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CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION- (CSSC)

WESTERN ZONE

FORM TWO JOINT EXAMINATION

CODE: 032 CHEMISTRY

TIME2:30HRS Date: 30th August, 2023

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided
3. Section A carries (15) marks, section B carries (70) marks and section C carries
seventy (15) marks.
4. All communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in
the examination room.
5. Write your examination number on every page
6. All writings should be in blue/black ink, all diagrams should be drawn in pencil.
7. The following atomic masses may be used.
H=1, N=14, O=16, Na=23
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SECTION A: (15 marks)

1. For each items i-x, choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives
and write its letter in the space provided.
i. the best method of separating a mixture of sodium chloride and
ammonium chloride is:
A. Sublimation C. Decantation
B. Layer separation D. Chromatography

ii. The formula below represents some chemical substances. Which formula
represents hydrated copper (ii) sulphate?
A. Cu2 S2 O4 C. CuSO4
B. CuSo2. 5H2O D. CuSO4. 5H2O

iii. Mwl. Adasa from St. Francis exavier secondary school during making the
general cleanliness at her home, she found a bottle of coca cola written the
term “composition” the bottle was left by her daughter Divine on the
table.. What does the term mean in chemistry?
A. Break down of matter
B. Waste disposal
C. Suspension
D. Building up of matter

iv. Joel is a meteorologist at Mwanza weather station. He wants to use

weather balloons so as to record information on the elements of weather.
Which gas would you advise him to use for filling weather balloons?
A. Hydrogen C. Oxygen gas
B. Nitrogen gas D. Noble gas

v. In Haramba’s office, there are many rust utensils made up with element
called iron. These utensils can undergo rusting if they are exposed to:
A. Air and fire
B. Air and water
C. Air and palm oil
D. Air and soil
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vi. Using the abbreviation xyJ and J is an element, x is a mass number and y is
atomic number. Choose the list that contains isotopes of the same element.
A. 1J2, 3J6, 4J8
B. 1J1, 2J1, 3J1
C. 1J1, 1J2, 1J3
D. 2J2, 4J4, 6J6

vii. An element from Alkali metals reacts with carbonate. What is the
probable chemical formula of that Alkali carbonate?
C. A3CO
A. ACO3 D. A2CO3
B. A2 (CO3)2

viii. Form one students saw a sheet of paper in the chemical laboratory written
as “sulphuric acid is a strong acid”. In warning signs sulphuric acid is …
A. Very corrosive chemical
B. Highly flammable
C. Strong oxidizing agent
D. Strong metal

ix. Gabriel gets burnt accidentally during cooking rice at home. he would be
given one of the following as first aid:
A. Iodine solution
B. Gentian violet
C. Clinical thermometer
D. Soap

x. If you want the Bunsen burner flame to have the same colour as that of a
candle, then you must:
A. have the air hole fully opened
B. have raised the burner
C. have the air hole fully closed
D. turn off the gas supply

Answers:
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Question i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x
Answer

2. Match the items in list A with response in list B by writing the letter of the correct
response in the table provide below.
LIST A LIST B
i. Group of elements which A. Metalloids
react quickly with water to B. Non-metals
form alkaline solution C. Transition element
ii. Group of elements which D. Alkali metal
react slowly with water to E. Halogens
form alkaline solution F. Alkaline earth metal
iii. Group of elements which G. Rare-non metal
react with metal to form salts H. Noble gases
iv. Group of elements which do I. Hydrides
not react with any element J. Nitrites
v. Group of elements which
have both metallic and non-
metallic properties

Answers
List A i ii iii iv v
List B

SECTIUON B: (70 marks)

Answer all questions in this section
3. By giving one reason, explain the following facts.
i. During laboratory preparation of oxygen gas little manganese dioxide is
added to hydrogen peroxide.
Reason:
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ii. Fish can obtain oxygen for respiration although they spend their lives in
water.
Reason:
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iii. Oxygen gas can be used for welding activities although it does not burn.
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iv. Nyanda gets confusion on how hydrogen gas properties relates with its
uses. Assist Nyanda on how the properties of hydrogen can relate with its
uses.
PROPERTY USES
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4. (a) The structure of the atom is successive improvement of various models

advanced by different scientists. John Dalton was the first scientist to suggest on
the structure of atom. However, his model failed to explain some observations.
State any four (4) Modifications made on Dalton’s atomic theory.
i. __________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________
iii. __________________________________________________________________
iv. __________________________________________________________________

(b) If the relative atomic mass of element P is 16.2. But P has X% of y8P and 90%
168P. Calculate the value of x and y.
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5. Niyonkulu is an expert environmental conservation. He was invited by WEO of

Janda village to educate people about the environmental effects of using charcoal
as the source of fuel but he did not attend the meeting. As a from two student
use that vacancy to educate Janda villager’s. (Three points)
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i. __________________________________________________________________
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ii. __________________________________________________________________
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iii. __________________________________________________________________
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(b) Identify three materials produced from destructive distillation of coal.

i. __________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________
iii. __________________________________________________________________

(c) A mass of 20.0 g of kerosene was burnt in air. The heat produced was used to
heat 2.5 litres of water. Given that the heat value of kerosene is 43, 640 kJ/Kg. By
how much the temperature of water could have changed?

Use: The specific heat capacity of water=4.18 kJKg-1K-1 Density of water-

1000Kg/m3

6. (a) With one example, give the meaning of the following the following terms as
applied in chemistry.
i. Radical
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ii. Oxidation state
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(b) Find the oxidation number of the following underlined elements.

i. Al

ii. HNO3
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iii. Cr2 O72-

iv. Al2(SO4)3

v. S2O32-

7. Mixing of different substances involves chemical and physical changes. state

whether the following is physical or chemical change
i. A match is lit _________________________________________
ii. Grinding a piece of chalk ___________________________________________
iii. Rice is cooked _________________________________________
iv. Drying of paper __________________________________________________
v. Iron sheet rust ___________________________________________________
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(b) Grace went into the laboratory and found five bottles with different mixtures.
The bottles were labeled A, B, C, D and E which contains Alcohol and water,
iodine and sand, cooking oil and water, water and salt, maize grain and sand
respectively. Which method will she use to separate mixtures on those bottles?

Bottle A- ___________________________________________________________

Bottle B- ___________________________________________________________

Bottle C-_____________________________________________________________

Bottle D-_______________________________________________________________

Bottle E-________________________________________________________________

8. (a) Differentiate between empirical; formula and molecular formula.

Empirical formula
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Molecular formula
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(b) An organic compound contains 72.8% carbon, 7.2% hydrogen and the
percentage composition rest was for oxygen. If it’s relative molecular mass is 164.
Determine its;
i. Empirical formula

ii. Molecular formula

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9. Fill in the following by giving any two products that are made by the application
of chemistry in each of the field shown.
FIELD PRODUCTS
i. Medicine i………………………….
ii…………………………
ii. Transport i………………………………
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iii. Agriculture i…………………………………
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iv. Food and beverage i……………………………………….
industries
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v. Textile industry i………………………………………….
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(b) State the uses of the following laboratory apparatus

i. Safety goggles ____________________________________________________
ii. Spatula __________________________________________________________
iii. Tongs ____________________________________________________________
iv. Reagent bottle ____________________________________________________
v. Plastic wash bottle ________________________________________________

SECTION C: (15 MARKS)

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10. (a) Construct the diagram to show the electronic structure in each of the
following compounds
i. Oxygen gas (O2)

ii. Ammonia (NH3)

iii. Table salt

(b) What type of bond exists in the compound in part (a)?

i. Oxygen gas _______________________________________________________

ii. Ammonia ____________________________________________________________
iii. Table salt ______________________________________________________________

(c) Give out three differences on the type of bond exists in the compound (a) i and (iii)
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