Chemistry Week 1 Term 3

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KAPSABET BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

CHEMISTRY REVION QUESTIONS


FORM 2 WEEK 1 NOVEMBER
1. The table below shows the atomic numbers of some elements represented by letter J to Q (letters not their
actual symbols). Study and answer the questions that follow.
Element J K L M N P Q
Atomic 11 17 15 14 12 20 19
Number
a) Write the electronic configuration of
(i) M ……………………………………………… (1mk)

(ii) P2+ ……………………………………………. (1mk)


b) Write the formula of the compound formed when L combines with N (1mk)
c) How would reactivities of element N and P with chlorine compare? Explain. (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
d) Element N combines with oxygen to from an oxide. Using dots () and crosses(x) to represent the
outermost electrons, show how the two elements combine. (2½mks)

e) Select the most reactive metal and non-metal and give reason for your answer. (2½mks)
Metal ………………………………………………………………………….………………
Reasons…………………………………………………………………..……………………
Non metal …………………………………………………………………………………..…
Reason……………………………………………………………………………………..….
f) State one physical and one chemical property that elements J and Q have in common (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
g) What name is given to the group of elements to which element M belong? (1mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
h) (i) Element K consists of two isotopes with relative abundances 75% and 25% and mass
Number 35 and 37 respectively find the relative atomic mass of K. (2mks)

(ii) Why is the relative atomic mass of K not a whole number? (1mk)

2. The table below shows some information about elements BCD and E. study it and answer the questions that follow.

Element Atomic radii Meeting point 0c


B 0.152 180
C 0.186 98
D 0.231 64
E 0.244 39

(i) Would these elements form part of a group or period? Explain (2marks)
What does the trend in melting points suggest about the nature of the elements. (1mark)

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