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Seng-Kang-Secondary-Combined-Chemistry-Prelim-2022
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SENG KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Write your index number and name on all the work you hand in.
You may use a sofl pencil for any di4rams, graptts or rough working.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Each conect answer will scors on€ mark. A mark rryill not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this question paper.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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2 Which graph shows the motion of a heavy, steel ball falling from a height of 2 m?
A B
speed speed
0 0
time 0 time
distance
c distance
D
fallen fallen
time time
A B c D
5N 5N 5N 5N
3N 3N 3N 3N
4N 4N 4N 4N
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4 An objoct that has a mass of 15 kg on the Earth is taken to the Moon. The gravitational field
strength on the Earth is 10 N/kg and on the Moon is 1.6 N/kg.
What are the mass and the weight ol the object on the Moon?
mass / kg weight / N
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A 15 24
1C.
B 150 I
c 24 15
D 150 24
lamina
PC = 0.50m
PQ = 0.40 m
QC = 0.30 m
AB c D
G
X
(,
G G X
x x
A 50 250
I B 100 150
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c 200 2AO
D 250 30
I Assuming the temperature remains constant, which combination correctly describes the
volume and the shape of a gas or tiquid?
I The diagram shows four similar cans. Each Can contains the same volume of water initially
at 80 'C. After flve minutes, which can will contain the coolest water?
tid tid
polished polished
silver dull black silver
dull black
l-a---
A B c D
pattern
10 The dipper in a ripple tank vibrates at a frequencJlgj 4.0 Hz and the resulting wave
is phot'ographed. Tne distince between the two crests shown is 20 cm'
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20 cm
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11 lce at -10 'C is heated at a constant rat€ until it is water at +10 "C.
Which graph shows how the temperature changes with time?
AB
lemperature/'C temperature/ "C
+10 +10
0 0
tlme time
-10 -10
c D
temperature/'C temperature /'C
+10 +10
0 0
lime time
-10 -10
12 The human eye has a converging lens system that produces an image at the back of the
eye.
13 Radio waves, visible light and X-rays are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
shortest longest
A radio waves visible light X-rays
B radio waves X-rays visible light
c X-rays radio waves visible lighl
D X-rays visible light radio waves
15 Which diagram correctly shows the electric field between two charged spheres?
A B
c D
charge
16 An electrical quantity is deflned as 'the energy converted by a source in driving a unit
round a complete circuit-'
17 A combined bathroom unit of a heater and a lamp is controlled by one switch. The unit
contains a 2 kw heater and a 100 w lamp. ln one week, the lamp uses 1 kw
h of electrical
energy.
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18 The diagram shows a cell connected in series with an ammeter and three resistors (10 Q,
20 O, 30 Q). The circuit can be completed by a moveable contact M.
[,
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10c,x20c)Y30') Z
19 Which of the following correctly shows how a water heater should be connected to the
mains?
heating
T
24O V 0v€
24Ov
neutral
neutral
earth
C D
heater metal heater metal
240 V live
24O V live
neutral
neutral eadh
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20 A wire hangs between the poles of a magnet.
When there is a cunent in the wire, in which direc{ion does the wire move?
cunent
in wire
N
c
B\
/ S
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21 A student carried out an experiment 10 study the rate of reaction when a piece of magnesium
was added to some dilute hydrochloric acid.
reagent observations
A acidified aqueous barium nitrate white precipitate
B aqueous ammonia white precipitate, soluble in excess
c I aqueous sodium hydroxide white precipitate, insoluble in excess
D powdered copper grey precipitate
23 The particles in substance Z are widely spaced and able to move freely.
Z changes to a state in which the particles are in contact but are still able to move freely.
A condensation G freezing
B evaporation D melting
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'3c '?tt '3o IF
AB
*
x
a
a
x 0 X
a L,
c D
a a a a
x x x x
a
A 17.75 g C 71 g
B 35.5 g D 1429
What is the total volume of gas that would be measured after the reaction?
Assume all volumes of gases are measured at room temperature and pressure'
A 10 cm3 C 30 cm3
B 15 cms D 35 cm3
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Which change increases the rate of reaction by increasing the movement of the particles?
A atoms
-+> ions
B atoms --+> molecules
C ions ---), atoms
D ions ---> molecules
32 Flowers of a hydrangea bush are blue when grown in acidic soil and pink when the soil is
alkaline.
Which substance is added to the soil of a hydrangea with blue floweG so that it produces pink
fiowers?
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A Elements at the left-hand side of the Periodic Table are more metallic than those, in the
same period, near the right-hand side.
B Elements at the top of a group lose electrons more readily than those, in the same group,
that are lower in the Periodic Table.
c Elements in the same group of the Periodic Table have the same number of shells of
electrons.
D Elemenls in the same period of the Periodic Table have the same number of electrons in
the outer shell.
34 Which statement about the properties of the elements in Group 0 of the Periodic Table, helium
to xenon, is correct?
A monoxide
carbon and carbon C carbon dioxide and oxygen
B carbon and oxygen D carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
37 which pollutant gas is produced by both lightning activity and internal combustion engines?
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A Alkanes are described as being saturated because they are insoluble in water.
B Alkanes react with chlorine in an addition reaction.
C The alkane containing 10 carbon atoms in each molecule has a higher viscosity than the
alkane containing 20 carbon atoms.
D The formula of an alkane with 35 carbon atoms in each molecule is CssHzz
A bitumen C paraffin
B diesel D petrol
What is E?
A ethane C ethanol
B ethanoic acid O poly(ethene)
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Write your index number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough wo.king.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Section A
aluminium oxide
calcium oxid€
carbon monoxide
copper(ID oxide
magnesium oxide
sodium oxide
sulfur dioxide
Each oxide may be used once, more than once or not at all.
(a) is amphotaric
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2 (a) Group I and Group Vll elements show different trends in their properties.
Group I Group Vll
Li F
Na ct
I K Br
Rb I
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(b) Table 2.1 shows the most common oxidation slates of four elements, A, B, C
and O in their compounds.
Table 2.1
(i) Complete Table 2.1 by filling in the last column to show which elements
are motals or non-rnetals. t11
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Fig.3.1
(a) Give the general formula for the homologous series of alcohols.
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(b) (i) Name and give the chemical formula for the second member of the
homologous series.
name
Give the name and draw the full structural formula of the product of this
oxidation.
name .
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Table 4.1
(a) (i) How does the temperature needed for reduction relate to the reactivity of
the metal?
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(ii) Predict the minimum temperature needed for the reduction of iron oxide by
reaction with carbon.
temperature ...',....."c
reason
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(ii) Construct a chemical reaction, with state symbols, for the reaction of zinc
and steam.
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(a) state the type of reaction that occurs when an acid reacts with an alkali to form
a salt and water.
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(b) Construct an ionic equation, with state symbols, for the reaction in (a).
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(c) Sodium sulfate is soluble in water. To prepare crystals of this salt, a neutral and
coloudess solution of sodium sulfate must be prepared.
Describe how you would prepare this sodium sulfate solution from sodium
hydroxide solution, a suitable indicator and an acid
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(d) Aqueous sodium sulfate is used to prepare barium sulfate according to the
following equation.
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(iii) ln another experiment 20.0 crn3 of 0 550 moudm3 of barium nitrate is added
to an excess of sodium sulfate as follow.
6 (a) Calcium reacts with water lo form aqueous calcium hydroxide, which is
commonly referred to as limewater. A solution of calcium hydroxide has an
approximate pH of 8.
Some reactions of calcium and calcium hydroxide are shown in Fig. 6.1.
@ add water
bubble gas B
calcium hydroxide + A
a colourless gas
through
add a few
warm gently with
drops of
Universal
aqueous ammonium
whit€ precipitate C e
formed lndicator
colour D observed
colourless solution E
and pungent gas F
evaporate
to dryness
E
a white solid
Fig. 6.1
ldentify
colour D
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(b) Describe how you would carry out a test to confirm the identity of gas A.
lnclude the observation you would expect.
observation:.
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(ii) Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why solid E has such a high
melting point.
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Section B
Answer any t$ro questions from this section.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
(a) The graph in Fig. 7.1 shows the volume of carbon dioxide that is produced at
20oC as the reaction proceeds.
volume of
carbon dioxide
/cm3
I 12 16 2A
time/min
Fig.7.1
(i) State how long it takes from the start of the experiment to collect 18 cm3
of carbon dioxide gas.
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(ii) The experiment is repeated at 30oC. AII other conditions remain the same.
On the same grid in Fig. 7.1, draw the graph to show how the volume of
carbon dioxide gas produced changes with time when the reaction is
carried out at 30'C. t21
(b) (i) Explain, in terms of collisions between reacting particles, why a higher
temperature affects the rale of reaction. All other conditions remain the
same.
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(b) (i0 When the reaction between iron(Il) carbonate and dilute sulfuric acid is
complete, describe how you would carry out a test to show the presence
of iron(Il) ions in the resulting solution.
observation:
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(c) Showing your working clearly, calculate the maximum volume, in dms, of carbon
dioxide produced when 6.96 g of iron(Il) carbonate react with excess dilute
sulfuric acid at room temperature and pressure.
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(a) (i) How does the boiling point of an alkene with three carbon atoms in each
molecule compar€ with the boiling point of an alkene with two carbon
atoms?
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(b) (0 Which two compounds are formed when an alkene burns in excess air?
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for buming, in excess air, the alkene
with two carbon atoms in each molecule.
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(ii) State the type of chemical reaction which occurs when margarine is
manufactured from vegetable oils.
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Chloroethene is the monomer used lo make poly(chloroethene)'
Poly(chloroethene) is commonly known as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and is used
in the construction industry, for example, in electrical cables and water pipes'
Poly(chloroethene) is non-biodegradable.
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I (a) Not all of the atoms of bromine are identical Examples of bromine atoms that
79Br 81Br
occur naturally are and .
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(i0 Explain why different atoms of bromine can have difterent masses but
have the same chemical properties.
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2P+3Bt2J2PBrs
PBr3 is a colourless liquid. lt has to be handled and stored carefully because it is
very toxic, and it reacts very vigorously with water.
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(ii) Deduce the colour change that will be observed when phosphorus reacts
with bromine to form phosphorus tribromide.
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(iv) When phosphorus tribromide reacts with water, it fo.ms phosphorus acid,
HgPOg, and hYdrogen bromide, HBr-
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(0 copper(ll) oxide I
2 (al (D Melting point decreases down Grouo l, and increases down Group VII 1
(ii) Reactivity increases down Grouo l, and decreases down Group Vll 1
(b) (D metal or
element most common oxidation state non-nletal?
A -2 non-metal
B *1 non-metal
c +3 rnetal
D 1 non-metal All conect - 1
electronicallv stable,
exist as slC8en'lg and will not form ions 1
OR
of zero.
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3 {a} C"Hrr*r0H 1
4 la) til The glqlE-IES&lilE the metal, the bioher lhilerr,pe ratlle-
[Accept conversE re.jsoning]
tiil Any number greater than 400 and less than g0ll 1
I neut'alisalion
lal
lbl + }toili
H'{aq} + oH {aqi
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ry!@glg fir, coflEctlv bdgnqed i.accept conect multiPletl
' All state symtlob are cofrect
'Cte qrrrbol sr.rt can only be audrded when all the formulae are
correct
Iil{]f E: llit {l|r'h it cherniEat equet ion i.e wrinenl
f.cl Titrate sofirl trydroxide'iga in*t sulfuric acid vrith s pPropriate indicator eg
IIEIIII-EOIE t ac{c9t screcfled methyl om nge}
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(b)
(c)
liqhted solint
(i)
(
'ooo" sound with li ghted splint / extinguished with "pop" sound
ionic bonding
ii) much enerqv required to overcome the stronq electrostatic attraction
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(ii) chemical test: add sodium hvdroxide / agueous ammonia till in excess
observation: qreen o Dt insoluble in excess 1
= 1 .44 dm3 1
State symbols are NOT required, if state symbols are written and are
wrono, to award maximum of 1 mark
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(ii) addition 1
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c-c I
extension bonds at both ends 1
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H CI H CI
(iD Anyjle of the following 1
IHOTE: just stating oxidised or reduced alone will not be awarded marks]
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