SMJK CHUNG LING PULAU PINANG

STPM TRIAL EXAM TERM 2 2019 (CHEMISTRY)

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SECTION A (15 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
1 The following table shows the lattice energy and hydration energy of three sulphate salts X, Y
and Z for three elements in Group 2 of the Periodic Table
Sulphate salts Lattice energy/ kJ mol-1 Hydration energy /kJ mol-1
X -2489 -2650
Y -2374 -1360
Z -2484 -1480
Which of the following sulphate salts are arranged according to solubility in descending order?
A. X,Y,Z B X,Z,Y C. Y,Z,X D. Z, X,Y

2 The diagram below shows the Born-Haber cycle for the formation of sodium fluoride.

Calculate the first electron affinity of fluorine in kJ mol -1

A. -246 B. -275 C. -328 D. -820

3 Which of the following pairs of substances is used in the industrial production of chlorine by
electrolysis?
A. Platinum anode and dilute sodium chloride
B. Platinum anode and concentrated sodium chloride
C. Carbon anode and concentrated sodium chloride
D. Carbon anode and molten sodium chloride

4 Which of the following statement is true regarding the oxides of the elements in Period 3 of the
Periodic Table?
A. Sodium oxide is the strongest base because sodium is the most electropositive
element in Period 3.
B. Going across Period 3, the properties of the oxides changes from base to acids
because the bond between the element and oxygen gets stronger.
C. Aluminium oxide is amphoteric because it is in Group 13.
D. Oxide of phosphorus forms the strongest acid because it is the most soluble in
water.

5 Which of series of oxides shows increasing melting point?

A. Cl2O7 Al2O3 SO3 SiO2
B. SO3 Cl2O7 SiO2 Al2O3
C. SO3 Cl2O7 Al2O3 SiO2

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 D SiO2 Al2O3 Cl2O7 SO3
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6 Which of the following statements is true regarding tin when compared to lead?
A. Its dioxide is basic
B. Its tetrachloride is less stable
C. It is a less reactive element
D It is more stable in the oxidation state of +4
.

7 Nitrogen oxides have high positive standard enthalpies of formation. Which of the following is
the major factor for the high positive value of ∆H f ?
A. The tendency of oxygen to form oxides.
B. The high electron affinity of the oxygen atom.
C. The high bond energy of the nitrogen molecules.
D. The nitrogen and oxygen atom have similar electronegativities.

8 Calculate the e.m.f of the Daniel cell at 25 oC if the concentration of Zn2+ is 0.25 mol dm-3 and the
concentration of Cu2+ is 0.15mol dm-3. Given that
Cu2++ 2e → Cu +0.34V
Zn2++ 2e → Zn -0.76V
A +1.10V B +1.09V C -1.06V D. -1.09V
. . .

9 All elements of Group 14 in the Periodic Table form two oxides, MO and MO 2.
Which statement is not true about the oxides?
A. All the MO2 react with alkali.
B. The thermal stability of MO increases down the group.
C. MO changes from neutral to amphoteric down the group.
D MO is less stable than MO2.
.

10 Which of the following combinations is correct about the variation of colour intensity, volatility
and boiling point of a halogen when moving down Group 17 (chlorine to iodine) in the Periodic
Table?
Intensity of colour Volatility Boiling point
A. Decrease Increase Decrease
B. Increase Increase Decrease
C. Increase Decrease Increase
D. Increase Increase Increase

11 Strontium is an element in Group 2 of the Periodic Table which is situated between calcium and
barium. Which statement is true?
A. The strontium ion has a higher charge density than the calcium ion.
B. Strontium sulphate is less soluble in water than calcium sulphate.
C. Basic strength of strontium hydroxide lower than barium hydroxide.
D Strontium nitrate is more difficult to decompose than barium nitrate when heated.
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12 In an experiment to measure the enthalpy change of neutralization, 25 cm 3 of solution
containing 0.03 mol dm-3 of HNO3 is placed in a polystyrene cup. 25 cm 3 sample of aqueous
sodium hydroxide containing 0.03 mol dm -3 of NaOH, at the same temperature, is added and
stirred. The temperature of the resulting solution rises by 12°C.
Given that the specific heat capacity of the final solution is 4.2 J K -1 cm-3. What is the enthalpy
change of neutralization?
A. 50× 4.2 ×285
kJ mol-1
0.03 ×1000
B. 25× 4.2 ×12
kJ mol-1
0.03 ×1000
C. 50× 4.2 ×12
kJ mol-1
0.03× 25
D. 50 × 4.2× 0.06 kJ mol-1

13 In the electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid, how many faradays, F, are required to produce
224cm3 of gas at the anode measured at s.t.p.?
[1 mol of gas occupies 22.4 dm3 at s.t.p.]
A F B. 5 F
. 200
C. F D. 2 F
50 50

14 Which of the following correctly shows the variation of melting point of the elements in
ascending order?
A Si, Al, Na, Mg, P B. Na, Mg, Al, Si, P
.
C. P, Na, Mg, Al, Si D Al, Mg, Na, P, Si
.

15 Silicone is a silicon compound that is used widely in modern industry. Silicone is used as
A. Fiberglass
B. Fiber-optic cable
C. Semiconductor
D. Water-proof material

Section A (15m)
1 6 11
2 7 12
3 8 13
4 9 14
5 10 15

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Section B (15m)
Answer all questions in this section.
16 The ionic radius of the Group 2 element is given in the table below.
Ion Be2+ Mg2+ Ca2+ Sr2+ Ba2+
Ionic 0.027 0.072 0.099 0.113 0.136
radius(nm)
(a) How would you expect the ionic radius of Al 3+ ion as compared to that of Mg2+ ion. Explain your
answer. (2m)
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(b) The hydrated Be2+ ion has the formula, [Be(H2O)4]2+. State one property shown by beryllium salts
in water. (1m)

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(C) The carbonate of the Group 2 elements decompose on heating.
(i) Write the chemical equation for the decomposition of magnesium carbonate.(1m)

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(ii) Explain why magnesium carbonate does not decompose spontaneously at room
temperature(2m)

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(iii) The thermal stability of the carbonates increases with the proton number of the element.
Suggest an explanation for the effect of the size of the cation on the thermal stability of the
carbonates. (2m)

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17(a A sodium halide reacts with cold concentrated sulphuric acid to give colourless fumes. When
) heated, the mixture produces brown fumes.
(i) Name the halide ion in the sodium salt. (1m)
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(ii) Write two balanced chemical equations to explain the observations above. (2m)

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(b) Draw the structures of the basic units of all siliactes and pyrosilicate. (2m)
(i) Basic unit of silicate Pyrosilicate

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(ii) Describe the structure of asbestos and name the type of silicate in asbestos. (2m)

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Section C
Answer any two questions in this section.
18(a A current of 2.00A is passed through a potassium sulphate solution for 30.0 minutes at 25.0 oC
) using graphite electrodes. Calculate the volume in cm 3 of the gas evolved at the anode at
101kPa. (1 mol of gas occupies 24.0 dm3 at 25°C and 101 kPa) (4m)

(b) A diaphragm cell used in the commercial electrolytic production of chlorine and
Sodium hydroxide is shown below.

(i) Write the half equations for the reaction at cathode and anode. (2m)

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 (ii) Why is the porous asbestos diaphragm used in this cell? (1m)
(iii) Substance Q and sodium chloride formed when chlorine and sodium hydroxide react .Name the
chemical substance Q and write a balanced equation for the reaction.(2m)
(iv) State the use of substance Q. (1m)

(c) Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells are used in spacecraft. Using potassium hydroxide solution as
the electrolyte,
(i) Draw a labelled diagram of the fuel cell. (2m)
(ii) Write the half-cell equations for the reaction involved. (2m)
(iii) What is the advantage of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell compared to other chemical cells?(1m)

19(a Define the standard enthalpy of formation and lattice energy of sodium chloride crystalline.
) Write the chemical equation for each definition. (4m)
(b) The possible fluorides formed by an element M and F are MF or MF 2
Enthalphy of atomization of M +284.6 kJ mol-1
First ionization energy of M +731.0 kJ mol-1
Second ionization energy of M +2073.0 kJ mol-1
Enthalpy of atomization of F +79.0 kJ mol-1
Electron affinity -322.0 kJ mol-1
Lattice energy of MF -969.0 kJ mol-1
Lattice energy of MF2 -2260 kJ mol-1
Using the data provided above,
(i) Draw a Born-Haber cycle for the formation of MF. (4m)
(ii) Calculate the enthalpy of formation of MF. (2m)
(iii) If the enthalpy of formation of MF 2 is +342.6 kJ mol-1. Which compound will most probably be
formed when M reacts with F. Explain. (2m)
(c) Calculate the standard enthalpy of combustion of octane by using the following information.
∆Hfo CO2 = -394 kJ mol-1
∆Hfo H2O = -286 kJ mol-1
∆Hfo C8H18 = -250 kJ mol-1 (3m)

20(a Discuss the change in acid-base properties of the oxides of Period 3 elements. Write suitable
) equations to show each of these properties. (7m)
(b) Explain why the solubility of Group 2 sulphates decreases down the group. (4m)
(c) Silicon tetrachloride readily hydrolyses in water while carbon tetrachloride does not undergo
hydrolysis. Explain this observation. (4m)

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