DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY MIDTERM EXAMINATION

YEAR 9 A, B, C, D & E

TIME: 2 HOURS

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided

2. Use neat handwriting

3. Use black or blue pen only

4. Read questions carefully before answering

5. The total marks for the paper 100

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 Q1.
Calculate the relative formula masses of the following compounds
(a)
SO2
32+(16)2=64

(b)
Na2CO3.7H2O
120

(c)
Cr2(SO4)3
392

(total = 3 marks)
(Ar: H=1, C=12, N=14, O=16, Na=23, S=32, Ca=40, Cr=52, Fe=56, Cu=63.5)
Q2.

An organic compound contained C 66.6%, H 11.1%, O 22.2% by mass. It’s relative formula mass
was 72. Find.
(a) The empirical formula
Empirical formula:
- C: 66.6 g (66.6/12 = 5.55 mol)
- H: 11.1 g (11.1/1 = 11.1 mol)
- O: 22.2 g (22.2/16 = 1.39 mol)
Divide by the smallest number of moles to find the empirical formula: C4H8O

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(b) The molecular f o r m u l a
12(4) +8(1) +16=72
CxHyO2=72

72/72=1

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 (total =5 marks)

Q3.
The diagram shows the electronic configurations of six different atoms.

(a) You may use the Periodic Table on page 2 to help you answer this question. Answer each
part by writing one of the letters A, B, C, D, E or F in the box provided. You may use each
letter once, more than once or not at all.
Give the letter that represents an atom
E

(6)

(b) Atoms of A and D combine to form a compound containing covalent bonds.

(i) Complete the sentence to describe a covalent bond.

A covalent bond is the electrostatic attraction between a pair of

shared electronsand the
nuclei of two atoms.

(ii) Suggest, with reference to electronic configurations, the most likely formula of the
compound formed between atoms of A and D.
H2O
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 (2)

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 (Total for question = 9 marks)
Q4.
Gypsum is hydrated calcium sulfate, CaSO4.xH2O. A sample of gypsum was heated in a crucible
until all the water of crystallization has been driven off.
The following results were obtained.
Mass of crucible = 37.34g
Mass of crucible + gypsum, CaSO4.xH2O = 45.94g
Mass of crucible + anhydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO4 = 44.14g Calculate the
value of x in the formula, CaSO4.xH2O.
(Ar: Ca=40, S=32, O=16, H=1)

Mass of hydrated calcium sulfate=45.94 -37.34=8.6

Mass of water evaporated =45.94-44.1=1.8
We have to find mole ratio:

Mole =mass/molar mass

Mole of water 1.8/18=0.1

Moles of calcium sulphate=6.8/136=0.05

Divide the smaller number to get whole number

CaSO4.2H2O

(4 marks)

Q5
The table shows the names of some substances. It also shows whether each substance is an element or a
compound, and the type of bonding in the substance.
(a) Complete the table. One example of each has been done for you.
(3)

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(b) What is the formula of magnesium oxide?
(1)
A Mg2O
B MgO
C MgO2
D Mg2O2

(c) Which state symbol represents the physical state of hydrogen chloride at room
temperature?

(1)
A aq
B g
C l
D s

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q6.
Tungsten can also be obtained by reacting tungsten fluoride with hydrogen. The
equation for this reaction is

WF6 + 3H2 → W + 6HF

(i) In an experiment, a chemist used 59.6 g of tungsten fluoride.

What is the maximum mass of tungsten he could obtain from 59.6 g of tungsten fluoride?

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Relative formula mass of tungsten fluoride = 298
(2)

maximum mass =......................................................................g

(ii) Starting with a different mass of tungsten fluoride, he calculates that the mass of
tungsten formed should be 52.0 g. In his experiment he actually obtains 47.5 g of tungsten.
What is the percentage yield of tungsten in this experiment?
(2)

percentage yield =..........................................%

(Total for Question = 10 marks)

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Q7.

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(Total for Question = 9marks)

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(total marks = 13 marks)

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Q8.

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Q9.

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 Q10.

Q11.
(a) Define the term covalent bonding (1mark)
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(b) Using dots and cross diagrams, show how the following covalent compound is
formed.
Water, H2O (3marks)

(c) Mention any two properties of covalent compounds. (2 marks)

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(total = 6 marks)

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(d) Explain what is meant by the term

(i) An ion (1mark)

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(ii) A cation (1 mark)
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(iii) An anion (1 mark)

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(b) In each of the following cases, write down the electronic configurations of the
original atoms and then explain (with diagrams only) what happens when

(i) Sodium (Na) bonds with chlorine (Cl) to make sodium chloride (NaCl). ( 3 marks)

(ii) Magnesium (Mg) bonds with oxygen (O) to form magnesium oxide (MgO).
(2marks)

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 Q12.
A student used sulfuric acid instead of nitric acid in her experiments. She started with 25.0 cm3 of
sulfuric acid of concentration 0.650 mol/dm3.
She added 0.500 mol/dm3 sodium hydroxide solution until the acid was completely neutralised.
The equation for this reaction is

2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

(i) Calculate the amount, in moles, of sulfuric acid used.

(2)

amount =.....................................................................mol

(ii) Calculate the amount, in moles, of sodium hydroxide needed to neutralise this
amount of sulfuric acid.
(1)

amount =.....................................................................mol

(iii) Calculate the volume, in cm3, of sodium hydroxide solution needed to neutralise this amount
of sulfuric acid.
(2)

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volume =....................................................................cm3

(Total for Question = 18 marks)

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