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S4 CHEMISTRY HOLIDAY WORK JANUARY 2024
Instructions: Attempt all questions in both sections
SECTION A

1. You have learnt that different mixtures can be separated by different methods basing on proven
certain principles. Give one example of a mixture that can be separated by the following
methods and in each case state the principle behind the method of separation.
(a) Fractional distillation (1 mark)
Example
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(b) Use of a magnet. (1mark)
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(c) Use of a separating funnel method (1 mark)
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(d) Sublimation method (1 mark)
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2. To understand the chemistry of the atom a student needs to know the meaning of these common
terms used in atomic structure, Briefly describe;
(a) Atomic number (1/2 mark)
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(b) Mass number (1/2 mark)
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(c) An atom X was represented as 17𝑋 . State the;
(i) Number of protons in X (1/2 mark)
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(ii) Number of neutrons in X (1/2 mark)
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(iii) Electronic configuration (01 mark)
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(d) An element Q exist as 𝑦𝑥𝑄 , 𝑥+1
𝑦𝑄 and
𝑥+2
𝑦𝑄 . State the term used to mean these atoms of Q

(01 mark)
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3. Some of the passive materials used in everyday life are ceramics
(a) What are ceramics (01 mark)
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(b) Give 3 examples of ceramics and their uses (03 marks)
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4. Mr. Tumwesigye is a senior chemistry teacher at Our Lady of Good Counsel Senior Secondary
School Gayaza. While introducing ‘The Behavior of Particles in the three major states of
matter’, he told three groups of students to do the following:
Group A: Members sit or stand as close as possible to (touching) each other, in neat rows, and
moving your body, but without moving your feet
Group B: Members move around but stay in contact with each other all the time.
Group C: Members move around and be as far from each other as possible. If you come into
contact, you must move away from each other immediately
(a) Which physical state is represented by each group? (1 ½ marks)
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(b) Give reasons for your answers (2 ½ marks)
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5. A hydrocarbon Y consists of 85% carbon and the rest hydrogen. The formula mass of Y is 28.
(a) What is meant by the term ‘hydrocarbon’ (1/2 marks)
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(b) Calculate the empirical formula of the compound Y (1 ½ marks)
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(c) Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon Y and hence the structural formula of
Y (02marks)
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6. (a) Soap can be prepared by reacting an alkali with a vegetable oil in the presence of sodium
chloride.
(i) State the conditions for the reaction (02 marks)
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(ii) Name the process of soap formation (01 mark)
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(c) (i) What role is played by sodium chloride in the process (01 mark)
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(ii) Explain briefly as why soap less detergents are better cleansing agents than ordinary soap
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7. A chlorine atom with atomic number 17 is unstable and therefore easily combines with another
to form a stable chlorine molecule.
(a) State the type of bond involved in the process (01 marks)
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(b) Using the outermost electrons only, draw a diagram showing how the two chlorine atoms
combine (02 marks)
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(c) List two properties of compounds with the bond type named in (a) above
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8. In an effort to study the behavior of some substances under certain conditions, Kikomeko a
senior two student did the following:
(a) He dropped Sodium metal into a beaker of cold water. State what he observed, and write an
equation for the reaction that occurred ( 02 marks)
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(b) He added dilute hydrochloric acid to calcium carbonate in a test tube. State what he observed
and write an equation for the reaction (02 marks)
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9. Mr. Kakande is a Laboratory Technician at Our Lady of Good Counsel S.S.S Gayaza. He
instructed his Laboratory Assistant Ms.Akullo to prepare one litre of 2M aqueous Sodium
hydroxide solution. However, Ms. Akullo mistakenly prepared one litre of 3M aqueous sodium
hydroxide solution because she was new in the field as a Lab Assistant and had very little
knowledge in that area.
How would you correct that concentration to have it changed to 2M? (4 marks)
(Na =23, O=16, H=1)
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10. Carbon is a very unique element as it is able to form a vast number of compounds moreover, of
several structures. These compounds are conventionally known as organic compounds.
a) Name any two organic compounds and write their structural formulae (02 marks)
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b) Explain why it is very risky to keep organic compounds near flames of fire. (02 marks)
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SECTION B

11. Diamond and graphite show structural form differences.

(a) How do we call this phenomenon in chemistry? (01 mark)

Give any four differences in properties between graphite and diamond

(04 marks)
(b) Mention any four uses of graphite and diamond in relation to their physical properties
(08 marks)
(c) List 2 examples of greenhouse gases (02 marks)
12. (a) Explain how the following methods protect iron from rusting
(i) Sacrificial protection
(ii) Alloying
(iii) Galvanization (06 marks)
(c) Copper (II) Sulphate crystals can be prepared by neutralization reaction by action of
sulphuric acid on copper (II) oxide. Describe how this salt can be prepared in the laboratory
(05 marks)
(d) Give the name of any two salts you have ever used in your life and list the use of each salt in
that case (04 marks)
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