UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

CHEMISTRY

0620/01

Paper 1 Multiple Choice

May/June 2006
Additional Materials:

Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

Soft clean eraser
Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

45 minutes

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless
this has been done for you.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 20.
You may use a calculator.

This document consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

IB06 06_0620_01/3RP
UCLES 2006

[Turn over

www.xtremepapers.net

2
1

At room temperature, in which substance are the particles furthest apart?

A

H2

H2O

Mg

MgO

Which method can be used to obtain crystals from aqueous copper(II) sulphate?
A

chromatography

electrolysis

evaporation

neutralisation

Five elements have proton numbers 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.
What are the proton numbers of the three elements that form oxides?

10, 12 and 14

10, 14 and 18

12, 14 and 16

14, 16 and 18

The rows P, Q and R in the table show three pairs of structures.

key

e e

e e

e electron
2n
2p

1n
2p

n neutron
p proton
nucleus

atoms of the
same element

H
R

Which pair or pairs are isotopes?

A

P only

UCLES 2006

P and Q only

Q only

0620/01/M/J/06

Q and R only

www.xtremepapers.net

3
5

Which numbers are added to give the nucleon number of an ion?

A

number of electrons + number of neutrons

number of electrons + number of protons

number of electrons + number of protons + number of neutrons

number of protons + number of neutrons

In the molecules CH4, HCl and H2O, which atoms use all of their outer shell electrons in bonding?
A

C and Cl

C and H

Cl and H

H and O

Which change to an atom occurs when it forms a positive ion?

A

It gains an electron.

It gains a proton.

It loses an electron.

It loses a proton.

For which compound is the formula correct?

compound

formula

ammonia

NH4

carbon dioxide

CO

potassium oxide

P2O

zinc chloride

ZnCl2

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

[Turn over

4
9

The diagrams show the molecules of three elements.

Which of these elements are present in water?

A

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

10 The diagram shows that two gases are formed when concentrated hydrochloric acid is
electrolysed between inert electrodes.

+ ve

ve

concentrated
hydrochloric acid
Which line correctly describes the colours of the gases at the electrodes?
anode (+ve)

cathode (ve)

colourless

colourless

colourless

yellow-green

yellow-green

colourless

yellow-green

yellow-green

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

5
11 The diagram shows an electrolysis experiment to electroplate nickel with a different metal.
+
1 2
Ni Ni

3 4
Ni Ni

aqueous
copper(II) sulphate

aqueous
sodium chloride

Which nickel electrodes are plated with a metal?

A

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

2 and 4 only

12 The diagram shows an experiment in which magnesium oxide powder is added to dilute
hydrochloric acid.
magnesium oxide powder

dilute
hydrochloric acid

aqueous
magnesium chloride
22 oC
pH7

20 oC
pH2
before

after

Which terms describe the experiment?

A
B
C

exothermic

neutralisation

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

[Turn over

www.xtremepapers.net

6
13 Coal, methane and hydrogen are burned as fuels.
Which descriptions of this process are correct?
what happens to the fuel

type of reaction

oxidised

endothermic

oxidised

exothermic

reduced

endothermic

reduced

exothermic

14 Two reactions involving water are shown.

X

FeSO4 + water hydrated iron(II) sulphate

Fe + O2 + water rust

Which of these reactions are reversible by heating?

A
B
C

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

7
15 The diagram shows a speed of reaction experiment.

hydrogen

excess of dilute
hydrochloric acid at 25 oC

magnesium

Increasing the concentration of the acid and increasing the temperature both affect the speed of
reaction.
Which line of the table is correct?
increase concentration of
acid

increase temperature

decrease speed of reaction

decrease speed of reaction

decrease speed of reaction

increase speed of reaction

increase speed of reaction

decrease speed of reaction

increase speed of reaction

increase speed of reaction

16 Barium hydroxide is an alkali. It reacts with hydrochloric acid.

aqueous
barium
hydroxide
pH meter

hydrochloric acid
What happens to the pH of a solution of hydrochloric acid as an excess of aqueous barium
hydroxide is added?
A

The pH decreases from 14 but becomes constant at 7.

The pH decreases from 14 to about 1.

The pH increases from 1 but becomes constant at 7.

The pH increases from 1 to about 14.

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

[Turn over

www.xtremepapers.net

8
17 Element X is at the left-hand side of the Periodic Table.
Which line in the table shows the correct type and property of the oxide of X?
type of oxide

property of oxide

metallic

acidic

metallic

basic

non-metallic

acidic

non-metallic

basic

18 The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table.
Z
W
X
Y

Which elements form ionic bonds with oxygen?

A

W only

W and X only

Y only

Y and Z only

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

9
19 The diagrams show three experiments using dilute sulphuric acid. Three different powders are
added to the acid.
Cu powder

Cu(OH)2 powder

H2SO4(aq)

H2SO4(aq)

CuCO3 powder

H2SO4(aq)

The mixtures are stirred.

2+

Which test-tubes then contain Cu (aq) ions?

A

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

20 The equation shows the reaction between a halogen and aqueous bromide ions.
X2
1

2Br (aq)

2X (aq)

Br2
3

Which words should be written in gaps 1, 2 and 3?

1

chlorine

brown

colourless

chlorine

colourless

brown

iodine

brown

colourless

iodine

colourless

brown

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

[Turn over

www.xtremepapers.net

10
21 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table.

W
X
Y

Which two elements could form a covalent compound?

A

W and X

W and Y

X and Y

X and Z

22 A student is asked to complete two sentences.

Metallic and non-metallic elements are classified in the 1. This can be used to 2
the properties of elements.
Which words correctly complete the gaps?
gap 1

gap 2

Periodic Table

measure

Periodic Table

predict

reactivity series

measure

reactivity series

predict

23 The diagram shows three balloons held by children.

P

carbon
dioxide

helium

hydrogen

Which of the balloons float up into the air when the children let go?
A

P only

P and R only

Q only

Q and R only

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

11
24 Three mixtures are made.
1

C + Fe2O3

Cu + Fe2O3

Mg + Fe2O3

The mixtures are heated strongly.

Which of the elements C, Cu and Mg are reactive enough to reduce the iron oxide to iron?
A

C and Cu only

C and Mg only

Cu and Mg only

C, Cu and Mg

25 Which property do all metals have?

A

Their densities are low.

Their melting points are high.

They act as catalysts.

They conduct electricity.

26 Copper, iron and zinc are all used to make things.

Which of these three metals are also used in the form of alloys?

A
B
C

copper

iron

zinc

27 Which diagram shows a common use of stainless steel?

A

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

[Turn over

12
28 The diagram shows stages in the purification of water.
Which stage uses chlorine?
water at pH9
+ bacteria
+ large solids
+ fine solids

water at pH9
+ bacteria
+ fine solids

water at pH9
+ bacteria
C

pure water
at pH7

water at pH7
+ bacteria

29 In experiments on rusting, some students are each given two metal objects to study.
One student set up his apparatus as shown.

nitrogen

air

chromeplated
keyring
brass screw

water

Which objects rusted?

brass screw

chrome-plated
keyring

A
B
C
D

30 Which substance is not a pollutant of clean air?

A

argon

carbon monoxide

nitrogen dioxide

sulphur dioxide

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

13
31 Which metallic element is needed in a complete fertiliser?
A

calcium

magnesium

potassium

sodium

32 A newspaper article claims that carbon dioxide is formed as follows.

1

during respiration

when calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid

when methane burns in air

Which statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

33 The diagram shows an experiment.

damp
litmus
paper
gas given off

mixture of ammonium chloride

and sodium hydroxide
heat
What is the name of the gas and the final colour of the litmus paper?
gas

colour

ammonia

blue

ammonia

red

chlorine

white

chlorine

red

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

[Turn over

14
34 The diagram shows the pH values of the soil in X and Y, two parts of the garden of a house.

X
pH 7.0

Y
pH 5.5

The house owner wishes to use lime to neutralise the soil in one part of the garden.
To which part should the lime be added, and why?
part of garden

because lime is

acidic

basic

acidic

basic

35 In the molecule shown, the two OH groups are numbered.

O
1

O
C
O

2
H

Which of these OH groups react with aqueous sodium hydroxide?

A
B
C

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

15
36 When a suitable catalyst is used, ethene reacts with steam.
What is the structure of the compound formed?
A

C
O

H
H

O
C

37 The diagram shows the separation of crude oil into fractions.

petrol
X
Y
crude oil

bitumen
What could X, Y and Z represent?
X

diesel

lubricating oil

paraffin

lubricating oil

diesel

paraffin

lubricating oil

paraffin

diesel

paraffin

diesel

lubricating oil

UCLES 2006

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

[Turn over

16
38 Which of the compounds shown are used as fuels?

A
B
C

H
O

C
O

39 Which set of diagrams shows three substances that are all in the same homologous series?
H
A

H
H

C
H

UCLES 2006

C
H

H
H

H
C

H
H

H
C

H
H

H
C

H
C

H
C
H

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

17
40 The diagram shows the structure of a small molecule.
CH3
C

H
C

Which chain-like molecule is formed when these small molecules link together?
A

CH3 H

CH3 H

CH3 H

UCLES 2006

CH3 H

CH3 H

CH3 H

CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

CH3 H

CH3 H

CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3

CH3 H

0620/01/M/J/06

C
CH3

[Turn over

www.xtremepapers.net

18
BLANK PAGE

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

19
BLANK PAGE

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

Group
I

III

II

IV

VI

VII

He

Hydrogen

Helium

1
7

11

12

14

16

19

20

Li

Be

Ne

Lithium

Beryllium

Boron

Carbon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Fluorine

Neon

10

23

24

27

28

31

32

35.5

40

Na

Mg

Al

Si

Cl

Ar

Sodium

Magnesium

11

Aluminium

12

13

Silicon

14

Phosphorus

Sulphur

16

15

Chlorine

17

Argon

18

39

40

45

48

51

52

55

56

59

59

64

65

70

73

75

79

80

84

Ca

Sc

Ti

Cr

Mn

Fe

Co

Ni

Cu

Zn

Ga

Ge

As

Se

Br

Kr

Potassium

19

Calcium

20

Scandium

Titanium

21

22

Vanadium

23

Chromium

24

85

88

89

91

93

96

Rb

Sr

Zr

Nb

Mo

Rubidium

Strontium

37

38

Yttrium

Zirconium

39

40

Niobium

41

Manganese

25

Molybdenum

42

Iron

26

Tc
Technetium

43

Cobalt

27

Nickel

28

Copper

29

Zinc

30

Gallium

31

Germanium

32

103

106

108

112

115

119

122

128

127

131

Pd

Ag

Cd

In

Sn

Sb

Te

Xe

Ruthenium

44

Rhodium

45

Palladium

46

Silver

47

Cadmium

48

Tin

Indium

50

49

139

178

181

184

186

190

192

195

197

201

204

207

La

Hf

Ta

Re

Os

Ir

Pt

Au

Hg

Tl

Pb

Lanthanum

57
226

Fr

Ra
88

Tantalum

73

X
b

Osmium

76

Platinum

Iridium

78

77

Gold

79

Mercury

80

Thallium

81

209

Bi

Lead

82

54

Bismuth

83

Po

At

Polonium

84

Rn

Astatine

85

Radon

86

Ac
Actinium

140

141

144

Ce

Pr

Nd

Cerium

Key

Rhenium

75

Xenon

Iodine

53

89

*58-71 Lanthanoid series

90-103 Actinoid series
a

Tungsten

74

Tellurium

52

227

Radium

Francium

87

Hafnium

72

Antimony

51

137

Barium

Krypton

36

Rh

Ba
56

Bromine

35

101

133

Caesium

Selenium

34

Ru

Cs
55

Arsenic

33

58

a = relative atomic mass

Neodymium

60

232

X = atomic symbol
b = proton (atomic) number

Praseodymium

59

90

Pm
Promethium

150

152

157

159

162

165

167

169

173

175

Sm

Eu

Gd

Tb

Dy

Ho

Er

Tm

Yb

Lu

Samarium

62

61

Europium

63

Gadolinium

64

Terbium

65

Dysprosium

66

Holmium

67

Erbium

68

Thulium

69

Ytterbium

70

Lutetium

71

238

Th

Pa

Np

Pu

Am

Cm

Bk

Cf

Es

Fm

Md

No

Lr

Thorium

Protactinium

Uranium

Neptunium

Plutonium

Americium

Curium

Berkelium

Californium

Einsteinium

Fermium

Mendelevium

Nobelium

Lawrencium

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

100

101

102

103

20

Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible.
Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been
included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

0620/01/M/J/06

www.xtremepapers.net

University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a
department of the University of Cambridge.

DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements