CSEC Type Chemistry Questions

Paper 02
SECTION A

Answer ALL questions in this section.

1. Christian conducted an experiment to investigate the initial rate at which carbon dioxide was liberated over 70
seconds. He allowed 0.53 g of sodium carbonate powder to react with excess 15 cm3 of 1.5 mol dm-3 of sulphuric
acid at 250C and 1 atm.

During the experiment the conical flask was warm. He recorded the volume of carbon dioxide produced at 10-
seconds intervals in Table 1.
TABLE 1: RESULTS OF CHRISTIAN’S EXPERIMENT

Time (s) Volume (cm3) of CO2 at 250C and 1 atm.

0 0
10 55
20 85
30 98
40 106
50 108
60 110
70 110

a) Plot a graph of volume of carbon dioxide produced against time from the data using appropriate scales.
[4 marks]
b) From your graph determine the time and volume of carbon dioxide produced when the reaction is complete.
(i) Time: ________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Volume: ______________________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]
c) Using your graph, calculate the initial rate of the reaction.
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[2 marks]
d) Draw a labelled energy profile diagram for the reaction between sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate.

[2 marks]

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e) Determine the
i. number of moles of sodium carbonate used
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[1 mark]
ii. number of moles of sulphuric acid used
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[1 mark]
iii. limiting reagent
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[4 marks]
iv. percentage yield of carbon dioxide liberated.
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[2 marks]

f) Christopher conducts a number of tests on solid X deep blue-green crystals. Some of the inferences and
observations were recorded in the Table 2. Complete Table 2 by filling in the missing observations and
inferences.

TABLE 2: TEST ON COMPOUND X

Test Observation Inference
A small portion of the solid X - A black solid was seen. - .
granules was heated in at test
tube. - Brown gas evolves. - .
A glowing splint was placed at
the top. - Splint glows brighter. - O2 (g) was present.
[2 marks]
To the solid X, 1 ml of water was - Blue precipitate - .
added. Aqueous sodium
hydroxide was added dropwise - - Ionic equation
until in excess.
- .
[1 mark] [2 marks]
To a separate portion of solution - . Cu2+ ions confirmed.
X aqueous ammonia was added
until in excess. - .
[2 marks]

Total 25 marks

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2. Figure 1 shows a section of a periodic table with three unknown elements Q, R and S. Use the figure to answer the
questions that follow.
N.B. You are not required to identify X, Y and Z.

H He
Li Be B C F Ne
Q R S Cl
Cu
Figure 1. Section of the periodic table.

a) Q, R and S are able to react with oxygen to form three different oxides. Provide the types of each oxide formed
for Q and S with their respective molecular formula.

i. Q reacts with oxygen

- Type of oxide
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- Formula
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[2 marks]
ii. S reacts with oxygen
- Type of oxide
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- Formula
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[2 marks]
b) Element R will bond with chlorine to form a compound.

i. State the type of bonding that occurs between chlorine and element R.
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[1 mark]
ii. Using the valence shell method, demonstrate the bonding between chlorine and element R.

[3 marks]
iii.Write the chemical formula for the compound formed between chlorine and element R.
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[1 mark]
c) Copper does not react with dilute acids however a reaction proceeds with concentrated nitric acid.
i. Explain why copper does not react with dilute acids.
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[1 mark]
ii. Explain the role of concentrated nitric acid when it reacts with copper.
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 [1 mark]
iii. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of the copper with concentrated nitric acid.
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[2 marks]
iv. Write the oxidation half equation for the reaction in c) iii) above.
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[2 marks]

Total 15 marks

3. Motrin is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation that is caused by
headache, arthritis, menstrual cramps or minor injury, etc. The structural displayed formula is given in figure 2
below.

Figure 2: Structural formula for Motrin

a) State and give one characteristics of the homologous series to which Motrin belongs.

Homologous series:
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[1 mark]
Characteristics:
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[1 mark]

b) Describe one side effect of the stomach as a result of ingesting a large amount of Motrin within close proximity.
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[1 mark]

c) A Compound A was oxidized by a solution that displayed a colour change from orange to green to produce the
drug Motrin.
i. State the name of homologous series of Compound A.
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[1 mark]
ii. State the name of the oxidizing agent that was used in 3c) above.
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[1 mark]
iii. Identify one application of the reaction described in 3c) to road safety.
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 [1 mark]

d) Figure 3 below shows the displayed formula of a Compound C which is gas at room temperature.

Compound C
i. State the IUPAC name for Compound C.
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[1 mark]
ii. Compound C reacts with hydrogen gas in the presence of a nickel catalyst to form Compound D.
a. Draw the displayed structural formula for Compound D.

[1 mark]
b. State the IUPAC name for Compound D.
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[1 mark]
e) Describe briefly ONE test that could be used to distinguish between Compound C and Compound D.

Test:
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Observation:
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[2 marks]

f) Compound C can be converted to a corresponding alcohol. Write a balanced chemical equation, including
conditions and reagents, for the conversion of Compound C into an alcohol.
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[4 marks]

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 Total 15 marks

SECTION B

Answer ALL questions in this section.

4. Christene has a pair of earring hoops with a combined mass of 5 g that she wanted to be gold. She decided to
electroplate it using gold nitrate and a pure metal.

a) Define the term electroplating. [2 marks]

b) Draw a detailed labelled circuit to show how the earring could be electroplated. Your diagram must include the
named pure metal. [4 marks]

c) Each earring was electroplated for 5 minutes and 30 seconds at 5 amperes.

Calculate
I. The mass of gold that was deposited on the earring.
(Use 96 000 coulombs per mole of electrons as the Faraday constant. RAM: Au = 196.97) [5 marks]

II. Determine the mass of one of the earring after it was electroplated. [1 mark]

d) Hot concentrated sulphuric acid reacts with copper to give a blue solution with a choking odour.
I. What is responsible for the choking odour? [1 mark]

II. With the aid of a half equation, explain the formation of the blue solution. [2 marks]

Total 15 marks
5. Iron may be extracted from its ore using coke, limestone through chemical reduction.

a) Give the name and formulae of the two ores of iron. [4 marks]

b) Write the chemical equation (including conditions) for the formation of iron from one of its ore. [2 marks]

c) Describe using equations the importance of limestone in the extraction process. [5 marks]

d) Iron may become corrode when exposed to air and moisture.

I. Write a chemical equation for the rusting of iron. [2 marks]
II. Name the process that prevents the corrosion of iron. [1 mark]
III. Describe the steps involved in the process identified in 5 d) ii) above. [1 mark]

Total 15 marks

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6. a) Define the term Green Chemistry. [2 marks]

b) Identify three principles of “Green Chemistry”. [3 marks]

c) Atom economy may calculated as follows:

𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡

𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑦 = × 100%
𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠

I. Outline briefly the importance of atom economy. [2 marks]

II. Calculate the atom economy for each of the following product that is underlined:

a. N2 (g) + 3H2 (g)  2NH3 (g) [2 marks]

b. Na2CO3 (aq) + HCl (aq)  2NaCl (aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g) [2 marks]

I. Comment on the environmental impact of the production of sodium chloride. (Include in

your answers the waste percentage) [4 marks]

Total 15 marks

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