DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL,

MOCK I, CHEMISTRY, 2017/ 2018 ACADEMIC SESSION

PART A: OBJECTIVE TEST (50 MARKS) 1 HOUR.
INSTRUCTION:Instruction: Answer all questions in section A and 4 questions in B.
SECTION A (Objective Test: Choose the option from a – d)
1. Which of the following species determines the chemical properties of an atom?
A. Electron B. Neutron C. Nucleus D. Proton
2. The following glasswares are used to measure the volume of liquids except A. graduated beaker B.
pipette C. test tube D. burette
3. Pauli exclusion principle is related to A. quantity of electrons in the valence shell B. filling the
orbitals with lower energy first. C. the filling of degenerated orbitals. D. quantum numbers of
electrons
4. The species with no electron in the 3d- orbital is A. Zn2+ B. Sc2+ C. Cu D. Mn
5. The separation of oxygen from nitrogen by fractional distillation of air is possible because A.
nitrogen is less dense than oxygen B. oxygen is more reactive than nitrogen C. of the difference in
their boiling points. D. they belong to the same period.
6. Oxygen is used in the following except A. as an aid to breathing B. in flames for cutting and
welding metals C. in steel industry for removal of carbon D. manufacture of ammonia
7.PTotal= P1 + P2 + P3 + …… Pn, where PTotal is the pressure of a gas mixture of gases. Which of the gas
laws does the equation above illustrate? A. Avogadro’s B. Boyle’s C. Dalton’s D. Gay-Lussac’s
8. Which of the following is also referred to as laughing gas? A. NO B. NO2 C. N2O D. N2O4
9. What mass in grams of anhydrous sodium trioxocarbonate(IV) is present in 500 cm 3 of its 0.1
mol.dm-3 soluiton? [Na = 23, C = 12, O = 16] A. 5.3 B. 10.6 C. 21.2 D. 42.4
10. A mixture of chalk and water can be separated by A. chromatography B. filtration C. separating
funnel D. sieving
11. The oxidation number of nitrogen in Pb(NO3)2 is A. +2 B. +3 C. +4 D. +5
12. Which of the following arrangements indicates the correct decreasing order of ionization energy
of period 3 elements? A. Na, Al, P, Cl B. Cl, P, Al, Na C. Na, P, Cl, Al D. Al, Na, P, Cl
13. Which of the following metals has the strongest metallic bond? A. 19K B. 13Al C. 12Mg D.
Na
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14. Which of the following substances does not have van der Waals’ forces? A. Copper B. Graphite
C. Neon D. Iodine crystals
15. The oxidation number of X in XO43- A.+1 B. +3 C. +4 D. +5
16. What temperature in Kelvin must a gas at 273 K be raised to, in order to double both its pressure
and volume? A. 298 B. 300 C. 819 D. 1092
17. A gas occupies a volume of 0.75 dm 3 at 27 oC and 0.9 mmHg. The volume of the gas at 75 oC and
same pressure is A. 0.87 B. 0.97 C. 1.74 D. 1.94
18. Which of the following methods can be used to prepare insoluble salts? A. Crystallization B.
Decantation C. Decomposition D. Double decomposition
19. Given that 10K, 13L, 14M and 18N are elements of the periodic table, which of the elements belong to
the same group? A. K, M B. K, N C. L, M D. L, N
20. 2KClO3(s)heat 2KCl(s) + 3O2(g). The equation above represents the laboratory preparation of A.
chlorine B. hydrogen C. oxygen D. potassium
21. Which of the following statements about endothermic reaction is correct ? A. Activation energy is
high B. A catalyst is required C. It occurs reversibly D. Heat energy is absorbed
22. A 0.1 mol.dm-3 solution of sodium hydroxide was diluted with distilled water to 0.001 mol.dm-3.
What is the dilution factor? A. 1000.00 B. 100.00 C. 10.00 D. 0.01
23. Graphite and diamond are similar in that they A. have octahedral shape B. have same density C.
form carbon(IV) oxide on combustion D. conduct electricity
24. In a saturated solution at a given temperature, the undissolved solutes are in equilibrium with A.
the solvent B. dissolved solute particles C. the saturated solution D. insoluble solute particles.
25. The number of atoms present in 2.5 moles of a triatomic gas is equivalent to [1 mole = 6.0 x 10 23]
A. 2.5 X 1023 B. 1.5 x 1023 C. 1.5 x 1024 D. 2.5 x 1024
26. Which of the following does not represent one mole of a substance? A. 9 g of beryllium B. 11 g of
sodium C. 22.4 dm3 of hydrogen at s.t.p. D. 22.4 dm3 of oxygen at s.t.p.
27. What is the volume in cm3 of oxygen required to burn completely 250 cm3 of methane?
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)A. 175 B. 250 C. 350 D. 500
28. A product formed from the combustion of pentane in excess air is A. carbon(IV) oxide B.
nitrogen(II) oxide C. pent-1-ene D. pentan-1- ol E. pentan-1-one
29. Which of the following group of organic compounds would give an effervescence with sodium
hydrogentrioxocarbonate(IV) A. Alkanal B. Alkane C. Alkanoate D. Alkanoic acid
30. During titration, the following are precautions taken in using a burette except to A. clamp burette
on retort stand B. eject air bubbles from the burette C. rinse the burette with base D. wash the
burette with water
31. Potassium chloride solid does not conduct electricity because A. it is a covalent compound B.
strong cohesive forces make its ions immobile C. strong cohesive forces make its molecule immobile
D. each of potassium and chlorine ions has noble gas structure.
32. When water was added to a white anhydrous substance X, the colour changed to blue, X is A.
CuSO4 B. FeSO4 C. Na2SO4 D. PbSO4
33. Solubility curve can be applied in the determination of the A. amount of crystals formed B.
amount of solvent that can be recovered C. amount of solid drugs in a given solution D. temperature of
the solution.
34. If 0.2 g of a salt is required to saturate 200 cm 3 of water at room temperature, what is the
solubility of the salt? A. 0.2 g.dm-3 B. 1.0 g.dm-3 C. 2.0 g.dm-3 D. 5.0 g.dm-3
35. The property of a chemical reaction that is affected by a catalyst is the A. activation energy B. free
energy C. equilibrium position D. enthalpy change.
36. Carbon(II) oxide and nitrogen are present in producer gas in the volume ratio of A. 1:1 B. 1:3 C.
2:1 D. 2:3
37. The instrument used in measuring ∆H of a reaction is called A. calorimeter B. galvanometer C.
spectrometer D. thermometer
38. The chromatographic separation of ink is based on the ability of the components to A. dissolve in
each other B. move at different speeds C. react with each other D. react with the solvent E. react
with the stationary phase
39. The apparatus used to bring about a steady rate of evaporation in salt solution is A. bunsenburner
B. paper wedge C. sand bath D. tripod stand
40. During the electrolysis of molten lead bromide using carbon electrodes, A. bromine gas is given off
at anode B. bromine gas is given off at cathode C. carbon electrodes dissolve D. hydroxide ion is
discharged at the anode E. lead is deposited at anode
41. Calculate the mass of copper deposited if a current of 0.45 ampere flows through CuSO4 solution
for 1 hour 15 minutes. [ Cu = 64.0, S = 32.0, O = 16.0, 1 F = 96500C] A. 6.40 g B. 0.67 g C. 0.64 g D.
0.45 g

42. Classification of alkanols is based on the A. number of carbon atoms present in the compound B.
molecular mass of the compound C. molecular formula of the compound D. number of alkyl groups
bonded to the carbon having the hydroxyl group. 43. The
name of the compound C4H9COOC3H7 is A. propyl pentanoate B. pentylpropanoate C. butyl propanoate
D. propyl butanoate

44. Which of the following pairs of gases are pollutants from car exhaust? A. Nitrogen(II) oxide and
Carbon(IV) oxide B. Carbon(IV) oxide and Nitrogen C. Carbon(II) oxide and Sulphur(IV) oxide D.
Carbon(II) oxide and oxygen

45. The following chemical structure represents a molecule of what molecular formula?
 A. C8H10 B. C6H12 C. C6H8 D. C8H12

46. Ethanol can be oxidized stepwise. What is the first stable intermediate product when ethanol is
oxidized with a mild oxidation agent? A. CH3COOH B. CO2 C. CH3CHO D. CH3OCH3
47. Which of the following alkanols forms an alkanone when oxidized? A. propan-1-ol B. methanol C.
2-methyl propan-2-ol D. propan-2-ol
48. What is the sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation for the complete combustion of 2-
methylbutane? Use smallest whole number coefficients. Do not forget coefficients of 1. A. 10 B. 13
C. 17 D. 20
49. The organic starting materials for the preparation of an alkanoates (esters) could be _______ A. an
acid and an alkanol B. an alkanone and an alkanol C. an alkane and a alkanone D. an acid and
alkanone
50. Hydrolysis (saponification) of a fat would yield ______ A. water and an alkene B. ethanol and
propanoic acid C. glycerol and soap D. ethanol and a soap

SECTION B: ESSAY
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY CLASS: SS 3 TIME: 2 HOURS
PAPER 1: ESSAY (100 Marks)

Answer four questions in all, question 1 in section A and any three questions from section B.

SECTION A

1. (a)(i) Give the reason why the relative atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5 and not a whole
number.(1/2 Mark)

(ii) Name the three rules/principles applied in filling electrons in the orbitals. (1½ Marks) (b) An
element X has atomic number 12.

(i) Write down the electronic configuration of X (1/2 Mark)

(ii) State the group and period to which X belongs in the Periodic Table. 1/2 Mark

(iii) How many electrons are present in the ions of X? ½ Mark

(c)(i)List the three types of bonds present in NH 4Cl. 1½ Mark

(ii) Which of these bonds is responsible for the solubility of NH 4Cl in polar solvent? ½ Mark

(iii) State the shape of each of the following molecules: I. H2O; II. CCl4 1 Mark
(d)(i) Why do real gases deviate from gas laws? 1 Mark

(ii) 4.0 moles of an ideal gas at a temperature of -33 oc, exerts a pressure of 5 atmosphere. What will
be its volume in dm3 at this temperature? (R = 0.082 atmdm 3k-1mol-1) 1 Mark

(e)(i) List the four products of the destructive distillation of wood.2 Marks (ii) Draw
a labelled sketch to illustrate the separation of a mixture by sublimation. 2 Marks(f) (i)
Distinguish between a normal salt and an acid salt. Give an example of each salt. 2 Marks
(ii) Distinguish between a hygroscopic substance and a deliquescent substance. Give an example of
each. 2 Marks

(g) Tegsy obtained a hydrocarbon Y which contains 1.44 g of carbon and 0.36 g of Hydrogen on
analysis of an organic compound. Y has a relative molecular mass of 30. (i) For a full mark, derive the
empirical formula of Y and hence its molecular formula. 1 Mark
(ii) Give one chemical test to distinguish between Y and a named hydrocarbon with the same number
of carbon atoms but in different homologous series. [C=12; H=1] 1 Mark

(h)(i) Give two differences between soaps and detergents. 1 Mark

(ii) Fats and oils occur naturally in living things. There are two main sources of fats and oils. Name the
two sources. 1 Mark

(i) Define the term saponification? 1 Mark

(j) (i) What is the general molecular formula of carbohydrates? (1/2Mark)

(ii) Name three types of carbohydrates with one example of each type? 3 Marks

Total = 25 Marks

SECTION B

Attempt any three questions from this section.

2. Consider the electronic configuration of the following elements: Q -1s22s22p1; R - 1s22s22p63s2; S -
1s22s22p63s23p1; T - 1s22s22p6 U - 1s22s22p63s23p5.
(a) Which element(s) (i) belong(s) to the same group? (ii) belong(s) to the same period ? (iii)
ionize(s)readily by : I. losing electrons; II. gaining electrons ? (iv) is/are noble gas(es)? (v) would
react to form electrovalent compounds? [8 marks]

(b)(i)   Define electronegativity. (ii) State the trend of electronegativity on the periodic table. (iii)
Explain briefly why atomic radius increases down the group but decreases across the period in the
periodic table. [7marks].
(c)(i) List three characteristic properties of transition metals.   [3 marks].  (ii) If 15 g of potassium
trioxochlorate(V) is heated in the presence of MnO2, I. write a balanced equation for the reaction. II.
state the role of MnO2 in the reaction. III. calculate the mass of chloride produced. [O = 16.0; Cl = 35.5;
K = 39.0]. Total = 25 Marks

3. (a)(i) State Boyle’s law. (ii) Give the mathematical expression of Boyle’s law. (iii) Give two reasons
why real gases deviate from ideal gas behaviour. (iv) State: I. three postulates of the kinetic theory of
gases; II. Dalton’s law of partial pressures. [9 Marks]

(b) Consider the figure as illustrated below:

                                                  Liquid      

                                        P                             Q                        
                                      Gas        R             Solid

 (i) State the processes represented by P, Q and R respectively.

(ii) Some solids when heated change directly to the gaseous state. I. What name is given to this
phenomenon? II. Name two substances which exhibit the phenomenon referred to above.
[6 Marks]

(c) If 80 cm3 of methane (CH4) diffuses through a porous membrane in 20 seconds while 50 cm 3 of
gas Q diffuse through the same membrane in 25 seconds, calculate the molecular mass of gas Q. [ CH4
= 16.0 ].

(d) Explain briefly why at room temperature fluorine is a gas while bromine is a liquid.
[10 Marks]Total = 25 Marks

4.(a)(i) Distinguish between a primary cell and a secondary cell. (ii) Give one example of each cell in
(a)(i). [3 Marks] (b)(i) Consider the following set-up.

The standard electrode potential for copper and silver

are:
                        EθCu2+/Cu = + 0.34 V
                        EθAg+/Ag = + 0.80 V
(i) Name the reference against which other electrode potentials are measured. (ii) Which instrument
should be at position X? (iii) What is Y? State its function. (iv) Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell.
[9 Marks]

(c) Explain briefly why electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride does not produce
sodium at the cathode. [3 Marks]
(d)(i) What is meant by nuclear fission ? 2mark (ii) How could electrical energy be generated by
nuclear fission? (2 marks)

(e) Turpentine was burnt in chlorine gas resulting in the formation of the products as illustrated
below: C10H16(l) + 8Cl2(g)   10C(s) + 16HCl(g). Calculate the mass of turpentine that
would completely burn in 21.3 g of chlorine. [H = 1.00; C = 12.0; Cl = 35.5] (6 marks)

Total = 25 Marks

5. (a)(i)  What is meant by esterification reaction? (ii)   List the raw materials needed for the
manufacture of soap.   (iii)  Name the main by-product obtained from the manufacture of soap. [5
Mks]

(b) What type of reaction is represented by each of the following equations?

(i)        C3H8 + Cl2                      C3H7Cl + HCl

(ii)       n(CH2 =CH2)                     (CH2  - CH2)n 
(iii)      C16H34                    3C2H4    +  C10H22
(iv)      C2H4   +  H2                    C2H6
(v)       C2H5OH + H2SO4            C2H5HSO4 + H2O. [5 Marks]

(c) An organic compound U produces effervescence when heated with sodium metal liberating gas V.
U produces a sweet fruity smelling liquid when warmed with colourless liquid W in the presence of a
catalyst. W reacts with sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate(IV) solution to produce gas G. (i) Write the
functional group present in U and W. (ii) Identify gases V and G. (iii) Name the type of reaction
between: I. U and sodium metal; II. U and W. (iv) Name the catalyst used in the reaction
between U and W. (v) If the molar mass of W is 74g mol-1, deduce the: I. Molecular formula; II.
Structural formula of the compound. [H = 1.00; C = 12.0, O = 16.0]. [11 Marks] (d)
Explain briefly why the reaction between magnesium and 1.0 mol.dm-3 ethanoic acid would be slower
than the reaction between magnesium and 1.0 mol.dm-3 hydrochloric acid.[4 Marks]

Total = 25 Marks