Name: Class: Upper 6 Sc

962/2 STPM MODEL PAPER

SECTION MARKS
CHEMISTRY (KIMIA)
A
PAPER 2 (KERTAS 2) B
One and a half hours (Satu jam setengah)
C

TOTAL

KOLEJ TINGKATAN 6 BANDAR UTAMA

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN

Instructions to candidates:
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
Answer all questions in Section A. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers. For
each question, four suggested answers are given. Choose the correct answer and circle the answer.
Answer all questions in Section B. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Answer any two questions in Section C. All essential working should be shown. For
numerical answers, unit should be quoted wherever appropriate. Begin each answer on a fresh
sheet of paper and arrange your answers in numerical order.

Arahan kepada calon:

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA ANDA DIBENARKAN BERBUAT
DEMIKIAN.
Jawab semua soalan dalam Bahagian A. Markah tidak akan ditolak bagi jawapan yang
salah. Bagi setiap soalan, empat cadangan jawapan diberikan. Pilih jawapan yang betul dan buat
bulatan pada jawapan tersebut.
Jawab semua soalan dalam Bahagian B. Tulis jawapan anda di ruang yang diberikan.
Jawab mana-mana dua soalan dalam Bahagian C. Semua jalan kerja yang sesuai
hendaklah ditunjukkan. Bagi jawapan berangka, unit hendaklah dinyatakan di mana-mana yang
sesuai. Mulakan setiap jawapan pada helaian kertas jawapan yang baharu dan susun jawapan
anda mengikut tertib berangka.

This question paper consists of 10 printed pages.

(Kertas soalan ini terdiri daripada 10 halaman bercetak.)
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Section A [15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section. For each question, four suggested answers are given. Choose
the correct answer and circle the answer.

1. Which of the following equations represents the standard enthalpy formation for sodium
carbonate?

A) NaOH(aq) + CO2(g) → NaHCO3(s)

B) Na2O(s) + CO2(g) → Na2CO3(s)

C)

D)

2. With regards to the energy diagram below, which of the following is/are true?
Enthalpy

Na+ (g) + Cl- (g)

H2
Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
H1
NaCl (s) H3

1 ∆H1 is the lattice energy

2 ∆H2 is the enthalpy of hydration
3 ∆H3 = ∆H1 + ∆H2

A. 1 only B. 1 & 2 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2 & 3

3. The standard electrode potential, E°, of three half equations are given below;
I2(aq) + 2 e- 2Iˉ(aq) Eº = +0.54 V
2H+(aq) + O2(g) + 2 e- H2O2(aq) Eº = +0.68 V
H2O2(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2 e- 2H2O(l) Eº = +1.77 V
Which will be observed when a few drops of acidified aqueous hydrogen peroxide are added
to an excess of aqueous potassium iodide?
A) The solution turns brown without effervescence.
B) The solution turns brown and effervescence occurs.
C) The solution turns purple and effervescence occurs. .
D) The solution does not change colour and effervescence occurs.

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4. Based on diagram below, and the the given Eo below, if Cu acts as anode, then M could be

V
Cu M
Half-cell Eo/V
Cu2+/Cu + 0.34
Ag+/Ag + 0.80
Sn2+/Sn - 0.14
Mg2+/Mg - 2.38
n+
CuSO4 (aq) 1.0 M M (aq)

A. silver only B. silver and tin C. magnesium only D. tin and magnesium
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5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the oxides of Group 14 elements (carbon to
lead) in the Periodic Table?

A) All the oxides are covalent compounds.

B) The general formulae of the oxides are MO and MO2.
C) The oxides of silicon and germanium have amphoteric characteristics.
D) The oxides with the +4 oxidation state are more stable than those with the +2 oxidation
state.

6. The diagram below shows a sketch of the Periodic Table with some elements being
represented by letters which are not the usual symbols for the elements concerned.

If ionic compounds PT, QU, and RS, formed have the same lattice structure, which sequence
of ionic compounds shows the increase in the magnitude of lattice energy?

A) RS < QU < PT C) PT < QU < RS

B) RS < PT < QU D) QU < PT < RS
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7. The carbonate of a Group 2 element in the Periodic Table, MCO3, decomposes upon heating.
Which of the following explains why the thermal stability of MCO3 increases down Group 2?

A) The radius of M2+ ion increases.

B) The lattice energy of MCO3 decreases.
C) The charge density of M2+ ion decreases.
D) The distance between M2+ and CO32- ions increases.
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8. The first, second, third and fourth ionisation energy for the elements Y and Z are given in the
table below:

Element Ionisation Energy (kJ mol-1)

First Second Third Fourth

Y 494 4560 6940 9540

Z 418 3070 4600 5860

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT regarding elements Y and Z?

1 Both elements are from Group 1 of the Periodic Table.
2 The size of atom Y is larger than the size of atom Z.
3 The first and second ionisation energy arises from the elimination of electrons
from the 1s orbital.

A) only 1 is correct C) only 2 and 3 are correct

B) only 1 and 2 are correct D) all 1, 2 and 3 are correct
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9. Which species does not act as ligand in the formation of complexes?

A. CH3NH2 B. Cl‾ C. NH4+ D. OH‾

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10. What is the coordinate number of the complex tetraamminedichloridocobalt(III) chloride,

[Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

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11. The [CrF6]3- ion absorbs red light. Which of the following diagrams correctly represent this
phenomenon? Note that the proton number of chromium is 24.

A)

B)

C)

D)

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12. Which of the following is the geometrical structure of the product formed when silicon is
heated with chlorine?

A) Si4+ 4Clˉ C) Cl — Si — Cl

B) Cl D) Cl Cl

Si Cl Si Si Cl
Cl Cl
Cl Cl Cl

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13. Tin(IV) iodide can be prepared by refluxing 0.040 mol of tin with 0.030 mol of iodine
dissolved in 50 cm3 of tetrachloromethane, CCl4 (boiling point: 77˚C)
Sn + 2I2  SnI4
Orange crystals of the product are obtained by filtering the hot reaction mixture and then
cooling the filtrate.
Which of the following would indicate that the reaction was complete?
A) The boiling point of the mixture is 77oC.
B) No tin remains in the reaction flask.
C) Crystals begin to deposit from the boiling solvent.
D) No more purple vapour is seen in the reaction vessel.

14. The proton numbers of four transition elements V, Cr, Fe and Co are shown in the table below.

Transition element V Cr Fe Co

Proton number 23 24 26 27

Which of the following ions of transition elements has two unpaired electrons?

A) Cr2+ B) Co2+ C) V3+ D) Fe3+

15. Silicone resins are very hardy and have a very wide range of applications due to its
characteristics as shown below:
• Non-toxic
• Hydrophobic
• Stable to heat and sunlight
• Resistant to chemical reactions
These characteristics are attributed to the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) Si–O form very strong covalent bonds.
B) Si–O form gigantic 3-dimension lattice structures.
C) Hydrocarbon alkyl groups attached to Si makes it a good water repellant. .
D) Long-chain silicon polymers allow cross-linkage to occur.

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Section B [15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

16. Diagram 16 below shows a voltaic cell that has a zinc rod in zinc sulphate solution for the anode
half- cell, and chlorine gas (Cl2) bubbling over a platinum electrode immersed in sodium chloride
solution is the cathode half- cell. The half- cells are connected by a salt bridge.
V
Cl2 gas Zinc electrode
(P = 1.0 atm)

1.00 M sodium chloride 1.00 M zinc sulphate

Diagram 16

a) Write the cell notation for the voltaic cell shown in Diagram 16 above.

[1 mark]
b) Work out a balanced redox equation for the voltaic cell above.

[2 marks]
c) Calculate its E0cell for this voltaic cell.
[E0Zn2+/Zn = −0.76 V; E0Cl2/Cl− = +1.36 V]

[1 mark]
d) Determine the changes in cell potential, if both the vapour pressure of chlorine gas, and the
concentration of chloride ion is halved.

[3 marks]
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17. The following questions are based on the information given in the table below.

Proton First Ionization Energy

Element
Number (kJ/mol)
W 4 899
X 9 1680
Y 24 653

a) Write the spdf notation for a possible ion of the following elements stated above at ground state.

Element Ion Electronic Configuration

[2 marks]

b) Which would you expect to be more metallic, X or Y? Explain.

[2 marks]

c) i) Suggest and write the chemical formula for a compound that may be formed by W and X.

ii) Would this compound be ionic or covalent? Explain.

[3 marks]

e) Y ion forms a complex hexa-aqua ion with +3 charge which is green in colour. Draw the Lewis
structure for this complex ion.

[1 mark]

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Section C [30 marks]

Answer any two questions in this section. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper. All
essential working should be shown. For numerical answers, unit should be quoted wherever
appropriate. Begin each answer on a fresh sheet of paper and arrange your answers in numerical
order.

18. a) In the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride, the following half equations could possible
occur:
Na+(aq) + e− → Na(s) EoNa+/Na = −2.71 V
−
2H2O(l) + 2e− → H2(g) + 2OH (aq) Eo H2O /H2 = −0.83 V
2H+(aq) + 2e− → H2(g) Eo H+/H2 = 0.00 V
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e− → 2H2O(l) EoH+/H2O = +1.23 V
–
Cl2(g) + 2e− → 2Cl (aq) EoCl2/Cl− = +1.36 V
i) Identify the half reactions that would most likely occur at anode and cathode. Give
reasons for your answer.
ii) Calculate the amount of time required to collect 2 dm3 of gas at anode if a current of
1.00 A is used in this electrolytic cell.
iii) If the electrolytic cell is left operating for several hours, the concentration of sodium
chloride would increase. How would this affect the electrolysis products? Explain.
[12 marks]

b) Explain why a copper(II) ion complex solution is blue in colour whereas the copper(I)
complex solution is colourless.
[3 marks]

19. a) A halogen X and hydrogen gas react when heated in the presence of a platinum catalyst to
form HX. When HX is dissolved in water, an aqueous solution is formed. When aqueous
silver nitrate solution is subsequently added to this solution, a precipitate insoluble in
excess aqueous ammonia is formed.
i) Identify the halogen X and explain your answer.
ii) Halogen X dissolves in aqueous NaX solution in trichloromethane. State and explain
the observation of the reaction involved.
[7 marks]

b) The common oxidation states for transition metals are +2 and +3. The graph below shows
the trend in Standard Reduction Potential for M3+(aq)/M2+(aq) system for several transition
metal ions.

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i) Name an ion that is stable in the +2 oxidation state in aqueous solution. Explain your
answer.
ii) An aqueous solution of iron(II) ions undergoes changes in colour form pale green to
yellow when exposed to air. Explain this observation by referring to the electronic
configurations and the standard electrode potentials of the relevant species..
[8 marks]

20. a) The major natural source of fluorine is the mineral fluorspar, which is mainly calcium
fluoride, CaF2.
i) Construct a Born-Haber cycle for the formation of CaF2 from its elements.
ii) Use the following data to calculate the lattice energy of CaF2(s).
Bond energy for fluorine-fluorine bond = +158 kJ mol-1
Electron affinity for fluorine atom = −328 kJ mol-1
Enthalpy of atomisation of calcium atom = +178 kJ mol-1
First ionisation energy for calcium atom = +590 kJ mol-1
Second ionisation energy for calcium atom = +1150 kJ mol-1
Enthalpy of formation of calcium fluoride = −1220 kJ mol-1
iii) How would the lattice energy of calcium chloride, CaCl2, be compared to the lattice
energy of calcium fluoride? Explain.
[9 marks]

b) i) Tin(IV) chloride, a colourless liquid at room temperature, is a covalent compound but

tin(II) chloride is an ionic compound.
ii) Although carbon belongs to the same group as tin, Group 14, CCl2 is not stable.
Explain these anomalies.
[6 marks]

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