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TAHOSSA KINONDONI AND UBUNGO DISTRICTS

FORM TWO MOCK EXAMINATIONS

032 CHEMISTRY
Time: 2.30 Hours Monday, 17th AUGUST 2020 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of ten (10) questions.

2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

3. All writing must be in blue or black ink except diagrams which must be in pencil.

4. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

5. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

6. The following atomic mass may be used H = 1, N = 4, O = 16, S = 32, Ca = 40, Zn = 65

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This paper consists of 10 printed pages

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SECTION A (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and
write its letter in the box provided.

(i) The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom in called
A. Valency number C. Molecular number
B. Atomic number D. Mass number

(ii) The following methods are used to separate mixture of liquid substances which
are miscible
A. Chromatography, Filtration and Fractional distillation
B. Chromatography, fractional distillation and sorting
C. Chromatography, Fractional distillation and condensation
D. Chromatography, Fractional distillation and crystallization

(iii) The valence of an element with atomic number 10 is

A. 2 C. 0
B. 3 D. 1

(iv) When an atom or radical gain or Losses electrons it become:

A. A metal C. An ion
B. Non metal D. An isotope

(v) The burning material in class D Fires are:

A. Sold Fuel C. Gaseous fuel
B. Liquid Fuel D. Alkali metal

(vi) When we talk of a solution we mean a mixture of:

A. Suspension and Solvent C. Suspension and solute
B. Solute and Solvent D. Water and oil

(vii) In a periodic table ionization energy:

A. Decreases towards the right – hand side
B. Increases down the groups
C. Increases towards the right hand side
D. Decreases down the group

(viii) Elements whose chemical symbols are derived from Latin names
A. Hydrogen, Sodium and Oxygen
B. Magnesium, Potassium and Chlorine
C. Sodium, Potassium and Silver
D. Potassium, Neon and Nitrogen

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(ix) What is the recommended name for the elements found in group VII?
A. Inert Gas C. Ornament
B. Non – Metal D. Halogens

(x) Which of the following statements represent isotope?

A. Atoms of the same element which have the same Atomic mass but
different Atomic number
B. Atoms of an element having the same Atomic number but different Mass
number
C. Atoms of an element with the same proton and neutron number
D. Atoms of an element with different electron and Atomic number

2. (a) Match the items in List A with a correct response in List B by writing the letter of the
correct respond below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

LIST LIST B
(i) Combustion A. Gives out light and energy
(ii) Anhydrous copper (II) sulphate B. Fire triangle
(iii) The three components of fire C. Adds carbon dioxide
(iv) Rust D. Used for testing the presence of water
(v) Soot E. Used for testing oxygen in air
F. Number of neutrons in an action
G. Bunsen burner
H. Direct change from solid to gas
I. Reddish brown substance formed on
surface of iron or steel
J. A black substance formed as a result of
incomplete combustion of organic matter

Answers

List A (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

List B

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(b) Fill in the blank spaces by using the appropriate terms.

(i) A solution which can dissolve no more solute at a given temperature is called
_____________________________

(ii) All accidents which occur in the laboratory should be reported to __________

(iii) If the chemical has gone into the eyes the first thing to do is_______________

(iv) ________________________is the removal of the contents of the stomach

through the mouth.

(v) Serum is separated from blood samples by employing a technique

called___________________

SECTION C (80 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. A substance may change from one state to another when is subjected to the different
conditions. Study the summary diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

B D
Solid Liquid Gas
C E

(i) Identify the name of change indicated by letters

A _________________________________________________________________
B _________________________________________________________________
C _________________________________________________________________
D _________________________________________________________________
E _________________________________________________________________

(ii) Define the name of change represented by letter A. Give two examples of two
substances which can be sublimed.
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4. (a) State the use of each of the following apparatuses (i) – (v) in the chemistry laboratory.

Item Use
(i) Spatula
(ii) Gas jar
(iii) Wash bottle
(iv) Mortar and pestle
(v) Wire gauze

(b) Give one function of each of the following first aid items

(i) Plaster ____________________________________________________________

(ii) Crepe bandage______________________________________________________
(iii) Whistle___________________________________________________________
(iv) Torch ____________________________________________________________
(v) Pair of scissors ____________________________________________________

5. Study carefully the periodic table below then answer the questions that follow.

I VIII
A II III IV V VI VII B
C D E
I G H
J

Use the letters shown above to answer questions below:

(i) The lightest atom _____________________________________________________
(ii) An element with electronic configuration of 2:8:1___________________________
(iii) Give the names of elements represented by letter A, B, C, and D
A. ____________________________________________________________
B. ____________________________________________________________
C. ____________________________________________________________
D. ____________________________________________________________

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(iv) Give the name of J as an element_______________________________________

(v) Electronic configuration of J __________________________________________

6. (a) Define the following terms:

(i) Empirical formula
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(ii) Molecular formula

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(b) A certain compound contains 22.7% of zinc, 11.0% of sulphur, 22.3% of oxygen and
rest being water of crystallization.

Calculate
(i) Empirical formula

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(ii) Molecular formula of a compound if its molar mass is 305.

7. (a) (i) Define the word fuel as used in chemistry.

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(ii) Name three characteristics of good fuel
(a) _____________________________________________________________
(b) _____________________________________________________________
(c) _____________________________________________________________

(b) Give two (2) reasons as to why non – luminous flame is normally used as a source of
heat in the laboratory.
(i) ______________________________________________________________
(ii) ______________________________________________________________
(c) (i) Define the term rust
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(ii) Mention three conditions necessary for iron rusting
(a) ____________________________________________________________
(b) ____________________________________________________________
(c) ____________________________________________________________

8. (a) Briefly explain five classes of fire basing on the nature of the burning material
and give one fire extinguisher for each class
(a) _______________________________________________________________
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(b) ______________________________________________________________
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(c) _______________________________________________________________
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(d) ______________________________________________________________
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(e) _______________________________________________________________
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9. (a) Using a large well labeled diagram show the laboratory preparations of oxygen from
hydrogen peroxide and manganese IV oxide.

(b) Write down chemical test for oxygen gas.

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(c) Give a reason for each of the following observations.

(i) Covalent compounds are not good conductor of heat and electricity.
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(ii) The mixture of sand and potassium Iodide can be separated by heating
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(iii) Laboratory apparatuses are made of glass or plastic.

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10. (a) Define oxidation and reduction in two (2) ways:

Oxidation
(i) ____________________________________________________________________
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(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
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Reduction
(i) _____________________________________________________________________
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(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
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(b) Calculate the Oxidation number of the underlined element in the following
compound.
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(i) HCO3

-2
(ii) C2O4

(iii) Al2(SO4)3

(c) State whether the underlined substance undergo oxidation or reduction.

(i) CaO + H2SO4 CaSO4 + H2O

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(ii) H2O + C H2 + CO

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