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1 TERM EXAMINATION 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
STUDENT NAME: ___________________ CLASS: YEAR 11 SUBJECT; CHEMISTRY
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INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS PART DURATION; 2 HOURS
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1. An atom with the electronic configuration: Is2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d1 4S2 is that of:
(a) an alkali metal (b) an alkali earth metal (c) a transition metal (d) a halogen
2. Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) the oxidation agent is (a) Fe2O3 (b) CO (c) Fe (d) CO2
3. In which of the following is oxidation number of sulphur +2? (a) H2SO4 (b) H2SO3 (c) SO2 (d) H2S
4. A liquid begins to boil when; (a). Constituent particles acquire energy which makes them slide each other.
(b). Constituent particles acquire energy above the average kinetic energy
(c). Constituent particles acquire energy below the average kinetic energy
(d) Constituent particles acquire a greater kinetic energy
5. Pure water can be made to boil below 1000C under; (a).Increased volume. (b). Decreased volume
(c). Increased external pressure on it. (d). Decreased external pressure on it.
6. In which of the following atoms is the ionic radius larger than the atomic radius? [ Na, Mg, AI, CI]
a). Aluminum b). Chlorine c). Magnesium d). Sodium
7. Which of the metals will react with stream to liberate hydrogen? a) Copper b). Iron c). potassium d). lead
8. Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2H2SO4 + C → 2H2O + 2SO2 + CO2 H2SO4 is acting as?
a). a catalyst b). an oxidizing agent c). a reducing agent d).a sulphonating agent
9. An aqueous solution of (NH4)2SO4 is…..a). Acidic b). Alkaline c). Amphoteric d). Neutral
10. Consider the following reaction equation H3O+ (aq) + OH(aq) → 2H2O(1)
The reaction represents. a). Esterification b). Hydrolysis c). Neutralization d). Redox
11. Which of the following phenomena leads to decrease in volume of a liquid in an open container?
(a).Evaporation (b).Diffusion (c).Sublimation (d).Brownian motion
12. Which of the following acids wound react with CaCO3 to liberate CO2?
(a).CH3COOH (b).H2SO4 (c).CH2COH (d).HNO3
13. A feasible cell was constructed by combining the two half cells below; Cu 2 (aq)+2e - Cu(s) E'=+0.34v
Fe (ag) +2e→ Fe(s) E'=-0.44v The standard e.m.f. of the cell is?
(a). -0.78v (b). -0.10v (c). +0.10v (d). +0.78v
14. One faraday of electricity will produce one mole of (a). cholorine molecules (b). oyxgen molecules
(c). hydrogen molecules (d). oxygen atoms
15. What volume of oxygen measured at s.t.p. would be liberated by passing a current of 10A through
acidified water for 986seoncs (a). 5.60dm3 (b). 0.560dm3 (c). 11.00dm3 (d). l.120dm3
(Molar volume of a gas = 22.40dm' F= 965000C-1)
16. What is the change in oxidation number of manganese in the reaction represented by the following equation?
MnO- 4(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e- → Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)
a). +3 to + 2 b). + 4 to + 2 c).+ 5 to + 2 d). + 7 to +2
17. Which of the following oxides of nitrogen has oxidation number of + 1? a). KNO3 b). N2O c).N3O d). NO
18. Which of the following statements about the cell notation Mg/Mg2+//Cu2+/Cu is correct? a). copper is the anode
b). Magnesium is reduced c). Magnesium is the anode d). The double line represents the electrodes
Consider the diagram of an experiment set up below. use it to answer the questions 19-21

19 Which of the aqueous solution would not light the lamp? a). KBr b) CuSO4 c) C6H12O6 d) NaCl
20. Which of the following is correct about the set? a). oxidation reaction will take place at the cathode
b). redox process gains electrons at the anode c). reduction is eliminated at the electrode.
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 d) reduction half -cell gains electrons
21. The aqueous solution in the above set up, is likely to contain?
a).MgI2 b).(Hg)2O c). K2SO4 d).C2H5COOC3H7
22. Which of the following statements about the electrolysis of CuSO 4(aq) using copper cathode and platinum anode is
not correct? a). Copper is deposited at the cathode b). Oxygen is liberated at the anode
c). it is used for the purification of copper d). The solution becomes acidic
23. Which of the following electron configurations represents that of an atom in its ground state?
(a). 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s1 3p1 (b). 1s2 2s1 2p1 (C). 1s2 2s1 2p3 (d). 1s2 2s2 2p6 3S0
24. Which of the following ions has an electron configuration different from the others?
(a). 17Cl- (b). 8O2- (C). 12Mg2+ (d). 13Al
25. The atomic radii of metals are usually; (a). greater than their ionic radii. (b).equal to their ionic radii.
(C). less than their ionic radii. (d). less than those of non-metals in the same period.
26. Two elements, X and Y are in the same group on the periodic table because they both have the same?
(a). number of electronic shells. (b). number of valence electrons. (c). atomic size. (d). atomic number.
27. The d-block elements are paramagnetic because they? (a). have delocalized valence electrons.
(b). contain paired electrons which are repelled by magnetic field.
(c). contain unpaired electrons in the partially filled 3d-orbital.
(d). form coloured complex ions that attract magnetic lines of force.
Consider the following diagram and use it to answer questions 28 and 29

28. Which of the following cell notation represent the diagram?

a). B2+/B// A/A3+ b). A2+/B// B/A3+ c). B2+/B// A/A3+ d). A/A3+// B2+/B.
29. Which of the following half reaction equations represent the reaction at the cathode?
a). A3+(aq) + 3e A(s) b). B2+(aq) + 2e B(s)
3+ 2+
(c). A(s A (aq) + 3e (d). B(s B (aq) + 2e
30. Which of the following can act as both oxidizing and reducing agent? (a) KMnO4 (b) H2O2 (c) SO2 (d) H2S
31. Which of these does not define reduction? (a) it is loss of electron (b) it is addition of hydrogen
(c) it is addition of electrons (d) decrease in oxidation number
32. Which of the salts cannot conduct electricity. a) molten NaCI b). Conc. sugar
(c). dilute KCI (d). dilute HNO3
33. The electron configuration of carbon atom in its excited state is [ 6C] a) 1s2 2s2 2px1 2py1
b). 1s2 2s2 2px1 2py1 c). 1s2 2s1 2px1 2py1 2pz1 d). 1s2 2s2 2px2 2py 2pz
34. Atomic size decrease, a). across a period from left to right b). across a period from right to left
c). diagonally down the group d). down a group
35. When a solution of copper (II) salt was electrolysed 3.20g of copper was deposited. Calculate the quantity of
electricity required for electrolysis. (Cu=6; 1 F = 96500C). a). 560C b).5300C c). 96500C d). 9650C
36. In the electrolysis of brine, the anode contains carbon rod because? (a) carbon is a reducing agent
(b) chlorine is not a reducing agent. (c) carbon induces the discharge of chlorine
(d) chlorine attacks other elements but not carbon
37. In electrolysis, reduction takes place at the --------- (a) anode (b cathode (c) electrodes (d) cations
38. Electrolysis is not applied in ---------- (a) tin plating (b) purification of copper
(c) extraction of aluminium (d) extraction of iron
39. What mass of copper in gram would be deposited by a current of 1.00ampere passing for 965 seconds through
copper(II) tertraoxosulphate (VI) solution? [Cu 63.5; If = 96500c]
a). 0.32 b). 0.64 c). 3.18 d). 6.35
40. A colourless gas, odourless which dissolves in water to form an alkaline solution is?
a). ammonia b). carbon(IV)oxide c). hydrogen chloride d). sulphur (IV) oxide
41. Which of the following equations is NOT balanced?
a). CH4(g) + 202(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) b). CU(S) + HNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 4H2O(I) + NO(g)
c). 2KCIO3(s) → 2KCI(s)+ 3O2(g) d). NaH(s) + H2O(1) → NaOH(aq) +H2(g)

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 42. The number of orbitals in a p-sub level of an atom is? a). 2. (b).3. (C). 5. (d). 6.

43. Which of the following metals react slowly with cold water? a).Fe b). Ag c). Ca d).K
44 What is the oxidation number of chromium in K2Cr2O7? a). +1 b). +2 c). +4 d). +6
45. Which of the following properties is characteristic of the halogens? a). Ability to accept electrons readily
b). Ability to donate electrons readily c). Ability to from basic oxides d). Formation of coloured compounds
46 In which of the following atoms is the ionic radius larger than the atomic radius? [ Na, Mg, AI, CI]
(a). Aluminium (b). Chlorine C). Magnesium (d). Sodium
47. Which of these metals will not liberate hydrogen from dilute HCI? (a). Cu (b). Fe c). Mg (d). Zn
48 Which of these cell notations is the correct representation of a Daniell cell?
(a). Zn / Zn (b). Cu / Cu (c). Zn / Zn // Cu /Cu (d). Cu / Cu // Zn / Zn
49. The following salts dissolve readily in water except
a).CaCl2 b). Na2SO4 C). (NH4)2SO4. d). PbSO4
50 What products is formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution using carbon
electrodes? (a). Chlorine (b). Hydrogen c). Oxygen d) Sodium

SECTION B.
INSTRUCTION: Question one is compulsory and any other two questions in this section
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of answers.
1 A shortened form of the periodic table is shown below. Use it to answer questions below.
I II III IV V VI VII O

U
W A

C H B
E D

(a)(i). Which of the elements represented as A to E in the table above is?

(i) A transition metals. (ii). Used has a catalyst
(iii). The trioxocarbonate produces CO2 (iv). The least reactive
(ii). Write the electronic configuration of each of following ions of copper and give the formula of one compound
of 29Cu+ I. 29Cu+ II 29Cu2+
(iii). Explain brief, why anions are bigger than their corresponding atoms. (7marks)
(b)(i). Calculate the volume of gas that would be produced at the electrodes when 0.005 mole of electrons are passed through
a dilute solution of tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid (gaseous molar volume = 22.4dm 3 at stp.) (\2marks)
(ii). State faraday’s first laws of electrolysis.
(iii). By passing an electric current for 1 hour through a copper and a silver coulometer connected in series, 1.28g
of copper was deposited at the cathode of the copper coulometer calculate;
(a). the strength of the current used.
(b) the mass of silver deposited on the cathode of the coulometer
(faraday = 96500C mol-1, Cu =63.5; Ag = 108). (5marks)
(c)(i) What is electrochemical series.
(ii) State two factors affecting preferential discharge of ion.
(iii) State two importance of the electrochemical series. (6marks)

2.(a) Consider the ionic reaction represented:

Fe2+ + Al3+ Fe 3++ Al
(i) Write a balanced ionic half equation for the reaction.
(ii) Which of the species is? I. oxidized; II. reduced? (4marks
(b)(i). Give two examples of electrochemical cell.
(ii). Mention two natural phenomena of redox reaction.

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 (iii). State faraday’s second law of electrolysis. (6marks)
(c)(ii). 0.45g of a metal M was deposited when a current of 1.8 amperes was passed for 12.5 minutes through
a solution containing M .Calculate the relative atomic mass of M. [1 Faraday = 96500 C] (2marks)
(d)(i). Define reducing agent in term of electron transfer. (2marks)
(ii). A standard galvanic cell constructed with;
Ag+(aqAg(s) and Zn((s) Zn2+couple is discharged until 3.3 g of Ag forms.
I. Write the overall cell reaction and standard cell potential?
II. How many moles of electrons flowed through the circuit during the discharge?
III. How many coulombs of charges flowed through the circuit?
Ag+(aq) + e− ⇌Ag(s); E° = + 0.80V
Zn2+(aq) + 2e− ⇌ Zn(s), E° = – 0.76 V [Ag = 108] (4marks)
(iii). Give the reason why copper-plated iron corrodes easily when the surface is scratched. (2marks)

3(a)(i). In a tabular form, give three difference between an electrolytic cell and an electrochemical cell. (3marks)
(ii). A silver and copper voltmeter are connected in series. If 5.63g of silver is deposited.
Calculate ; (i). Mass of copper deposited. (ii)..Volume of oxygen gas liberated.
(Ag=108, cu=64, IF=96500Cmol ). (4marks)

(b). The diagram above is the galvanic cells for Zn2+//Cu2+ system. The redox reaction for the system is given
by the following equation. Zn + Cu2* Zn2= + Cu
a). Write the two half -cell reactions, labelling the oxidation and reduction reaction. (4marks)
b). What are the functions of each of the following in the working of the cell?
I). the electrode (II) the salt bridge (III) the voltmeter. (3marks)

(b). When the switch is closed, current flows through the wire. If copper metal is deposited on the copper electrode,
what would happen to Cu²* ion solution?
(c). If the Zinc electrode loses mass, what reaction must be occurring at zinc electrode?
(d) In which direction are electrons flowing through the external circuit of the cell?
(e). Which of the electrode has a positive charge and which has a negative charge? (6marks)

4(a)(i). In a tabular form, give three difference between a conductor and an electrolyte. (3marks)
(ii) What are isoelectronic ions?
(iii) Give two examples, each of cation and an anion which are isoelectronic with neon. (3marks)
(b)(i) Determine the oxidation number of Mn in; I. MnO II. KMnO4
(ii) State one laboratory use of each of the compounds in (b)(i). (4marks)
(iii). A current of 2A flows for 2 hours 4omins, through a CUSO4.
I. Calculate the quantity of electricity passed. II. How many faradays were consumed
II. Mass of copper deposited at the cathode IV. What is the volume of oxygen liberated at the anode.
( IF=96500Cmol. CU=64, GMV of a gas=22.4dm3) (4marks)
(c) Classify each of the following to;
Strong electrolyte/ weak electrolyte /non-electrolyte.
Potassium chloride, metallic ethanoate, aqueous ammonia, cane sugar and Benzene. (2marks)
(ii). Describe fully with equations the electrolysis of the following:
I. acidified water II. copper(ii) chloride

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 (iii). Give the apparatus use to collect each of the products. (4marks)

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