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REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL

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END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2009

14 October 2009

DURATION: 1 HR 15 MIN

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Do not turn over the pages until you are told to do so. 1. Section A consists of 20 Multiple Choice Questions. Answer all the questions in this section in the OMR Answer Sheet by shading the appropriate oval with a 2B pencil. 2. Section B consists of 4 Structured Questions. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper. Section C consists of 2 Free-Response Questions. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Hand in the OMR Answer Sheet and question paper separately.

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INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES: 1. This paper consists of Sections A, B and C. 2. A copy of the Periodic Table of Elements is attached on page 12 of the Exam paper. 3. The marks allocated for each question or parts of a question are given in the brackets [ ]. FOR EXAMINERS' USE Section Marks 4. Calculators are allowed.
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This paper consists of 12 printed pages including this cover page.

Section A : Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks) Choose the correct answers and shade it in the spaces provided on the OMR. A1 The diagram shows an apparatus set-up used to distil seawater. At which point is the temperature 1000C?

A2

The diagram below shows part of a measuring cylinder. What is the volume of liquid in the measuring cylinder?

A B C D

4.2 cm3 4.4 cm3 4.5 cm3 5.0 cm3

A3

What is the purpose of a condenser in a distillation set up? A To turn liquid into solid B To turn solid into liquid C To turn vapour into liquid D To turn liquid into vapour

A4

Which changes of state occur during distillation? A Boiling followed by filtration B Boiling followed by condensation C Condensation followed by boiling D Filtration followed by boiling 2

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Which of the following substance will undergo a change of state if it is cooled from room temperature (25oC) to 0 oC? Substance Melting point (oC) Boiling point (oC) A 17 9 B 101 34 C 138 1 D 7 58

A6

How many different elements are found in two molecules of nitric acid, HNO3? A 2 B 3 C 4 D 6

A7

The atomic symbol of sodium is given as Na. How many neutrons are there in an atom of sodium? A 11 B 12 C 23 D 34

A8

Which of the following shows the correct charge on each particle in an atom? Electron Proton Neutron A +1 No charge -1 B -1 +1 +1 C +1 -1 No charge D -1 +1 No charge

A9

Which group of substances is correctly classified in the correct categories? Element Mixture Compound A gold lemon tea water B sand sodium chloride hydrogen gas C mercury air diamond D charcoal carbon dioxide milk

A10

In the diagrams below, each circle represents an atom. Which diagram represents a compound? A C

A11

A calcium atom and a calcium ion have the same _____________________. A size B number of protons C number of electrons D chemical properties

A12

The table below gives the arrangement of electrons in the atoms of four elements. Which element does not form an ionic compound? Element A B C D Arrangement of electrons 2, 7 2, 3 2, 8, 8 2, 8, 2

A13

Which two elements will combine to form a covalent compound? A aluminium and chlorine B calcium and oxygen C potassium and sulfur D carbon and hydrogen

A14

Nitrogen gas reacts with hydrogen gas to produce ammonia gas. The equation for the reaction is xN2(g) + yH2(g) zNH3(g) What are the values of x, y and z? x 1 1 2 2 y 3 2 2 1 z 2 2 1 3

A15

Zinc reacts with steam to form zinc oxide, ZnO according to the equation, Zn(s) + H2O(g) ZnO(s) + H2(g)

What is the mass of zinc oxide formed from 32.5 g of zinc? A 40.5 g B 41.2 g C 81.0 g D 146 g

A16

Which word is missing from the following word equation? acid + base salt + _______ A B C D hydrogen oxygen water nitrogen

A17

Which of the following is a property of all acids? A They react with bases B They are solid at room temperature C They react with copper to give hydrogen gas D The pH of their aqueous solutions is greater than 7 5

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Which set of elements is correctly arranged to show the nature of their oxides? A B C D Acidic Sulphur dioxide Sulphur dioxide Aluminium oxide Aluminium oxide Basic Magnesium oxide Aluminium oxide Copper(II) oxide Copper(II) oxide Amphoteric Aluminium oxide Magnesium oxide Aluminium oxide Magnesium oxide

A19

The table shows the pH value of soil for growing different crops. Which crop grows best in an alkaline soil? Crop Carrot Sugar beet Potato Oats pH 5.5 - 7.0 7.0 - 8.0 5.0 - 6.5 4.5 - 6.5

A20

What is not formed when zinc carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid? A B C D Carbon dioxide Chlorine Water Zinc chloride

Section B : Structured Questions (14 marks) Answer the following questions in this section in the spaces provided. B1 The following shows a list of substances. air methane carbon oxygen neon sodium hydroxide copper water hydrogen zinc

From the list, select (a) a compound: ____________________________________________ (b) two metallic elements: ________________ and ________________ (c) two non-metallic elements: _______________ and ______________ (d) a base: ________________________________________________ [4]

B2

Two white powders, A and B are accidentally mixed. A is soluble in water while B is insoluble in water. Both chemicals are expensive and therefore it is worth separating them. Describe how you would separate the mixture to obtain dry samples of each chemical. List down clearly the steps you would carry out in the separation process. The first step has been done for you. 1. Add water to solids A and B. Stir the mixture._______________________ ________________________________________________________________

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B3

Sugar has the chemical formula of C6H12O6. (a) Find the total number of atoms present in one molecule of sugar. ____________________________________________________________ (b) Find the relative molecular mass, Mr, of the sugar molecule. ____________________________________________________________ (c) Sugar burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Fill in the blanks in the equation for the above reaction: C6H12O6 + 6O2 6________ + 6_________ [2] [1] [1]

B4

Complete the table below to show the number of protons, neutrons and electrons of the respective ion. Ion Ba2+ I[2] Number of protons Number of neutrons Number of electrons

Section C : Free Response Questions (16 marks) Answer the following questions in this section in the spaces provided. C1 (a) The electronic structure of carbon is 2, 4. Write down the electronic structure of magnesium and oxygen. (i) magnesium: _______________ (ii) oxygen: ________________

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(b) Magnesium oxide, MgO, is an ionic compound whereas methane, CH4, is a covalent compound. By showing ALL electrons, draw a dot and cross diagram of each of the compounds below. (i) Magnesium oxide [3]

(ii) Methane

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(c) Briefly explain why molten ionic compound can conduct electricity. ____________________________________________________________ [1] Acids react with reactive metals to form gas Y and salt. (a) Name gas Y.

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___________________________________________________________ [1] (b) Hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium carbonate to form sodium chloride, carbon dioxide and water. Write down the balanced chemical equation for the above reaction. ___________________________________________________________ [1] (c) List one property of (i) an acid: __________________________________________________ [1] (ii) an alkali: _________________________________________________ [1] (d) Sodium hydroxide, an alkali, neutralises hydrochloric acid according to the chemical equation below. NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

Write down the ionic equation for the reaction above. __________________________________________________________ [1]

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(e) The following table shows the different amount of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) needed to neutralise 25cm3 of each of the acidic fruit juice. Fruit juice Apple Lime Lemon Pineapple Grapefruit Volume of sodium hydroxide solution needed to neutralise the fruit juice 10 cm3 12 cm3 16 cm3 6 cm3 14 cm3

(i) Which fruit juice is the most acidic? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ [2] (ii) What would be the colour of the Universal Indicator when the juice is completely neutralised?

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