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NKHOMA SYNOD MSCE MOCK

EXAMINATIONS

CHEMISTRY
Subject Number: M036/I
Time Allowed: 2 hours
8:00-10:00
PAPER I
(100 marks)

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3. This paper contains two sections.
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A and B. In section A there are ten
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5. Use electronic calculators is allowed. 10
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SECTION A(70 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

Q. 1. (a). Define a base according to Lowry-Bronsted theory.

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Q.1. (bi). Complete the following acid-based equation.
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ii. Give the meaning of “ ” in the equation in 1(bi)

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Q. 1.(c). Explain how the strength of an acid can be determined.
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Q. 2.(a). Figure 1 is a diagram of an atomic nuclei of elements A and B.

12 n 18 n
12 p 17 P

A B

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i. To which period of the periodic table does element B belong?

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ii. Draw an electron dot and cross diagram of a substance that would be produced when A reacts
with B.

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Q. 2.(b). State any two differences between covalent compounds and ionic compounds.
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Q.2.(c). Mention two allotropes of phosphorus.
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Q. 3. Sodium (Na) reacts with water (H2O) to produce sodium hydroxide(NaoH) and Hydrogen
gas(H2) according to the following equation Na(s) + H2O(l) NaoH(aq) + H2(g)

a. Balance the equation.

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 b. If 46g of sodium metal reacts completely with 18g of water, work out the mass of sodium
hydroxide that will be produced.

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Q. 3. (c) Calculate the volume of hydrogen gas produced in the reaction 1(a) above, assuming the reaction
takes place at room temperature and pressure.

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Q. 4. (a). The following are formulae of some organic compounds.

J. CH3 - C - OCH2CH2CH3
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O

K. CH3CH2 - C - CH2CH3

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L. CH3CH(CH3)CH(OH)CH3

M. CH3CH2CH3

N. CH2 = CHCH3

i. Name the components J and L.

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ii. Work out the percentage composition of carbon in compound K. RAM (C = 12, H =1, O = 16)

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iii. Describe a test that could be done to distinguish compounds M and N.
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Q.4. (b). Calculate the oxidation number of C in CO2-2

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Q. 5. (a). Define “electrochemical series”.

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Q. 5.(b). Figure 2 shows a voltaic cell.

i. Work out the EMF of the cell.

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 Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s) + 0.34 volts

Mg2+(aq) + 2e Mg(s) -2.34 volts

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ii. Write down the cell notation of the voltaic cell in figure 2.
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Q. 5.(c). Describe the reason why a car battery is considered as both voltaic cell and an electrolytic cell.
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Q. 6. (a). Explain the difference between hard water and soft water.
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Q. 6.(b). State any two methods of removing permanent hardness of water.

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Q. 6. (c). Calculate the concentration in g/dm3 of 0.2M sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) solution.
RAM (Na =23, C = 12, O = 16).

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Q. 7.(a). The following are half equations for the reaction between zinc(zn) and iron sulphate(FeSO 4)
Zno (s) - 2e Zn2+(aq)

Fe3+(aq) + 3e Feo(s)

i. Name a full chemical equation to the reaction.

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ii. Name the reducing and oxidizing agents in a(i).

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Q. 7.(b). An element X has three isotopes X-20, X-21 and X-22 with percentage abundances of 90.92%,
0. 25%, and 8.83%, respectively.
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Q. 8. (a). Figure 3 shows a diagram of a hazard symbol.

i. Identify the hazard symbol.

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Q. 8.(b). Explain how surface area of reactants affect the rate of reaction.
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Q. 8. (c). Explain how compost manure is one way of solid waste disposal.
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Q. 9. (ai). Draw an energy level diagram for the following chemical reaction.
CH4(g) + 202(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(e)
∆ H = -728Kj/mol

(3 marks)
ii. Is the reaction in a(i) endothermic or exothermic.
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iii. Give a reason for your answer in a(ii).

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Q. 9.(b). Explain how combustion is a source of greenhouse gases.
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Q. 10. Table below shows the boiling points and molecula formulae of some compounds.

COMPOUND BOILING POINT(0c) MOLECULAR FORMULA

P -89 C2H6
Q 79 C2H5OH
R -104 C2H4
S 118 CH3COOH
T 100 H2O

Q. 10. (ai). Which compounds in the table are soluble in water?

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ii. Give a reason for your answer in c.

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Q.10. (b). Explain the difference between thermosoftening plastics and thermosetting plastics.
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Q. 10. (c). Describe any one effect of soil pollution on humans.

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 SECTION B(30 marks)
Answer all questions in this section.

Q. 11.(a). Describe two types of Polymerization.

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Q. 11.(b). With an aid of structure of monomer, explain how Polyvinylchloride (pvc) can be formed.

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Q. 12. Describe how 500ml of 0.1 potassium carbonate solution can be prepared using solid potassium
carbonate. The explanation should include all the necessary mathematical calculation.
(RAM: K = 39, C = 12 and O = 16)
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Q. 13. With the aid of a well labeled diagram, describe how alcohol (Kachasu) is prepared locally from
cereals, water and sugar.
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