Class: AS Topic: Inorganic Chemistry

Time: 1Hr Marks: 40

Multiple Choice Questions [15]
1. A solution contains both Mg2+(aq) and Sr2+(aq) at the same concentration.
The solution is divided into two equal portions. Aqueous sodium hydroxide is added dropwise to
one portion. Dilute sulfuric acid is added dropwise to the other portion.
Which row is correct?

2. Which row correctly describes one property of barium and one property of barium oxide?

3. In which row are all statements comparing magnesium and barium correct?
4. Solutions of 0.1 mol dm–3 Mg(NO3)2 and 0.1 mol dm–3 Ba(NO3)2 separately undergo a series of
reactions using pure reagents.

M, N and P are magnesium compounds.

Q, R and S are barium compounds.
How many of M, N, P, Q, R and S are white precipitates?
A2 B3 C4 D5
5. In the treatment of domestic water supplies, chlorine is added to the water to form HClO
Cl2(aq) + H2O(I) → H+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + HClO(aq)
The HClO reacts further to give ClO– ions.
HClO(aq) + H2O(I) → H3O+ (aq) + ClO– (aq)
Both HClO and ClO– kill bacteria by oxidation.
What is the change in oxidation number of chlorine when forming the ClO– ion from aqueous
chlorine?
A –1 B0 C +1 D +2
6. Chlorate(V) ions, ClO3 –, are produced in the redox reaction between chlorine and hot aqueous
sodium hydroxide. Oxidation numbers can be used to help balance the equation for this reaction.
vCl2(g) + wOH– (aq) → xCl– (aq) + yClO3 – (aq) + zH2O(l)
What are the values of v, x and y in the balanced equation?
7. Which statement explains why iodine is less volatile than chlorine?
A Chlorine is more electronegative than iodine and so has more repulsion between its molecules.
B The greater number of electrons in iodine leads to larger temporary dipole-induced dipoleforces.
C The I–I bond energy is smaller than the Cl –Cl bond energy.
D The iodine molecules have stronger permanent dipole-permanent dipole forces.
8. Which property explains the trend in volatility of the elements going down Group 17?
A decreasing covalent bond strength
B decreasing van der Waals’ forces
C increasing covalent bond strength
D increasing van der Waals’ forces
9. This question is about two salts, NaI and NaCl.
The two solid salts are separately added to warm concentrated H2SO4 and the results noted.
Aqueous solutions of the two salts are separately added to AgNO3(aq) and then concentrated
NH3(aq) is added and the results noted.
Which row is correct?

10. Elements Y and Z are both in Period 3.

When the chloride of Y is added to water, it reacts and a solution of pH 2 is produced.
When the chloride of Z is added to water, it dissolves and a solution of pH 7 is produced.
Which statement explains these observations?
A Both chlorides hydrolyse in water.
B Y is magnesium and Z is sodium.
C Y is phosphorus and Z is aluminium.
D Y is silicon and Z is sodium.
11. Which graph correctly shows relative electronegativity plotted against relative atomic radius for
the elements Na, Mg, Al and Si?

12. A solid Period 3 element, Q, is reacted with oxygen gas. Compound R is formed.
When R is added to water the pH decreases.
What could be the empirical formula of R?
A Q 2O 4 B Q 2O 5 C Q4O10 D Q 5O 2
13. L and M are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table.
● The oxide of L is a solid at room temperature. This oxide has a giant structure.
● The chloride of L does not react with water.
● Argon is the only element in Period 3 with a lower melting point than M.
Which formula represents a compound of elements L and M?
A Al2S3 B MgS C NaCl D PCl5
14. The reaction of nitrogen and oxygen to produce oxides of nitrogen happens at high
temperature in car engines or lightning strikes during thunder storms.
What is the main reason for these reactions requiring such high temperature?
A the lack of reactivity of nitrogen, due to the half filled 2p sub shell in the atom of nitrogen
B the lack of reactivity of nitrogen, due to the strength of the bond in N2
C the lack of reactivity of oxygen, due to electron - electron repulsion in one of its 2p orbitals
D the lack of reactivity of oxygen due to the strength of the bond in O2
15. Catalytic converters are fitted in the exhaust systems of many cars.

Which gas,
 Causes acid rain when release in to the air
 Is removed by car exhaust fumes by catalytic converter
A Carbon dioxde
B Carbon monoxide
C Hydrocarbon Vapors
D Nitrogen dioxide
Theory [25]
1. Magnesium shows reactions typical of a Group 2 metal.
(a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding in magnesium metal.

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(b) Fig. 2.1 shows some reactions of magnesium and its compounds.

(i) Identify the other products of reactions 1 and 2.

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(ii) Reaction 3 is used to form a precipitate of Mg(OH)2 from MgCl2(aq).

State why Ca(OH)2(aq) would not form a precipitate of Ba(OH)2 from BaCl2(aq).

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(iii) State the type of reaction that occurs in reaction 4.

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2. The Group 17 elements, chlorine, bromine and iodine, are non-metals that show trends in their
physical and chemical properties.
(a) Describe the trend in the colour of the Group 17 elements down the group.
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(b) The Group 17 elements can oxidise many metals to form halides.
(i) Describe the relative reactivity of the elements in Group 17 as oxidising agents.
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(ii) Chlorine reacts with hot tin metal to form tin(IV) chloride, SnCl4. SnCl4 is a colourless liquid at
room temperature that reacts vigorously with water to form an acidic solution.
Suggest the type of structure and bonding shown by SnCl4. Explain your answer.
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(c) The Group 17 elements form soluble halides with sodium.

(i) Describe what is seen when dilute AgNO3(aq) is added to NaBr(aq) followed by aqueous
ammonia.
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(ii) NaCl reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to form HCl and NaHSO4.
Explain the difference between the reactions of concentrated H2SO4 with NaCl and with NaI. Your
answer should refer to the role of the sulfuric acid in each reaction.
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(d) The hydrogen halides are useful reagents in organic and inorganic reactions.
(i) Describe and explain the trend in the boiling points of the hydrogen halides, HCl, HBr and HI.
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(ii) Describe and explain the trend in the thermal stabilities of the hydrogen halides, HCl, HBr
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3. Two Period 3 elements react with an excess of oxygen at room pressure.

(i) Complete Table 1.2

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(ii) The solutions made in column 3 of Table 1.2 are mixed together.

Name the type of reaction that occurs.

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(iii) Write an equation to describe the reaction between P4O10 and an excess of water.

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(f) Aluminium hydroxide is amphoteric.

(i) Explain what is meant by amphoteric.

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(ii) Write an equation to describe the reaction that occurs when aluminium hydroxide,

Al(OH)3, reacts with NaOH(aq).

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