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2020 Preliminary Examination

Pre-University 3

H2 CHEMISTRY 9729/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 22 Sep 2020
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For each question there are four possible answers, A, B, C, and D. Choose the one you consider to
be correct.

1 Which statement about a 36.0 g sample of 18O2 is correct?

A There are 6.02 × 1023 18O atoms in the sample.

B The number of atoms is the same as the number of atoms in a 32.0 g sample of 16O2.
C The number of moles in the sample is the same as the number of moles in a 40.0 g sample
of H218O.
D The number of molecules is the same as the number of atoms in a 20.0 g sample of H218O.

2 In gold mining, potassium cyanide is used to dissolve gold in order for easier extraction. The
equation, commonly known as the Elsner equation, is given below.
4 Au + 8 KCN + O2 + 2H2O ⟶ 4 K[Au(CN)2] + 4 KOH
What is the minimum volume of oxygen required to dissolve 1 kg of gold, assuming room
temperature and pressure?

A 28.8 dm3
B 30.5 dm3
C 461 dm3
D 487 dm3

3 Which of the following experiences the greatest deflection in the same electric field?

3
A H+ B 9 -
F C 12
Mg2+ D 32
S2-

4 Which of the following pairs have the same molecular shape?

A BCl3 and ICl3

B HCN and H2O
C CF4 and SF4
D SCl2 and H2S
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5 Which of the following pairs contains a compound held together by permanent dipole-permanent
dipole interactions and a compound containing ionic bonds?

A ClO2, AlCl3
B HCl, AlCl3
C NH4Cl, NaCl
D HCl, NaCl

6 Which of the following molecules will not form hydrogen bonds with another of its own molecule?

A CH3OCH3
B CH3COOH
C (CH3)3CNH2
D (CH3)2CHOH

7 To determine the enthalpy change of solution of NH4Cl(s), the enthalpy changes of the following
reactions are determined.

NH4+(g) ⟶ NH4+(aq)
NH4Cl(s) ⟶ NH4+(g) + Cl-(g)

Which of the following enthalpy changes is needed in order to determine the enthalpy change
of solution of NH4Cl(s)?

A The first electron affinity of chlorine atom

B The enthalpy change of atomisation of gaseous chlorine molecule
C The enthalpy change of hydration of gaseous chloride ion
D The enthalpy change of formation of solid ammonium chloride

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8 Hydrazine, N2H4, is used as a propellant in spacecraft propulsion. Hydrazine can be

manufactured from ammonia using the following reaction.
2NH3(g) + H2O2(l) ⟶ N2H4(l) + 2H2O(l)
Using the following information, what is the standard enthalpy change for this reaction in
kJ mol-1?
Compound ΔHf0 / kJ mol-1
NH3(g) -80.8
H2O2(l) -187.3
N2H4(l) +97.4
H2O(l) -285.8

A -79.7 B -125.3 C +79.7 D +125.3

9 Under which set of conditions will any reaction be spontaneous at all temperatures?

ΔH ΔS
A positive negative
B positive positive
C negative positive
D negative negative

10 An ideal gas is described as a theoretical gas that obeys the ideal gas equation.

Which of the following correctly explains why a real gas deviates from ideal gas behaviour?

1 Real gas molecules travel in a non-random manner.

2 Real gas molecules have a definite volume.
3 Real gas molecules have forces of attraction between them.

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only
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11 Which species can act as a Lewis acid?

A BF3
B OH-
C H2O
D NH3

12 In which reaction does ammonia function as a base?

1 2NH3(l) + 2Na(s) ⟶ 2NaNH2(s) + H2(g)

2 NH3(g) + H2O(l) ⟶ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)
3 NH3(g) + H2S(g) ⟶ NH4+(g) + HS-(g)

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 2 only

13 The reaction X(g) + 2Y(g) ⟶ Z(g) is found to have the rate equation rate = k[X] and a rate
constant of 1.155 × 10-3 s-1. If the initial concentration of X is 2.50 × 10-3 mol dm-3, what is the
concentration of X in mol dm-3 after 30 minutes?

A 3.13 × 10-4
B 6.25 × 10-4
C 1.25 × 10-3
D 2.00 × 10-3

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14 The mechanism for the reaction between nitrogen monoxide and oxygen is believed to be as
follows.
NO + NO ⇌ N2O2 (fast)
O2 + N2O2 ⟶ NO2 + NO2 (slow)

Which of the following rate equation is consistent with the mechanism?

A rate = k[O2][N2O2]
B rate = k[NO]2
C rate = k[NO]2[O2]
D rate = k[NO][O2]

15 The following reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions.

2NO3-(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 6Cl-(aq) ⇌ 2NO(g) + 4H2O(l) + 3Cl2(g)

Which of the following conditions can help to aid the reaction to happen?

1 Adding H2SO4
2 Adding NaNO3
3 Adding NaOH

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1 only

16 Nitrosyl bromide gas is placed in a vessel of constant volume and an equilibrium is set up.

2NOBr (g) ⇌ 2NO(g) + Br2(g)

The total equilibrium pressure is larger than the initial pressure of nitrosyl bromide by 25%.
What is the mole fraction, x, of bromine in this equilibrium mixture?

A 0.200 B 0.250 C 0.333 D 0.500

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17 Methanol is produced industrially through the reaction between carbon dioxide and hydrogen,
over a copper/zinc-oxide mixture as a catalyst. The reaction is carried out at 50-100 atm and
250 °C.
CO2(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g) ΔH <0

Which of the following explains the choice of these conditions?

A At lower pressures, the catalyst works more efficiently.

B At lower pressures, the rate of formation increases.
C At lower temperatures, the rate of formation of methanol increases.
D At lower temperatures, the yield of methanol increases.

18 The pKb value for aqueous ammonia at 25 °C is 4.80.

What is the pH of a solution containing 50 cm3 of 0.80 mol dm-3 of aqueous ammonia and 50
cm3 of 0.50 mol dm-3 of nitric acid?

A 3.31
B 5.02
C 8.98
D 10.7

19 Phosphoric acid is a weak acid that is sometimes found in soft drinks. It dissociates in water in
the manner below:
H3PO4(aq) ⇌ H2PO4-(aq) + H+(aq) Ka = 7.1 × 10-3
H2PO4-(aq) ⇌ HPO42-(aq) + H+(aq) Ka = 6.3 × 10-8
Which of the following describes the concentrations of the species present in equilibrium?

A [H3PO4] > [H2PO4-] > [HPO42-]

B [HPO42-] > [H2PO4-] > [H3PO4]
C [H3PO4] > [HPO42-] = [H2PO4-]
D [H3PO4] = [H2PO4-] > [HPO42-]

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20 Two solutions of 20 cm3 of CH3COOH and HCl with the same concentration were respectively
titrated against NaOH solution.
Which of the following will be the same for both reactions?

1 Initial pH
2 Volume of NaOH required to reach equivalence point
3 pH at equivalence point

A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1, 2 and 3
D 1 and 2 only

21 Magnesium phosphate, Mg3(PO4)2 is a sparingly soluble salt. If the solubility product of

Mg3(PO4)2 is given as M, what is the concentration of PO43- at equilibrium?

A 1⁄ B 1⁄
M 5 M 5
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108 36
C 1⁄ D 1⁄
4M 5 8M 5
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9 27
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22 The following graph shows the first ionisation energies of eight consecutive elements J to R,
which have atomic numbers between 3 to 20 in the Periodic Table.

M
1st Ionisation Energy/ kJ mol-1

J
K

P R
Q
N

Atomic Number

Which one of the following statements about the elements is true?

A Atomic radius of J is smaller than K.

B M exists as discrete molecules.
C The chloride of Q reacts with water to form an acidic solution.
D Oxides of R can react with acids.

23 Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

Electroplating is a common process to prevent corrosion. Numerous objects can be

electroplated, including keys. A metal key is dipped into a CuSO4 solution where it acts an
electrode of an electroplating setup.

Which of the following statements is correct?

1 The key acts as a cathode in the electrolytic cell.

2 0.0987 g of copper will be deposited on the key in 30s if a 10A current is used.
3 The electrolyte will turn universal indicator green at the end of the electroplating process.

A 1 only
B 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only

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24 Propanal can react with ammonia as shown.

CH3CH2CHO + NH3 ⟶ CH3CH2CH(OH)NH2
Which type of reaction is this?
A Nucleophilic addition
B Elimination
C Electrophilic substitution
D Addition-elimination

25 Which of the carbon atoms in the molecule below is sp2 hybridised?

A W and Z only
B X and Y only
C X only
D Z only

26 Which of the statements are true about 2-chloroethanoic acid and 2-bromoethanoic acid?

1 2-chloroethanoic acid can precipitate faster than 2-bromoethanoic acid when both are
reacted with ethanolic AgNO3.
2 2–chloroethanoic acid is a stronger acid than 2–bromoethanoic acid.
3 2-chloroethanoic acid contains a stronger electron-withdrawing group than 2-
bromoethanoic acid.

A 1, 2 and 3
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only
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27 Which of the following pairs of reagents will react together to give a water-soluble organic
product?

1 CH3CH2COOH and LiAlH4

2 CH3CH2COOH and CH3CH2NH2
3 CH3CH2CH2Cl and NaOH

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1 and 2 only

28 Which of the following is not a possible product when 2-methylpropene is reacted with a mixture
containing Br2 and ICl?

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29 Compound X reacts with 1 mol of sodium hydroxide at room temperature and 2 mol of sodium
hydroxide when heated.
Which of the following could be a possible structure of compound X?

A B

C D

30 Glutamic acid is one of the neutrotransmitters present in the nervous system.

Which of the following statements is false about glutamic acid?

A It exists as a crystalline solid at room temperature.

B It exists as a zwitterion at pH 7.
C The two carboxylic groups have different pKa.
D There is only 1 chiral centre in glutamic acid

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