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Section A
[60 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
The time suggested to complete Section A is 90 minutes.
FIGURE 1
Results:
Mass of crucible + lid = 24.0 g
Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium = 26.4 g
Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium oxide = 28.0 g
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iii. determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide
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(iv) write the chemical equation for the reaction in the experiment.
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(c) Why was the crucible lid opened once in a while during the
experiment?
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(d) Metal X is placed below hydrogen in the reactivity series. You are
required to carry out an experiment to determine the empirical formula of
the oxide of metal X. The apparatus provided are combustion tube, glass
tube, cork, Bunsen burner, and porcelain dish.
(i) Draw a labeled diagram of the set-up of the apparatus for the
experiment.
[2 marks]
(ii) Describe the steps that should be taken to ensure that all the air in the
combustion tube has been expelled.
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1 18
H 2 13 14 15 16 17
Mg 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
F
e
Figure 2
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(b) In Figure 2, mark ‘X’ in the boxes for all the transition elements.
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(e) (i) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between aluminium
and oxygen gas.
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(ii) Briefly state the electron transfer in the bond formation between
aluminium and oxygen.
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(f) Based on the above information, which gas is more suitable to be used in
meteorological balloons?
Give one reason.
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3 Figure 3 shows the flow chart for the industrial manufacture of sulphuric acid and the
production of fertilizer Z
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Figure 3
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(c) Substance X could react directly with water to form sulphuric acid. Explain
why this step is not carried out in the industrial process.
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(d) Write the chemical equation when oleum reacts with water to form
sulphuric acid.
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(e) Name the substance Y and the fertilizer Z.
Substance Y : …………………………………………………………………
Fertilizer Z : …………………………………………………………………
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4 Figure 4 shows the set-up of apparatus for the preparation of ethyl ethanoate from
the reaction of ethanol with ethanoic acid.
Figure 4
(a) On the Liebig condenser in Figure 4, mark "X' to indicate the place where
water flows in and Y where water flows out.
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(b) Why is the mixture heated using water bath?
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(c) (i) Name the reaction for the preparation of ethyl ethanoate.
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(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction in (c)(i).
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(e) The flow chart below shows the conversion of ethanol to ethene and ethanol
to ethanoic acid.
Process I Process II
Ethene Ethanol Ethanoic Acid
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5 Figure 5 shows the set-up of apparatus to investigate the reactions that take place in
test tubes P and Q.
FIGURE 5
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(b) Besides the data given above, state one other piece of data that is needed to
calculate the heat of displacement.
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(c) State one precaution that must be taken while carrying out the experiment.
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(f) Draw an energy level diagram for the reaction in this experiment.
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(g) The experiment is repeated using 100 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm-3 silver nitrate solution
and excess copper powder.
Calculate the temperature change in this experiment.
Explain why this change of temperature is different from that in (e)(iii).
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Section B
[20 marks]
Answer any one question from this section.
The time suggested to complete Section B is 30 minutes.
1 The rate of reaction is affected by several factors. One of the factors is the size of
particles.
One kilogramme of meat, cut into big pieces, takes
a longer time to cook compared to one kilogramme
of meat cut into small pieces
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(a) Explain the above statement based on the size of the particles. [2 marks]
(b) A student carried out three experiments to investigate the effects of the factors
influencing the rate of reaction. Table I shows the results of the
experiments.
Experiment I II III
Set up of
apparatus
Temperature
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30 40 50
Time taken
for all
magnesium
to
50 20 15
dissolve
/sec
Table 1
(i) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium and
hydrochloric acid. Calculate the maximum volume of hydrogen gas
produced.
[Relative atomic mass: Mg, 24; molar gas volume: 24 dm 3 mol-1 at
room condition] [4 marks]
(ii) Sketch the graphs for the volume of hydrogen gas against time for
Experiment I, II,and III on the same axes. [3 marks]
(iii) Calculate the average rate of reaction for Experiment I, II, and III in
cm3 s-1 [3 marks]
(b) A student discovered that his socks have oily stains. He washed them with
soap.
Explain the cleansing action of soap on the oily stains. [8 marks]
(c) A student carried out four experiments to investigate the cleansing effects
of soap and detergent on oily stains in soft water and hard water.
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Table 2 shows the set-up of apparatus, types of water used, and the
observations for Experiments I, II, III, and IV.
Experiment I II III IV
Set up of
apparatus
Section C
[20 marks]
Answer any one question from this section.
The time suggested to complete Section C is 30 minutes.
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Figure 6
Compare and contrast cell P and cell Q. Include in your answer the
observation and half- equations for the reactions of the electrodes in both
cells. [8 marks]
4 (a) A farmer discovered that his vegetables were not growing well because
the soil was poor and acidic. As a chemistry student, you can help the
farmer.
Suggest how the farmer can overcome the problem. [2marks]
(b) Figure 7 shows an incomplete flow chart of cation and anion tests for salt
X.
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Use the reagents listed below and complete the flow chart to confirm that
salt X contains Pb2+ ions and C032- ions. Include your observations.
REAGENTS
Dilute hydrochloric acid,
dilute nitric acid, and lime
water
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(c) You are required to prepare dry magnesium chloride salt. The chemicals
supplied are
• magnesium sulphate solutions,
• dilute hydrochloric acid,
• potasium carbonate solution.
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