NAME: ………………………………..

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SONSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

NATURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

GRADE 11- END OF YEAR EXAM -2022

SCIENCE PAPER 2(CHEMISTRY) 5124

Additional materials

 Answer sheet and periodic table.

 Electronic calculator(non-programmable)
 Soft eraser and pencil HB.

Time: 2 Hours. Marks: 85.

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your particulars in the space provided on top of this question paper.
2. There are three sections in this paper.
i. Section A
There are twenty questions in this section. Answer all questions. For each
question, there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. choose the best
one and mark it with a cross (X) on the answer grid provided in this question
paper.
ii. Section B
Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this
question paper.
Candidate’s use Examiner’s
iii. Answer any two questions. Write your use
answers on a separate answer sheet provided.
Section A
Information to candidates

A1. All rough working should be done in the question Section B

paper. Section C 1
A2. Fasten all answer used and circle the numbers of
2
the section C questions you have answered in the
3
grid below.
Total
A3. Cell phones are not allowed in the exam room.
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SECTION A
Answer all the questions in the section. Choose the best answer from the letters
A, B, C or D and then mark the letter with a cross (X).

A B C D

ANSWER GRID

1 A B C D 11 A B C D

2 A B C D 12 A B C D

3 A B C D 13 A B C D

4 A B C D 14 A B C D

5 A B C D 15 A B C D

6 A B C D 16 A B C D

7 A B C D 17 A B C D

8 A B C D 18 A B C D

9 A B C D 19 A B C D

10 A B C D 20 A B C D
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SECTION A [20 MARKS]

Answer all the questions on the answer grid provided in this question paper.

A1. Water, ammonia, cement and glass are common examples of substances used in
our daily lives. The branch of chemistry that cross examine these substances can
be ………………………………………………….
a) Organic chemistry.
b) Inorganic chemistry.
c) Biochemistry.
d) Analytical chemistry.
A2. Which of the following is an example of the application of chemistry in a home?
a) The use of amplifiers in a radio.
b) The use of cosmetics.
c) Production of ammonia in the Haber process.
d) Industrial production of alcohol.
A3. When Mulenga blasted a big stone with a machine, smaller pieces got into his
eyes. Which safety rule did he violate for such an accident to occur?
a) Do not taste or drink anything.
b) Do not enter the work place without being instructed.
c) Always put on safety gears.
d) Do not run to the exit.
A4. The diagram below shows the changes of state.

Which of the following sets of changes are exothemetic and endothermic?

Exothemetic Endothermic

a) 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6

b) 1, 2, 5 3, 4,6
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c) 2,4,6 1,3,5

d) 2,3,5 2,4,6

A5. Which one of the following substances contains ions?

a) Table salt.
b) Calcium element.
c) Hydrogen gas.
d) Oxygen gas.
A6. Diffusion occurs more quickly in gas than in liquid because ………………..
a) Particles in a gas have more frequent collisions than those in liquid.
b) Gas particles are larger.
c) Gas particles move randomly.
d) On average particles in a gas are further apart than those in a liquid.
A7. The best apparatus that is used to accurately measure a required fixed volume of
a reagent during titration is ……………………………………….

(a) (b) (c) (d)

A8. Identify a mixture of substance that can be separated using the apparatus
below.

A mixture of …………………………………..
a) paraffin and water.
b) sugar solution and alcohol.
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c) common salt and iodine solution.

d) alcohol and water.
A9. The results of a paper chromatography experiment are shown in the
chromatogram below.
X is an aqueous solution of salt of a group 1 element
Y is an aqueous solution of a salt of a transition element

Which row is correct?

Large value Require a locating

agent
a) Y X
b) X Y
c) X X
d) Y Y

A10. Figure A10.0 below shows the oxygen atom and oxide ion respectively.

Oxygen atom Oxide ion

Figure A10.0
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Both oxygen atom and oxide ion …………………………………………………………………….

a) are chemically identical.
b) Are isotopes of oxygen.
c) Have the same number of electrons.
d) Have the same number of protons.
A11. Which set of properties describes those of an ionic compound?

Conductivity in molten Solubility in water

state
a) Good Soluble
b) Good Not soluble.
c) Poor Soluble.
d) Poor Not soluble.

A12. Naturally occurring element Y has four isotopes whose relative abundance is
shown in the table below.

Isotopes % abundance
204 1.48
206 23.60
207 22.60
208 52.32
Find the relative atomic mass of the element.

a) 208.26
b) 207.24
c) 206.25
d) 204.22
A13. The relative formula mass of copper (ii) sulphate penta hydrate, CuSO 4.5 H 2 O , is
…………………………………………
a) 160.
b) 178.
c) 185.
d) 250.
A14. Figure 14.0 below illustrates an experiment conducted to test a gas X.
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Hydrochloric acid
Sodium carbonate Gas X

Lime water
Figure 14.0
Which one of the following statement bestly explains gas X?
a) It burns in air with a pop sound.
b) It turns a red litmus paper blue.
c) It turns lime water milky.
d) It decolorizes bromine solution.
A15. Which of the following salts can be crystallized?
a) Sodium sulphate.
b) Barium sulphate.
c) Lead (II) sulphate.
d) Silver chloride.
A16. An element is in period 3 and group VII of the Periodic table. Which statement
about this element is correct?
a) It forms a cation with a 2+ charge.
b) It is a gas at room temperature and pressure.
c) It is a liquid at room temperature and pressure.
d) It forms an anion with a 2— charge.
A17. In the Periodic Table hydrogen (H) is not placed in any of the Groups.
Which of the following is the best explanation for its position? It …………
a) has no neutrons.
b) is the lightest of all the elements.
c) has properties of both Group I and Group VII elements.
d) has only one electron in its only single energy level.
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A18. Why is ethanoic acid described as a weak acid? It ………………………………..

a) is a poor conduct of electricity.
b) is an organic acid.
c) is only partially ionized in water.
d) React only with very reactive metals.
A19. Which statement best describes the rate of a chemical reaction?
a) The time taken for reactants to be used up.
b) The time taken for one of the reactants to finish.
c) The time taken for products to be formed.
d) The increase in the concentration of a product per unit time.
A20. Which metal is extracted from its ore by reduction of its oxide by carbon?
a) Aluminum.
b) Copper.
c) Sodium.
d) Zinc.

SECTION B [45 MARKS]

Answer all questions in this section.

Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

B1. The following diagram shows the changes of state in the three states of
matter.

Solid

Liquid Gas
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a) describe the arrangement of particles in:

i. solid
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
ii. liquid
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) (i) State the name of the change of state labelled A and B.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
B: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

(ii) Which change of state A or B, is exothermic process? Explain your answer.

Change of state: ……………………………………………………………………….. [1]

Explanation:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 6 marks]

B2. Table B2.0 is a list of methods used to separate mixtures.

Filtration Chromatography Crystallizatio Fractional Evaporation

n distillation

Choose from the list above the suitable method that would be used to

a) obtain pure water from sodium chloride solution.

……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
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b) separate a mixture of ethanol and water.

……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
c) obtain copper (ii) sulphate crystals from copper (ii) sulphate solution.
……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
d) obtain barium sulphate from a mixture of barium sulphate and sodium
nitrate.
…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
e) separate coloured substances in a sample of a soft drink.
…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 5 marks]

B3. The following table shows the structures of four particles: P, Q, R and T.

Particle Number of
Protons Neutrons Electrons
P 11 12 11
Q 11 13 11
R 12 12 10
T 8 8 10

a) Which particle is a neutral atom?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
b) Which partice is a negative ion? State its charge.
Particle: …………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
Charge: …………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
c) Which two particles are isotopes? Give a reason for your answer.
Particle: ………………………………….. and ……………………………………….. [1]
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Reason:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………….…………………. [1]
d) Use the periodic table to identify particle R.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
[Total: 6 marks]

B4. a) What is the major characteristic feature of a base?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) Explain what is meant by each of the following terms:
i. Weak base:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii. Strong base:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
c) Write equations to show the ionization of
i. Calcium hydroxide
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
ii. Ammonium hydroxide
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 5 marks]

B5. 25g of Crystals of calcium carbonate reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce
calcium chloride, carbon dioxide and water.
a) Construct a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Include state symbols.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
b) Calculate the mass of calcium chloride produced theoretically.
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[2]
c) The actual yield of calcium chloride is 26.65g, calculate the percentage yield.

[2]
[Total: 6 marks]

B6. Chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution of potassium bromide as shown in the
diagram.

a) i) Describe what would be observed in the test tube.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
ii. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in the test
tube.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
b) What would be observed in the test tube if iodine gas was bubbled through the
potassium bromide solution? Give a reason for your answer.
Observation:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
Reason:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
[Total: 5 marks]

B7. The following table shows elements coded with letters Q to Y which do not
represent actual symbols of any of the elements in the periodic table. You will need
to use these letters in some of your answers.

R Q Y
S U V W

X
T

a) Which element shown

i). forms ions with a single negative charge?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
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ii). Has three electrons in its outermost shell?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) How many protons does an atom of element Y contain?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
c) State the element which is the most reactive
i). Metal.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
ii). Non-metal.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
d) Deduce the formulae of the compound formed between elements U and W.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
[Total: 6 marks]

B8. The table B8.0 below shows three hydrated salt that change when water is
sprinkled to them.

Anhydrous salt salt with water molecules

CuSO 4 CuSO 4.5 H 2 O

Na 2 CO 3 Na 2 CO 3 . 10 H 2 O
(White) (Colourless)
CoCl2 CoCl2 .6 H 2 0
(Blue) (Pink)

a) Define the term salt.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) (i) what colour change would be seen when a drop of water is sprinkled to
anhydrous copper(ii) sulphate crystals?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) What name is given to a salt with water molecules in their crystal lattice?
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
c) (i) Which one of the given salts in B8.0 can be classified as a an efflorescent salt?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) give a reason for your answer in (c) (i).
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
d) Calcium chloride is a deliquescent salt widely used in our daily lives. State one use
of calcium chloride.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 6 marks]

SECTION C [20 MARKS]

Answer any two questions from this section in the separate Answer Booklet
provided.
C1 The following scheme shows some reactions of a dilute acid A.

Dilute Acid A

Copper (ii) oxide Substance B

Magnesium

Copper (ii) Sulphate Substance C Sodium sulphate

+ + +

Water Hydrogen Water

a) Name and give the formulae of

i). dilute acid A. [2]
ii). substances B and C. [4]
b) Construct
i). a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between substance B and
dilute Acid A. [2]
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ii). an ionic equation for the reaction in (b)(i). [1]

c) State the type of reaction that occurs in (b)(i). [1]
[Total: 10 marks]

C2 Copper (II) sulphate (CuSO4) is a soluble salt prepared by using sulphuric acid as
one of the starting materials.
a) Define a salt. [1]
b) (i) Name one other reagent which must be reacted with dilute sulphuric acid to
form copper (ii) sulphate. [1]
(ii) Construct a balanced chemical equation for the reaction in b (i) above. [2]
c) Describe briefly how a dry sample of copper (ii) sulphate can be prepared from the
named reagents in (b). [4]
d) Will the method in part (c) above be suitable to prepare a sample of potassium
chloride? Give a reason for your answer. [2]
[Total: 10 marks]

C3 Sodium is an element in Group I of the Periodic Table.

a) Draw an atomic structure of sodium. [1]
b) Sodium chloride and hydrogen chloride gas are both compounds of chlorine.
i). Draw a 'dot' and 'cross' diagram to show the bonding in sodium chloride.
Show outer shell electrons only. [2]
ii). Explain why sodium chloride is a solid at room temperature and pressure
while hydrogen chloride is a gas. [2]
c) Compare the thermal decomposition of lithium nitrate with that of caesium
nitrate. [2]
(d) Explain why the density of Group I metals increases down the Group. [1]
(e) Describe how Group I elements are stored. Give a reason for your answer. [2]
[Total: 10 marks]