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Paper 22
Answer all forty multiple choice questions. For each question, choose the correct option from A, B, C or D.
40 题目 · 40 分
题目 1 · MCQ
1 分
An enzyme has an optimum pH of 2.0. Which statement explains why its activity decreases when the pH is increased from 2.0 to 7.0?
A.The kinetic energy of the enzyme and substrate molecules decreases.
B.The active site of the enzyme changes shape and is no longer complementary to the substrate.
C.The activation energy of the reaction is lowered because the enzyme is denatured.
D.The substrate molecules change shape and can no longer enter the active site.
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解题
Enzymes are proteins. Extremes of pH away from the optimum alter the ionic charges on the amino acids making up the enzyme, which changes the three-dimensional shape of the active site. Because the active site is no longer complementary to the substrate, the substrate can no longer bind to form an enzyme-substrate complex, causing enzyme activity to decrease.
评分标准
1 mark: B
题目 2 · MCQ
1 分
Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Which row correctly describes the products formed at each electrode and the change in the remaining electrolyte?
During the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride: 1. Chloride ions (Cl^-) are discharged at the positive electrode (anode) to form chlorine gas. 2. Hydrogen ions (H^+) from water are discharged at the negative electrode (cathode) to form hydrogen gas. 3. Sodium ions (Na^+) and hydroxide ions (OH^-) remain in solution, forming sodium hydroxide (an alkaline solution), which causes the pH of the remaining electrolyte to increase.
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1 mark: A
题目 3 · MCQ
1 分
A crane lifts a load of mass 250 kg vertically upwards through a height of 12 m in a time of 15 s. The gravitational field strength, g, is 10 N/kg. What is the useful power output of the crane?
A.200 W
B.2000 W
C.3000 W
D.30000 W
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解题
The work done W by the crane is equal to the increase in gravitational potential energy: W = mgh = 250 kg * 10 N/kg * 12 m = 30,000 J. Power P is the rate of doing work: P = W / t = 30,000 J / 15 s = 2000 W.
评分标准
1 mark: B
题目 4 · MCQ
1 分
A ray of light travelling in air strikes the flat boundary of a glass block at an angle of incidence of 30 degrees. Which statement describes the path and speed of the light ray as it enters the glass?
A.It bends away from the normal, and its speed decreases.
B.It bends away from the normal, and its speed increases.
C.It bends towards the normal, and its speed decreases.
D.It bends towards the normal, and its speed increases.
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解题
Glass is more optically dense than air. When a light ray enters a more optically dense medium, its speed decreases. This decrease in speed causes the ray to bend towards the normal.
评分标准
1 mark: C
题目 5 · MCQ
1 分
Two resistors of resistance 6.0 ohms and 12.0 ohms are connected in parallel. This parallel combination is then connected in series with a third resistor of resistance 4.0 ohms. What is the total combined resistance of this network?
A.2.0 ohms
B.8.0 ohms
C.10.0 ohms
D.22.0 ohms
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解题
First, calculate the resistance of the two resistors in parallel: 1 / Rp = 1 / 6.0 + 1 / 12.0 = 2 / 12.0 + 1 / 12.0 = 3 / 12.0, so Rp = 4.0 ohms. Next, add the series resistor: Rtotal = Rp + 4.0 = 4.0 + 4.0 = 8.0 ohms.
评分标准
1 mark: B
题目 6 · MCQ
1 分
A healthy plant cell is placed in a highly concentrated sucrose solution. Which row correctly describes the net movement of water and the state of the cell after 30 minutes?
A.net movement of water: into the cell | state of vacuole: expands | state of cell: turgid
B.net movement of water: out of the cell | state of vacuole: shrinks | state of cell: plasmolysed
C.net movement of water: into the cell | state of vacuole: shrinks | state of cell: plasmolysed
D.net movement of water: out of the cell | state of vacuole: expands | state of cell: turgid
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解题
Since the external sucrose solution has a lower water potential than the cell sap, water moves out of the cell down a water potential gradient by osmosis. This causes the vacuole to shrink and the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall, leaving the cell plasmolysed.
评分标准
1 mark: B
题目 7 · MCQ
1 分
The reactions of four metals, P, Q, R and S, are investigated. Metal P reacts rapidly with cold water. The oxide of metal Q is reduced when heated with carbon. Metal R does not react with steam or dilute hydrochloric acid. The oxide of metal S is not reduced when heated with carbon, but S does not react with cold water. What is the order of reactivity of these metals, from most reactive to least reactive?
A.P -> S -> Q -> R
B.S -> P -> Q -> R
C.P -> S -> R -> Q
D.S -> Q -> P -> R
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1. Metal P is the most reactive because it reacts with cold water (like sodium or calcium). 2. Metal S is less reactive than P (does not react with cold water) but its oxide cannot be reduced by carbon, meaning S is more reactive than carbon (like magnesium). 3. Metal Q is less reactive than carbon because its oxide is reduced by heating with carbon (like zinc or iron). 4. Metal R is the least reactive because it does not react with steam or dilute acid (like copper). Therefore, the order of reactivity is P -> S -> Q -> R.
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1 mark: A
题目 8 · MCQ
1 分
Which statement correctly describes a chemical difference between ethene and ethane?
A.Ethene is a saturated hydrocarbon, whereas ethane is unsaturated.
B.Ethene decolourises aqueous bromine rapidly, whereas ethane does not react with it in the dark.
C.Ethene contains only single covalent bonds, whereas ethane contains a double covalent bond.
D.Ethene is obtained directly by fractional distillation of petroleum, whereas ethane is only obtained by cracking.
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解题
Ethene is an unsaturated alkene containing a carbon-carbon double bond, allowing it to undergo an addition reaction with aqueous bromine, decolourising it from orange to colourless. Ethane is a saturated alkane containing only single bonds and does not react with aqueous bromine in the dark.
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1 mark: B
题目 9 · MCQ
1 分
A student tests a liquid food sample with four different reagents. The results are: Biuret test gives a purple solution; Iodine test gives a yellow-brown solution; Benedict's test gives a blue solution; Ethanol emulsion test gives a cloudy white emulsion. Which nutrients are present in this food sample?
A.protein and fat only
B.protein and reducing sugar only
C.starch and fat only
D.protein, reducing sugar and starch leakage tests show positive results for both protein and fat, whereas starch and reducing sugar tests are negative, supporting option A as the correct answer and rejecting B, C, and D as incorrect options due to failed validation tests of present/absent nutrient molecules in solution testing process conditions specified in this analytical question framework context diagram details matching criteria standards closely adhered to throughout process analysis design logic sequence here carefully executed successfully according to standard specifications protocols detailed in source textbooks explicitly verified and validated strictly by definition characteristics of target compound materials tested in laboratory setup sequence detailed above standard procedural practice guidelines for science standard exams correctly specified and answered precisely as written according to the marking scheme guidelines provided above successfully confirmed perfectly valid correct option strictly defined by results of chemical tests presented herein clearly explained and reasoned below details provided correctly as follows below details verified correct as specified above for option A strictly. (1 mark)
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解题
The Biuret test turns purple in the presence of protein. The ethanol emulsion test produces a cloudy white emulsion in the presence of fats. The iodine test remains yellow-brown because starch is absent, and the Benedict's test remains blue because reducing sugars are absent. Thus, only protein and fat are present.
评分标准
A is correct (1 mark).
题目 10 · MCQ
1 分
An enzyme is isolated from the human stomach. The rate of reaction of this enzyme is measured at different pH values: pH 2, pH 7, and pH 9. At which pH is the rate of reaction highest, and what is the state of the enzyme at pH 9?
A.highest rate of reaction at pH 2; enzyme is denatured at pH 9
B.highest rate of reaction at pH 2; enzyme is unaffected at pH 9
C.highest rate of reaction at pH 7; enzyme is denatured at pH 9
D.highest rate of reaction at pH 7; enzyme is activated at pH 9
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解题
Stomach enzymes (such as pepsin) function in highly acidic conditions, meaning the optimum pH is around pH 2, yielding the highest rate of reaction. At a highly alkaline pH of 9, the enzyme's active site changes shape irreversibly, meaning it is denatured.
评分标准
A is correct (1 mark).
题目 11 · MCQ
1 分
An object of mass 4.0 kg is lifted vertically upwards through a height of 5.0 m. The gravitational field strength, \(g\), is 10 N/kg. The lift takes 2.0 s. What is the average power used to lift the object?
A.10 W
B.40 W
C.100 W
D.200 W
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解题
First, calculate the work done (which equals the gain in gravitational potential energy): \(\Delta E_p = m \times g \times h = 4.0\text{ kg} \times 10\text{ N/kg} \times 5.0\text{ m} = 200\text{ J}\). Next, calculate the power: \(P = \frac{W}{t} = \frac{200\text{ J}}{2.0\text{ s}} = 100\text{ W}\).
评分标准
C is correct (1 mark).
题目 12 · MCQ
1 分
An ion of an isotope has a 2+ charge. The nucleus of this ion contains 12 protons and 12 neutrons. What is the number of electrons and the nucleon number of this ion?
A.10 electrons and 12 nucleon number
B.10 electrons and 24 nucleon number
C.14 electrons and 24 nucleon number
D.12 electrons and 24 nucleon number
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解题
The number of protons is 12. Since the ion has a 2+ charge, it has lost 2 electrons, so the number of electrons is \(12 - 2 = 10\). The nucleon number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus: \(12 + 12 = 24\).
评分标准
B is correct (1 mark).
题目 13 · MCQ
1 分
Barium sulfate is an insoluble salt. Which method is most suitable for preparing a pure, dry sample of barium sulfate?
A.reacting barium metal with dilute sulfuric acid, then evaporating the water
B.mixing aqueous barium chloride with dilute sulfuric acid, then filtering and washing the residue
C.heating barium oxide with solid sulfur, followed by crystallization
D.titrating barium hydroxide with dilute sulfuric acid using an indicator, then heating to dryness
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解题
Insoluble salts like barium sulfate are prepared by precipitation. Mixing two soluble substances, such as barium chloride solution and dilute sulfuric acid, produces insoluble barium sulfate. This precipitate is filtered to separate it from the mixture, washed with distilled water to remove soluble impurities, and dried.
评分标准
B is correct (1 mark).
题目 14 · MCQ
1 分
A ray of monochromatic light passes from air into a rectangular glass block. What happens to the speed, frequency, and wavelength of the light as it enters the glass?
A.speed decreases, frequency remains constant, wavelength decreases
B.speed decreases, frequency decreases, wavelength remains constant
C.speed increases, frequency remains constant, wavelength increases
D.speed remains constant, frequency increases, wavelength decreases
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解题
Glass is optically denser than air, so light slows down (speed decreases) when entering it. The frequency of a wave is determined by its source, so it remains constant. Using the wave equation \(v = f\lambda\), since speed \(v\) decreases and frequency \(f\) is constant, the wavelength \(\lambda\) must also decrease.
评分标准
A is correct (1 mark).
题目 15 · MCQ
1 分
Two identical resistors, each of resistance \(R\), are connected in parallel. This combination is connected in series with a third identical resistor of resistance \(R\). What is the total combined resistance of this network?
A.0.33 \(R\)
B.0.67 \(R\)
C.1.5 \(R\)
D.3.0 \(R\)
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解题
First, calculate the resistance of the two parallel resistors: \(\frac{1}{R_p} = \frac{1}{R} + \frac{1}{R} = \frac{2}{R}\), which gives \(R_p = 0.5R\). Since this combination is in series with another resistor of resistance \(R\), the total resistance is \(R_{\text{total}} = R_p + R = 0.5R + R = 1.5R\).
评分标准
C is correct (1 mark).
题目 16 · MCQ
1 分
An aqueous solution of copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using inert carbon electrodes. Which products are formed at each electrode?
During the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate using inert electrodes, \(Cu^{2+}\) and \(H^+\) ions migrate to the cathode. Because copper is less reactive than hydrogen, \(Cu^{2+}\) ions are preferentially reduced, forming copper metal. \(SO_4^{2-}\) and \(OH^-\) ions migrate to the anode. Because hydroxide is oxidised more easily than sulfate, \(OH^-\) ions are oxidised to form oxygen gas.
评分标准
A is correct (1 mark).
题目 17 · MCQ
1 分
A plant cell with a higher water potential is placed in a concentrated sucrose solution which has a lower water potential.
Which row correctly describes the net movement of water and the appearance of the cell after 30 minutes?
A.Net movement of water: into the cell | Appearance of cell: turgid
B.Net movement of water: into the cell | Appearance of cell: flaccid
C.Net movement of water: out of the cell | Appearance of cell: turgid
D.Net movement of water: out of the cell | Appearance of cell: plasmolysed
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解题
Water moves down a water potential gradient from a region of higher water potential (inside the cell) to a region of lower water potential (the sucrose solution) by osmosis. As water leaves the cell, the vacuole and cytoplasm shrink, causing the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall, which makes the cell plasmolysed.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Correctly identifies water movement out of the cell (from higher to lower water potential). - Correctly identifies the resulting state of the plant cell as plasmolysed.
题目 18 · MCQ
1 分
The rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction decreases rapidly at temperatures above the optimum.
Which statement explains this observation?
A.The kinetic energy of the enzyme molecules decreases.
B.The bonds maintaining the shape of the active site are broken, changing its shape permanently.
C.The activation energy of the reaction increases as the substrate molecules gain more kinetic energy.
D.The substrate molecules are denatured and can no longer bind to the active site.
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解题
At high temperatures, the thermal energy breaks the bonds that maintain the specific three-dimensional shape of the enzyme's active site. This permanent change in shape (denaturation) means that the substrate molecule can no longer fit into the active site, stopping the reaction.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Reject choices suggesting substrate is denatured or that kinetic energy decreases at high temperatures.
题目 19 · MCQ
1 分
The table shows the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in four different particles, W, X, Y and Z.
Which particle represents a sodium ion, \(\text{Na}^+\)?
A.W
B.X
C.Y
D.Z
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解题
A sodium atom (proton number 11) has 11 protons. A sodium ion, \(\text{Na}^+\), has a charge of \(+1\), meaning it has lost 1 electron, leaving it with 10 electrons. Its nucleon number is 23, so the number of neutrons is \(23 - 11 = 12\). This corresponds to particle X.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Correctly matches protons (11), neutrons (12), and electrons (10) for \(\text{Na}^+\).
题目 20 · MCQ
1 分
Concentrated aqueous copper(II) chloride is electrolysed using inert carbon electrodes.
Which products are formed at the anode and the cathode?
A.Anode: chlorine | Cathode: copper
B.Anode: chlorine | Cathode: hydrogen
C.Anode: oxygen | Cathode: copper
D.Anode: oxygen | Cathode: hydrogen
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解题
In concentrated aqueous copper(II) chloride, the ions present are \(\text{Cu}^{2+}\), \(\text{H}^+\), \(\text{Cl}^-\), and \(\text{OH}^-\). At the cathode, \(\text{Cu}^{2+}\) is lower in the reactivity series than \(\text{H}^+\), so copper metal is deposited. At the anode, because the solution is concentrated, halide ions (\(\text{Cl}^-\)) are selectively discharged over hydroxide ions, forming chlorine gas.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Cathode: copper - Anode: chlorine
题目 21 · MCQ
1 分
Why does increasing the concentration of a solution increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
A.The reactant particles move faster and collide with greater kinetic energy.
B.There are more reactant particles per unit volume, so the collision frequency increases.
C.The activation energy of the reaction is reduced, so more collisions are successful.
D.The total number of particles increases, which increases the energy of each collision.
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解题
Increasing the concentration of a solution means there are more reactant particles contained in the same volume. This increases the frequency of collisions (collisions per unit time) between the reacting particles, thereby increasing the rate of reaction.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Explanation must involve increase in collision frequency (or collisions per second) and more particles per unit volume.
题目 22 · MCQ
1 分
A toy car of mass \(0.50\text{ kg}\) is pushed along a horizontal friction-free surface. It accelerates from rest to a speed of \(4.0\text{ m/s}\) in a time of \(2.0\text{ s}\).
What is the average power developed by the force pushing the car?
A.1.0 W
B.2.0 W
C.4.0 W
D.8.0 W
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解题
1. Find final kinetic energy of the car: \(KE = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.50\text{ kg} \times (4.0\text{ m/s})^2 = 0.25 \times 16 = 4.0\text{ J}\). 2. Work done \(W\) by the force is equal to the change in kinetic energy: \(W = 4.0\text{ J}\). 3. Power developed: \(P = \frac{W}{t} = \frac{4.0\text{ J}}{2.0\text{ s}} = 2.0\text{ W}\).
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Formulae used: \(KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\) and \(P = \frac{W}{t}\). - Correct intermediate energy of \(4.0\text{ J}\). - Correct final power of \(2.0\text{ W}\).
题目 23 · MCQ
1 分
A ray of light in a glass block is incident on the boundary with air.
Which conditions must be met for total internal reflection to occur at the boundary?
A.The angle of incidence must be less than the critical angle, and light must travel from a less dense medium to a more dense medium.
B.The angle of incidence must be less than the critical angle, and light must travel from a more dense medium to a less dense medium.
C.The angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle, and light must travel from a less dense medium to a more dense medium.
D.The angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle, and light must travel from a more dense medium to a less dense medium.
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解题
For total internal reflection to occur, two conditions must be satisfied: 1. The light must be travelling from an optically denser medium (higher refractive index, e.g., glass) to an optically less dense medium (lower refractive index, e.g., air). 2. The angle of incidence at the boundary must be greater than the critical angle for that boundary.
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Identifies correct refractive index transition (denser to less dense). - Identifies correct relation to critical angle (angle of incidence > critical angle).
题目 24 · MCQ
1 分
Two resistors, one of resistance \(6.0\ \Omega\) and the other of resistance \(12\ \Omega\), are connected in parallel to a \(12\text{ V}\) battery of negligible internal resistance.
2. Use Ohm's Law to calculate the total current \(I\): \(I = \frac{V}{R_p} = \frac{12\text{ V}}{4.0\ \Omega} = 3.0\text{ A}\).
评分标准
1 mark for the correct option. - Correctly calculates parallel resistance of \(4.0\ \Omega\). - Applies \(I = V / R\) to get \(3.0\text{ A}\).
题目 25 · 選擇題
1 分
The rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction is measured at different pH values. At pH 2, the rate is high. At pH 8, the reaction stops completely. Which statement explains why the reaction stops at pH 8?
A.The substrate molecules have gained too much kinetic energy.
B.The enzyme has been denatured, changing the shape of its active site.
C.The activation energy of the reaction has decreased.
D.The enzyme and substrate molecules repel each other due to like charges - s - s s
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解题
At extreme pH values, the chemical bonds holding the protein structure of the enzyme are disrupted. This denatures the enzyme, permanently changing the shape of its active site so that the substrate molecule can no longer bind to it.
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (B).
题目 26 · 選擇題
1 分
The rate of photosynthesis of a plant is measured at different light intensities. At a constant temperature of 20 °C and a carbon dioxide concentration of 0.04%, the rate reaches a maximum level and stops increasing as light intensity increases. When the carbon dioxide concentration is increased to 0.15%, the maximum rate of photosynthesis increases significantly. What is the limiting factor for the rate of photosynthesis at 0.04% carbon dioxide concentration and high light intensity?
A.carbon dioxide concentration
B.light intensity
C.temperature
D.water availability
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解题
At high light intensity, the rate of photosynthesis is no longer limited by light. Since increasing the carbon dioxide concentration from 0.04% to 0.15% increases the rate, the carbon dioxide concentration must have been the limiting factor at 0.04%.
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (A).
题目 27 · 選擇題
1 分
A phosphide ion has the symbol \(^{31}_{15}\text{P}^{3-}\). Which row shows the correct number of protons, neutrons and electrons in this ion?
A.15 protons, 16 neutrons, 12 electrons
B.15 protons, 16 neutrons, 18 electrons
C.15 protons, 31 neutrons, 15 electrons
D.16 protons, 15 neutrons, 18 electrons
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解题
The atomic number (bottom number) is 15, so there are 15 protons. The mass number (top number) is 31, so the number of neutrons is mass number minus atomic number: \(31 - 15 = 16\). The charge is \(3-\), meaning the ion has gained 3 electrons relative to the neutral atom: \(15 + 3 = 18\) electrons.
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (B).
题目 28 · 選擇題
1 分
Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using inert carbon electrodes. Which products are formed at the anode and at the cathode?
A.anode: copper; cathode: oxygen
B.anode: hydrogen; cathode: copper
C.anode: oxygen; cathode: copper
D.anode: oxygen; cathode: hydrogen
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解题
During the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate: At the cathode, copper ions (\(\text{Cu}^{2+}\)) are discharged in preference to hydrogen ions (\(\text{H}^+\)) because copper is lower in the reactivity series, forming copper metal. At the anode, hydroxide ions (\(\text{OH}^-\)) from water are discharged in preference to sulfate ions (\(\text{SO}_4^{2-}\)), producing oxygen gas.
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (C).
题目 29 · 選擇題
1 分
Hydrocarbons P and Q are tested separately with orange-coloured aqueous bromine in the absence of light. Hydrocarbon P does not cause any rapid colour change. Hydrocarbon Q causes the solution to change from orange to colourless. Which compounds are hydrocarbons P and Q?
A.P is ethane; Q is ethene
B.P is ethene; Q is ethane
C.P is methane; Q is propane
D.P is propene; Q is propane
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解题
Alkanes (like ethane) are saturated hydrocarbons and do not react rapidly with aqueous bromine in the dark. Alkenes (like ethene) are unsaturated, containing a carbon-carbon double bond, and undergo an addition reaction with bromine, rapidly decolourising the orange solution.
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (A).
题目 30 · 選擇題
1 分
A car travels along a straight road. From time \(t = 0\) to \(t = 4\text{ s}\), its speed increases uniformly from \(0\) to \(15\text{ m/s}\). From \(t = 4\text{ s}\) to \(t = 12\text{ s}\), the car continues at a constant speed of \(15\text{ m/s}\). What is the total distance travelled by the car during the first \(12\text{ s}\)?
A.60 m
B.120 m
C.150 m
D.180 m
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解题
The total distance travelled is equal to the area under the speed-time graph. From 0 to 4 s, the area is a triangle: \(\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4\text{ s} \times 15\text{ m/s} = 30\text{ m}\). From 4 to 12 s, the area is a rectangle: \(\text{width} \times \text{height} = (12 - 4)\text{ s} \times 15\text{ m/s} = 8\text{ s} \times 15\text{ m/s} = 120\text{ m}\). Total distance = \(30\text{ m} + 120\text{ m} = 150\text{ m}\).
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (C).
题目 31 · 選擇題
1 分
A sound wave travels through water at a speed of \(1500\text{ m/s}\). The frequency of the wave is \(2.5\text{ kHz}\). What is the wavelength of this sound wave?
A.0.60 cm
B.1.67 cm
C.60 cm
D.167 cm
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解题
Using the wave equation \(v = f \lambda\), we can solve for wavelength: \(\lambda = \frac{v}{f}\). Convert frequency to hertz: \(f = 2.5\text{ kHz} = 2500\text{ Hz}\). Then, \(\lambda = \frac{1500\text{ m/s}}{2500\text{ Hz}} = 0.6\text{ m}\). Converting to centimetres: \(0.6\text{ m} = 60\text{ cm}\).
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (C).
题目 32 · 選擇題
1 分
A \(12\text{ V}\) battery is connected to a circuit containing three resistors. Two \(6.0\ \Omega\) resistors are connected in parallel with each other, and this parallel combination is connected in series with a \(5.0\ \Omega\) resistor. What is the total current supplied by the battery?
A.0.71 A
B.1.0 A
C.1.5 A
D.2.4 A
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解题
First, calculate the equivalent resistance of the two parallel \(6.0\ \Omega\) resistors: \(R_{\text{parallel}} = \frac{6.0 \times 6.0}{6.0 + 6.0} = 3.0\ \Omega\). Next, calculate the total resistance of the series circuit: \(R_{\text{total}} = R_{\text{parallel}} + 5.0 = 3.0 + 5.0 = 8.0\ \Omega\). Finally, use Ohm's law to find the total current: \(I = \frac{V}{R_{\text{total}}} = \frac{12\text{ V}}{8.0\ \Omega} = 1.5\text{ A}\).
评分标准
1 mark for selecting the correct option (C).
题目 33 · multiple_choice
1 分
A student destarches a variegated leaf on a plant. The student covers a part of a green area of the leaf with black paper. The plant is then placed in bright sunlight for several hours. The leaf is then harvested and tested for the presence of starch using iodine solution. Which area of the leaf will turn blue-black?
A.The uncovered white area
B.The uncovered green area
C.The covered green area
D.The covered white area
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解题
Photosynthesis requires both chlorophyll (found only in the green areas of a variegated leaf) and light (blocked by the black paper) to produce glucose, which is then stored as starch. Only the uncovered green area has both chlorophyll and receives light, so it is the only region where starch is synthesized and turns blue-black with iodine.
评分标准
1 mark: B is the correct answer.
题目 34 · multiple_choice
1 分
An active protease enzyme is isolated from the stomach of a mammal. This enzyme is mixed with protein in a test-tube at 37 °C at pH 2.0. The test is repeated at pH 8.0. How does the activity of the enzyme at pH 8.0 compare with its activity at pH 2.0, and what is the reason?
A.The activity is higher at pH 8.0 because the enzyme is in its optimum pH.
B.The activity is lower at pH 8.0 because the enzyme has been denatured.
C.The activity is the same because stomach enzymes are unaffected by pH changes.
D.The activity is higher at pH 8.0 because the rate of collision of molecules increases.
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解题
Stomach protease (such as pepsin) has an optimum pH that is highly acidic (around pH 1.5 - 2.0). Raising the pH to 8.0 (alkaline) changes the ionic charge on the amino acids making up the active site, causing the enzyme to denature. This alters the shape of the active site so that the protein substrate can no longer bind, reducing enzyme activity to near zero.
评分标准
1 mark: B is the correct answer.
题目 35 · multiple_choice
1 分
Red blood cells are suspended in a solution with a much higher water potential than the cytoplasm of the cells. What is the net direction of water movement and its effect on the cells?
A.Water moves into the cells, causing them to swell and burst.
B.Water moves out of the cells, causing them to shrink.
C.Water moves into the cells, making them turgid without bursting.
D.There is no net movement of water, so the cells remain unchanged.
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解题
Water moves down its water potential gradient, from a region of higher water potential (the external solution) to a region of lower water potential (inside the cell cytoplasm) by osmosis. Since animal cells (such as red blood cells) lack a rigid cellulose cell wall to resist internal turgor pressure, the intake of water causes them to swell up and burst (undergo haemolysis).
评分标准
1 mark: A is the correct answer.
题目 36 · multiple_choice
1 分
An ion of element \(Y\) has the symbol \({}_{16}^{34}Y^{2-}\). Which row in the table shows the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in this ion?
A.protons: 16, neutrons: 18, electrons: 14
B.protons: 16, neutrons: 18, electrons: 18
C.protons: 18, neutrons: 16, electrons: 18
D.protons: 16, neutrons: 34, electrons: 18
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解题
The proton number (atomic number) is the lower number, 16. The nucleon number (mass number) is 34, so the number of neutrons is \(34 - 16 = 18\). The charge is \(2-\), meaning there are two more electrons than protons, so the number of electrons is \(16 + 2 = 18\).
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1 mark: B is the correct answer.
题目 37 · multiple_choice
1 分
Molten lead(II) bromide is electrolysed using inert carbon electrodes. Which row correctly identifies the products formed and the observations at each electrode?
A.product at anode: bromine (brown gas); product at cathode: lead (grey liquid)
B.product at anode: lead (grey liquid); product at cathode: bromine (brown gas)
C.product at anode: bromine (brown gas); product at cathode: hydrogen (colourless gas)
D.product at anode: oxygen (colourless gas); product at cathode: lead (grey liquid)
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解题
During the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide, \(\text{Pb}^{2+}\) ions move to the cathode (negative electrode) where they gain electrons to form lead metal (grey liquid). \(\text{Br}^-\). ions move to the anode (positive electrode) where they lose electrons to form bromine gas (brown gas).
评分标准
1 mark: A is the correct answer.
题目 38 · multiple_choice
1 分
An object of mass 5.0 kg is moving. From \(t = 0\) s to \(t = 4.0\) s, its speed increases uniformly from 0 to 8.0 m/s. From \(t = 4.0\) s to \(t = 10.0\) s, its speed remains constant at 8.0 m/s. What is the total distance travelled by the object in these 10.0 seconds?
A.32 m
B.48 m
C.64 m
D.80 m
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The total distance is represented by the area under the speed-time graph. From 0 to 4.0 s, the area is a triangle: \(\text{Area}_1 = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4.0\text{ s} \times 8.0\text{ m/s} = 16\text{ m}\). From 4.0 s to 10.0 s, the area is a rectangle: \(\text{Area}_2 = \text{base} \times \text{height} = (10.0\text{ s} - 4.0\text{ s}) \times 8.0\text{ m/s} = 6.0\text{ s} \times 8.0\text{ m/s} = 48\text{ m}\). Total distance \(= 16\text{ m} + 48\text{ m} = 64\text{ m}\).
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1 mark: C is the correct answer.
题目 39 · multiple_choice
1 分
A water wave travelling in a ripple tank has a wavelength of 1.5 cm and a speed of 12 cm/s. What is the frequency of the wave?
A.0.125 Hz
B.8.0 Hz
C.18 Hz
D.180 Hz
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解题
Using the wave equation: \(v = f \lambda\), where \(v\) is speed, \(f\) is frequency, and \(\lambda\) is wavelength. Rearranging for frequency: \(f = \frac{v}{\lambda} = \frac{12\text{ cm/s}}{1.5\text{ cm}} = 8.0\text{ Hz}\).
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1 mark: B is the correct answer.
题目 40 · multiple_choice
1 分
Two resistors, with resistances of \(6.0\ \Omega\) and \(12\ \Omega\), are connected in parallel to a 12 V battery. What is the total current drawn from the battery?
A.1.0 A
B.2.0 A
C.3.0 A
D.18 A
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First, find the combined resistance \(R_p\) of the two parallel resistors: \(\frac{1}{R_p} = \frac{1}{6.0\ \Omega} + \frac{1}{12\ \Omega} = \frac{2 + 1}{12} = \frac{3}{12}\), which gives \(R_p = 4.0\ \Omega\). Next, apply Ohm's law to find the total current: \(I = \frac{V}{R_p} = \frac{12\text{ V}}{4.0\ \Omega} = 3.0\text{ A}\).
Answer all structured questions in the spaces provided. Show all working for calculations.
9 题目 · 81 分
题目 1 · structured
9 分
A toy car of mass \(0.5\text{ kg}\) is released from rest and travels down a ramp.
(a) The speed-time graph for the first \(8.0\text{ s}\) of its motion shows: - Constant acceleration from \(0\) to \(4.0\text{ s}\), reaching a speed of \(6.0\text{ m/s}\). - Constant speed of \(6.0\text{ m/s}\) from \(4.0\text{ s}\) to \(8.0\text{ s}\).
(i) Calculate the acceleration of the toy car during the first \(4.0\text{ s}\).
(ii) Calculate the total distance travelled by the toy car during the \(8.0\text{ s}\).
(b) The car is then placed on a flat track. A horizontal pulling force of \(2.5\text{ N}\) is applied to the right, and a frictional force of \(1.0\text{ N}\) acts to the left.
(i) Calculate the resultant force acting on the car.
(ii) Determine the acceleration of the car on the flat track.
(iii) State the form of energy stored in the car when it is in motion.
(ii) Using \(F = ma\): \(a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{1.5\text{ N}}{0.5\text{ kg}} = 3.0\text{ m/s}^2\).
(iii) Kinetic energy.
评分标准
(a) (i) - Formula used or working: \(a = \frac{\Delta v}{t}\) [1] - Correct answer with unit: \(1.5\text{ m/s}^2\) [1]
(ii) - Evidence of calculating area under the graph [1] - Correct calculation of triangle area (\(12\text{ m}\)) or rectangle area (\(24\text{ m}\)) [1] - Final correct distance: \(36\text{ m}\) [1]
(ii) - Use of \(a = \frac{F}{m}\) with their resultant force [1] - Correct calculation: \(3.0\text{ m/s}^2\) [1]
(iii) - Kinetic (energy) [1]
题目 2 · structured
9 分
A student is provided with a sample of a green solid, salt \(X\), which contains a transition metal cation and an anion.
(a) The student adds dilute nitric acid to an aqueous solution of salt \(X\), followed by aqueous barium nitrate. A white precipitate forms.
(i) Identify the anion present in salt \(X\).
(ii) Name the acid that must **not** be used to acidify the solution before testing for this anion, and explain your answer.
(b) To another solution of salt \(X\), the student slowly adds aqueous sodium hydroxide. A green precipitate is formed which is insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide.
Identify the cation present in salt \(X\).
(c) Describe the experimental steps required to obtain pure, dry crystals of salt \(X\) from its aqueous solution.
(d) State one safety precaution the student must take during this crystallization process.
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(a) (i) Sulfate ion, \(\text{SO}_4^{2-}\).
(ii) Sulfuric acid. It contains sulfate ions which would react with the barium nitrate to form a white precipitate, giving a false positive result.
(b) Iron(II) ion, \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\).
(c) 1. Heat the solution to evaporate some of the water until a saturated solution is formed (to crystallization point). 2. Leave the hot solution to cool slowly so that crystals form. 3. Filter the mixture to separate the crystals from the remaining liquid. 4. Wash the crystals with a small amount of cold distilled water and dry them between sheets of filter paper.
(d) Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from hot, splashing solution (or point the beaker away from people when heating).
评分标准
(a) (i) - Sulfate / \(\text{SO}_4^{2-}\) [1]
(ii) - Sulfuric acid [1] - Explanation: contains sulfate ions which would react with barium ions to form a precipitate / give a false positive result [1]
(b) - Iron(II) / \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\) (reject Iron / \(\text{Fe}^{3+}\)) [1]
(c) - Heat / evaporate to crystallization point / saturation [1] - Allow to cool (to form crystals) [1] - Filter (crystals from solution) [1] - Wash with cold distilled water AND dry with filter paper [1]
(d) - Wear safety goggles / use a water bath to heat safely / point tube away from people [1]
题目 3 · structured
9 分
Sound and light waves travel through different media.
(a) A sound wave travels through a steel rod. The frequency of the sound wave is \(4.0\text{ kHz}\) and its wavelength is \(1.5\text{ m}\).
(i) Calculate the speed of this sound wave in steel.
(ii) Explain, in terms of particles, why sound travels faster in steel than in air.
(b) A ray of light travels from air into a glass block.
(i) State how the speed of light changes as it enters the glass from air.
(ii) Explain the difference between transverse waves (such as light) and longitudinal waves (such as sound) in terms of their direction of vibration.
(iii) Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum. Explain why.
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(a) (i) Convert frequency to Hz: \(f = 4.0\text{ kHz} = 4000\text{ Hz}\). Using the wave equation: \(v = f \lambda = 4000\text{ Hz} \times 1.5\text{ m} = 6000\text{ m/s}\).
(ii) In steel (solid), the particles are much closer together (more tightly packed) than in air (gas). This allows the vibrations to be passed from one particle to the next much more rapidly.
(b) (i) The speed of light decreases.
(ii) In transverse waves, the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer / wave travel. In longitudinal waves, the direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
(iii) Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium/particles to vibrate and transmit energy. A vacuum contains no particles.
评分标准
(a) (i) - Conversion of \(4.0\text{ kHz}\) to \(4000\text{ Hz}\) [1] - Use of \(v = f \lambda\) [1] - Correct calculation: \(6000\text{ m/s}\) [1]
(ii) - Particles are closer together / more tightly packed in steel/solids than in air/gases [1] - Vibrations / energy transferred more quickly between particles [1]
(b) (i) - Decreases / slows down [1]
(ii) - Transverse: vibration is perpendicular to direction of wave travel / energy transfer [1] - Longitudinal: vibration is parallel to direction of wave travel / energy transfer [1]
(iii) - Sound requires a medium / particles to propagate / no particles in a vacuum [1]
题目 4 · structured
9 分
The electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is carried out using inert carbon electrodes.
(a) State the name of the gas produced at:
(i) the anode (positive electrode)
(ii) the cathode (negative electrode)
(b) Describe a chemical test, and its positive result, to identify the gas produced at the anode.
(c) During this electrolysis, the solution around the cathode becomes alkaline.
Explain why this occurs, referring to the ions remaining in the solution.
(d) Write the ionic half-equation for the reaction occurring at the anode.
(e) State the name of a metal that can be used to make inert electrodes other than carbon.
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(a) (i) Chlorine gas (\(\text{Cl}_2\)).
(ii) Hydrogen gas (\(\text{H}_2\)).
(b) Test: Use damp blue litmus paper. Result: The litmus paper turns red and then bleaches (turns white).
(c) Hydrogen ions (\(\text{H}^+\)) from water are discharged at the cathode to form hydrogen gas. This leaves behind a high concentration of hydroxide ions (\(\text{OH}^-\)) and sodium ions (\(\text{Na}^+\)) in the solution, forming alkaline sodium hydroxide.
A student sets up a circuit with a \(12\text{ V}\) battery, an ammeter, a variable resistor, and two fixed resistors connected in parallel.
Fixed resistor \(R_1 = 6.0\ \Omega\) and fixed resistor \(R_2 = 12\ \Omega\) are connected in parallel. This parallel combination is connected in series with a variable resistor \(R_v\), an ammeter, and the \(12\text{ V}\) battery.
(a) (i) Calculate the combined resistance of fixed resistors \(R_1\) and \(R_2\) connected in parallel.
(ii) The variable resistor \(R_v\) is adjusted to a resistance of \(4.0\ \Omega\). Calculate the total resistance of the entire circuit.
(iii) Calculate the current reading on the ammeter when \(R_v = 4.0\ \Omega\).
(iv) Calculate the power dissipated in the entire circuit under these conditions.
(b) State the effect on the ammeter reading if the resistance of the variable resistor \(R_v\) is increased.
(ii) Since the variable resistor is in series with the parallel combination: \(R_{\text{total}} = R_v + R_p = 4.0\ \Omega + 4.0\ \Omega = 8.0\ \Omega\).
(ii) - Addition of \(R_v\) and \(R_p\) values [1] - Correct total resistance: \(8.0\ \Omega\) [1]
(iii) - Use of \(I = \frac{V}{R}\) [1] - Correct calculation with units: \(1.5\text{ A}\) [1]
(iv) - Use of \(P = VI\) or \(P = I^2 R\) or \(P = \frac{V^2}{R}\) [1] - Correct power calculation: \(18\text{ W}\) [1]
(b) - Ammeter reading decreases [1]
题目 6 · structured
9 分
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants manufacture carbohydrates.
(a) State the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis.
(b) A student investigates the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in an aquatic plant by measuring the volume of gas collected in a measuring cylinder over \(10\text{ minutes}\). The light source is placed at various distances, \(d\), from the plant.
(i) State the name of the gas collected.
(ii) Describe how the student can use the distance \(d\) to vary light intensity.
(iii) Identify two variables, other than the type of plant, that must be kept constant to ensure a fair test.
(c) The plant uses the glucose produced in photosynthesis to make other essential substances.
State the name of:
(i) the storage carbohydrate made from glucose
(ii) the mineral ion needed to convert glucose into proteins.
(ii) Moving the light source closer (decreasing \(d\)) increases light intensity, while moving it further away (increasing \(d\)) decreases light intensity.
(iii) 1. Temperature of the water. 2. Concentration of carbon dioxide in the water (e.g., amount of sodium hydrogencarbonate added).
(iii) - Any two from: temperature / concentration of carbon dioxide / volume of water / wavelength/color of light [2]
(c) (i) - Starch [1]
(ii) - Nitrate (ions) [1]
题目 7 · structured
9 分
Salivary amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose.
(a) State the biological term used to describe the shape of the enzyme's active site relative to its substrate.
(b) An investigation was carried out on the effect of pH on the activity of salivary amylase at \(37\text{ }^\circ\text{C}\). The relative enzyme activity was measured: - At \(pH\ 4.0\), activity is \(10\). - At \(pH\ 5.0\), activity is \(35\). - At \(pH\ 6.0\), activity is \(85\). - At \(pH\ 7.0\), activity is \(100\). - At \(pH\ 8.0\), activity is \(40\). - At \(pH\ 9.0\), activity is \(5\).
(i) State the optimum pH for salivary amylase from these results.
(ii) Explain why the activity of salivary amylase is extremely low at \(pH\ 4.0\), using ideas about active sites and denaturation.
(c) Protease is another digestive enzyme.
(i) Name the organ in the human alimentary canal where protease digestion begins.
(ii) Describe the chemical test used to confirm the presence of proteins, and state the colour observed for a positive result.
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(a) Complementary.
(b) (i) \(pH\ 7.0\).
(ii) The acidic pH (\(pH\ 4.0\)) is far below the optimum pH. This extreme pH denatures the enzyme, which permanently changes the shape of its active site. As a result, the substrate (starch) can no longer fit into the active site, preventing the reaction.
(c) (i) Stomach.
(ii) Add Biuret reagent (solution of copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide) to the sample. If protein is present, the solution changes colour from blue to purple/lilac.
评分标准
(a) - Complementary [1]
(b) (i) - \(pH\ 7.0\) [1]
(ii) - Enzyme is denatured [1] - Active site changes shape [1] - Substrate no longer fits / cannot bind to active site / no enzyme-substrate complexes can form [1]
(c) (i) - Stomach [1]
(ii) - Add Biuret reagent / Biuret solution (allow copper sulfate AND sodium hydroxide) [1] - Initial colour is blue [1] - Positive result: purple / lilac / violet [1]
题目 8 · structured
9 分
Magnesium ribbon burns in oxygen to form magnesium oxide.
(ii) From the balanced equation, the mole ratio of \(\text{Mg} : \text{MgO}\) is \(2:2\) (or \(1:1\)). Therefore, \(0.2\text{ mol}\) of \(\text{Mg}\) produces \(0.2\text{ mol}\) of \(\text{MgO}\). \(\text{Mass of MgO} = \text{moles} \times M_r = 0.2\text{ mol} \times 40 = 8.0\text{ g}\).
(c) (i) Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
(ii) Oxygen (\(\text{O}_2\)) is reduced because each oxygen atom gains two electrons to form oxide ions (\(\text{O}^{2-}\)).
(ii) - Stating the mole ratio of \(\text{Mg} : \text{MgO}\) is \(1:1\) (moles of \(\text{MgO} = 0.2\text{ mol}\)) [1] - Calculating mass: \(0.2 \times 40\) [1] - Correct answer: \(8.0\text{ g}\) (allow ecf from their (b)(i)) [1]
(c) (i) - Loss of electrons [1]
(ii) - Oxygen / \(\text{O}_2\) [1] - Explanation: Gained electrons (to form \(\text{O}^{2-}\) ions) [1]
题目 9 · structured
9 分
A circuit contains a battery of negligible internal resistance, an ammeter, and two resistors, \(R_1\) and \(R_2\), connected in parallel.
Resistor \(R_1\) has a resistance of \(24\ \Omega\). Resistor \(R_2\) has a resistance of \(12\ \Omega\).
The ammeter reads the total current in the circuit, which is \(0.75\text{ A}\).
(a) (i) Calculate the combined resistance of the two resistors connected in parallel.
(a) (ii) Using Ohm's Law: \(V = I \times R_p\) \(V = 0.75\text{ A} \times 8.0\ \Omega = 6.0\text{ V}\)
(a) (iii) The potential difference across the parallel branch is equal to the battery's e.m.f., which is \(6.0\text{ V}\). \(I_1 = \frac{V}{R_1} = \frac{6.0\text{ V}}{24\ \Omega} = 0.25\text{ A}\)
(b) (i) Adding a resistor in series increases the total resistance of the circuit.
(a)(ii) - Evidence of formula: \(V = I \times R\) OR \(0.75 \times 8.0\) [1] - \(6.0\text{ V}\) [1] (allow ecf from (a)(i))
(a)(iii) - Evidence of formula: \(I = \frac{V}{R}\) OR \(\frac{6.0}{24}\) [1] - \(0.25\text{ A}\) [1] (allow ecf from (a)(ii))
(b)(i) - increases / is larger / is greater [1]
(b)(ii) - Evidence of addition of series resistor: \(8.0 + 8.0\) [1] - \(16.0\ \Omega\) [1] (allow ecf from (a)(i))
Paper 62
Answer all experimental questions. Plot graphs carefully and plan the required investigation.
4 题目 · 40 分
题目 1 · Practical
10 分
A student investigates the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis in pondweed (Elodea).
They set up the apparatus using different concentrations of sodium hydrogencarbonate (\(\text{NaHCO}_3\)) solution as a source of carbon dioxide. The volume of gas produced in 10 minutes is collected in a gas syringe.
(a) The syringe readings for two concentrations of \(\text{NaHCO}_3\) are described below: - At 0.2% concentration, the syringe reads \(8.5\text{ cm}^3\). - At 0.8% concentration, the syringe reads \(24.0\text{ cm}^3\).
(i) Calculate the rate of gas production in \(\text{cm}^3/\text{min}\) for both concentrations.
(ii) State the name of the gas collected and describe a chemical test, including the positive result, to confirm its identity.
(b) State two environmental factors that the student must keep constant to ensure a fair test.
(c) Suggest why the student should wait for 2 minutes after changing the concentration of the solution before starting to collect the gas.
a(ii) - The gas is oxygen. - Test: Insert a glowing splint into the collected gas. - Result: The glowing splint relights.
b - Light intensity (or distance of the lamp from the pondweed) - Temperature of the water bath
c - To allow the rate of photosynthesis to equilibrate / to allow the plant to adjust to the new carbon dioxide concentration before taking measurements.
b [2 marks] - Any two from: light intensity / distance of lamp, water temperature, wavelength of light / color of filter, size/mass of pondweed. [2]
c [3 marks] - To allow the plant to adapt/adjust to the new concentration [1] - To clear out any gas produced under the previous conditions [1] - To ensure the rate measured is steady/accurate for the new concentration [1]
题目 2 · Practical
10 分
A student prepares pure, dry crystals of magnesium sulfate (\(\text{MgSO}_4\)) by reacting insoluble magnesium carbonate with dilute sulfuric acid.
(a) State why the student adds magnesium carbonate in excess to the acid.
(b) Describe how the excess magnesium carbonate is separated from the magnesium sulfate solution.
(c) The filtrate is heated to evaporate some of the water and obtain a saturated solution.
(i) Describe how the student can test if the solution has reached saturation point.
(ii) After cooling, crystals of magnesium sulfate form. Describe how the student can obtain pure, dry crystals from this mixture.
(d) The student performs qualitative tests on another salt solution, X. - Adding aqueous sodium hydroxide to X produces a white precipitate that is soluble in excess, giving a colourless solution. - Adding aqueous ammonia to X produces a white precipitate that is insoluble in excess.
Identify the cation present in X.
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a To ensure all the sulfuric acid is completely reacted / neutralised.
b By filtration (using a filter funnel and filter paper to retain the unreacted magnesium carbonate as residue).
c(i) Dip a clean, cold glass rod into the hot solution and remove it. If small crystals form on the rod as it cools, the solution is saturated.
c(ii) Filter the crystals from the remaining liquid, rinse them with a small amount of cold distilled water to remove impurities, and dry them by gently pressing between sheets of filter paper.
d The cation is aluminium, \(\text{Al}^{3+}\).
评分标准
a [1 mark] - To ensure all the acid is fully reacted / neutralised [1]
b [2 marks] - Filter the mixture / filtration [1] - Residue is magnesium carbonate / filtrate is magnesium sulfate solution [1]
c(i) [2 marks] - Dip a cold glass rod into the solution [1] - Crystals form on the rod [1] (accept: allow a sample to cool and observe crystal formation)
c(ii) [3 marks] - Filter the crystals (to separate them from the mother liquor) [1] - Wash/rinse with cold distilled water [1] - Dry with filter paper / in a warm oven / desiccator [1] (reject: direct heating with a burner)
d [2 marks] - Aluminium / \(\text{Al}^{3+}\) [2] - (1 mark if Zinc or Calcium is mentioned, but 2 marks for Aluminium only)
题目 3 · Practical
10 分
A student investigates how the resistance of a metallic wire changes with its length.
They connect a circuit containing a cell, an ammeter, a voltmeter, and a length of resistance wire with a sliding contact.
(a) For a wire length of \(40.0\text{ cm}\): - The ammeter displays a reading of \(0.50\text{ A}\). - The voltmeter displays a reading of \(1.80\text{ V}\).
(i) Calculate the resistance of this \(40.0\text{ cm}\) length of wire, stating the unit.
(ii) Explain why the student should switch off the circuit between taking readings.
(b) The student records the resistance for several lengths of the wire: - \(20.0\text{ cm}\): \(1.8\text{ }\Omega\) - \(40.0\text{ cm}\): \(3.6\text{ }\Omega\) - \(60.0\text{ cm}\): \(5.4\text{ }\Omega\) - \(80.0\text{ cm}\): \(7.2\text{ }\Omega\)
(i) State the relationship between the length of the wire and its resistance.
(ii) Predict the resistance of a \(100.0\text{ cm}\) length of the same wire.
(iii) Suggest one way the student can improve the reliability of their results.
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a(i) Using Ohm's Law: \(R = V / I = 1.80\text{ V} / 0.50\text{ A} = 3.6\text{ }\Omega\).
a(ii) To prevent the wire from heating up. An increase in temperature would change (increase) the resistance of the wire, making the test unfair.
b(i) The resistance of the wire is directly proportional to its length (as length doubles, resistance doubles).
b(ii) At \(100.0\text{ cm}\), the resistance is \(100.0 \times (1.8\text{ }\Omega / 20.0\text{ cm}) = 9.0\text{ }\Omega\).
b(iii) Repeat the experiment for each length and calculate the average/mean resistance, or plot a graph of resistance against length and draw a line of best fit.
评分标准
a(i) [3 marks] - Formula: \(R = V / I\) seen or implied [1] - Calculation: 3.6 [1] - Unit: \(\Omega\) / ohm(s) [1]
a(ii) [2 marks] - To prevent the wire from heating up / temperature rising [1] - Because temperature change affects/increases resistance [1]
b(i) [2 marks] - Direct proportion / linear relationship / as length increases, resistance increases [1] - Reference to doubling/ratio constant [1]
b(ii) [1 mark] - 9.0 (\(\Omega\)) [1]
b(iii) [2 marks] - Repeat the readings (for each length) and calculate the mean / average [1] - Plot a graph and draw a line of best fit / identify and exclude anomalous points [1]
题目 4 · Practical
10 分
Plan an investigation to compare the effectiveness of three different materials (cotton wool, bubble wrap, and aluminium foil) as thermal insulators.
You are provided with: - hot water - glass beakers - a thermometer - sheets of the three insulating materials - a stopwatch
In your plan, you should: 1. Describe the method, including how you will set up the apparatus and take measurements. 2. State the key variables that you must control (keep constant). 3. Draw a results table with appropriate column headings and units (do not enter any data). 4. Explain how you will use your results to determine which material is the best thermal insulator.
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解题
1. Method: - Wrap one glass beaker with a fixed layer/thickness of cotton wool, another with bubble wrap, and a third with aluminium foil. Leave one beaker unwrapped as a control. - Pour an equal volume of hot water into each beaker. - Place a thermometer in each beaker. - Record the initial temperature of the water in each beaker. - Start the stopwatch and record the temperature of the water every 2 minutes for 15 minutes.
2. Control Variables: - Initial temperature of the hot water - Volume of hot water added to each beaker - Thickness/number of layers of the insulating material - Room temperature / draft presence - Beaker material and size
3. Results Table: | Time / min | Temp (Cotton Wool) / °C | Temp (Bubble Wrap) / °C | Temp (Aluminium Foil) / °C | Temp (Control) / °C | |---|---|---|---|---|
4. Conclusion: - Calculate the temperature decrease (Initial temperature - Final temperature) for each beaker. - The material with the smallest temperature drop (or slowest rate of cooling) is the best thermal insulator.
评分标准
Method [4 marks]: - Wrap beakers in different materials [1] - Use a thermometer to measure temperature [1] - Record temperature at fixed intervals (using a stopwatch/timer) [1] - Mention of a control (unwrapped beaker) or safety precaution (handling hot water carefully) [1]
Control Variables [2 marks]: - Any two from: volume of water, initial temperature of water, thickness/mass of insulation, size/type of beaker, use of lids on all beakers [2]
Results Table [2 marks]: - Table drawn with columns for independent variable (Time with unit, e.g., min or s) [1] - Columns for dependent variable (Temperature with unit, e.g., °C) for each material [1]
Conclusion [2 marks]: - Calculate temperature change / plot cooling curves of temperature against time [1] - Best insulator has the smallest temperature drop / least steep gradient [1]
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