TEMEKE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

_______________SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION AUGUST-2020

CHEMISTRY 1
Code: 032/1
Time: 3:00HRS Date: AUGUST,2020
INSTRUCTIONS
1) This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of 14 questions.
2) Answer all questions in sections A and B and one question from section C
3) Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
4) Write your name and stream on every page of your answer booklet(s).
5) The following constants may be used.
 Atomic masses: H = 1, C = 12, O = 16, N = 14, Na = 23, Mg = 24, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40,
 Avogadro’s number = 6.02 x10 .
 GMV at S.T.P = 22.4𝑑𝑚 .
 1 Faraday = 96,500 coulombs.
 Standard pressure = 760 mm Hg.
 Standard temperature = 273 K.
 1 litre = 1𝑑𝑚 = 1000𝑐𝑚
SECTION A (15 Marks)
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and
write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) Which of the following is the electronic configuration of an element Y found in
period 3 and group II of the periodic table?
A. 2 ∶ 8 D. 2 ∶ 8 ∶ 8 ∶ 2
B. 2 ∶ 8 ∶ 2 E. 2 ∶ 8 ∶ 4
C. 2 ∶ 6
(ii) The apparatus suitable for measuring specific volumes of liquids is called ….
A. Burette D. Measuring cylinder
B. Volumetric flask E. Graduated beaker
C. Pipette

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(iii) Which among the following the reaction,
𝐶𝑢 ( ) + 𝑍𝑛( ) → 𝑍𝑛 ( ) + 𝐶𝑢( ) represents:
A. Synthesis D. Displacement
B. Precipitation E. Decomposition
C. Neutralization

(iv) Boiling of permanent hard water may increase hardness of water because
A. Boiling does not form carbonate ions
B. Formation of vapour reduces volume of water in a container
C. It forms other substances that make water to be hard
D. It produces more sulphate ions because minerals become more soluble
E. It produces scum with hard water
(v) Which of the following compounds contains only two elements?
A. Magnesium hydroxide D. Magnesium sulphite
B. Magnesium nitride E. Magnesium sulphate
C. Magnesium phosphate
(vi) A mixture of ammonium chloride salt and sand can be separated by using a method
known as
A. Evaporation D. Sublimation
B. Sorting E. Decantation
C. Fractional distillation
(vii) Which type of a fire is associated with electrical equipment?
A. Class E D. Class B
B. Class C E. Class A
C. Class F
(viii) Hygroscopic and deliquescent substances can be used as
A. Oxidizing agents D. Weak electrolytes
B. Reducing agents E. Drying agents
C. Catalysts

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 (ix) What will be the molarity of a solution which contains 26.5𝑔 of anhydrous sodium
carbonates in 5 litres of solution?
A. 0.05M D. 0.50M
B. 0.025M E. 0.02M
C. 0.25M
(x) Compound formed by partial replacement of the replaceable hydrogen from an acid
is called:
A. Normal salt D. An alkali
B. Acidic salt E. Double salt
C. Basic salt
2. Match each item in List A with a correct response in List B by writing its letter beside the
number of the corresponding item in the answer sheet provided.
LIST A LIST B
(i) Calcium hydroxide. A. Citric acid
(ii) Neutralization reaction. B. Ethanoic acid
(iii) Sodium hydrogen sulphate. C. Normal salt
(iv) An acid found in certain fruits. D. Acidic salt
(v) Precipitation reaction. E. 𝐻 + 𝑂𝐻 → 𝐻 𝑂
F. Slaked lime
G. Quick lime
H. Strong acid
I. Basic salt
J. 𝐴𝑔( ) + 𝐶𝑙( ) → 𝐴𝑔𝐶𝑙( )

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

3. Consider the following reaction:
𝐶𝑎𝐶𝑙 ( ) + 2𝐴𝑔𝑁𝑂 ( ) → 𝐶𝑎(𝑁𝑂 ) ( ) + 2𝐴𝑔𝐶𝑙( )

a) Name the type of chemical reaction shown in the above equation.

b) Check if the equation is balanced, if not, balance it.
c) Write total ionic equation for the reaction above.
d) Write net ionic equation for the reaction.
e) Which compound from the equation above stands for spectator ion?

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4. a) Give one example in each of the following:
(i) Alkali earth metals (iii) Transition elements
(ii) Noble gases
b) Elements K, L, M and N have atomic numbers 6, 8, 9 and 20 respectively. Classify
each element into its respective period and group.
5. a) Define the term first aid kit.
b) Mention any four laboratory apparatuses used for heating purposes.
c) Name the method that can be used to separate the following substances:
i) Iodine and sand iii) Oil from seeds
ii) Kerosene and water
iv) A mixture of Sulphur and iron fillings.
6. a) Explain briefly the following observations with the help of equations.
i) White anhydrous copper (II) sulphate changes its colour to blue when water is added.
ii) Vigorous reactions take place when a small piece of sodium metal is placed in water.
iii) Addition of Zinc metal into a solution of copper (II) sulphate result into
decolorization of the solution and deposition of a brown solid substance.
b) Explain why an atom is electrically neutral.
7. a) What do you understand by the following terms?
i) Alkali ii) A salt
b) Give four uses of salts in daily life
c) When Zinc granules and dilute 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 two uses of gas M.
8. a) Briefly explain the following terms:
(i) Covalent bond (ii) Electrovalent bond
b) Oxygen requires two electrons to acquire the stable atom structure. By means of
diagrams illustrate the arrangement of electrons in Oxygen before and after the
reaction.
c)What type of bond will be formed in 8 (b) above?
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9. a) Define the following:
i) physical change ii) chemical change
b) Mention any four laboratory safety rules.
c) Give four reasons why air is a mixture.
10. a) Sodium, magnesium, zinc, copper and silver are five metals which appear in this order in
the activity series; sodium being the most reactive and silver the least reactive. Which one
of the metals is;
i) Likely to tarnish most rapidly when exposed to air
ii) Most likely to be found free in nature
iii) Least likely to react with steam?
b) Two of the metals in 10(a) above are usually extracted by electrolysis of their molten
chlorides. Name the two metals and give one reason of using this method.
11. a) Giving three reasons, explain why people who use hard water can expect higher costs
than people who use soft water.
b) 25cm3 samples of water A, B, C and D were tested with soap solution. The volume of
soap solution required to produce a lather that lasted for a minute was recorded. Fresh
samples of each were boiled and tested again with soap solution. The results are shown it in
the Table below:
Water sample Volume of soap solution Volume of soap solution
required (cm ) before boiling required (cm3) after boiling
3

A 5.0 5.0
B 1.0 1.0
C 11.0 8.0
D 9.0 1.0
a) Which sample probably contains temporary hardness of water only?
b) Which sample probably contains both permanent and temporary hardness of water?
Give a reason for your answer.
12. a) Determine the molar mass of the following:
i) Magnesium nitrate [𝑀𝑔(𝑁𝑂 ) ] ii) Benzene [𝐶 𝐻 ]
b) Ammonium chloride reacts with calcium hydroxide as shown in the following
equation:
2𝑁𝐻 𝐶𝑙( ) + 𝐶𝑎(𝑂𝐻) ( ) → 2𝑁𝐻 ( ) + 𝐶𝑎𝐶𝑙( ) + 2𝐻 𝑂( )
Calculate the mass of ammonium chloride (𝑁𝐻 𝐶𝑙) that will react completely with
14.8 𝑔 of calcium hydroxide.
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 SECTION C: (15 Marks)
13. Chipatu was asked to prepare a standard solution of a solid compound 𝑵𝒂𝑿𝑪𝑶𝟑 for
practical examination purpose. He weighed exactly 2.10𝑔 of 𝑁𝑎𝑋𝐶𝑂 and dissolved in
small quantity of water. He then transferred the resultant solution into a dry 250𝑐𝑚
volumetric flask used for preparing standard solution. He then filled the flask with distilled
water up to the mark in the flask. He fixed stopper on the flask and shake the solution to
mix the contents and avoid evaporation of the solution.
a) Name at least 3 apparatuses that used to make the standard solution
b) Find the concentration of the solution 𝑁𝑎𝑋𝐶𝑂 in 𝑔𝑑𝑚
c) If during the examination 25𝑐𝑚 of 𝑁𝑎𝑋𝐶𝑂 required 12.5𝑐𝑚 of 0.2𝑀 Nitric acid
for complete neutralization.
i) Find the molarity of solution 𝑁𝑎𝑋𝐶𝑂 , if the mole ratio of base to acid is 1: 1.
ii) Find the molar mass of 𝑁𝑎𝑋𝐶𝑂 .
iii) Find the molar mass of 𝑋
iv) Suggest the name of 𝑋
v) Given the name of 𝑋𝐶𝑂 .
vi) Write a balanced chemical equation to show the reaction above.
d) Name the suitable indicator that used for such titration and give reason for your
selection.
14. a) Define the following terms:
i) Molar solution iii) Titration
ii) Standard solution
b) Ethanedioic (oxalic) acid (𝐻 𝐶 𝑂 • 𝑋𝐻 𝑂) was made by dissolving 20.16 g of the acid
to make one litre of solution. This solution was then titrated against 20 𝑐𝑚 of 0.4M
sodium hydroxide solution. The following results were obtained during the titration.
PILOT I II III
Final burette reading (𝑐𝑚 ) 26.50 25.00 45.05 25.00
Initial burette reading (𝑐𝑚 ) 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00
Volume used (𝑐𝑚 )

The equation for the reaction is

𝐻 𝐶 𝑂 ( ) + 2𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻( ) → 𝑁𝑎 𝐶 𝑂 ( ) + 2𝐻 𝑂( )
Calculate the number of molecules of water of crystallization in the acid.

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT @2020

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