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Uppp2 2020 Sem 2
Uppp2 2020 Sem 2
2. A student mixed 25.0 cm3 of 0.350 mol dm–3 sodium hydroxide solution with 25.0 cm3 of 0.350 mol
dm–3 hydrochloric acid. The temperature rose by 2.50 °C. Assume that no heat was lost to the
surroundings. The final mixture had a specific heat capacity of 4.20 J g-1 K–1. What is the molar enthalpy
change for the reaction?
3. The e.m.f. of a simple cell was found to be 1.2V under standard conditions. The following standard
electrode potentials are given.
P+ / P Q2+ / Q R+ / R S2+ / S
–1.8 V +0.3 V –0.9 V – 0.3V
What were the two electrodes of the cell?
A. P and Q B. P and S C. Q and R D. Q and S
5. The electrolysis of brine using the diaphragm cell is an important industrial process. What happens at the
anode?
A. Chloride ions are oxidised. B. Hydrogen gas is produced.
C. Hydroxide ions are formed. D. The reaction is 2 Cl– (aq) + 2 e– → Cl2 (g).
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6. The table shows the physical properties of four substances. Which substance has a giant covalent
structure?
electrical
melting boiling electrical electrical
conductivity of
point / °C point / °C conductivity of solid conductivity of liquid
aqueous solution
A –119 39 poor poor insoluble
B –115 –85 poor poor good
C 993 1695 poor good good
D 1610 2230 poor poor insoluble
7. Which graph correctly shows relative electronegativity plotted against relative atomic radius for the
elements Na, Mg, Al and Si?
8. When equal volumes of saturated solutions of barium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide are mixed, a
white precipitate, Y, forms. The mixture is filtered and carbon dioxide is bubbled through the filtrate,
producing a second white precipitate, Z. What are Y and Z?
A B C D
Y Ba(OH)2 Ba(OH)2 Ca(OH)2 Ca(OH)2
Z Ca(OH)2 CaCO3 BaCO3 Ba(OH)2
M, N and P are magnesium compounds while Q, R and S are barium compounds. How many of M, N, P,
Q, R and S are white precipitates?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
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10. In the Group 14 elements, from C to Pb, which property increases?
A. acidity of oxides B. thermal stability of covalent chlorides
C. stability of the +2 oxidation state D. stability of the +4 oxidation state
11. Carbon monoxide burns readily in oxygen to form carbon dioxide. What can be deduced from this
information?
I. The +4 oxidation state of carbon is more stable than the +2 state.
II. Standard enthalpy change of formation of carbon dioxide is more negative than carbon monoxide.
III. Value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction, 2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g), is likely to be high.
IV. Rate of reaction for the reaction, 2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g), is likely to be high.
12. Redox reactions occur very frequently in the chemistry of Group 17. Which statement is correct?
A. Chlorine will oxidise bromide ions but not iodide ions.
B. Fluorine is the weakest oxidising agent out of F2, Cl2, Br2 and I2.
C. Iodide ions are the weakest reducing agent out of F– , Cl– , Br– and I–.
D. When chlorine reacts with water, chlorine is both oxidised and reduced
13. A test-tube of HI gas and a test-tube of HBr gas are placed together in an environment at temperature, T.
Which combinations of observations are possible depending on the temperature, T?
A. A brown vapour appears in one of the test-tubes. No change is apparent in the other test-tube.
B. A brown vapour appears in one of the test-tubes. A purple vapour appears in the other test-tube.
C. A purple vapour appear in one of the test-tubes. No change is apparent in the other test-tube.
D. No change is apparent in either test-tube
15. When drops of NH3 (aq) are added to Cu(NO3)2 (aq), a pale blue precipitate is formed. This precipitate
dissolves when an excess of NH3 (aq) is added, forming a deep blue solution. Which process does not
occur in this sequence?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
16. (a) Chlorate(V) ions are powerful oxidising agents. The reduction of chlorate(V) ions, ClO3–, with SO2
forms chlorine dioxide, ClO2, and sulphate ions, SO42–, as the products.
(i) Write the oxidation and reduction half equations for the conversion of [2 marks]
–
ClO3 to ClO2 : ………………………………………………………………………………………
SO2 to SO42– : ………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Based on the equation in (a)(i), construct an overall equation for this reaction. [1 mark]
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Chlorate(V) ion can be formed via disproportionation of chlorine in alkaline solution.
(i) Define the terms disproportionation [1 mark]
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(ii) When chlorine reacts with hydroxide ion aqueous solution under suitable condition, it
disproportionate to form aqueous chlorate(V) ion, ClO3- and chloride ion, Cl-. Suggest the condition
for the reaction and hence write the ion equation occur and state the oxidation states changes
[3 marks]
Condition of reaction : …………………………………………………………………………..
Reaction equation : …………………………………………………………………………..
Oxidation states changes : …………………………………………………………………………..
17. Silicon is mainly used as a semiconductor in electronic industry. For this purpose, the silicon used has to
be of highest purity. The initial step in the purification of silicon is to convert impure silicon into silicon
tetrachloride which is volatile, under dry condition. The silicon tetrachloride formed is then reacted with
hydrogen gas to form pure silicon.
(a) Write balanced chemical equations for the reaction which occur in the purification of silicon
[2 marks]
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(c) Explain the observation if silicon tetrachloride formed is exposed to moist [2 marks]
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(d) State two methods which can be used to increase electrical conductivity of silicon [2 marks]
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18. Stearic acid (C18H36O2) is a typical fatty acid, a molecule with a long hydrocarbon chain and an organic
acid group (COOH) at the end. It is used to make cosmetics, ointments, soaps, and candles and is found
in animal tissue as part of many saturated fats. In fact, when you eat meat, chances are that you are
ingesting some fats that contain stearic acid.
(a) Define standard enthalpy change of combustion and write a balanced equation for the complete
combustion of stearic acid. [3 marks]
(b) Given the standard enthalpy change of formation of stearic acid, carbon dioxide and water are –1948
kJ mol-1, –393 kJ mol-1 and –286 kJ mol-1 respectively
(i) By using Hess Law, calculate the standard enthalpy change of combustion of stearic acid
[4 marks]
(ii) Construct an energy level diagram for the combustion of stearic acid based on the information
provided in (b)(i) [3 marks]
(c) Enthalpy change of combustion can be determined experimentally by using bomb calorimeter.
Complete combustion of 13.6 g of stearic acid in bomb calorimeter caused the temperature of the
calorimeter to increase by 63.0oC. Given the heat capacity of bomb calorimeter is 7.32 kJ oC-1,
calculate the enthalpy change of combustion of stearic acid in bomb calorimeter, and hence compare
the effectiveness of combustion using bomb calorimeter to that of the standard enthalpy change of
combustion calculated from (b)(i) [5 marks]
19. Lithium, sodium and potassium are elements in Group 1 of the Modern Periodic Table.
(a) Explain the ionisation energy trend for lithium, sodium and potassium when going down Group 1
[5 marks]
(b) Lithium and sodium mildly burned in oxygen to form different products of oxide.
(i) By writing balanced chemical equations, name the oxides formed from the reaction of and compare
the reactivity of lithium and sodium with oxygen [6 marks]
(ii) Oxides of lithium and sodium when dissolved in water, formed colourless solutions that turned
purple on universal indicator. Explain these observations [4 marks]
20 (a) Discuss the acid-base properties of the oxides of Group 14 elements of the Periodic Table. Write
equations of the reactions involved. [12 marks]
(b) 'Red lead' is an oxide of lead used extensively as a surface coating to prevent corrosion of iron and
steel. It contains 90.66% by mass of lead, which is present in both the +2 and +4 oxidation states.
Calculate the empirical formula of red lead, and state the ratio of lead (II) oxide to lead (IV) oxide
[3 marks]