HUDAIBYA EXAMINATION COMMITTEE (HEC)

CHAMAZI ISLAMIC SEMINARY

FORM THREE – ANNUAL EXAMINATION-NOVEMBER 2023
032 – CHEMISTRY NOVEMBER 2023

TIME:3:00 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and choose one (1) question from section C.
3. The following constants may be used.
✓ Atomic masses:
[H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16, Na = 23, Mg = 24, S = 32, K = 39, Ca = 40, Cl = 35.5,
Mn = 55, Fe = 56, Cu = 64, Zn = 65, Pb = 207]
✓ Avogadro’s constant = 6.022 x 1023
✓ Molar Volume at STP = 22.4 dm3
✓ 1 litre = 1000cm3 = 1 dm3
✓ 1Faraday = 96500coulombs

SECTION A: (15 Marks)

1. For each of the following items (i) – (x) choose the most correct answer from among
the given alternatives and write its letter in the answer sheet provided.
(i) Technicians prefer to use Non-luminous flame in welding because:
A. It is bright and non-sooty B. It is light and non-sooty
C. It is very hot and large D. It is very hot and non-sooty
(ii) The following groups consists of products made from the application of chemistry
knowledge except
A. Yeast, canned food, weed killer and animal vaccines
B. Paints, petrol, paper and detergents
C. Cloth, rubber, sand particles and metals
D. Detergents, disinfectants, shoe polish and air fresheners
(iii) A mixture of water and alcohol cane be separated:
A. Fractional distillation B. Simple distillation
C. Layer separation D. Solvent extraction
(iv)Which of the following salts is soluble in water?
A. Pb(NO3)2 B. BaSO4
C. CaCO3 D. AgCl
(v) Factors in an experiment that can be manipulated to get desired results are called
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 A. Controlled variables B. Manipulated variables
C. Dependent variables D. Independent variables
(vi)If two jars labeled W and Z contains 22.4dm3 of Oxygen and 22.4dm3 of Nitrogen
gas at S.T.P, then it is true that:
A. There were 6.02 x 1023 molecules of Oxygen in W and 6.02 x 1023 molecules of
Nitrogen in Z
B. There were 6.02 x 1023 atoms of Oxygen in W and 6.02 x 1023 atoms of Nitrogen
in Z
C. There were 12.02 x 1023 molecules of Oxygen and Nitrogen in their respective
jars.
D. Jars W and Z contain 96500 molecules of Oxygen and Nitrogen
(vii) Domestic utensils made up of iron do rust as a result of the presence of:
A. Air and fire B. Air and water
C. Water and oil D. Air and oil
(viii) The Brownian movement is taken to be the evidence of the:
A. Theory of association of water molecules
B. Kinetic theory of behavior of water
C. Brownian motion
D. Theory of colloidal suspension
(ix) A certain liquid dissolves anhydrous Copper (II) Sulphate to form a blue
solution. This liquid is likely to be:
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Nitric acid
C. Water D. Ethanol
(x) The process of giving away the water of crystallization to the atmosphere by a
chemical substance is called:
A. Efflorescence B. Deliquescent
C. Hygroscopic D. Sublimation
2. Match the items in list A with the response in list B by writing the letter of the correct
response beside the item number.
LIST A LIST B
i) Anode A. Negative electrode
ii) Cathode B. A substance which when in solution or molten state
dissociate into ions and allow electric current to pass
through
iii) Electrolyte C. Two poles of carbon or metal dipped in solution that
allow electrons to enter or leave electrolyte.

iv) Electrolysis D. Extraction of most reactive metal

v) Electrodes E. Oxygen gas is collected
F. Positive electrode
G. Substance which will conduct electricity.
H. Decomposition of substance in molten or solution by
passage of electric current.

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 SECTION B: (70 Marks)
3. (a) Give the meaning of the following:
(i) Empirical Formula
(ii) Molecular Formula
(b) Compound Z has 8.32g of lead (Pb), 1.28g sulphur (S) and 2.56g of Oxygen (O).
What is the simplest formula and molecular formula of Z if molecular weight of
compound Z is 303g/mol?

4. (a) Write the symbols of the following Latinized atoms.

(i) Potassium (ii) Calcium (iii) Sodium (iv) Lead
(b)Write the electronic configuration of
(i) Cl- (ii) Ca2+ (iii) Na
5. (a) Mention three uses of metal carbonates.
(b) A certain compound Q was heated but it did not decompose, but when Q
reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid, gas P was produced; gas P turned lime water
milky. When compound Q was burned on direct flame it burned with golden yellow
flame.
(i) Identify compound Q and gas P
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between compound Q
and hydrochloric acid

6. When zinc granules and diluted sulphuric acid are reacted together, a gas M is
produced. The gas produced is collected by downward displacement of water.
Use this information to answer the questions below;
(i) Name the gas M produced
(ii) How is the gas tested?
(iii) Why is the gas collected by downward displacement of water?
(iv) List six apparatus used in the preparation of gas M
(v) Write one use of gas M

7. (a) Define the following terms

(i) Mole (ii) Molar solution
(b) Calculate the number of moles in the following.
(i) 1.6g of Oxygen atom
(ii) 7.1g of Chlorine molecule
(iii) 6.0g of Carbon
(c) How many atoms are there in
(i) 0.23g of Na
(ii) 5moles of HCl
8. Atoms of element A, B, C and D have atomic numbers 6, 8, 17 and 20 respectively.
(a) Write electronic structure of these elements.

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 (b) Write down the formulae of the simplest compounds formed when:
(i) A and B combine chemically
(ii) C and D combine chemically
(c) Draw the electronic diagram of compound formed when atoms of element B
react with each other.

9. (a) Give definitions of the following

(i) Base (ii) Acid
(b) Using chemical equations write three chemical properties of Acids
(c) Explain two applications of Acid-base neutralization

10. (a) A solution of metal carbonate was made by dissolving 2.12g in water to make
250cm3 solution. 25cm3 of metal carbonate(X 2 CO3) solution was titrated with 0.25
M HCl by using methyl orange indicator. The following results were obtained.
Volume Pilot 1 2 3
reading cm 3

Final volume 17.00 16.10 32.00 46.10

cm 3

Initial volume 0.00 0.00 16.10 30.00

cm 3

Volume used
cm3
Questions
(i) Find the average volume used.
(ii) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction
(iii) Calculate the number of moles of acid used in the reaction
(iv) Number of moles of base used in the reaction
(v) Calculate molarity of base(mol/dm3)
(vi) Calculate concentration of base in g/dm3)
(vii) Calculate molecular mass of metal carbonate.
(viii) Calculate relative atomic mass of X
(ix) Name the metal X

b) Suggest a suitable indicator for the following titrations:

(i) Hydrochloric acid against ammonia solution
(ii) Sulphuric acid against Sodium hydroxide solution
(iii) Ethanoic acid against potassium hydroxide solution

11. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation when:-

(i) Aluminium chloride reacts with sodium hydroxide
(ii) Potassium nitrate is decomposed thermally.
(iii) Carbon dioxide dissolves in lime water.
(iv) Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid
(b) Complete and balance the following chemical equation

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 (i) H2(g) + O2(g) H2O(l)
(ii) NaCl(aq) + H2SO4(l)
(iii) Pb(NO3)2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq)
12. (a) State the first law of Electrolysis.
(b) An element X has relative atomic mass 88. When an electric current of 0.5A was
passed through a fused chloride of X for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, 0.44g of X
was deposited at the cathode.
(i) Calculate the charge in Faradays needed to liberate one mole of X.
(ii) Write the formula of the hydroxide of X.
(iii) Mention any three industrial application of electrolysis.

SECTION C: (15 Marks)

Answer only one (01) question from this section

13. (a) Define the following;

(i) Rate of chemical reaction.
(ii) Reversible reaction
(b) Consider the following reaction
A2 (g) + 3B2 (g) 2AB3 (g) ΔH= - 578kJ/mol
At which direction the equilibrium will shift when:
(i) Temperature is raised
(ii) Pressure of AB is reduced
(iii) Suitable catalyst added in the system
(iv) What does the negative sign signifies on the equation above
(c) Draw energy level diagram for the above reaction.
(d) State Le Chatellier’s principle
(e) Explain four factors affecting the rate of chemical reaction.

14. Describe four stages for the extraction of metals. Does extraction of gold follow all
four stages? Give reasons.

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