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P 545/1 LUGOBA - KAWEMPE

CHEMISTRY FORM THREE

PAPER 1 (THEORY) 2024

HOURS “Success motivates our goals”

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL

MID TERM I 2024

CHEMISTRY PAPER 1

2 HOURS

Instructions:

This Paper consists of two Sections A and B and is out of 100.

Section A consists of 20 Compulsory Questions and is out of 40 marks.

Section B consists of 5 items and is out of 60 marks.

Attempt All items from Section B.

Any other additional Questions shall not be marked.

A graph paper will be provided upon request.

Scientific non-programmable calculators and Mathematical tables may be

used.

EXAMINER’S USE ONLY:

SECTION A B TOTAL

SCORE

COMMENT
 SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Attempt all questions by circling the correct alternative.
11. The melting point of water is………………………

A. 1000C C. 00C

B. 780C D.1380C
2. Distillation is the method use to separate a mixture of components of different
A. Mass C. densities
B. boiling point D. solubilities
3. What is the criteria for using fractional distillation
A. Components are immiscible but with boiling points
B. Components are miscible but with close different boiling points
C. Components are volatile
D. Components are miscible,volatile and have different but close boiling points
4. What is the symbol of magnesium?
A. Mg C.Mg
B. MG D. mG
5. The substance which can be purified by sublimation is
A. Sulphur C. sand
B. iodine D. iron
6. The latin name for silver is
A. Hydragium C. aurium
B. argentum D. plumbum
7. The following are mixtures except
A. Calcium chloride and salt C. Lead sulphate and iron fillings
B. Water D. Air
8. The………flame is very bright
A. Luminous C. bulb
B. non-luminous D. torch
9. The following are states of matter except
A. Solid B. gas
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 C. cooking D. liquid
10. An atom is………………
A. Very big and circular C. Small divisible particle
B. Small indivisible particle D. Very small and big
11. The electronic configuration of elements X and Y are 2:8:3 and 2:6 respectively.
Which one of the following is the formula of the compound formed between X and
Y?
A. XY3 C. X2Y
B. X2Y3 D. X3Y2
12. The electronic configuration of an atom of element G is 2:8:2. Which one of thefollowing
elements will show properties similar to G
A. C.
B. D.
13. The formula of the ion of an element X is X3+. If the electronic configuration of the ion
is 2:8, to which group in the periodic table does X belong?
A. II C. V
B. III D. VIII
14. The atomic numbers of elements X and Y are 17 and 20 respectively. Which one of the
following occurs when X combine with Y?
A. Each atom of X losses one electron.
B. An atom of Y gains two electrons
C. The compound formed contains equal numbers of X and Y ions
D. The solution of the compound formed conducts electricity
15. The mass number of an electronic configuration is 2:3, what is the number of neutrons in
the atom?
A. 5 C. 8
B. 6 D. 11
16. The full symbol of atoms of elements R, T, X, Y and Z are and , , , and
respectively. Which one of the following is an isotope of Y?
A. R. C. X.
B. T. D. Z.
17. Which one of the following is not a property of an element, R whose full symbol is ?
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 A. It is a non-metal C. It forms a basic oxide
B. It forms an ion with the formula R2- D. It is periodic 3 of the periodic table
18. The atomic numbers of elements U, V, W and X are 13, 14, 16 and 17 respectively.
Which one of the elements will react with oxygen to form an ionic compound?
(Atomic number of oxygen is 8)
A. X C. W
B. V D. U
19. Which one of the following elements will melt of heating strongly?
A. Iodine C. Ammonium chloride
B. Sodium chloride D. Iron(iii) chloride
20. The atomic number of an element is 13. Which one of the following is the number of
electrons in the outer most energy level of the particle M3+?
A. 2 C. 8
B. 3 D. 10

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 SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer ALL items in spaces provided

21. (a) Give three contrasting properties of diamond and graphite.(5 marks)

(b) Explain what is meant by crystal lattice (2 marks)

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(c) Draw the crystal lattice of diamond and graphite in the spaces
below. (6 marks)

22. (a) A hydrocarbon contains 85.7% C and has a molecular weight of 28.
Calculate its empirical and molecular formula. (6 marks)

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(b) A gaseous hydrocarbon contains 20% hydrogen and its molecular mass is
30g. Find its molecular formula. (6 marks)
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23. a) What is a physical change?

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b) List any 2 examples of chemical change. (1 mark)

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(c) State two differences between physical and chemical changes. (2 marks)

Physical change Chemical change

24. Here is a crossword puzzle to help you remember the names and symbols of some
common elements.

a) Write the names of the elements that have the following symbols:
Across
1. H 3. Au 6. Na 11. Fe 12. Zn 15. Cu 17. Pb 24. I 25. Ca 26. K
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 Down
2. O 4. Li 5. Ag 8. C 10. N 14. U 16. Pt 19. He 20. S 23.
Sn
b) Write down the symbols of the following elements:
Across
9. chlorine 18. a metal that is a liquid 22. neon 30. magnesium 31.
bromine
Down
7. manganese 13. cobalt 21. a metal used in coins
27. argon 28. silicon 29. a metal that burns brightly in air

25. By means of a well labeled diagram and an equation, show how a sample
of carbon dioxide can be made and collected in the laboratory (Use downward
delivery method and show equations for the reaction) (8 marks)

Set up of Apparatus:

Equatioon:

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