962/2 STPM

Name : ............................................................ Class : ............................

TRIAL EXAMINATION

SECOND TERM OF STPM 2020

CHEMISTRY (KIMIA)

PAPER 2 (KERTAS 2)

One and a half hours (Satu jam setengah)

Instructions to candidates:
For examiner’s use
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL
YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. A

Answer all questions in Section A. Marks will not be B 16

deducted for wrong answers. For each question, four
B17
suggested answers are given. Choose the correct answer
and circle the answer. C 18
Answer all questions in Section B. Write your answers in C 19
the spaces provided.
C 20
Answer any two questions in Section C. All essential
working should be shown. For numerical answers, unit
should be quoted wherever appropriate. Begin each
Total
answer on a fresh sheet of paper and arrange your
answers in numerical order.

Checked by
Prepared by
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(SUHAIL BINTI MUHAMAD NOR) (TAN CHEE ENG)
SUBJECT TEACHER HEAD OF PANEL OF CHEMISTRY
 Section A [ 15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section

1. The enthalpy change associated with the following process is called

C(s) + ½ O2 (g) → CO(g)

A. Enthalpy of formation
B. Enthalpy of neutralization
C. Lattice energy
D. Enthalpy of hydration

2. The N2O4 molecule is the dimer for the NO2 molecule. The enthalpy of formation of N2O4 and NO2 are
+9.67 kJ mol-1 and +33.86 kJ mol-1 respectively. Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the
formation (in kJmol-1) of N2O4 from NO2.
A. -58.05 kJmol-1
B. -24.19 kJmol-1
C. +24.19 kJmol-1
D. +43.53 kJmol-1

3. Below are the E0 value for several copper and iron half –cell

ELECTRODE E0/V
Cu2+ (aq) /Cu+ (aq) +0.15
Cu2+ (aq) /Cu (s) +0.34
Cu+ (aq) /Cu (s) +0.52
Fe2+ (aq) /Fe (s) -.0.44
Fe3+ (aq) /Fe (s) -0.04
Fe3+ (aq) /Fe2+ (aq) +0.77

Based on the above information, which of the following is correct

A. Cu (s) is the strongest reducing agent.
B. Fe 3+ (aq) is the strongest oxidising agent
C. Cu2+ (aq) is able to oxidise Fe2+ (aq) to Fe3+ (aq)
D. The e.m.f of the cell Fe(s) / Fe3+ (aq)//Cu+ (aq)/Cu (s) is 0.08V

4. A certain quantity of electric charge produces 5.0 g of silver from an aqueous solution of silver nitrate.
When the same amount of charge is passed through an aqueous solution containing X n+ ions, 3.02 g of
X is produce. What is the value of n? [ Ag = 108, X= 197]
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

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5. The first ionisation energy of phosphorous is higher than that of sulphur. This is because
A. the atomic radius of phosphorous is smaller than that of sulphur.
B. the number of protons in phosphorous is larger than that in sulphur
C. Phosphorous has completely half-filled 3p subshell
D. sulphur is more electronegative than phosphorous.

6. Elements X, Y and Z are located in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. The reactivity of these elements
towards oxygen is shown in the table below
Element Reactivity Towards Oxygen
X Reacts slowly
Y Do not reacts
Z Reacts vigorously
The arrangement of the elements according to the ascending order of their proton number is
A. X,Y, Z C. Z,X,Y
B. X,Z,Y D. Z,Y,X

7. Which of the following chlorides is expected to give a solution with highest pH when dissolved in
water?
A. NaCl C. SiCl4
B. MgCl2 D. Cl2O7

8. Element Y is in Group 2 of the Periodic Table. Which of the following must be true for Y?

A. It forms a basic oxide with the formula of YO

B. The sulphate of Y is insoluble in water
C. Y reacts with cold water to liberate hydrogen gas
D. The carbonate of Y decompose on heating

9. The equations below show of the heat on the compound of elements M, where M represents an elements
in Group 2 of the Periodic Table.
MCO3 MO + CO2
2M(NO3)2 2MO + 4NO2 + O2
M(OH)2 MO + H2O

Which of the following statements is true with regards to the decomposition of the compounds of the
Group 2 elements?
A. MSO4 decompose to MO when heated
B. All compounds of the Group 2 elements are unstable towards heat.
C. The thermal stability of the element M compounds decreases when descending
the Group 2.
D. Decomposition occurs because the CO32-, NO3- and OH- anions are larger in size
than O2- anion

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10. The first six successive ionisation energies (in kJ mol -1) for four elements are given below. Which one
is most likely to be Group 14 elements.
A. 1260, 2300, 3800, 5200, 6500, 9300
B. 1400, 2900, 4600,7500, 9400
C. 790, 1600, 3200, 4400, 16120, 19800
D. 745, 1500, 10450, 13600, 18000

11. Carbon fibre is one of the components of a composite substance which is used to make bullet-proof
jackets. Which of the following is not a property of carbon fibre?
A. Low density
B. Inert towards chemical substances
C. Stable at high temperatures
D. Elastic

12. The acid strength decrease in the order HI > HBr > HCl because
A. the reducing strength decrease in the order I- > Br- > Cl-
B. the atomic size increase in the order Cl < Br < I
C. The ionic size decrease in the order I- > Br- > Cl-
D. The ionic character decrease in the order HI > HBr > HCl

13. When chlorine is bubbled through an aqueous solution of W and resulting solution shaken with
tetrachloromethane, the organic layer is coloured violet. W could be
A. Sodium nitrate (V)
B. Sodium bromide
C. Sodium iodide
D. Sodium fluoride

14. Which of the following reagent when added in excess to aqueous copper (II) sulphate will give a
precipitate?
I. Sodium hydroxide
II. Ammonia solution
III. Ammonia and ammonium chloride solution
A. I only B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and III

15. Which of the colour combinations below is correct?

[Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ [CuCl4]2- [CuCl2]-

A. Dark blue Light blue Yellow
B. Dark blue Yellow Colourless
C. Yellow Dark blue Colourless
D. Green Colourless Yellow

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 Answer section A

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Section B [15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section

16. The following electrochemical cell may be used to determine the value of solubility product, Ksp of
lead (II) sulphate at 25oC.
Pb(s)/ Pb2+(aq) , x mol dm-3 // Cu2+ (aq), 1.0 mol dm-3/ Cu(s)

The cell is built from a lead electrode immersed in an aqueous solution containing x mol dm -3 of lead
(II) ions, in equilibrium with an aqueous solution containing 1.0 mol dm-3 of sulphates ions, and a
copper electrode immersed in 1.00 mol dm-3 aqueous solution of copper (II) sulphate. The cell potential
is +0.75 V at 25 oC.

[ Standard reduction potential, EøPb2+/PB = -0.13 V, EøCu2+/Cu = +0.34 V]

(i) Write the ionic equation for the reaction occurring in the electrochemical cell. [1 mark]

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(ii) Calculate the molarity of lead (II) ion in the electrochemical cell. [4 marks]

(iii) Calculate the Ksp of lead (II) sulphate at 25 oC. [2 marks]

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17. (a) Anhydrous beryllium chloride has polymeric structure in the solid state. In the vapour state, it
forms dimer at 405oC and monomer at 900oC.
Draw the structures for monomer and dimer of beryllium chloride. [2 marks]

Monomer Dimer

(b) All chlorides of Group 2 elements of the Periodic Table are ionic compounds except beryllium
chloride. Explain why beryllium chloride is an exception. [3 marks]

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(c) Beryllium shows a diagonal relationship to aluminium in Group 13 of the Periodic Table. Write
chemical formulae of the beryllium compound and aluminium compound which resemble each other
and state their property. [3 marks]

Beryllium compound Aluminium compound Acid –base property

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 Section C [30 marks]
Answer any two questions in this section.

18. (a) Potassium and copper have one electron each in their 4s orbital.
(i) Define the first ionisation energy of an element. [2 marks]
(ii) Explain why first ionisation energy of potassium is much lower than that of copper. [5 marks]

(b) (i) Construct a labelled Born Haber cycle for potassium bromide in the form of an energy level
diagram. [6 marks]

(ii) Predict the stability of potassium bromide under standard conditions. [2 marks]

19. (a) A mixture of hydrogen and chlorine are kept in a closed flask at constant temperature and is
irradiated with light. After some time, the chlorine content decreases by 20%. The composition by
volume of the resultant mixture are 60% of chlorine, 10% of hydrogen and 30% of hydrogen chloride.
Calculate the composition of the initial gaseous mixture. [ 4 marks]

(b) Describe the manufacture of hydrogen and chlorine from saturated brine using diaphragm cell.
[5 marks]

(c) Explain why bromine and iodine can be industrial produced from the reactions of their halide salts
in concentrated sulphuric acid but not chlorine. [6 marks]

20. (a) What is meant by a transition element? [1 mark]

(i) State and explain what would be observed when an aqueous solution of potassium
thiocyanate is added to an aqueous solution of iron(III) ions. [ 4 marks]
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(ii) A Fe ions react with CN ions to form the complex ion hexacyanoferrate(II).
Draw the shape of this complex ion. State the number of 3d suborbitals which are not filled
with electrons, and give reasons for your answer. [4 marks]

(b) There stability constants, expressed as their logarithms, of the complex ion [CuCl 4]2-and
[Cu(NH3)4]2+ are 5.6 and 13.2 respectively.

(i) Explain what happens when an aqueous solution of ammonia is added to an aqueous solution
of [CuCl4]2- [ 4 marks]
(ii) Predict the stability constants, expressed as their logarithms, of the complex ion
[Cu(EDTA)]2-, and give a reason for your answer. [ 2marks]