2015 HSC Chemistry

2015
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION
Chemistry
Total marks 100

Section I
General Instructions
Reading time 5minutes
Working time 3hours
Write using black pen
Draw diagrams using pencil
Board-approved calculators may
be used
A data sheet and a Periodic Table
are provided at the back of this
paper
Pages 228
75 marks
This section has two parts, PartA and PartB
Part A 20 marks
Attempt Questions 120
Allow about 35minutes for thispart
Part B 55 marks
Allow about 1hour and 40minutes for thispart
Section II
Pages 2939
25 marks
Attempt ONE question from Questions 3135
Allow about 45minutes for this section
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Section I
75 marks
PartA 20 marks
Allow about 35 minutes for this part
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions120.
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In which layer of the atmosphere does ozone absorb the most UV radiation?
(A) Mesosphere
(B) Stratosphere
(C) Thermosphere
(D) Troposphere
Which type of glassware is used in a titration to deliver an accurate volume of a solution

to a known volume of another solution?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
What flame colour do copper ions produce when heated?

(A) Brick red
(B) Blue-green
(C) Pale purple
(D) Yellow-orange
What happens to Fe2+ in the following reaction?

Sn4+ + Fe2+
Sn3+ + Fe3+
(A) It undergoes oxidation and gains electrons.

(B) It undergoes reduction and gains electrons.
(C) It undergoes oxidation and loses electrons.
(D) It undergoes reduction and loses electrons.
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The oxides CaO, CO2, Na2O and N2O4 are placed in water to form four separate
solutions.
Which row of the table correctly indicates the solutions with pH less than 7 and the
solutions with pH greater than 7?
Solutions
pH less than 7
pH greater than 7
(A)
CO2
N2O4
CaO
Na2O
(B)
CaO
N2O4
CO2
Na2O
(C)
CaO
Na2O
CO2
N2O4
(D)
CO2
Na2O
CaO
N2O4
Which of the following is the most suitable replacement for CFCs in terms of reducing
their environmental impact?
(A) CH4
(B) CH2F2
(C) CH2ClF
(D) CHCl2CCl2F
A diagram of a simple cell is shown.

V
Salt bridge
Ag
Cu
Ag+(aq)

Cu2+(aq)
Which of the following occurs when the cell is in operation?

(A) Silver ions are formed in solution.
(B) The copper electrode loses electrons.
(C) Electrons travel through the electrolyte.
(D) The copper electrode increases in mass.
Which of the following statements best explains the solubility of ethanol in octane?
(A) Ethanol and octane are both nonpolar.
(B) Ethanol forms hydrogen bonds with octane.
(C) Ethanol forms dispersion forces with octane.
(D) Ethanol forms dipoledipole bonds with octane.
What are the reactants used to make this compound?

O
CH3CH2CH2
(A) Butan-1-ol and butanoic acid

(B) Butan-1-ol and propanoic acid
(C) Propan-1-ol and butanoic acid
(D) Propan-1-ol and propanoic acid
CH2CH2CH3
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Which of the equations correctly describes incomplete combustion?

(A) C2H5OH(l) + 2O2(g)
2CO(g) + 3H2O(l )
C2H5OH(l) + 72 O2( g)
H H
(C) C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g)
HO C C OH
(D) C2H5OH(l) + 2O2(g)
H H
(B)
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Two monomers are shown.
HO
2CO2( g) + 3H2O(l )
O
O
2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l )
HO C
(CH2)2 C OH
C(s) + CO(g) + 3H2O(l)
O
OH
HO
(CH2)2
OH
Which of the following shows a condensation polymer that could be formed from the
monomers?
(A)
(B)
HO
(A)
(C)
C
(B)
(D)
O
(C)
(D)
(CH2)2
C
n
HC
HO
OC
CH
H
H
HO
HO
H
O
H HOH
(CH2)2
(CH2)2
OC
C
n
O
C
O
O(CH2)2
C
O
C
(CH2)2
HO
HC
(CH2)2
OC
CH
OH
OO
C
n
OH
(nCH2)2
O
n
O
O
(CH2)2
C
n
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A transuranic element can be produced in a nuclear reactor according to this equation:

239
94 Pu
13
+ 2X
241
94 Pu
241
95 Am + Y
Which row of the table correctly identifies X and Y?

X
(A)
Neutron
Electron
(B)
Proton
Neutron
(C)
Neutron
Proton
(D)
Proton
Electron
Which of the following solutions has the highest pH?

(A) 1.0molL1 acetic acid
(B) 0.10molL1 acetic acid
(C) 1.0molL1 hydrochloric acid
(D) 0.10molL1 hydrochloric acid
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The graph shows the changes in pH during a titration.

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12
10
pH
8
6
4
2
0
Volume (mL)
Which pH range should an indicator have to be used in this titration?

(A) 3.1 4.4
(B) 5.0 8.0
(C) 6.0 7.6
(D) 8.3 10.0
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Part of a water catchment is shown in the diagram.
Stream
River
Farmland
Forest
X
Village
Ocean
1 km
A sample of river water taken from point X is analysed.
Which row of the table shows the most likely results?

Results of water analysis at X
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Turbidity
(NTU)
BOD
(ppm)
pH
Total dissolved solids

(ppm)
(A)
400
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6.5
22 000
(B)
22
8.5
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(C)
18
6.5
22 000
(D)
400
8.5
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The equation describes an equilibrium reaction occurring in a closed system.

X(g) + Y(g) 4Z(g) D H=+58kJ
Under which set of conditions would the highest yield of Z(g) be obtained?
Temperature (C)
Pressure (kPa)
(A)
50
100
(B)
50
200
(C)
300
100
(D)
300
200
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What volume of carbon dioxide will be produced if 10.3g of glucose is fermented at

25C and 100kPa?
(A) 1.30L
(B) 1.42L
(C) 2.57L
(D) 2.83L
Use this information to answer Questions1819.

A sample of pond water from a contaminated site was analysed to determine the
concentration of lead ions using the following procedure.
A measuring cylinder was used to collect a 50mL sample from the pond.
The sample was placed in a clean dry beaker.
25.0mL of 0.200molL1 sodium chloride solution was added to the sample.
The precipitate of lead(II) chloride that formed was filtered, dried and weighed. It had
a mass of 0.13g.
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How could the reliability of the analysis of the pond water be improved?
(A) Analyse more samples from the same pond
(B) Use 50mL of distilled water as a control sample
(C) Analyse samples from different ponds on the site
(D) Remove other contaminants from the sample before the analysis
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What was the concentration of lead ions in the sample?

(A) 5.0103molL1
(B) 5.8103molL1
(C) 9.3103molL1
(D) 10.7103molL1
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The table shows the heat of combustion of four straight chain alkanols.
Number of C atoms in
straight chain alkanol
Heat of combustion
(kJ mol1)
726
2021
3331
4638
What is the mass of water that could be heated from 20C to 45C by the complete
combustion of 1.0 g of heptan-1-ol?
(A) 0.032 kg
(B) 0.044 kg
(C) 0.36 kg
(D) 0.38 kg
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Chemistry
Centre Number
Section I (continued)
Part B 55 marks
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for this part
Student Number
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provided. These spaces provide
guidance for the expected length of
response.
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involving calculations.
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Question 21 (4 marks)
(a)
Outline a suitable method to prepare a natural indicator.

(b) How could a natural indicator be tested?

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The table shows data for ozone concentrations over 50 years in the upper atmosphere
above Antarctica.
Ozone Concentration
(Dobson Units)
1955
1960
1970
1980
1995
2000
2005
320
300
300
260
130
130
150
Draw a line graph of the data on the grid provided.
(a)
Year
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(b) Describe a method by which this data could have been measured.

End of Question 22
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Explain how the structure and chemistry of ONE of the following cells determines its
cost and practicality.
button cell
fuel cell
vanadium redox cell
lithium cell
liquid junction photovoltaic device (eg the Gratzel cell)
Name of cell:

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(a)
Explain why the salt, sodium acetate, forms a basic solution when dissolved in
water. Include an equation in your answer.

(b) A solution is prepared by using equal volumes and concentrations of acetic acid
and sodium acetate.

Explain how the pH of this solution would be affected by the addition of a small
amount of sodium hydroxide solution. Include an equation in your answer.

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(a)
Describe the steps involved in the process of addition polymerisation.


(b)
Explain the uses of polyethylene and polystyrene in terms of their structures and
properties.

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A sodium hydroxide solution was titrated against citric acid (C6H8O7) which is
triprotic.
(a)
Draw the structural formula of citric acid

(2hydroxypropane1,2,3tricarboxylic acid).

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(b) How could a computerbased technology be used to identify the equivalence

point of this titration?
(c)
The sodium hydroxide solution was titrated against 25.0 mL samples of

0.100 mol L1 citric acid. The average volume of sodium hydroxide used was
41.50 mL.
Calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution.


End of Question 26
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Name a radioisotope used in a nonmedical industry and discuss its use in that industry
in terms of its properties.

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The equipment shown is set up. After some time a ring of white powder is seen to
form on the inside of the glass tube.
Glass tube
Cotton wool
soaked in
concentrated
hydrochloric
acid
(a)
Cotton wool
soaked in
concentrated
ammonia
Ring of
white
powder
Why would this NOT be an acidbase reaction according to Arrhenius?

(b)
Explain why this would be considered a BrnstedLowry acidbase reaction.

Include an equation in your answer.

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The procedure of a first-hand investigation conducted in a school laboratory to
determine the percentage of sulfate in a lawn fertiliser is shown.
2.00g of a sample of fertiliser was ground up and placed in a beaker.
It was dissolved in about 200mL of 0.1molL1 hydrochloric acid, stirred
and filtered.
Excess barium chloride solution was quickly added to this beaker and a
precipitate formed.
The precipitate was then allowed to settle, filtered using filter paper and
the residue collected.
The residue was dried and weighed and had a mass of 2.23g.
(a)

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Suggest modifications that could be made to the procedure to improve the

results of this investigation. Justify your suggestions.
(b)
Calculate the percentage of sulfate in the original fertiliser sample.

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Percentage yield of ammonia
The graph shows the percentage yield of ammonia produced from nitrogen and
hydrogen at different temperatures and pressures.
Pressure
90
500 atm
400 atm
300 atm
200 atm
60
30
200
300
400
500
Temperature (C)
600

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The Haber process is the main industrial procedure for the production of ammonia.
Explain the conditions used in the Haber process with reference to the graph.
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Chemistry
Section II
25 marks
Attempt ONE question from Questions 3135
Allow about 45minutes for this section
Answer parts(a)(d) of one question in the SectionII Writing Booklet. Extra writing booklets
are available.
Show all relevant working in questions involving calculations.
Pages
Question 31 Industrial Chemistry 3031
Question 32 Shipwrecks, Corrosion and Conservation 3233
Question 33 The Biochemistry of Movement 3435
Question 34 The Chemistry of Art 3637
Question 35 Forensic Chemistry 3839
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Question 31 Industrial Chemistry (25 marks)

Answer parts (a) and (b) of the question on pages 24 of the Section II Writing
Booklet. Start each part of the question on a new page.
(a)
At temperatures above 100C, hydrogen and carbon monoxide react to form

methanol gas in this reversible reaction.
2H2(g) + CO(g) CH3OH(g)
A mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methanol is placed in a container

with a volume that can be changed. The mixture is allowed to reach equilibrium.
(i) The initial volume of the container is 1.00 L.
Account for any changes in the concentration of hydrogen gas when the
volume of the container is rapidly increased to 2.00 L.
(ii) The initial mixture placed in the container had 0.50 mol of hydrogen,
1.00 mol of carbon monoxide and 2.50 mol of methanol. Once the
volume of the container had been increased to 2.00 L and equilibrium
had been re-established, the number of moles of hydrogen in the mixture
had changed by 0.36 mol.
Calculate the equilibrium constant for this reaction.
(b)
(i) Describe how saponification can be safely carried out as part of a

first-hand investigation.
(ii) Explain the chemistry related to the cleaning properties of the product of
saponification.
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Answer parts (c) and (d) of the question on pages 58 of the Section II Writing
(c)

The diagram shows part of the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate.
Purified
brine
Carbon
dioxide
Reaction
vessel
Cooled
Filtered
Heated
Sodium
carbonate
Calcium
chloride
Ammonia
(i) Outline the chemistry of the production of sodium carbonate in the

process shown. Include equations in your answer.
(ii) By making specific reference to the diagram, justify the requirements for
the location of a Solvay process plant.
(d) Compare the membrane cell method with ONE other method used in
the industrial production of sodium hydroxide in terms of technical and
environmental issues.
End of Question 31
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Question 32 Shipwrecks, Corrosion and Conservation (25 marks)

(a)
(i) Outline the limitations of using paint to protect ships that are in constant
use.
(ii) Explain the chemical principles involved in the use of a sacrificial anode.
Include relevant chemical equations in your answer.
(b)
(i) Describe a valid and reliable first-hand investigation that can be used to
compare the rates of corrosion of iron with ONE named form of steel.
(ii) Explain how the percentage composition of steel can determine its
properties, with reference to TWO types of steel.
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(c)
(i) The equipment in the photograph was used in an attempt to plate a metal
spoon with magnesium using an electrolytic cell containing a solution of
magnesium sulfate.
Mg(s)

Draw a labelled scientific diagram of the electrolytic cell. Include the

cathode, anode, direction of electron flow and polarity of the electrodes.
(ii) Explain how Davys work increased our understanding of electron

transfer reactions.
(d) Two identical ships are sunk in seawater. One is sunk in shallow water (60m)
and the other in deep water (4000m). Explain how the rusting processes differ
in these two ships. Include equations in your answer.
End of Question 32
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Question 33 The Biochemistry of Movement (25 marks)

(a)
(i) A simplified diagram of a muscle cell is shown.
Identify the TWO components of the cell that are involved in respiration
AND the type of respiration that occurs in each.
(ii) Explain the biological significance of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

with reference to its structure.
(b)
(i) Describe a reliable and valid procedure that can be carried out to
demonstrate the effect of changing temperature on enzyme function.
(ii) Discuss the use of models in understanding how enzymes function in

living systems.
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(c)

A section of a protein is shown.

COO
CH3
CH
CH2CH3 CH3
CH
CH3
CH2 S S
NH3+
CH2 NH3+
CH2
O
C
CH2
(i) Using TWO examples from the diagram, explain how bonding between
sections of the protein chain influences its shape.
(ii) With reference to the diagram, account for ways in which this protein
may be denatured.
(d) Compare the metabolic pathways involved in sprinting with those involved
when walking at a gentle pace.
End of Question 33
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Question 34 The Chemistry of Art (25 marks)

(a)
(i) Identify the chemical composition of a cosmetic used in an ancient

culture and identify the potential health risk associated with the use of
the cosmetic.
(ii) Explain why Cr2+(aq) is coloured whereas Zn2+(aq) is not coloured.
(b) An investigation is to be conducted to observe the flame colour of some metal

ions.

(i) Describe a safe and valid procedure that can be used to carry out this
investigation, identifying the specific metal ions observed.
(ii) Explain why only certain metal ions can be identified using flame
colours, naming ONE metal ion that cannot be identified using flame
colours.
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(c)
(i) The first ionisation energy of each of the elements in the third row of the
Periodic Table is given.
Element
Na
Mg
Al
Si
First ionisation
energy
(kJmol1)
494
736
577
786
Cl
Ar
1060 1000 1260 1520
Use the data in the table to explain how the first ionisation energy of
these elements can provide evidence for the existence of sub-shells in
atoms.
(ii) The graph shows the electronegativity values for elements in Periods1,2
and 3 of the Periodic Table.
Electronegativity (Pauling scale)
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
10 12 14 16 18
20
Atomic Number
Use the graph to explain the relationship between the arrangement of

electrons in an element and its electronegativity.
(d) Assess how the Bohr model of the atom has contributed to our understanding of
atomic structure, making reference to emission spectra.
End of Question 34
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Question 35 Forensic Chemistry (25 marks)

(a)
(i) Compare the composition of glycogen with that of cellulose.
(ii) Relate the differences in composition of glycogen and cellulose to their

different structures.
(b)
(i) Identify the structure of amino acids and describe the relationship
between amino acids and proteins.
(ii) Describe a safe and valid procedure that can be used to show the presence
of protein in egg white. Include expected results.
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(c)
(i) George and Linda have one child together. Each of them also has one
child from a previous relationship. A schematic representation of their
DNA profiles is shown below.
DNA profiles obtained from George, Linda and the three children
George
Linda
Child
A
Child
B
Child
C
Use the information in the DNA profiles to identify the relationships of

ChildA, ChildB and ChildC to George and Linda. Justify your answer.
(ii) Describe the benefits of maintaining DNA data banks.
(d) Name ONE chromatography technique and assess its use in the analysis of
forensic evidence.
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Chemistry
DATASHEET
Avogadro constant, NA . .................................................................. 6.022 1023 mol1
Volume of 1mole ideal gas: at 100kPa and
at 0C (273.15K) ........................ 22.71L
at 25C (298.15K) ...................... 24.79L
Ionisation constant for water at 25C (298.15K), Kw ................... 1.0 1014
Specific heat capacity of water . ..................................................... 4.18 103 J kg1 K1

Some useful formulae
pH=log10 [H+ ]
D H=mCDT
Some standard potentials
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Aylward and Findlay, SI Chemical Data (5thEdition) is the principal source of data for
this examination paper. Some data may have been modified for examination purposes.
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HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

Total marks 100

Which type of glassware is used in a titration to deliver an accurate volume of a solution

What flame colour do copper ions produce when heated?

What happens to Fe2+ in the following reaction?

(A) It undergoes oxidation and gains electrons.

A diagram of a simple cell is shown.

Which of the following occurs when the cell is in operation?

What are the reactants used to make this compound?

(A) Butan-1-ol and butanoic acid

Which of the equations correctly describes incomplete combustion?

Two monomers are shown.

A transuranic element can be produced in a nuclear reactor according to this equation:

Which row of the table correctly identifies X and Y?

Which of the following solutions has the highest pH?

The graph shows the changes in pH during a titration.

Which pH range should an indicator have to be used in this titration?

Part of a water catchment is shown in the diagram.

A sample of river water taken from point X is analysed.

Which row of the table shows the most likely results?

Total dissolved solids

The equation describes an equilibrium reaction occurring in a closed system.

What volume of carbon dioxide will be produced if 10.3g of glucose is fermented at

Use this information to answer Questions1819.

What was the concentration of lead ions in the sample?

2015 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Answer the questions in the spaces

Show all relevant working in questions

Please turn over

Outline a suitable method to prepare a natural indicator.

(b) How could a natural indicator be tested?

Do NOT write in this area.

Draw a line graph of the data on the grid provided.

Question 22 continues on page 16

Do NOT write in this area.

Do NOT write in this area.

Describe the steps involved in the process of addition polymerisation.

Draw the structural formula of citric acid

Question 26 continues on page 21

Do NOT write in this area.

(b) How could a computerbased technology be used to identify the equivalence

The sodium hydroxide solution was titrated against 25.0 mL samples of

Calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution.

Do NOT write in this area.

Why would this NOT be an acidbase reaction according to Arrhenius?

Explain why this would be considered a BrnstedLowry acidbase reaction.

Question 29 continues on page 25

Do NOT write in this area.

Suggest modifications that could be made to the procedure to improve the

Calculate the percentage of sulfate in the original fertiliser sample.

Percentage yield of ammonia

Do NOT write in this area.

Section I Part B extra writing space

Section I Part B extra writing space

Do NOT write in this area.

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2015 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Question 31 Industrial Chemistry (25 marks)