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CHEMISTRY PAPER 233/2

(THEORY)
FORM 2
2 HOURS
CHECKPOINT TERM III EXAM
1. The grid below forms part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that
follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements

P T V W Y M
Q S U X
R Z

(a) Write the general name given to the element P belong. (1mark)

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(b) An element N has an atomic number of 15. Write down its electronic arrangement and
hence fix it in its right position on the grid above. (1 mark)
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(c) Compare the size of the atom of R and that of its ion. Explain your answer. (1 mark)
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(d) Give the formula of the compound formed between (1mark)

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(e) Compare the melting points of element Q and S. Explain (1 mark)

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(f) State the least reactive element in the grid. Give a reason for your answer (1 mark)
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(g) Give two advantages that element S has over element Q in making electric cables. (2mks)
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(h) Draw (a) dot (.) and cross (x) diagram to represent the bonding in compound formed between
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I. Study the table below and answer the questions that follow;
Substance A B C D E F
Melting point (oC) 801 113 39 5 -101 1356
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Boiling point (oC) 1410 445 457 54 -36 2860
Electrical Conductivity in Solid Poor Poor Good Poor Poor Poor
Conductivity in Liquid Good Poor Good Poor Poor Poor

a) Identify with reasons the substance that;

i) Has a metallic structure. (1 mark)
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ii)Has a molecular structure (1 mark)
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b) Suggest a reason why substance B has two melting points. (1 mark)
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II. The table below shows behaviour of metals P, Q, R and S. Study it and answer the
questions that follow:

Metal Appearance on Reaction with Reaction with dilute

exposure to air water sulphuric (VI) acid
P Remains the same Doesn’t react Reacts moderately
Q Remains the same No reaction Doesn’t react
R Slowly tarnishes Slow Vigorous
S Slowly turns white Vigorous Violent

(a) Arrange the metals in the order of reactivity starting with the most reactive. (1 mark)
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(b) Name a metal which is likely to be R (1 mark)
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2. (a) What is the effect of impurities on the;

(i) boiling point of water (1/2 mark)

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(ii) melting point of naphthalene (1/2 mark)

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(b)Why is rock salt poured on roadways during winter in some countries in Europe?
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 (c) In an experiment to determine the freezing point of a certain solid, solid G,

students heat the solid to melting and then allowed to cool. The temperature was

recorded after every 30 seconds and the table below was obtained

Time (seconds) 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270

Temperature 85.0 80.0 75.5 72.0 70.0 68.0 66.0 65.0 65.0 62.5
(OC)
(i) On the grid provided, plot a graph of temperature (vertical axis) against time. (3 marks)

(ii) From the graph determine the freezing point of solid G (1 mark)

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(e) Give the type of change that occurs when;

 (i) Iron nail rusts (½ mark)

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(ii) lead (II) nitrate is heated (½ mark)

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f) Starting with Zinc oxide, describe how a dray sample of zinc carbonate can be prepared in
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g) Name the process taking place when the following reactions take place (3 marks)

i. Calcium chloride placed on a watch glass overnight forms a solution

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ii. Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric (VI) acid to form a colourless solution
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iii. Silver nitrate and potassium chloride react to form a white solid
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 3. The chart below represents the main steps in the large-scale manufacture of sodium
carbonate.

A
Chamber X Ammoniated brine Solvay
Tower
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CaCl2
Heat Chamber Y

Solution C

H2O (l) Slaker Heat CO2

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CO2
Limestone Kiln
Sodium carbonate

(a) Name substances A and B.

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(b) Write down the chemical equation leading to formation of C. (1 mark)

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(c ) A stream of cold water is made to circulate around chamber X. What does this suggest
about the reaction taking place. (1 mark)
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(d) Name the process that takes place in chamber Y. (1 mark)
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e) State the function of baffles plates in the solvay tower. (1mk)
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(f) Why is it not possible to prepare potassium hydrogen carbonate by a process like the
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g) This process is said to be very efficient. Explain this (1 mark)
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h) i) Apart from softening hard water, state two other uses of sodium carbonate.
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ii) Give two reasons why solvay plant should be located near source of water (2mks)

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iii) Give two advantages of recycling (2 mks)

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iv) Explain how sodium chloride required for this process is obtained from sea water.
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4. The diagram below shows an experiment incorrectly set-up to investigate a property of

carbon (II) oxide. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name one condition that is missing in the set up that must be present if the experiment to
proceed. (1mk)

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b) If the experiment was carried out properly, what observation would be made in the combustion
tube? (1mk)

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c) Give a name for the type of reaction that occurs in the combustion tube. (1 mk)

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d) Write an equation for the reaction that takes place as gas x burns. (1 mk)

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d) Why is it necessary to burn gas x? (1mk)
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e) Name the reducing and oxidizing agent. (2mks)
(i) Reducing agent
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(ii) Oxidising agent
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f) Other than hydrogen identify other substance that would have the same effect on copper (II)
oxide as carbon (II) oxide. (1mk)
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g) What would happen if copper (II) oxide was replaced with sodium oxide? Explain. (2mks)
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5. The set up below shows the reagents that can form hydrogen gas in a laboratory.

(a) Complete the diagram to show how a dry sample of hydrogen gas can be collected. (3 marks)

(b) Write the chemical equation for above reaction. (1 mark)

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(c ) Why is it not advisable to use calcium in this method to prepare hydrogen? (1 mark)
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(d) Why is it advisable to discard the first jar of the gas collected? (1 mark)
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(e) The set-up below was used to investigate the properties of hydrogen gas.
(i) Write down the equation leading to formation of liquid L. (1 mark)
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(ii) What property of hydrogen is being investigated? (1 mark)
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(iii) Why is potassium oxide not used to investigate this property of hydrogen gas. (1 mark)
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(iv) Hydrogen gas is used in hydrogenation of oils. What do you understand by the term
hydrogenation? (1 mark)
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6. The scheme below shows the preparation of a certain salt. Study it and answer the
questions that follow.

(a) Identify the following substances: (2 marks)

Solution A

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Solution B

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Gas C:

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(b) (i) Write an ionic equation for the formation of solid D. (1 mark)
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(ii) Write an equation for the formation of colourless solution E. (1 mark)

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(c) (i) Describe how the identity of gas C can be confirmed (2 marks)

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(ii) Name the catalyst that can be used in the reaction between zinc and dilute sulphuric (VI)
acid. (1 mark)
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(d) Explain any two observations made when sodium reacts with water. (2 marks)

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(e) Describe how you can obtain from solution E:

(i) A hydrated salt (1 mark)
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(ii) Anhydrous salt (1 mark)

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The diagram below represents a set up of apparatus used to investigate the effect of electric current
on Lead (II) oxide.
i) At which electrode does reduction occur? Explain the observation made. (2mks)
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ii) Write the half ionic equation for the reaction that takes place at the anode. (1mk)

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iii) Briefly describe a chemical test for the gas produced at B. (1 mk)
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iv) State and explain the observations that would be made when the circuit is completed
during electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide (2 mks)
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v) State two application of electrolysis (1 mk)
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