Multiple choice questions
Multiple choice questions appear throughout both exam papers and at both Foundation tier and Higher tier. Multiple choice questions are usually asked as questions, often starting with 'what is...' or 'which of these...'.
You have four options to choose from in a multiple choice question. You must only chose one of these options, by placing a tick or cross in a box. You will not get a mark if you leave all the boxes blank or if you put a tick or cross in more than one box.
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Sample question 1 - Foundation
Question
A student investigates the rate of reaction between zinc and excess dilute hydrochloric acid.
The table shows his results.
| Time (s) | Volume of hydrogen (cm3) |
| 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 40 | 66 |
| 60 | 75 |
| 80 | 80 |
| 100 | 82 |
| Time (s) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 0 |
| Time (s) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 42 |
| Time (s) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 66 |
| Time (s) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 75 |
| Time (s) | 80 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 80 |
| Time (s) | 100 |
|---|---|
| Volume of hydrogen (cm3) | 82 |
What is the mean rate of reaction in the first 20 seconds (in cm3 of hydrogen produced per second)? [1 mark]
| A | 2.1 | |
| B | 8.4 | |
| C | 21 | |
| D | 84 |
| A |
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| 2.1 |
| B |
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| 8.4 |
| C |
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| 21 |
| D |
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| 84 |
Edexcel question courtesy of Pearson Education Ltd.
| A | 2.1 | ✔ |
| B | 8.4 | |
| C | 21 | |
| D | 84 |
| A |
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| 2.1 |
| ✔ |
| B |
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| 8.4 |
| C |
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| 21 |
| D |
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| 84 |
Sample question 2 - Foundation
Question
Which of these correctly describes energy changes due to reactions in solution? [1 mark]
| A | Endothermic - temperature increases; Exothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings | |
| B | Endothermic - temperature decreases; Exothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings | |
| C | Endothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature decreases | |
| D | Endothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature increases |
| A |
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| Endothermic - temperature increases; Exothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings |
| B |
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| Endothermic - temperature decreases; Exothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings |
| C |
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| Endothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature decreases |
| D |
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| Endothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature increases |
This question has been written by a Bitesize consultant as a suggestion to the type of question that may appear in an exam paper.
| A | Endothermic - temperature increases; Exothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings | |
| B | Endothermic - temperature decreases; Exothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings | |
| C | Endothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature decreases | |
| D | Endothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature increases | ✔ |
| A |
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| Endothermic - temperature increases; Exothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings |
| B |
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| Endothermic - temperature decreases; Exothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings |
| C |
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| Endothermic - energy is transferred to the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature decreases |
| D |
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| Endothermic - energy is transferred from the surroundings; Exothermic - temperature increases |
| ✔ |
Sample question 3 - Higher
Question
The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is catalysed by adding a small amount of manganese (IV) oxide.
Which of these graphs shows the mass of the catalyst as the reaction takes place? [1 mark]
Edexcel question courtesy of Pearson Education Ltd.
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Sample question 4 - Higher
Question
Which of the following correctly describes processes that happen during reactions? [1 mark]
| A | Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an exothermic process that takes in energy | |
| B | Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an endothermic process that gives out energy | |
| C | Bonds are made in products, which is an endothermic process that takes in energy | |
| D | Bonds are made in products, which is an exothermic process that gives out energy |
| A |
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| Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an exothermic process that takes in energy |
| B |
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| Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an endothermic process that gives out energy |
| C |
|---|
| Bonds are made in products, which is an endothermic process that takes in energy |
| D |
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| Bonds are made in products, which is an exothermic process that gives out energy |
This question has been written by a Bitesize consultant as a suggestion to the type of question that may appear in an exam paper.
| A | Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an exothermic process that takes in energy | |
| B | Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an endothermic process that gives out energy | |
| C | Bonds are made in products, which is an endothermic process that takes in energy | |
| D | Bonds are made in products, which is an exothermic process that gives out energy | ✔ |
| A |
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| Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an exothermic process that takes in energy |
| B |
|---|
| Bonds are broken in reactants, which is an endothermic process that gives out energy |
| C |
|---|
| Bonds are made in products, which is an endothermic process that takes in energy |
| D |
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| Bonds are made in products, which is an exothermic process that gives out energy |
| ✔ |
