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CHEMISTRY 233/1 Chemistry –P1
20th - 8th April 2023
Paper 1 (Theory)
APRIL HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT 2023
2 HOURS ASUMBI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
FORM 3 CHEMISTRY
Instructions to Candidates
a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided below each question.
c) Mathematical tables and silent electronic calculators may be used.
d) All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary.
d) This paper consists of 12 printed pages
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY:
QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
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Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all the pages are printed as
indicated and no questions are missing.
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1 (a) State Graham’s law of diffusion. (1 mark)
Graham’s law of diffusion states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is
inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass
(b) 20cm3 of an unknown gas Q takes 12.6 seconds to pass through a small orifice, 10cm3
of oxygen gas takes 11.2 seconds to diffuse through the same orifice under the same
conditions. Calculate the molecular mass of gas Q. (O=16.0) (3 marks)
R Q √ RMM O2
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R O 2 √ RMM Q
RQ=volume Q/time=20/12.6 =1.5873
RO2=volume O2/timeO2=10/11.2=0.892857
RMMO2=2*16=32
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1.5 873 32
0.89 2857 √ RMMQ
5.656 8
1.7 778=
√ RMMQ
5.656 8
1.7 77 8 √ RMMQ= √ RMMQ
√ RMMQ
1.7 77 8 √ RMMQ 5.6568
=
1.7 77 8 1.7 77 8
√ RMMQ=3.18198
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RMMQ=3.1819 8
RMMQ=10.125
2.Using dots(.) and crosses(x) to show electrons, show bonding in the compounds formed
when the following elements react. (Si=14.0, Na=11.0, Cl=17.0)
(a) Sodium and chlorine (1 mark)
Na 2.8.1
Cl 2.8.7
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(b) Silicon and chlorine (1 mark)
3.A clean sample of steel wool was placed in a test-tube containing some moisture
and the test tube inverted over a trough of water. After three days, the volume of
air in the test tube changed from 20cm3 to 16cm3 and a brown layer formed on
the steel wool.
i)Give the systematic name of the brown layer formed. (1mark)
The brown layer formed on the steel wool is iron(III)
oxide, which is the result of the oxidation of iron by
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oxygen in the moist air.
ii)Calculate the percentage decrease in the volume of air in the test tube. (2marks)
The percentage decrease in the volume of air can be
calculated by dividing the difference between the initial
and final volumes by the initial volume and multiplying
by 100. Therefore, the percentage decrease is (20 - 16) /
20 x 100 = 20%.
4.Write ionic equations for the reactions between the following:
(a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. (1 mark)
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(b) Sodium hydroxide and dilute sulphuric(VI) acid. (1 mark)
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(c) Silver nitrate solution and sodium chloride solution. (1 mark)
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5.Given elements A, B and C with atomic numbers 11, 19 and 13 respectively.
(a) Compare the atomic radius of A and C. Explain (2 marks)
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(b) Compare reactivity of A and B. Explain. (1 mark)
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6.The table below gives some properties of three substances I, J and K. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.
Substance m.p(ºC) Solubility in water Electrical conductivity
Solid Molten
I 1063 Insoluble conduct Conduct
J 113 Insoluble Doesn’t Conduct
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K 402 Sparingly soluble Doesn’t Conduct and is
decomposed
(a) Suggest the type of structure in;
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ii) K ……………………………………………………………. (1 mark)
(b) Explain why the molten K is decomposed by electric current but not I. (2 marks)
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7.Draw a well labeled diagram of a set up that can be used to prepare a dry
sample of chlorine gas using potassium manganate(VII) and concentrated hydrochloric
acid. (3 marks)
8.Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction that takes place in the combustion tube. (1 mark)
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(b) Why would it not advisable to use potassium in place of iron in the combustion tube.
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(c) Glass wool should be heated before heating iron. Explain. (1 mark)
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9.The flow chart below shows some of the stages in the manufacture of the
sodium carbonate by the Solvay process. Use it to answer the questions
that follow;
(a) Name substance N (1mark)
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(b) Name the process taking place in.
(i) Step II (1mark)
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(ii) Step III (1mark)
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10.When water is added to silicon(IV) chloride, the temperature of the solution rises rapidly
and the pH of water drops from 7.0 to 3.0.
a) Why was there a rapid rise in temperature? (1 mark)
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b) Explain why the pH of water dropped to 3.0 (2 marks)
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c) Identify two other chlorides which behave like silicon (IV) chloride. (1 mark)
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11.The set-up below was used to prepare and collect gas L, produced
by the reaction between water and calcium metal.
(a) Name gas L (1mark)
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(b) At the end of the experiments, a solution was formed in the beaker.
Explain one application of the solution in the laboratory.
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12.Describe how a pure sample of lead (II) carbonate can be prepared in the laboratory
starting with lead. (3 marks)
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13.(a) Distinguish between a hydrogen bond and covalent bond. (1 mark)
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(b)Explain why the boiling point of water is higher than that of hydrogen sulphide gas.
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14.Study the reaction scheme below and answer the questions that follow.
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a) Write the formula of; (1marks)
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b) Give the name of process II (1mark)
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c)Write the ionic equation the reaction leading to formation of
white precipitate. (1mrk)
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15.The diagram below shows a set-up of apparatus that can be used to prepare nitrogen (IV)
oxide. Study it and answer the questions that follow:
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(a) Name gas A (1 mark)
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(b) State the observation made in the boiling tube. (1 mark)
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(c) Write the equation for the reaction taking place in the combustion tube.
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(d) Describe how gas A can be identified. (1 mark)
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16.Distinguish between ionization energy and electron affinity. (2 marks)
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17.Name the catalysts used in the following reactions.
(a) Reaction between zinc and dilute sulphuric (VI) acid. (1 mark)
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(b) Reaction between ammonia and air. (1 mark)
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18.Explain why burning magnesium ribbon continues to burn in a gas jar of carbon(IV) oxide but
zinc metal goes off when lowered in a gas jar of carbon(IV) oxide. (2 marks)
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19.Use the reaction scheme below to answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write the formula of two possible cations in solid K. (1 mark)
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(b) Write the chemical equations for the reactions in;
Step I
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20.(a) State the use of a crucible in the laboratory. (1 mark)
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(b)Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2 marks)
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21.(a) Elianto oil is a mixture of different substances. Describe an experiment that can be carried
out to prove that this statement is correct. (2 marks)
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(b)Name the method described above. (1 mark)
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22.The diagram below represents set-up that was used by a student to prepare and
collect dry Oxygen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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a) Name solid P(1mark)
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b) Explain why oxygen is insoluble in water and relight a glowing splint. (1marks)
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c)State reason why oxygen is used in steel making. (1mark)
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23.(a) Define allotropy. (1 mark)
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(b)Give two examples of non-crystalline allotropes of Carbon. (2 marks)
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24.(a) State the particles responsible for electrical conductivity in the following substances.
(i) Mercury (1 mark)
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(ii) Molten sodium chloride. (1 mark)
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(b)State two applications of electrolysis. (1 mark)
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25.Chlorine gas has a mass of 35.5. It is made up of two isotopes Cl-35 and Cl-37. Determine
the relative abundances of each isotope of chlorine. (3 marks)
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26.Determine the number of chloride ions in the 25cm3 of 2 M Copper (ii) chloride
solutions. (2marks) (L = 6.0 x 1023 ions)
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27.State and explain the observation made when carbon is reacted with concentrated Nitric (V)
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28. Explain why Sodium vapour is used in street lights. (1mrk)
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