BGCSE Chemistry

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QUESTION 1

Aluminum metal is extracted from pure aluminum oxide by electrolysis.

a) Name the ore from which aluminum is found. [1]


b) Name the substance in which aluminum oxide is dissolved in this process. [1]
c) Explain why the substance in part b) is added. [2]
d) Name the substance from which both electrodes are made. [1]
e) Give a balanced, ionic equation for the reaction which takes place at the negative electrode. [2]
f) Is the reaction in part e) an oxidation or reduction? Explain your answer. [3]
g) Which electrode has to be frequently replaced during the process ?explain your answer [2]

QUESTION 2

Five solutions, A-E, were tested with universal indicator solution, to find their Ph .The results shown
below;

A B C D E

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The five salts were known to be Ammonia solution , Potassium hydroxide ,sodium chloride, sulphuric
acid and vinegar

a) Identify each of the solution A-E [ 5]

b) Give a balanced symbol equation for the reaction which occurs when solutions A and B are mixed [2]

c) State two uses of solution A. [2]


I. Name the colorless solution and gas formed when sodium carbonate reacts with dilute
hydrochloric acid. [2]
II. Describe a test you will carry out to identify the gas formed. [1]
III. What would you see if the gas was present? [1]

QUESTION 3

The experiment below was set up by a pupil in order to determine the conditions under which iron nails
will rust.

A B

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Water Anhydrous Calcium chloride


boiled water Calcium chloride

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