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SL Paper 1

Which experimental methods could be used to observe the progress of the following reaction?

Cr2O72-(aq) + 6I-(aq) + 14H+(aq) → 2Cr3+(aq) + 3I2(aq) + 7H2O(l) 

I. Change in colour 
II. Change in mass 
III. Change in electrical conductivity 

A.  I and II only 

B.  I and III only 

C.  II and III only 

D.  I, II and III




Which is a correct statement for the reaction below? 

2MnO4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) + 5NO2-(aq) → 2Mn2+(aq) + 5NO3-(aq) + 3H2O(l) 

A. MnO4- is the reducing agent and the oxidation number of Mn increases.
B. MnO4- is the oxidizing agent and the oxidation number of Mn decreases. 
C. NO2- is the reducing agent and the oxidation number of N decreases. 
D. NO2- is the oxidizing agent and the oxidation number of N increases.




What are the oxidation states of oxygen?




A voltaic cell is constructed from zinc and copper half-cells. Zinc is more reactive than copper. Which statement is correct when this cell produces electricity?

A. Electrons flow from the copper half-cell to the zinc half-cell. 

B. The concentration of Cu2+ (aq) increases. 

C. Electrons flow through the salt bridge. 

D. Negative ions flow through the salt bridge from the copper half-cell to the zinc half-cell.




Iron is a stronger reducing agent than silver.

What is correct when this voltaic cell is in operation?




What is correct in an electrolytic cell?