First term examination

LUI CHEUNG KWONG LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Form
F.4 4
Chemistry
Mid-term Examination (2007/2008)
Time Allowed : 2 hours
DATE : 11-1-2008
CLASS: F.4______
NAME: ____________ CLASS NO.: ________

Section A : Multiple choice questions (34 marks)

1 Which of the following combinations concerning the use of metal is correct?

Metal Use
A Copper Electrical wires
B Iron Cooking foil
C Lead Food cans
D Magnesium Water pipes

2 Titanium is used in making supersonic aircraft bodies. Which of the following are reasons of
using titanium for making aircraft bodies?
(1) It is light but strong.
(2) It is cheap.
(3) It is very corrosion resistant.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

3 Which of the following metals can be extracted from its oxide by heating in air?
A Lead
B Mercury
C Zinc
D Iron

4 The diagram shows a method for changing a metal oxide into a metal.
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Which oxide below can be changed into a metal by this method?

A Calcium oxide
B Copper(II) oxide
C Magnesium oxide
D Potassium oxide

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5 Three metals, X, Y and Z were discovered in A.D.1807, B.C. 3500 and A.D. 1746 respectively.
The order of increasing ease of extraction is probably
A X, Y, Z.
B X, Z, Y.
C Y, X, Z.
D Y, Z, X.

6 Hydrogen can be prepared by using the following set-up:

hydrogen
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water

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Which metal is most suitable for this purpose?

A Potassium
B Calcium
C Magnesium
D Lead

7 Consider the following experiment:

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naked fire
metal
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delivery tube
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steam

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heating
During the experiment, a gas is liberated. The gas can burn at the end of the delivery tube. X is
probably
A zinc.
B silver.
C lead.
D copper.

8 Hydrogen can be prepared in the laboratory by reacting dilute sulphuric acid with
A sodium.
B zinc.
C lead.
D copper.

9 X is an element. It forms a cation X2+ with an electronic arrangement of 2, 8, 8. Which of the

following statements concerning X is correct?
A X gives a purple flame when burned in air.
B X sinks in water.
C X can be extracted from its ore by carbon reduction.
D The reaction between X and dilute sulphuric acid can be used to prepare hydrogen.

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10 Which of the following metals do(es) NOT react with water but react(s) with steam?
(1) Iron
(2) Lead
(3) Mercury
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

11 Potassium is more reactive than calcium because

A potassium loses electrons more readily than calcium does.
B potassium has a lower melting point than calcium.
C potassium has a lower density than calcium.
D calcium ions are more stable than potassium ions.

12 Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) Metals react by losing electrons.
(2) Metals react by forming cations.
(3) The more reactive the metal is, the more readily it loses electrons.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

13 When sodium hypochlorite solution is exposed to sunlight, it decomposes according to the

following equation:
xNaOCl(aq) yNaCl(aq) + zO2(g)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A 2 1 1
B 2 2 1
C 1 2 1
D 2 1 2

14 The following equation represents the reaction between an oxide of lead and hydrogen:
heat
Pb3O4(s) + xH2(g) yPb(s) + zH2O(l)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A 2 3 2
B 4 2 3
C 4 3 4
D 2 4 3

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15 Consider the following chemical equation:
2HNO3(aq) + xFeSO4(aq) + yH2SO4(aq) zFe2(SO4)3(aq) + 4H2O(l) + 2NO(g)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A 2 1 1
B 4 3 2
C 6 2 3
D 6 3 3

16 In each of the four solutions shown below, a strip of magnesium is added.

magnesium
4&
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1 ( $//2# &6+1sulphate
6%
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chloride
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Mg 0Mg
1 !# % 4&70

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iron(III) *3''%
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sulphate
47,'.1 6% 43,76&3# 43,76&3#
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1 !# % 4&70 0Mg
1 !# % 4&70

III ///
)7-% IV/"
)7-%

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Tube Observation
A I Grey coating on magnesium
B II Brown coating on magnesium
C III Bubbles are given off
D IV Grey coating on magnesium

17 Which of the following are correct when excess iron is added to lead(II) nitrate solution?
(1) A pale green solution is obtained.
(2) Some grey solids are deposited on the iron surface.
(3) A gas is evolved.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

18 Metal X reacts with hot water more readily than metal Y does. Which of the following
statements are probably correct?
(1) X displaces Y from the solution of nitrate of Y.
(2) It is more difficult to reduce the oxide of X when compared to the oxide of Y.
(3) Both X and Y react with steam to form hydroxides.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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19 The properties of four metals are listed in the table below:
Metal Properties
W does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid
X burns in air to give an orange solid, which becomes yellow on cooling
Y reacts with steam slowly but not with cold water
Z can be extracted from its ore by electrolysis only
The order of decreasing reactivity is probably
A X, Y, W, Z.
B X, Z, Y, W.
C Z, Y, X, W.
D Z, X, Y, W.

20 X, Y and Z are metals. Metal Y reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to liberate hydrogen while
metals X and Z do not. Only metal X is known to be used since ancient times. The descending
order of reactivity of the three metals is
A Y, X, Z.
B Y, Z, X.
C Z, X, Y.
D Z, Y, X.

21 The molecular formula of ozone is O3. Which of the following statements concerning 1 mole
of ozone is / are correct?
(Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 1023 mol-1; relative atomic mass: O = 16.0)
(1) Its mass is 48.0 g.
(2) It contains 3 moles of molecules.
(3) It contains 3 × 6.02 × 1023 atoms.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

22 Which of the following statements concerning 1 mole of magnesium is / are correct?

(Avogadro constant = 6.02 × 1023 mol-1; relative atomic mass: Mg = 24.3)
(1) It can form 1 mole of Mg2+ ions.
(2) It can form 2 × 6.02 × 10 23Mg2+ ions.
(3) The mass of 1 mole of Mg2+ ions is 48.6 g.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

23 What is the mass of oxygen in 24.0 g of pure nitric acid (HNO3)?

(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0)
A 6.10 g
B 8.00 g
C 12.2 g
D 18.3 g
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24 What mass of water of crystallization is contained in 30.0 g of XSO4•5H2O with a molar mass
of 250.1 g mol-1?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, O = 16.0)
A 10.8 g
B 18.0 g
C 14.4 g
D 21.6 g

25 XCl4 contains 16.5 % by mass of X. What is the relative atomic mass of X?

(Relative atomic mass: Cl = 35.5)
A 26.5
B 28.0
C 30.5
D 36.0

26 A compound contains carbon and hydrogen only. It contains 16.3% by mass of hydrogen.
The relative molecular mass of the compound is 86.0. What is its molecular formula?
(Relative atomic masses: H= 1.0, C = 12.0)
A C3H7
B C6H14
C C7H2
D C7H16

27 Consider the following equation:

2NH3(g) + 3CuO(s) N2(g) + 3H2O(l) + 3Cu(s)
What mass of ammonia would be required to give 0.450 mole of water in the reaction?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, N = 14.0)
A 5.10 g
B 7.65 g
C 11.4 g
D 15.3 g

28 Hydrazine (N2H4) is used as rocket fuel. It reacts with oxygen according to the following
equation:
N2H4(l) + O2(g) N2(g) + 2H2O(l)
In a particular rocket engine, 2.40 g of hydrazine and 3.40 g of oxygen are allowed to react.
What is the mass of water produced?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0)
A 1.35 g
B 1.90 g
C 2.70 g
D 3.80 g

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29 Which of the following iron nails would NOT rust after 3 days?
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calcium
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1 %+. 1 ( !, #%-* , %!
oil
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air4 "'*#
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1carbon
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30 Iron rusts faster in sea water than in distilled water because

A sea water is more acidic.
B sea water contains ionic substances.
C sea water contains more oxygen.
D sea water is more corrosive.

31 Tin-plating can prevent iron from rusting because

A tin protects iron from air and water.
B tin corrodes instead of iron.
C tin is higher than iron in the reactivity series.
D tin is less reactive than iron.

32 Which of the following methods can prevent iron from rusting?

(1) Anodization
(2) Tin-plating
(3) Galvanization
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

33 A food can corrodes quickly in sea water while a soft drink can does not. Which of the
following explanations is correct?
A Aluminium is more reactive than iron.
B Aluminium has a protective oxide layer on its surface.
C Aluminium is lighter than iron.
D A food can reacts with sodium chloride while a soft drink can does not.

34 Which of the following substances are made of anodized aluminium?

(1) Milk bottle caps
(2) Window frames
(3) Bumpers of cars
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Section B : Structured questions (66 marks)

1 Answer this question with reference to the diagram below:

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substance
process
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"5*6 7-'( !2
, ;%+HCl(aq)
4+( , #+40( -( 0% quicklime
$ % % 070+' +.% 0#57! + excess
)4+( !6 6 1 water
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4+( , #+40( -( 0%

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substance B% ! / -#( 053 , ;% 4+90%C
substance !

$% % 070+' +.!9( !6 X
process 6 :-7!4

"5*6 7-'( lime

slaked !/

a) Name substances A, B and C.

b) What should process X be?

c) Write an equation for

i) the decomposition of substance A on strong heating; and

ii) addition of dilute hydrochloric acid to substance A.

d) Carbon dioxide is bubbled into substance C. What will be observed? Write an

equation for the reaction involved.

e) A student wants to obtain pure calcium chloride crystals from a calcium chloride solution.
i) Describe briefly how he can obtain the crystals from the solution.

ii) The student cannot distinguish between sodium chloride crystals and calcium
chloride crystals. Suggest a test that allows him to distinguish them.

(10 marks)
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2 The electron diagram of ammonium chloride is as follows:
8 )
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$ 2 $ /

(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)

a) What are elements X, Y and Z?

b) i) Identify the type of bond exists between the two ions.

ii) Identify the type of bond exists between elements X and Y.

c) Does solid ammonium chloride

i) dissolve in water?

ii) conduct electricity?

(Explain your answers.)

d) Describe a chemical test to show the presence of chloride ions in a solid sample. State the
expected observation(s).

(13 marks)
3 Explain each of the following:
a) Silver nitrate solution CANNOT be kept in an iron bucket.

b) Aluminium, rather than copper, is used in making overhead power cables.

c) When calcium reacts with dilute sulphuric acid, gas bubbles are given off for a short
while and then stop.

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 d) Zinc can be extracted from its molten ore by electrolysis. Yet in practice, it is usually
extracted by heating its oxide with coke.

e) It is NOT advisable to buy a can of food if there are scratches on the iron body of the
can.

f) Galvanized iron is NOT used in making food cans.

(6 marks)

4 Three test tubes are set up in the diagram shown below:

/
$ 2
1cotton
, '', & 4 , , !
)%#air air
)%#
iron
%#, &nail
&)%! calcium
)&( 6 -#, +3 %#, & &)%! , oil
%! %#, & &)%!
iron nail
1 )! 1 %+. 1 ( !, #%-* iron nail ", %!*-
chloride boiled water 'tap
)0 4 )'*#
water
)%#
air 1 , '', & 4 , , ! -%3'%!!*- 4 )'*#
cotton
The tubes are left for three days.
a) In which tube(s) will rusting occur?

b) What is the function of the anhydrous calcium chloride used in test tube A?

c) What is the function of the oil used in test tube B?

d) Suggest TWO conditions needed for rusting.

e) Draw a labelled diagram of a set-up that can be used to show that the presence of ionic
substances can increase the rate of rusting. State also the expected observation.

(7 marks)

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5 Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust.
a) Suggest how aluminium can be extracted from its ore.

b) One of the special properties of aluminium is that it has high corrosion resistance.
i) Explain why aluminium has such a high corrosion resistance.

ii) The corrosion resistance of aluminium can be further improved by a method.

(1) Name this method.

(2) Draw a labelled diagram of the laboratory set-up used for this method.

c) The reaction of aluminium and zinc nitrate solution can be represented by the
following equation:
2Al(s) + 3Zn(NO3)2(aq) 2Al(NO3)3(aq) + 3Zn(s)
i) Give TWO observations of the above reaction.

ii) Explain why the above reaction is a displacement reaction.

iii) If 9.00 g of aluminium are added to excess zinc nitrate solution, calculate the
maximum amount of zinc that can be obtained.

(10 marks)
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6. A chemical analysis of compound X indicates its composition to be 40% carbon, 6.6% hydrogen and
53.4% oxygen.
(a) Calculate the empirical formula of X.

(b) The relative molecular mass of X is 180. What is its molecular formula?

(6 marks)

7. Calculate the percentage of the underlined element in the following substances.

NH3 CaCO3 K2Cr2O7

(3 marks)
8. Hydrated magnesium chloride MgCl2·nH2O contains 53.2% by mass of water.
What is the value of n?

(2 marks)

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*9. “Potassium chloride and silicon dioxide have very different electrical conductivities and
solubilities in water.”
Discuss and explain these differences with reference to the structures of the two compounds.
(You are required to give a paragraph-length answer. In this question, 6 marks will be awarded
for chemical knowledge and 3 marks for effective communication.)

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