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NSSCO
Chemistry

Assignment 1
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

SECTION A

• Write in soft pencil.

• There are twenty multiple-choice questions on this section. Answer all questions.
• For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet.
• If you want to change an answer, thoroughly erase the one you wish to delete.
• The Periodic Table is printed on page 19.
• The Answer Sheet is printed on page 18.

SECTION B AND C

• Write in dark blue or black pen.

• You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams and graphs.
• Do not use correctional fluid.
• Answer all questions.

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SECTION A (multiple-choice questions)

1. In which of the following are the particles arranged in a regular pattern?

A. a gas
B. a liquid
C. a metal
D. a solution

2. The diagram shows how to obtain pure water from seawater.

Which letter represents the stage at which condensation takes place?

3. What could be the melting point and boiling point of water containing a dissolved impurity?

Melting point/oC Boiling point/oC

A +3 96
B +3 104
C -3 96
D -3 104

4. The diagram shows the paper chromatograms of four substances, W, X, Y and Z

Which two substances are pure?

A. W and X
B. W and Y
C. X and Y
D. X and Z

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5. Which process is shown in the diagram?

A. Brownian motion
B. Diffusion
C. Evaporation
D. Mixing

6. An atom has the symbol #"𝑋𝑋 .

Which value determines the position of the element in the Periodic Table?
A. p
B. q
C. p–q
D. p+q
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7. Fluoride ion is represented by 𝐹𝐹 .
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How many protons, electrons and neutrons are found in the fluoride ion?

Protons Electrons Neutrons

A 9 9 10
B 9 10 10
C 10 9 9
D 10 10 10

8. The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table.

Which letter corresponds with its correct electronic structure?

Electronic structure
A 2,1
B 2,4
C 2,2
D 2,8

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9. The table shows some information about elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table.

Name State at room Colour

temperature
Chlorine Gas Yellow-green
Bromine Liquid Brown
Iodine ? ?
Astatine Solid Black

Which information about iodine completes the table?

State Colour
A Liquid Black
B Liquid Green
C Solid Grey
D Solid Yellow

10. Which of the following shows the properties of a transition metal?

1. Has low density
2. Has more than one oxidation state
3. Forms coloured compounds

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

11. Which element provides an inert atmosphere in lamps?

A. Argon
B. Helium
C. Lithium
D. Iodine

12. Which two elements form an alloy when they are heated together?
A. Chlorine and Hydrogen
B. Chlorine and Zinc
C. Copper and Hydrogen
D. Copper and Zinc

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13. The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.

P Q

Q and P react to form an ionic compound. What is the formula of this compound?
A. QP2
B. Q2P
C. Q2P6
D. Q6P2

14. Which term refers to the molecules of atoms of the same kind?
A. Allotropes
B. Heteronuclear
C. Homonuclear
D. Isotopes

15. What is the correct formula for the compound sodium carbonate?
A. NaCO3
B. Na2CO3
C. Na (CO3)2
D. Na2CO

16. Which of the following shows a material and it’s correct bonding?

material bonding
A cellulose covalent
B glass ionic
C metal ionic
D polythene metallic

17. Concrete is made by using cement, crushed stones, substance X, and water.
What is substance X?
A. clay
B. limestone
C. sand
D. soda

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18. 10.6 g of sodium carbonate was added to excess dilute hydrochloric acid. The reaction is
represented by the equation.

Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2

What is the volume of carbon dioxide gas produced at room temperature and pressure?

A. 1.2 dm3
B. 2.4 dm3
C. 24 dm3
D. 4.0 dm3

19. When concentrated hydrochloric acid is electrolysed, gases P and Q are formed.

Which row in the table below is correct?

P Q
A Chlorine Hydrogen
B Chlorine Oxygen
C Hydrogen Chlorine
D Hydrogen Oxygen

20. A zinc rod is to be electroplated with silver. At which electrode should the zinc rod be placed
and what should be the most suitable electrolyte?

Electrode where zinc Electrolyte

should be placed
A Anode Silver nitrate
B Anode Zinc sulfate
C Cathode Silver nitrate
D Cathode Zinc sulfate

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SECTION B (Structured questions) (40 marks)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

1. Figure 1.1 shows structures of some substances labelled A to D.

A B C D
Figure 1.1

Use the structures of substances A to D in Figure 1.1 to answer the question.

a) State the letter indicating a substance that is:

(i) An element.
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(ii) A molecule with a tetrahedral shape.

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(iii) Conducts electricity in solid state.

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(iv) A lattice with a regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions.
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b) Structure C represents C60, an allotrope of carbon which is a nano-material.

(i) State the name of structure C.
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(ii) State the meaning of the term nano-material.

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c) Structure B is a giant covalent structure.

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(i) State the name of structure B.

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(ii) With reference to its structure, explain why structure B is soft.

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2. Many of the elements in the Periodic table are metals. Some are non-metals.

a) Most metals are solids at room temperature. Describe the structure of solids in terms
of particle separation (spaces) and motion of particles.

Spaces ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Motion of particles ………………..……………………………………………………………… [2]
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b) Uranium has several isotopes. One isotope of Uranium is 92 𝑈𝑈.

(i) State the number of protons and neutrons in this isotope of Uranium.

protons = ……………………………………………………………………………………

neutrons = …………………………………………………………………....…………… [2]

(ii) Give one use of Uranium.

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c) Sodium is a very reactive metal.

(i) Describe the trend in reactivity with water of group I metals going down the
group.
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(ii) Complete and balance the chemical equation for the reaction of Sodium with
water.

Na(s) + H2O(l) → ……………. + ………………. [2]

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(iii) Sodium is in Period 3 of the Periodic table. Describe the changes that occurs in
the electron arrangement and atomic radius of elements in Period 3.
Electron arrangement.............................................................................................................
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Atomic radius..........................................................................................................................
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3. Figure 3.1 shows a simplified structure of a soap molecule.

Figure 3.1

a) Describe the structure of soap.

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b) Explain how the structure allows the soap to act as an emulsifying agent.
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c) Describe how soap is prepared (You may use equations).

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4. Magnesium carbonate, MgCO3 is a tablet used to relieve symptoms of overproduction of

gastric acid in the stomach. Gastric acid contains hydrochloric acid.

100 cm3 of 0.155 mol/dm3 of hydrochloric acid is neutralised by the tablet.

The balanced equation for the reaction between MgCO3 and HCl is:
MgCO3 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2O + CO2

a) Convert 100 cm3 to dm3.

…………….. dm3 [1]

b) Calculate the number of moles in 0.155 mol/dm3 of HCl.

…………… mol [2]

c) Determine the number of moles in MgCO3.

……………. mol [1]

d) Calculate the mass of MgCO3 that reacted with the HCl.

……………… g [2]
e) A 1.50 g sample of the tablet, containing MgCO3 was used.
Calculate the % purity of the antiacid.

……….…..% [2]

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5. During electrolysis, ions move in an electrolyte.

(a) Describe the term ‘electrolyte’.

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(b) Figure 4.1 shows the apparatus for the purification of copper by electrolysis.

Figure 4.1

(i) On Figure 4.1 indicate the cathode and the anode. [1]

(ii) Describe what happens during this electrolysis to:

The pure copper foil................................................................................................................
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The impure copper.................................................................................................................
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(c) Complete the table to show the products at each electrode of the electrolysis of
concentrated aqueous sodium chloride and molten aluminium oxide.

Electrolyte Electrodes Products at cathode Products at anode

Concentrated aquous Carbon
Sodium chloride (i)………………………….. (ii)…………………………..
Molten Aluminium oxide Carbon
(iii)…………………………… (iv)…………………………..

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SECTION C (Alternative-to-practical questions) (40 marks)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

1. Grade 11 students are given the pieces of apparatus listed below.

50 cm3 beaker electronic balance 50 cm3 measuring cylinder

stopwatch spring balance 25 cm3 pipette thermometer burette

Which pieces of apparatus do the students need to measure the time taken for 4.00 g of
magnesium carbonate to react completely with 25.0 cm3 (an excess) of dilute hydrochloric
acid.
1…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3……………………………………………………………………………………………………...[3]

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2. The diagrams show methods of purification.

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a) Which of these methods, A, B, C or D, is best used for:

(i) separating the different colours in a sample of ink? ………………………………

(ii) separating two liquids with different boiling points? ……………………………..

(iii) separating mud from water?................................................................................

(iv) making crystals of copper sulfate from copper sulfate solution?............................

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b) Label the residue and the filtrate on diagram C. [2]

c) State the name given to the method of separation shown in diagram A.

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d) The green pigment chlorophyll can be obtained from spinach using the apparatus in
diagram C. The steps are shown below:
Step 1 The spinach is crushed with sand.
Step 2 The spinach is ground with ethanol until the solution is saturated.
Step 3 The solution is separated from the rest of the mixture.
Step 4 The colours in the solution are separated.

(i) What apparatus is used in Step 1?

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(ii) Suggest why the spinach is ground with ethanol rather than water in Step 2.
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(iii) Name the separation method in Step 3.

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(iv) Describe how Step 4 is carried out.

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3. Household waste of three households, A, B and C, was collected and analysed over one
week. The mass of each component of the waste was determined. The percentage of each
component was calculated.

Household % component in the total mass of waste

Paper Metal Plastic Glass Other
A 35 22 5 6 32
B 5 50 10 15 20
C 0 5 10 ? 65

a) Which was the main component of waste in household B.

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b) Calculate the percentage component of glass waste in household C.

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c) Which of the component wastes were:

(i) Natural …………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(ii) Synthetic ……………………………………………………………………… [1]

d) Describe the advantage of natural waste materials on the environment.

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4. In an experiment, magnesium and oxygen are reacted to form magnesium oxide in order
to determine its empirical formula using molar ratio. The apparatus are set up as shown in
Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1

a) Name apparatus L.
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b) First the mass of apparatus L and lid is determined.

Then the mass of apparatus L + lid + magnesium.
Then apparatus L is heated, raising the lid to allow oxygen in, the magnesium burns
brightly. When the burning is complete, apparatus L is allowed to cool and its mass
determined again.
The table summarises the results:

mass of apparatus L and lid/g 15.2

mass of apparatus L + lid + magnesium/g 17.6
mass of magnesium/g (i)
mass of apparatus L + lid + magnesium oxide/g 19.2
mass of magnesium oxide/g (ii)
mass of oxygen/g (iii)

(i) Calculate the mass of magnesium, record you answer in the table. [1]
(ii) Calculate the mass of magnesium oxide, record your answer in the table. [1]
(iii) Determine the mass of oxygen, record your answer in the table. [1]

c) Use your answer in b(i) and b(iii) to determine the number of moles of magnesium and
of oxygen and find the mole ratio between magnesium and oxygen. [2]

d) Deduce the empirical formula of magnesium oxide from the mole ratios in (c). [1]

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5. The diagram shows the apparatus used to find out the effect of an electric current on molten
lead (II) bromide.

a) Give three observations when the circuit is switched on.
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b) Name the product at the positive electrode (anode).

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6. Group I metals can be identified by flame tests.

Plan an investigation to show the flame test of Lithium from aqueous lithium chloride.
Common laboratory apparatus are provided.
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWER SHEET

Student Name

Student Number

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5 A B C D 25 A B C D

6 A B C D 26 A B C D

7 A B C D 27 A B C D

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 I II The Periodic Table of the Elements
III IV V VI VII O
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Group
1 He
Helium

2
7 9 1 11 12 14 16 19 20

2 Li Be H B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
Hydrogen
3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
3 Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Transition Elements Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulphur Argon
Sodium Magnesium Chlorine

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
4 K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As se Br Kr
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
85 88 89 91 93 96 98 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131

Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
133 137 139 178.5 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 210 210 222

Cs Ba La Hf Ta w Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Ti Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Lanthanum Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
55 56 57 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
223 226 227

Fr Ra Ac
Francium Radium Actinium
87 88 89

Key:
140 141 144 147 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
Atomic
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Mass Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
Thulium Lutetium
Cerium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Ytterbium

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Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium
Symbol 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Li
Name 232 231 238 237 242 243 247 247 251 254 253 256 254 257

Atomic Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
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Number Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptumium Plutonium Californium Eisteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
Americium Curium Berkelium
90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103

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