CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP :

FOR MASTERING PAPER 3 AND

SCORE A1

TASK 1

Diagram shows two electrolytic cells.

(a)

State three different observations and the

corresponding inferences in the table below. The

observations should not include the colour
change of the electrolyte
Observation
Inference
Colourless Gas bubbles/ bubbles Oxygen gas is
release
at anode of cell I (gelembung gas )
Effervescences occur at anode
of cell I
X Air bubbles is release /buih
Brown solid is deposited at
cathode of cell 1 and II/
Brown deposit formed at
cathode of cell 1 and II/

produced //
(hydroxide
ion)/OHdischarge
Copper is formed
//
(copper ion)/Cu
2+ discharged

Cathode become thicker

Copper become thicker
Mass of cathode/copper increase
X Brown precipitate formed
X Electrode change shape / expand
Copper anode become thinner

Copper ions are

Mass of copper anode decrease

produce

X carbon electrode become thinner

copper ionises

//

(b)

State one hypothesis for this experiment

MV type of electrode//copper or carbon

electrodes
RV product formed at anode
Direction - difference
1.When different type of electrode used, different
product formed at anode // -3m
2.When copper electrodes used instead of carbon
electrodes, different product formed at anode -3m
3. Copper/ carbon produce different product

-2m

( no Direction)

(c)

Based on the experiment complete the table

below
Name of variables
(i) Manipulated variable
Type

of

electrodes

Action to be taken
(i) The way to manipulate
// variable

carbon and copper // type Replace/change carbon

of anode or cathode

electrode with copper

(X type of metal)
(ii) Responding variable

electrode
(ii) What to observe in

Product at the anode//

the responding variable

Product at the electrolysis// Observe the product at

(iii) Fixed variable

anode
(iii) The way to maintain

Type of solution/electrolyte

the fixed variable

//copper(II) sulphate

Use same solution as

solution//

electrolyte

Concentration of solution

Use same concentration

X volume of electrolyte

of solution

(d)

Classify the solutions

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Solution that produced

gas at anode when
electrolysed
Sodium hydroxide

Solution that does not

produced gas at anode
when electrolysed
Potassium iodide

Nitric acid
(e)

In the electrolytic cell I, the colour of the

solution changes from dark blue to light blue. In

electrolytic cell II, there is no change of colour in
the solution.
Explain the difference.
Cell 1 :

The concentration of copper(II) ion, Cu

2+

decrease //
Cell 2 :

The concentration of copper(II) ion Cu

2+

remainunchanged
( if use amount of Coppper(II) ion // correct half
cell equation // not name ion/solution -score 2)

(f)

(i) labeled diagram / set up apparatus for

electroplating of iron key with silver

Anode :
Cathode :
Electrolyte :

Label // Shaded the solution dash

ii. What will happened to the iron key after

electrolysed
for 20 minutes
size / mass of key increase //
the surface of key is plated by shiny grey solid

TASK 3 :
Plan an experiment for each questions. Make sure your
explanation should include all the followings:1.

Aim

2.

Problem statement

3.

Hypothesis

(relate

manipulated

variables

with

responding variables)
4.

All

the

variables

manipulated,

(and

responding

method
and

how

you

controlled

the

variables)
5.

List of substances and apparatus

6.

Procedure

7.

Tabulation of data

Questions 1

1. Aim :
To investigate the relationship between the
concentration
of nitric acid and pH value
2. Problem statement
What is the relationship between the concentration
of acid/ H+ and pH value? //
Does the pH changes when the concentration of
acid/H+
changes ? //
Does the pH increase when the concentration of
acid/H+
decreases ?
Does the pH decrease when the concentration of
acid/H+
increases ?
3. Hypothesis
The higher the concentration of acid/ H+ , the lower
the
pH value ( 3m)
The lower the concentration of acid/ H+ , the higher
the
pH value ( 3m)
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The higher the concentration of acid/ H+ , the

higher the
pH value

( 3m)

- incorrect direction sometime

accepted
The higher the concentration of acid/ H+ , will
change/
affect pH value ( 2m) - no direction for RV
Concentration of acid affect the pH value ( 1m)
no direction for MV and RV
4. Variables
Manipulated : concentration of acid // molarity
// (state all the concentration of acid +
unit)
Responding : pH value //
Colour of pH paper // colour of universal
indicator
Constant

: type of acid // nitric acid

5. Material and apparatus

Materials : 0.1 mol dm-3, 0.01 mol dm-3,0.001 mol
dm-3

0.0001 mol dm-3 nitric acid

Apparatus :

pH meter ( pH paper / universal

indicator),
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beaker ( any suitable container )

6. Procedure
1. (20-100 cm3) 0.1 mol dm-3 is poured into a beaker
2. Dip / Immerse the pH meter/ pH paper is into the
acid
solution//
Put in a few drops( 1-5 drops) of universal
indicator into
acid solution
3. Record the pH value
4. Repeat step 1 using to 3 / experiment using 0.01
moldm-3,0.001 mol dm-3 and 0.0001 mol dm-3 nitric

acid
7. Tabulation of data
Concentration
mol dm-3

of

acid/ pH value
( match correct RV in
3(b)

0.1
0.01
0.001
0.0001

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Question 2

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1. Aim
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To

investigate

the

how

the

distance

between a pair of metals in ECS affect the

voltage.
2. Problem statement
Score 3
How does the distance between a pair of
metal/ two metals in the ECS affect the
voltage ? //
Does the voltage increase when two metals
are further apart in ECS ?
Score 2
Does the difference in the distance of two
metals affect the voltage ?
(

position/distance

,,

pair

of

metals

voltage)
( X ECS )
Does the the difference in the distance of
metal in ECS affect the voltage ?
( position/distance , ECS, voltage)
(X

pair of metals )

3. Variables
MV : pairs of metals // pairs of electrode
( if use : type of metal // distance between
metal pair(*) // position of element
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score 2)
RV:

voltage/ voltmeter reading/potential

difference

CV

electrolyte/

concentration

of

electrolyte/
the metals as positive /negative
terminal
4. Hypothesis
The further the distance between the pair
of metal in ECS, the voltage become greater
Score 2
The distance between the pair of metal in
ECS influences the voltage
- relate MV to RV but
X-direction for both MV and RV

The greater the voltage value, the further

the position of metal in ECS
-direction for both MV and RV
X -relate MV to RV but in opposite direction

5. List of materials and apparatus

Materials

aluminium,

zinc,

copper,

copper(II)
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sulphate solution, sand paper

Apparatus : voltmeter, beaker,wires,
Can

deduce

diagram

from

and

set-up

procedure

material and apparatus but

apparatus/labelled

to complete list

of

limited to 2 things

6. Procedure

1. Add/ Pour / Fill the electrolyte into

container
2. Clean the metal strip with sandpaper
3. Dip / Immerse /Put the metals into the
electrolyte
2.Connect the metals to the voltmeter //
3.complete the circuit
5. Record / take the voltmeter reading
6.

Repeat step 1- 5 by substituitng one

metal for
another metal
Score 3 Able to state step 1- step 6
Score 2 Able to state step 1/3 , step 5 and step 6
Score 1 Able to state step 1/3 , only

4.Tabulation of Data
1. Correct heading for MV

( with unit if related)

2. Examples of MV
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3. Correct heading for RV

4. Tables

( with unit )

(2x3 or 3x2 ) / line for table

Pair of metals

Voltage, V

Aluminium and Copper

Zinc and copper

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Question 3
A more electropositive metal acts as
sacrificial metal which itself corrodes
to protect iron from rusting
You are given some iron nails, magnesium ribbon and
copper strip.
With reference to the above statement,

plan a

laboratory experiment to investigate the effect of

other metals on the rusting of iron.

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1. Aim
To investigate the effect of other metals on the
rusting of
iron
2. Problem statement
What is the effect of other metals on the rusting of
iron ?
3. Hypothesis
When a more electropositive metal is in contact with
iron,
the metal inhibit rusting //
When a less electropositive metal is in contact with
iron,
the metal speed up rusting
( reactive metal score 2)
4. Variables
Manipulated : types of metals // magnesium and
copper
Responding : Rusting of iron //
intensity /presence of blue/pink
colour
Constant

: Iron nails, temperature

5. Material and Apparatus

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Materials

: three iron nails, magnesium strip,

copper strip,
Hot agar/jelly solution mixed with
potassium
hexacyanoferrate(III) solution and
phenolphthalein indicator, sand paper
Apparatus : Three test tubes, test tube rack

6. Procedure
1. Clean magnesium strip and copper strip with
sandpaper
2. Coil the metal strips around the iron nails and
put the
coil and uncoiled nail in different test tubes
3. Pour the equal volume of hot agar-agar solution
has
been

mixed

with

with

potassium

hexacyanoferrate(III)
solution and phenolphthalein indicator
4. Leave the test tubes aside for 1-2 days
5. Compare the intensity of the blue and pink
colouration
6. Record your observations
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7. Tabulation of data
Test tube

(nail

(nail +

+magnesium)

copper)

C
Nail only

Intensity
of

blue

colour
Intensity
of

pink

colour
Inference

An experiment is carried out to determine the heat of

combustion

of

four

alcohols,

methanol,

ethanol,propanol, and butanol.

The initial mass of lamp mass of lamp containing
alcohol is measured after burning. 200 cm3 of water is
then heated with alcohol in the spirit lamp until the
temperature rises by 30 C. The final mass of lamp
containing alcohol is measured again after burning

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Variable
1. Manipulated : type of alcohol //
methanol, ethanol,propanol, and
butanol.
2. Responding : Heat of combustion
3. Constant

EXPERIMENT FOR FORM 4

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1.

Melting

and

freezing

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

naphthalene/acetamide
Reactivity of Group 1 (water, oxygen, halogens)
Reactivity of Group 17 (Group 1, Iron and NaOH)
Empirical formulae for MgO
Empirical formulae for CuO
Properties of Ionic And Covalent Compound
Classify substances into electrolyte and non-

8.
9.

electrolyte
Electrolysis for molten compound
Electrolysis based on factor of concentration

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(others than acids)

Electrolysis based on factor of position in the

.
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electrochemical series
Electrolysis based on factor of type of electrode

.
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Electrolysis for dilute acid (H2SO4 and HCl)

.
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Electrolysis for concentrate acid (H2SO4 and HCl)

.
14

Purify copper and silver (2 sub experiment)

.
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Electroplate

.
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experiment)
Aluminium extraction

.
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Chemical cell (using salt bridge)- MgNO 3 and

.
18

CuSO4
Chemical cell (using porous pot)- AgNO 3

.
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ZnSO4
Displacement

copper

reaction

and

point

silver

using

for

(2

CuSO4

sub

and

as

a
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electrolyte and different strips metal (Mg, Al, Zn,

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Fe. Sn, Pb, Ag)

Displacement reaction

electrolyte and different strips metal (Mg, Al, Zn,

using

CuSO4

as

Fe. Sn, Pb, Ag) to construct a electrochemical

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cell based on their potential reading

Role of water in showing the properties of acid

.
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(also use organic solvent to compare)

Preparation for standard solution ( for NaOH-

.
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alkali)
Dilution for concentration acid (HCl)

.
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Relationship between pH values with molarity of

.
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acid and alkali solution)

End point in titration

.
26

Ionic equation for the formation of lead (II)

.
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chromate (VI)
Preparation for soluble salt (acid + bases)

.
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Preparation for soluble salt (acid + carbonates

.
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metal)
Preparation for soluble salt (acid + reactive

.
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metal)
Preparation for soluble salt (acid + oxide metal)

.
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Preparation for insoluble salt

.
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Solubility of nitrate, sulphate, carbonate and

.
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chloride salts
Alloy and pure metal

.
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The effectiveness of a cleansing action of a soap

and detergent
N

EXPERIMENT FOR FORM 5

O
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Rate of reaction Factor : size

Rate of reaction Factor : Temperature
Rate of reaction Factor : Concentration
Rate of reaction Factor : Catalyst
Properties of alkanes and alkenes
Preparation of ethanol by fermentation
Chemical properties of ethanol
Chemical properties of ethanoic acids
Preparation of ester
Investigate the physical properties of ester

.
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Preparation of vulcanized rubber

.
12

Comparison the elasticity of vulcanized and

.
13

unvulcanized rubber
Change Fe2+ to Fe3+ and Fe3+ to Fe2+

.
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Displacement of halogens

.
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Transfer of electrons at a distance : KMnO 4 / Cl2

.
16

Transfer of electrons at a distance : K 2Cr2O7 / Br2

.
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Transfer of electrons at a distance : SnCl 4 /

.
18

FeSO4
Transfer of electrons at a distance : KCl /

.
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Fe2(SO4)3
Transfer of electrons at a distance : KMnO 4 / Cl2

GROUP

.
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Transfer of electrons at a distance : ZnSO 4/

.
21

CuSO4
Reactivity of metals with oxygen

.
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The position of carbon in Reactivity Series

.
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The position of hydrogen in Reactivity Series

.
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Rusting process

.
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Thermochemistry : Heat of Neutralization

.
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Thermochemistry : Heat of Precipitation

.
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Thermochemistry : Heat of Displacement

.
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Thermochemistry : Heat of Combustion

.
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Preparation of soaps

.
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The effectiveness of a cleansing action of a

soap and detergent

-A1 FOR CHEMISTRY-

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