Chemistry s4 Theory and Pract.
Chemistry s4 Theory and Pract.
Chemistry s4 Theory and Pract.
DURATION: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION A: Attempt all questions in this section (70 marks)
Oxide
A 12.00g
B 19.00g
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a) 31.0g.
b) 38.0g
C) 67.0g
c) 88.0g
d) 124.0g
5. There are two common oxides of sulfur. One contains 32grams of sulfur for
each 32grams of oxygen. The other oxide contains32 grams of sulfur for
each 48grams of oxygen. What are the empirical formulas of these oxides?
(S=32 and O=16) (4marks)
6. Complete the missing part of each of the electron configurations below and
find the atomic number of the corresponding elements. (5marks). Assume
all lower energy levels are filled and the atom is in its lowest energy state.
a) …,..,3s2
b) …,,…,2p6
c) …,….,3p5
d) …,…,3d1
e) …,...,5p4
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7. Electronegativity values can be used to predict the polarity of bonds.
(a) Explain the term electronegativity. (1mark)
(b) The electronegativity values for some atoms are given below:
H = 2.1, C = 2.5, F = 4.0, Cl = 3.0, I = 2.5
Use these values to predict the polarity of each of the following
bonds by copying the bonded atoms shown below and adding δ+ or
δ– above each.
(i) H- I (1 mark)
(ii) F- I (1 mark)
(iii) C –Cl (1 mark)
c) The bond C-Cl is polarized but the compound CCl4 is non- polar.
Explain why? (2marks)
8. The first three ionization energies for an element X are 176, 336 and
1847 kcal/mole respectively.
a) What is meant by “first ionization energy “ ? (1mark)
b) Write an equation showing the third ionization energy of X. (1mark)
c) In which group does X seem to belong? Explain. (2marks)
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10. The hydrogen sulfite ion (HSO3- ) is amphiprotic.
a) Define the term“amphiprotic” . (1mark)
b) Write the balanced equation for the reaction of HSO3- with water in
which the ion acts as
i. an acid (1mark)
ii. a base. (1mark)
c) In both cases, identify the conjugate acid and base pairs. (2marks)
Names(IUPAC ) Formula
Fe2O3
Ammonium nitrate
(CH3COO)2Ca
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13. Match the uses to the elements (3marks)
Elements Uses
14. Arrange the following salts from the least soluble in water to the
most soluble and justify your choice : KCl, NaCl, CsCl, LiCl, (2marks)
15. The table below shows the melting points ( in K ) of the period -3
elements except for silicon
Elements Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
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16. Bleaching is the process of removing stains or colors in fabrics, especially
by the use of agents such as halogens ( chlorine and bromine).The bleaching
action of chlorine is an oxidizing action of hypochlorous acid, HClO, produced
via the following reaction equation :
Cl2(g)+H2O(l)→HCl(aq)+HOCl(aq).
17. Chlorine has 2 isotopes: Cl-35 and Cl-37. The mass spectrum of
chlorine shows 5 peaks.
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i. What is the approximate relative abundance of chlorine-35?
(4marks)
ii. What is the relative atomic mass of chlorine? (2marks)
Identify the sodium salts A, B and C and the products D, E and F whose
reactions are described above.
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S4 Chemistry marking scheme
1) Elements in the periodic table are arranged in order of their (b )atomic
number.
2) Mark each of the following statements true(T)or false (F) (3marks)6
A. Electron shells are sometimes called energy levels. T
B. The shell nearest to the nucleus can contain a maximum of two
electrons. T
C. An orbital is a cloud of electricity formed by electrons around the
nucleus of an atom. T
A 1s22s22p63s2 12
B 1s22s22p6 10
C 1s22s22p63s23p5 17
D 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d1 21
E 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p6 52
5s24d105p4
b)
(3 marks)
(c) This is because the bond polarity is cancelled out by the symmetry
tetrahedral shape or The sum of dipole moments cancel out (gives a null
vector.)(2marks)
8. a) The first ionization energy of an element is the energy needed to
remove the outermost, or highest energy, electron from a neutral atom in
the gas phase. (1mark).
b) the 3rd ionization of X: X2+(g) +Energy → X3+(g) +e-(1mark).
c) The first three ionization energies for an element X are 176,336 and
1847 kcal/mole respectively. The most likely formula for the stable ion of
X is X2+(g) (1mark) because to extract the third electron needs a high
energy. X is a group-2 element. (1mark).
Names(IUPAC ) Formula
14. Arrange the following salts from the least soluble in water to the
most soluble and justify your choice : LiCl, KCl, NaCl, CsCl (3mark) All
of this group cations are combined with Chloride ion. They all have the
same charge +1. Li+ is the smallest and Cs+ , the biggest. Thus bond will
be more polarized in LiCl and to break the bond will be harder than in
CsCl. then the solubility of the chlorides of the alkali metal increases
down the group.
15. The table below shows melting points (in K ) of the period -3
elements except for silicon
Elements Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Na+ 10 11 +1
Mg2+ 10 12 +2
a) Both Mg and Na have metallic bond. Na+ ions and Mg2+ ions have the
same number of electrons(10) with different number of protons . As the
size of Mg2+ is smaller than that of Na+, the electrostatic attraction sea of
electrons and positive ions is greater in Mg than in Na ;
Mg have also more delocalized electrons, and then the melting point of
Mg will be higher than that of Na. (2marks)
b) Chlorine consists of divalent compound made of isolated molecules
linked together by weak intermolecular (Van der Waals) forces easy to be
broken . Sulphur (S8) has a bigger molecule with more electrons and
therefore stronger van der Waals forces and a higher melting point higher
melting point than Cl2.
Cl2(g)+H2O(l)→HCl(aq)+HOCl(aq) .
Oxidation number 0 -1 +1
(3marks)
b) What is
I. the oxidizing substance in this reaction isCl2(g)(1mark
II. the reducing agent in this reaction Cl2(g)(1mark)
c) such a reaction t the same as where the same substance acts as the
oxidizing substance and the reducing agent , is a dismutation or
disproportionation (1mark)
Section B
height 12 4 16
Abundance 75 25 100
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please read carefully before you start and make sure that you have all the
apparatus and chemicals that you may need.
3. Answer the questions in this paper and record your answers in the spaces
provided. If necessary ask for a paper.
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Chemistry lab
Experiment no 1 2 3
Final burette readings
(cm3 )
Initial al burette
readings(cm3 )
Volume of BA used
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The average volume of 0.1M NaOH used is
………………………………………………………………………………………….cm3
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VIII. The molar mass of MCO3 is then
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………..………………….(3marks
IX. Therefore, atomic mass of M is
…………………………………………………………………(2marks)
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MARKING SCHEME CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL, S4: PRACTICAL
(experiment) 2022
-If the results of the students show a wide difference in observations from the
teacher”s results, deduct a half of the marks to be awarded.
-For the calculations; see the marking scheme of alternative o practical question
paper.
ALTERNATIVE TO PRACTICAL EXAM
INSTRUCTIONS
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PRACTICAL EXAM-2022
7.12g of solid MCO3 were dissolved in 200cm3 of 1.0M hydrochloric solution. The
resultant solution was titrated against 0.1M NaOH solution in presence of
phenolphthalein to react with unreacted acid. The average of volume of sodium
hydroxide required for complete reaction with 10.00cm3 of the resultant solution is
15.25cm3.
I. Write down the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between metal
carbonate and the hydrochloric acid, HCl. (3marks)
II. Write down the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between sodium
hydroxide and the hydrochloric acid, HCl. (3marks)
III. Why do they write “average “volume? (1mark)
IV. How many moles of sodium hydroxide are in 15.25cm3? (2marks)
V. Calculate the number of mole of pure hydrogen chloride acid in 200cm3
(1mark).
VI. Calculate the number of mole of pure hydrogen chloride acid that have reacted
effectively with solid MCO3 .(2marks)
VII. Deduce the number of mole of pure solid MCO3 present in 7.12g. (3marks)
VIII. Calculate the molar mass of MCO3. (3marks)
I. Then deduce the atomic mass of M. (2marks)
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S4 Alternative to practical –Marking Scheme-Chemistry
i. 7.12g of solid MCO3 were dissolved in 200 cm3 of 1.0M hydrochloric solution i.e
200 cm3 x1.0M=2x10-1mole HCl .
ii. Solid MCO3 and HCl reacted according to
2HCl +MCO3→MCl2 +H2O +CO2
iii. NaOH and the hydrochloric acid, HCl reacted as follows
NaOH + HCl→H2O+ NaCl .
iv. We write average got after 2 or3 trials with consistent results .
v. 15.25cm3 of 0.1M NaOH contain
15.25cm3 x 0.1M=15.25x10-4mol NaOH .
vi. As NaOH and HCl reacted in the mole ratio1:1, the number of mole of pure
hydrogen chloride acid that have reacted with NaOH in (iii)is 15.25x10-4mol.
vii. Thus in 200 cm3 of resultant solution we have
15.25x10-4molx20=305x10-4mol of HCl
viii. The number of mole of pure hydrogen chloride acid that have reacted effectively
reacted with solid MCO3 is
2x10-1mole HCl - 305x10-4mol of HCl= 1695x10-4mol of HCl.
ix. As HCl and MCO3 in (ii) reacted in the mole ratio 2:1, the number of mole of
pure solid MCO3present in the
7.12 g is
(1695x10-4mol):2 = 847.5x10-4mol of MCO3
x. By the way, the molar mass of MCO3is
7.12g: 847.5x10-4mol =84.01g/mol.
xi. And the molar mass of M is such as
x+12+48=84 i.e. x=24
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