consists of 50 questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Answer each question by blackening the correct space on the answer sheet.
4. Blacken only one space for each question.
5. If you wish to change your answer, erase the blackened mark that you have made. Then
blacken the space for the new answer.
6. The diagram in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated.
7. You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.
 
1. Chemistry is
A  a scientific study of life
B  a study of properties of matter and energy
C  a study of the composition, structure, properties and interactions of matter
D  any matter that exists on Earth
 
2.
How many water molecules are there in 4.25 mole of hydrated copper(II) sulphate,
CuSO4.5H2O?
[Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 10²³ mol-1]
A  1.28 × 1025
B  2.56 × 1024
C  6.02 × 1023
D  7.08 × 1023

3. 2 mol dm-3 copper(II) sulphate aqueous solution was electrolysed using copper
electrodes. Which one of the following reactions takes place at the anode and the
cathode?
  Anode Cathode
- -
A 4OH → O2 + 2H2O + 2e 2H + 2e- → H2
+

B 2SO42- → S2O8 + 2e- 2H+ + 2e- → H2

C 4OH- → O2 + 2H2O + 2e- Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
D Cu → Cu2+ + 2e- Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
   
4. An inference is
A  a true factor.
B  a factor which may be true or false.
C  a statement which may be true or false.
D  a tentative explanation about the phenomenon based on the observation.
 
5. A hypothesis is
A an early guess and it may be true or false.
B an early conclusion which may be true or false.
C a general statement about the relationship between a manipulated variable and a
responding variable which is thought to be false.
D a general statement about the relationship between a manipulated variable and a
responding variable which may be true or false.
 
6. The graph below shows the cooling curve for gas Z.
 Which one of the following statements is true?
From 0 to T1, the kinetic energy of particles increased.
A
From T1 to T2, the forces between particles are overcome.
B
From T2 to T3, heat energy is absorbed.
C
From T3 to T4, the heat energy released to its surrounding is equal to the heat energy
D lost during cooling.
   
7. The figure below shows the set-up of an experiment where a pair of different electrodes
K and L are immersed in sodium chloride solution.

Electrode
Voltmeter reading (V)
K
L
Iron Zinc 0.5
Zinc Magnesium x
Copper Magnesium 2.9
Copper Iron 1.1
The table above shows the reading of voltmeter recorded when the experiment is
repeated with different pairs of electrodes K and L. What is the value of x?
A 0.7
B 1.3
C 3.3
 D 5.3
   
8. The table below shows the results of an experiment for four chemical cells.
Chemical cell Metal Metal Potential difference (V) Positive terminal
Cell 1 Q R 1.1 R
Cell 2 Q M 0.6 M
Cell 3 J R 2.8 R
Cell 4 J Q 1.7 Q
Arrange the four metals above in their increasing ease of releasing electrons.
A J, Q, R, M
B J, Q, M, R
C R, Q, M, J
D R, M, Q, J
   
9. Which one of the following scientists is considered the founder of modern Periodic
Table?
A  Neils Bohr
B  John Dalton
C  Dmitri Mendeleev
D  Johann W. Dobereiner
 
10.
What is the major component used to make alloy for the body of the aeroplane?
A  Iron
B  Zinc
C  Copper
D  Aluminium

11. Which of the following solutions have the same mass of potassium hydroxide as in 20
cm3 of 5.0 mol dm-3 potassium hydroxide solution?
I 200 cm3 of 0.2 mol dm-3 potassium hydroxide solution
II 100 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm-3 potassium hydroxide solution
III 150 cm3 of 0.8 mol dm-3 potassium hydroxide solution
IV 50 cm3 of 2.0 mol dm-3 potassium hydroxide solution
A I and II only
B I and IV only
C II and IV only
D III and IV only
   
12. Element
Based on the
information
shown in the table
above, which of
the following
 pairs of element
will form a
covalent
compound with
the formula of
XY4?Electron
arrangement
P 2.4
Q 2.8.5
R 2.6
S 2.8.7
A R and S
B P and R
C P and Q
D P and S
   
13.
Which of the followings are both covalent compounds?
A Zinc nitrate and calcium sulphate
B Sulphur dioxide and ethene
C Potassium oxide and hydrogen chloride
D Magnesium oxide and barium chloride
   
14. Which one of the following processes cannot be carried out by electrolysis?
A Charging of acid-lead cell
B Decomposing of sodium chloride
C Making of a simple voltaic cell
D Extracting of aluminium from its ore
   
15. An equation of a reaction is as follows:

               2Fe2+ + Cl2 2Fe3+ + 2Cl-

              Green               Brown
It was found that the change of colour from green to brown was faster when the reactant
mixture was heated. This was due to the
I decrease in the activation energy.
II increase in the frequency of effective collision.
III increase in the kinetic energy of iron(II) ions and chlorine molecules.
IV increase in the frequency of collision between iron(II) ions and chlorine molecules.
A I and III only
B II and IV only
C I, II and III only
D II, III and IV only

 
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17. When solution X is added to sodium chloride solution, a white precipitate is formed. The
precipitate dissolves when it is heated with a little distilled water. Which one of the
followings will be observed when solution X is added to a solution of sodium iodide
solution?
A A purple solution is formed.
B A brown solution is formed.
C A yellow precipitate is formed.
D A white precipitate is formed.
   
18.
The table below shows displacement experiments of three halogens.
 
Arrange the elements in
descending order of the
K- L- M-
group.Halide solution
K2 - No reaction M2 displaced
Addition of L2 K2 displaced - M2 displaced
halogen M2 No reaction No reaction -
A K, L, M
B M, K, L
C K, M, L
D L, K, M
   
19.
A student needs to prepare 100 cm3 of 1.3 mol dm-3 barium hydroxide solution. What
mass of barium hydroxide must he weigh out into a weighing bottle?
[Relative atomic mass: H = 1; O = 16; Ba = 137]
A 1.3 × 100  g
171
B 1.3 × 100 × 171 g
C 1.3 × 100 × 171  g
1000
D 1.3 × 100 × 1000  g
171
   
20. Which of the followings will produce a metal oxide when heated strongly?
I Sodium nitrate
II Copper(II) nitrate
III Lead(II) carbonate
IV Potassium carbonate
A I and II only
B II and III only
C II and IV only
D III and IV only
    
21.
Which one of the following glasses will break easily when exposed to a sudden change
in temperature?
A  Borosilicate glass
B  Soda-lime glass
C  Fused glass
D  Lead crystal glass

22. Which of the following gases will show a pH value of less than 7 when dissolved in
water?
I Hydrogen chloride
II Sulphur dioxide
III Carbon dioxide
IV Ammonia
A I and III only
B II and III only
C I, II and III only
D II, III and IV only
   
23.
An atom of element R has 2 shells occupied with electrons. When element R reacts with
sodium, a compound with the formula NaR is formed. Which one of the followings is
element R?
[The proton numbers of O = 8; F = 9; Si = 14; Cl = 17.]
A  Oxygen
B  Silicon
C  Chlorine
D  Fluorine

24.
Which one of the following properties is true for halogens as they move down the
group?
A The reactivities of the elements decrease.
B The atomic sizes of the elements decrease.
C The elements gradually change from solid to gas.
D The densities of the elements decrease
   
25. The figure below shows the graph obtained when X was cooled at room temperature.
 From the graph it can be concluded that X...
A  melts at a temperature of 120°C.
B  exists as a solid at time n1.
C  exists as a solid at temperature of 90°C.
D  exists in two physical states between n1 and n2.
 
26. The diagram shows the electronic structure of the outermost shells of the compound
formed by three different elements P, Q and R.

Which of the following statements are correct?

I There are 8 electrons in the outermost shell of an atom of R.
II The compound formed possesses both ionic and covalent bonds.
III There are 5 electrons in the outermost shell of an atom of Q.
IV There is only one electron in the outermost shell of an atom P.
A II and III only
B III and IV only
C II, III and IV only
D I, II, III and IV
   
27.
Which of the following represents the electron arrangement for the compound sodium
chloride, NaCl?
A 
        
B 

       
C 

       
D 

       

28. Zinc granules react with aqueous sulphuric acid as shown in the equation below:
 Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g)
In the above reaction, the rate of evolution of hydrogen gas decreases with time. This is
because
I the molarity of the aqueous sulphuric acid decreases with time
II the zinc sulphate formed inhibits the reaction.
III the total surface area of zinc granules decreases with time
IV a layer of insoluble substance forms on the surface of the zinc granules.
A I and III only
B I and IV only
C I, III and IV only
D I, II, III and IV

 
29. Sodium hydrogen carbonate decomposes on heating according to the following equation:

2NaHCO3(s)→ Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

If 8.0 g of sodium hydrogen carbonate is used, what is the mass of sodium carbonate
produced?
[Relative atomic mass: H = 1; C = 12; O = 16; Na = 23]
A 2.1 g
B 5.0 g
C 10.1 g
D 20.2 g
   
30. Which of the following containing 8 × 10²³ number of atoms?
[Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 10²³; relative atomic mass: O = 16; N = 14; Mg = 24; Al =
27]
A  17.25 g aluminium
B  15 g magnesium
C  8.5 g nitrogen
D  21.33 g oxygen
 
31. The information below shows the subatomic particles of atom S.
 Electron configuration 2.4
 Number of protons 6
 Number of neutrons 7
Which of the following diagrams shows an atom S?
A 

       
 B 

       
C 

       
D 

       
 
32.
When aqueous silver nitrate solution is electrolysed using silver electrodes, the half-
reaction that occurs at the cathode is
A  Ag(s) → Ag+(aq) + e-
B  Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s)
C  2H+(aq) + 2e- → H2(g)
D  4OH-(aq) → 2H2O(l) + OM2(g) + 4e-

33. Which of the following chemicals are used in water treatment plants?
A  Bromine and Chlorine
B  Fluorine and chlorine
C  Sodium chloride and chlorine
D  Calcium hydroxide and chlorine
 
34. In the Periodic Table, X is above Z in the same group. If the proton number of atom Z is
14, what is the electron configuration of atom X?
A  2.4
B  2.8
C  2.8.4
D  2.8.18.4
 
35. Which one of the following salts and its use is correctly matched?
  Salt Use
 A   Ammonium sulphate   Food preservative
B   Barium sulphate   Pigment in paint
C   Sodium benzoate   Taste enhancer in food
D   Calcium carbonate   Fertilisers
   
36. The figure below shows the change of state of matter.

The change of state for X is called...

A  melting
B  sublimation
C  evaporation
D  condensation
 
37.
225 cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution was heated in an evaporating dish. 1.20 g of a
white solid was left in the evaporating dish. What is the concentration of the original
solution?
[Relative atomic mass: H = 1; O = 16; Na= 23]
A  0.007 mol dm-3
B  0.013 mol dm-3
C  0.133 mol dm-3
D  0.267 mol dm-3

38. Which of the followings is/ are incorrect ways in the handling of chemicals and reagents
when carrying out an analytical test?
I Using filter paper to transfer solid chemical substances
II Using only the right quantity of a chemical or reagent for a chemical test
III Carrying out tests involving the release of gases and fumes in a fume chamber
IV Wearing proper laboratory coats while carrying out experiments in the laboratory
A I only
B I and III only
C I, II and III only
D I, II, III and IV
   
39. Which one of the followings is true about the pH value of an acid?
 A The higher the degree of dissociation, the higher the pH value is.
B The stronger the acid, the higher the pH value is.
C The higher the H+ ion concentration, the higher the pH value is.
D The more dilute the acid, the higher the pH value is.
   
40.
A shopping bag is made from a polymer called polythene. Which one of the followings
is the property of the polymer?
A  High tensile strength
B  Non-flammable
C  Biodegradable
D  Impermeable to liquid

41. The flow chart below shows the various stages in the Contact Process for the
manufacture of sulphuric acid.

What is substance T?
A Water
B Oxygen
C Sulphur dioxide
D Concentrated sulphuric acid
   
42. Which of the following reagents are used to distinguish between dilute hydrochloric acid
and dilute sulphuric acid?
I Aqueous silver nitrate solution
II Aqueous barium nitrate solution
III Aqueous lead(II) nitrate solution
IV Aqueous sodium carbonate solution
A I and II only
B I and IV only
C II and III only
D II and IV only
   
43. A reaction between hydrochloric acid and zinc produces hydrogen gas. The reaction is
completed in 50 seconds and the maximum volume of gas produced is 48 cm3. What is
the average rate of the reaction?
A  0.96 cm3 s-1  
 B  1.04 cm3 s-1
C  2.08 cm3 s-1
D  2.40 cm3 s-1
 
44. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to liberate oxygen gas as shown in the equation below:

2H2O2(aq) 2H2O(l) + O2(g)

Which one of the following pairs of substances will produce the highest initial rate of
evolution of oxygen gas?
6 cm3 H2O2 (11 volumes) + 44 cm3 distilled water; 0.20 g manganese(IV) oxide
A 
powder.
8 cm3 H2O2 (11 volumes) + 42 cm3 distilled water; 0.10 g manganese(IV) oxide
B
powder.
8 cm3 H2O2 (6 volumes) + 42 cm3 distilled water; 0.20 g manganese(IV) oxide
C
powder.
8 cm3 H2O2 (11 volumes) + 42 cm3 distilled water; 0.20 g manganese(IV) oxide
D
powder.
   
45. The following diagram shows seven elements in Period 4 of the Periodic Table of
Elements.

Which of the following is not true about the elements?

A  They have a high melting point
B  They have low melting points
C  They can form coloured compounds
D  They can exhibit various oxidation numbers in their compounds
 
46. The following table shows the volume of hydrogen gas, H2, collected in the reaction
between magnesium and dilute sulphuric acid.
Time/min 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
3
Volume of H2/cm 0.0 3.5 7.0 9.5 11.0 14.0 15.0 15.5
What is the average rate of reaction in the third minute?
A  2.0 cm3 min1
B  4.0 cm3 min1
C  5.5 cm3 min1
D  6.5 cm3 min1
 
47. The diagram below shows the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table of Elements.
  11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18  
  Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar  
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
   
Which one of the following statements is correct when across the Period from left to
right?
A The attraction of the nucleus for electrons in the shells increases
B The electronegativity of the elements decreases
C The number of valence electrons decreases
D The properties of the elements change from metallic to non-metallic
   
48. A material with the following properties is needed to manufacture a product.
 Low melting point
 Can be moulded and coloured easily
 Light
 Elastic
Which one of the following materials has the above properties?
A Polyvinyl chloride
B Glass
C Ceramic
D Brass
   
49. Element P reacts with element Q to form an ionic compound with the formula PQ.
Which one of the following pairs is not true about the electron arrangement of elements
P and Q?
 
   
Q
P
2
2.
A.8
2.
6
22
B..
26
22
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C
88
..
67
D
22
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88
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50. The chemical equation for the burning of carbon in oxygen is shown below.

                           C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g)

Which of the following information is not true about the reaction?
[Relative atomic mass: C = 12; O = 16]
A 12 g of carbon combines with 32 g of oxygen.
B One mole of carbon combines with one mole of oxygen produced one mole of
carbon dioxide.
C 1 g of carbon combines with 1 g of oxygen.
D One mole of carbon dioxide can be obtained from one mole of oxygen.
   

END OF QUESTION PAPER

Answers:
  1.  C
  2.  A
  3.  D
  4.  D
  5.  D
  6.  B
  7.  B
  8.  D
  9.  C
10.  D
11.  C
12.  D
13.  B
14.  C
15.  D
16.  C
17.  C
18.  D
19.  C
20.  B
21.  B
22.  C
23.  D
24.  A
25.  D
26.  C
27.  A
28.  A
29.  B
30.  D
31.  C
32.  B
33.  B
34.  A
35.  B
36.  D
37.  C
38.  A
39.  D
40.  D
41.  D
42.  A
43.  A
44.  D
45.  B
46.  B
47.  A
48.  A
49.  C
50.  C