Chapter 1.

0 : Matter
1.1 : Atoms and Molecules
Tutorial W1H1
Teaching Learning Outcome :
a) Write isotopic notation
b) Interpret mass spectrum
c) Calculate the average atomic mass of an
element given the relative abundances of
isotopes or a mass spectrum

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MODE: Tutorial W1H1
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Determine the number of protons and electrons in

(C3) :
a) Ca2+ ion (Z = 20)
b) S2− ion (Z = 16)

2. Write the isotopic notations for the ions for above

question. (C3)

3. Calculate the
average atomic mass of Mg
(C3)

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MODE: Tutorial W1H1
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. Naturally occurring bromine is composed of two

isotopes, 79Br with a mass of 78.91834 u and 81Br with
a mass of 80.9163 u. Average atomic mass of
bromine is 79.90 u. Calculate the percentage
abundance of 79Br and 81Br. (C3)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.1 : Atoms and Molecules
Tutorial W1H2
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Calculate relative atomic mass based on
C-12

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MODE: Tutorial W1H2
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Calculate the relative atomic mass of chromium based

on following data:
ISOTOPES NATURAL ISOTOPIC
ABUNDANC MASS
E (%) (AMU)
50
Cr 4.35 49.946046
52
Cr 83.79 51.940509
53
Cr 9.50 52.940651
54
Cr 2.36 53.938882
(C3)

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MODE: Tutorial W1H2
MATERIAL: FTF

1. The ratio of relative abundance of naturally

occurring X isotopes is as below:
= 1.555
The atomic mass of 21X = 20.9989 amu and 22X =
22.0005 amu. Calculate relative atomic mass of X.
(C3)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.2 : Mole Concept
Tutorial W1H3
Teaching Learning Outcome :
b) Determine empirical formula and
molecular formulae from mass composition
or combustion data.

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MODE: Tutorial W1H3
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Combustion of a hydrocarbon, produces 1.83 g

of CO2 and 0.901 g of H2O. Determine the
empirical formula of hydrocarbon. If the molecular
mass of this hydrocarbon is 72 amu, determine
its molecular formula. (C4)

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MODE: Tutorial W1H3
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss question combustion analysis NF2F.

2. Compound Q contains carbon, hydrogen and

nitrogen. Combustion of 0.250 g of Q produces
0.344 g of water, H2O, and 0.558 g of carbon
dioxide, CO2. Determine the empirical formula and

molecular formula of Q if the molecular mass of Q

is 118 amu. (C4)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.2 : Mole Concept
Tutorial W2H1
Teaching Learning Outcome :
e) Calculate each of the concentration
measurements:
i) Molarity (M)
ii) Molality (m)

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MODE: Tutorial W2H1
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Student prepared a solution of NaCl by dissolving 1.461 g

of NaCl in a 250 mL volumetric flask. What is the molarity
of this solution? (C3)

2. A solution containing 8.89 g glycerol (C3H8O3) in 75.0 g of

ethanol (C2H6O). What is the molality of this solution?(C3)

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MODE: Tutorial W2H1
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss question NFTF.

2. A sample of commercial concentrated

hydrochloric acid is 11.8 M HCl and has a density
of 1.190 g/mL. Calculate the molality of HCl. (C3)

3. In an experiment, 250 mL of 0.25 M of calcium

acetate, Ca(C2H3O2)2 solution was prepared.
Determine the molality of the solution if the density is

1.509 gmL-1. (C3)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.2 : Mole Concept
Tutorial W2H2
Teaching Learning Outcome :
e) Calculate each of the concentration
measurements:
iii) Mole Fraction (X)
iv) Percentage by mass (%w/w)
v) Percentage by volume (%v/v)

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MODE: Tutorial W2H2
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. A sample of rubbing alcohol contains 142 g of isopropyl

alcohol (C3H7OH) and 58.0 g of water. What is the mole
fraction of alcohol in water? (C3)

2. A sample of 0.892 g of potassium chloride (KCl) was

dissolved in 54.6 g of water. What is the percentage by
mass of KCl in this solution? (C3)

3. A 200 mL of perfume contains 28 mL of alcohol. What is

the percentage by volume of the alcohol in this solution?
(C3)

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MODE: Tutorial W2H2
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss question NFTF.

2. A sample of ammonia (NH3) has a molality 1.6

molal and density 0.9 g/mL. Calculate the %w/w

of NH3. (C3)

3. Wine has a typical alcohol content which is 12%

(%v/v). If the alcohol is 24 mL, what is the volume
of wine? (C3)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W2H3
Teaching Learning Outcome :
a) Write and balance
i) Chemical equation by inspection
method
ii) Redox equation by ion-electron
method.

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MODE: Tutorial W2H3
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Balance the following equation (C3)

a) NH3 (g) + O2 (g)  NO (g) + H2O (l)
b) AlCl3 (s) + AgNO3 (s)  AgCl (s) + Al(NO3)3 (s)

2. Balance the following equation for the following

reaction: (C3)
MnO4– + C2O42−  Mn2+ + CO2
(in acidic medium)

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MODE: Tutorial W2H3
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. Balance the following equation for the following

reaction: (C3)
MnO4– + C2O42−  Mn2+ + CO2
(in basic medium)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W3H1
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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 MODE: Tutorial W3H1
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Consider the reaction

NH3 + O2 → NO + H2O (not balance)
For every 7.5 mol of NH3,
a) how many mol of O2 are required
b) how many mol of NO are produced
(C3)

2. Methanol burns in air according to the equation:

2CH3OH + 3O2  2CO2 + 4H2O
If 209 g of methanol are used up in the
combustion, what is the mass of water
produced? (C3)
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MODE: Tutorial W3H1
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. How many grams of phosphorus (P4) react with

35.5 L of O2 at STP to form tetraphosphorus
decaoxide (P4O10)? (C3)

P4(s) + 5O2(g)  P4O10(s)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W3H2
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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MODE: Tutorial W3H2
MATERIAL: NFTF
1. In one process, 124 g of Al are reacted with 601 g of
Fe2O3

2Al + Fe2O3  Al2O3 + 2Fe

Calculate the mass of Al2O3 formed. (C3)

(Molar mass of Al = 27 g/mol ; Fe2O3 = 160 g/mol ;
Al2O3 = 102 g/mol)

2. When 0.100 mol of carbon is burned in a closed

vessel with 8.00 g of oxygen gas, how many
grams of carbon dioxide can form?
Which reactant is in excess, and how many grams
of it remained after the reaction?
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MODE: Tutorial W3H2
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. Freon-12, CCl2F2 is used in various manufacturing

industries. It is produced from the reaction of carbon
tetrachloride, CCl4 with antimony fluoride,

3CCl4 + 2SbF3  3CCl2F2 + 2SbCl3

if 130.0 g of CCl4 is mixed with 95.0 g of SbF3,

calculate
i) the amount (in grams) of CCl2F2 obtained.
ii) the amount of excess reactant after the
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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W3H3
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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MODE: Tutorial W3H3
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. Lithopone is a brilliant white pigment used in

water−based interior paints. It is a mixture of
BaSO4 and ZnS produced by the reaction

BaS(aq) + ZnSO4(aq)  ZnS(s) + BaSO4(s)

lithophole

How many grams of lithopone are produced

in the reaction of 315 mL of 0.275 M ZnSO4 and
285 mL of 0.315 M BaS? (C4)

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MODE: Tutorial W3H3
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. When 2.38 g of magnesium is added to a 25 mL 0f

2.27 M hydrochloric acid, hydrogen gas is released.
Calculate the mass of hydrogen gas produced. (C4)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W4H1
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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MODE: Tutorial W4H1
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. When 35.6 L of ammonia (NH3) and 40.5 L of oxygen

gas (O2) at STP burn, nitrogen oxide(NO) and water
are produced.

4NH3 + 5O2  4NO + 6H2O

How many grams of nitrogen oxide are produced at

STP? (C4)

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MODE: Tutorial W4H1
MATERIAL: FTF
1. Discuss NFTF

2. Methane, CH4, burns in oxygen to give carbon

dioxide and water according to the following
equation: 
                          CH4  + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O 

In one experiment, a mixture of 0.250 mol of

methane was burned in 1.25 mol of oxygen in a
sealed steel vessel.  Find the limiting reactant, if
any, and calculate the volume of CO2 produced at
STP. (C4)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W4H2
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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MODE: Tutorial W4H2
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. What is the percent yield if the reaction of

25.0 g P4 with 91.5 g Cl2 produces 104 g PCl3? (C4)

2. Ammonia can be produced from the reaction of a

metal oxide such as calcium oxide with ammonium
chloride:

CaO + 2NH4Cl  2NH3 + H2O + CaCl2

How many grams of calcium oxide would be

needed to react with excess ammonium chloride
to produce 1.00 g ammonia is the expected
yield were 25%? (C4)
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MODE: Tutorial W4H2
MATERIAL: FTF

1. Discuss NFTF

2. A 25.0 mL of 0.050 M silver nitrate solution is

mixed with 25.0 mL of 0.050 M of calcium
bromide solution to give 0.015 g of silver bromide.
i) Write the balanced chemical equation for this
reaction.
ii) Determine the limiting reactant.
iii) Calculate the percentage yield of silver
bromide. (C3)

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 Chapter 1.0 : Matter
1.3 : Stoichiometry
Tutorial W4H3
Teaching Learning Outcome :
c) Perform stoichiometric calculations using

mole concept including limiting reactant

and percentage yield.

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MODE: Tutorial W4H3
MATERIAL: NFTF

1. 7.00 g of impure sodium carbonate crystal

(Na2CO3.10H2O) was dissolved in distilled water and
made up to 250 cm3. 25.0 cm3 of this solution
requires 39.6 cm3 of 0.12 M hydrochloric acid for
complete reaction.
a) Write an equation for the above reaction. (C3)
b) Calculate the mass of Na2CO3.10H2O in 250 cm3
of the solution. (C4)
c) What is the percentage of purity of the crystal?
(C4)

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MODE: Tutorial W4H3
MATERIAL: FTF
1. Discuss NFTF

2. A sample of 1.55 g of iron ore is dissolved in an

acid solution in which the iron is converted into
Fe2+. The solution formed is then titrated with
KMnO4 which oxidises Fe2+ to Fe3+ while the
MnO4- ions are reduced to Mn2+ ions. 92.95 mL of
0.02 M KMnO4 is required for the titration to
reach the equivalence point.
a) Write the balance equation for the titration.
(C3)
b) Calculate the percentage
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of iron in the
sample. (C4)