UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY)
5126/01

Paper 1 Multiple Choice
October/November 2006

1 hour
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1 Potassium nitrate crystals can be separated from sand by using the processes shown.

What is the correct order for the processes?

first last
A filter dissolve evaporate crystallise
B dissolve evaporate crystallise filter
C dissolve evaporate filter crystallise
D dissolve filter evaporate crystallise


2 Which statement about the molecules in ice is correct?
A The molecules all move with the same speed.
B The molecules are diatomic.
C The molecules move randomly.
D The molecules vibrate about fixed positions.


3 Strontium has an isotope of nucleon number 90.

How many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in an atom of this isotope?

protons neutrons electrons
A 38 50 38
B 38 52 38
C 38 52 40
D 40 50 38


4 Under what conditions does sodium chloride conduct electricity?

conducts electricity
when solid when molten in aqueous solution
A no no no
B no yes yes
C yes no no
D yes yes yes


5 How many electrons are shared in the covalent bonds in a methane molecule?
A 2 B 4 C 6 D 8

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6 A 6 g sample of pure carbon is completely burned in oxygen.

C + O
2
CO
2


Which mass of carbon dioxide is produced?
A 12 g B 22 g C 38 g D 44 g


7 A thermometer is placed in water and the temperature is measured as shown.

o
C
50
48
46
44
42
40
38
36
thermometer


An endothermic change takes place as a solid is dissolved in the water. The temperature
changes by 4.5
o
C.

What is the final temperature?
A 38.0
o
C B 38.5
o
C C 47.0
o
C D 47.5
o
C


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8 In an experiment, 0.325 g of zinc reacts with an excess of 1.0 mol/dm
3
hydrochloric acid. The
graph shows how the volume of hydrogen collected varies with time.

In a second experiment, 0.650 g of zinc reacts with an excess of 1.0 mol/dm
3
hydrochloric acid.

For the second experiment, at which point does the graph become horizontal?

time / s
volume of
hydrogen
/ cm
3
0
0
60
120
180
240
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90100110120130
A
B
D
C



9 The pH values of four aqueous solutions are shown.

Which solution contains a weak acid?

pH value
A 2
B 5
C 7
D 9


10 Which statement about the elements in Group I of the Periodic Table is correct?
A The proton (atomic) number of an element is one greater than that of the element above it.
B They are equally reactive.
C They become less metallic as the proton (atomic) number increases.
D They form chlorides of similar formula.


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11 An experiment is carried out to find the order of reactivity of some metals.

Three metals are placed in separate solutions containing an aqueous metal ion.

The results are shown.

aqueous metal ion
key
metal
Mg
2+
Al
3+
Fe
2+
Zn
2+

Mg
= reaction
observed
Fe
Zn
= no reaction
observed

What is the order of reactivity of the metals (most reactive first)?
A Mg Zn Fe Al
B Fe Zn Al Mg
C Mg Al Zn Fe
D Mg Al Fe Zn


12 Underground steel tanks can be prevented from rusting by sacrificial protection.

surface
damp soil
connecting
wire
block of
sacrificial
substance
underground
steel tank


Which element is most suitable for use as the sacrificial substance?
A carbon
B copper
C iron
D magnesium


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13 Aluminium cooking utensils are used in many kitchens.

What property of aluminium is not important for this use?
A It has a high melting point.
B It is a good conductor of electricity.
C It is a good conductor of heat.
D It is resistant to corrosion.


14 Methane, sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide are gases which affect the atmosphere and the
environment.

In what way do these gases affect the environment?

methane sulphur dioxide carbon dioxide
A depletion of the ozone layer acid rain global warming
B global warming photochemical smog acid rain
C photochemical smog global warming depletion of the ozone layer
D global warming acid rain global warming


15 What is the main constituent of natural gas?
A ethane
B helium
C hydrogen
D methane


16 Octane is an alkane containing eight carbon atoms per molecule.

What is its molecular formula?
A C
8
H
14
B C
8
H
16
C C
8
H
18
D C
8
H
20



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17 The experiment shown is carried out.

water
liquid alkane
on mineral
fibre
aluminium
oxide
very strong
heat
ethene


Which process occurs?
A cracking
B dehydrogenation
C distillation
D polymerisation


18 A hydrocarbon has the formula C
6
H
12
.

Which observation could confirm the homologous series to which the hydrocarbon belongs?
A burning in air with a sooty flame
B decolourising aqueous bromine
C effervescence when mixed with sodium carbonate solution
D turning Universal Indicator blue


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19 Wine can deteriorate after a period of time because of atmospheric oxidation.

Which compound is formed by the oxidation of the alcohol in the wine?


A CH C
3
B
C
D
C
2
H
5
OH
CH
3
C
C
2
OH
O
OH
CH
3
O
H
5
C
O



20 Which of the following contains the linkage?
A fats
B nylon
C poly(ethene)
D Terylene


21 The diagram shows a cell from the leaf of a green plant.

In which part would the chromosomes be found?

B
C
A
D



C N
O
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22 Which part of the structure of a root hair cell is the site of uptake of water?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D sap vacuole


23 Which of these processes always involves the movement of water molecules?

diffusion osmosis
A key
B yes
C no
D


24 Pepsin is an enzyme that is active in the human stomach.

Which graph shows how the rate of reaction of pepsin is affected by pH?

rate of
reaction
1 7 14
pH
A
rate of
reaction
1 7 14
pH
B
rate of
reaction
1 7 14
pH
C
rate of
reaction
1 7 14
pH
D



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25 An experiment is set up as shown, and left for one hour.

In which test-tube does the concentration of carbon dioxide decrease?

water
snail
water
plant
water
sunlight sunlight
dark cupboard
D C A B



26 For which substances, required by plants for growth, do the plants need nitrate ions?

proteins starch sugar

A key
B = nitrate used
C = nitrate not used
D


27 The recommended diet for soldiers in freezing Arctic conditions is different from that
recommended for tropical conditions.

What should the Arctic diet include?
A less fat
B less fibre
C more energy
D more protein


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28 Which processes are functions of the liver?

absorbing food assimilating food
helping with
digestion of food

A key
B = is a function
C = is not a function
D


29 A plant is left in the hot sun for six hours.

09:00hr 15:00hr


The diagram shows how the appearance of the plant changes during this time.

What explains the change in appearance of the plant?
A More water is lost by transpiration than is absorbed.
B Stomata have closed.
C The concentration of water in the cells has increased.
D There is less support provided by the xylem.


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30 The diagram shows a section of the heart.

1
2
3
4


Which two chambers of the heart contain oxygenated blood?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4


31 The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and an associated blood capillary.

In which part is the concentration of carbon dioxide highest?

wall of alveolus
capillary
wall
blood from
heart
blood returns
to the heart
red blood cells
A
B
C
D



32 Which equation represents anaerobic respiration?
A glucose lactic acid
B glucose lactic acid + carbon dioxide
C glucose lactic acid + water
D glucose + oxygen carbon dioxide + water
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33 The diagram shows a section through part of the eye.

X
Y
Z


What happens to parts X, Y and Z when the eye focuses on a near object?

X Y Z
A contracts tight less convex
B contracts slack more convex
C relaxes tight less convex
D relaxes slack more convex


34 Many drugs affect the nervous system by acting as depressants.

Which of these drugs are depressants?

alcohol heroin

A key
B = depressant
C = not a depressant
D


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35 The diagram represents the energy flow through a food chain.

carnivores herbivores plants X


What provides the energy source (X) for this food chain?
A decomposers
B herbivores
C plants
D sunlight


36 In a tropical rainforest which of these processes is linked to the removal of carbon dioxide from
the atmosphere?
A decay
B new plant growth
C respiration
D transpiration


37 In recent years, important rivers in many parts of the world have become more acidic.

What has caused this change?
A air pollution by sulphur dioxide
B water pollution by inorganic waste
C increased use of insecticides
D increased use of nitrate fertilisers


38 What will be most likely to produce flowers of the same type and colour?
A growing plants from the seeds of one parent
B growing plants that have been produced by asexual reproduction
C growing plants at the same temperature
D growing plants in the same light intensity


39 How does a human female gamete differ from a male gamete?
A The human female gamete contains a Y chromosome.
B The human female gamete is a ball of cells.
C The human female gamete is larger.
D The human female gamete swims more quickly.
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40 How does continuous variation differ from discontinuous variation?

continuous variation has
two or more distinct types
continuous variation is
controlled by
A no few genes
B no many genes
C yes few genes
D yes many genes


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