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Class: 4

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SET 2
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
CHEMISTRY PAPER 2
233/2

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
 This paper consists of 11 (eleven) printed pages

 Attempt ALL the questions. Answers should be written only in the spaces provided.

 Electronic calculators may be used for calculations.

 All working must be clearly shown where applicable. Slovenly work may be penalized.

For Examiner’s use only

Question number Student’s score Maximum marks

1 11

2 9

3 12

4 12

5 12

12
6
7 12

TOTAL 80

The Examiner 1 SET 1

Q1. The grid below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions
that follow. The letters do not represent actual symbols of the elements.

a) Which is the most reactive metal? ………………………… (1 mark)

b) What name is given to the family of the elements L and Q?

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c) Element Q reacts with both W and R. Write the formulae of the compounds
formed between:

(i) W and Q ………………………… (1 mark)

(ii) R and Q ………………………… (1 mark)

d) Using dots and crosses to represent electrons, show the bonding in the compound formed
when the following elements combine.
(i) X and L (ii) T and P

(2 marks)

e) Compare and explain the difference between the atomic radii of X and Y. (2 marks)

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f) Explain why U is unreactive. (1 mark)

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The Examiner 2 SET 1

g) Giving a reason, predict what the pH of an aqueous solution of the oxide of element G
would be. (1 mark)

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Q2. The reaction scheme shows various reactions starting with ammonia. Study it
and answer the questions that follow.

Ammonia

Step I
(i) Oxygen + catalyst
Compound J (ii) Water

Step II Aqueous
Nitric (V) sodium nitrate
Brown
acid
solid
L

Copper Step III

Step IV Sulphur

Copper (II) Heat Brown

oxide Solution K
fumes

a) Name the raw materials used for the manufacture of ammonia.

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b) Write an equation for the reaction that occurs between ammonia and oxygen in step I.

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c) Name the process that takes place in step II.

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d) Explain how the reaction in step III takes place. (2 marks)

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The Examiner 3 SET 1

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e) Name: (i) A gas that can be used to carry out step (IV) …………………………..( /2 mark)

(ii) A substance that can be added to solution K to form solid L directly.

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f) (i) Write the formula of compound J. ……………………………………………… (1 mark)

(ii) Calculate the mass of compound J that would contain 140kg of nitrogen. (2 marks)
(R.A.M. N=14, O=16 H=1)

Q3. a) What is an anode? (1mark)

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b) The diagram below shows a setup that that was used to electrolyse silver nitrate solution

Platinum electrodes

Silver nitrate solution

(i) State the observation made at the cathode. (1mark)

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(ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction taking place at the anode. (1mark)

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The Examiner 4 SET 1

(iii) Explain why the pH of the electrolyte was found to have decreased at the end of
the experiment. (2 marks)

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c) During the electrolysis, a current of 8A was passed through the electrolyte for 5
minutes. Determine the;

(i) Quantity of electricity generated. (1mark)

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(ii) Mass change at the cathode. (R.A.M Ag =108, 1F = 96500C). (2 marks)

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d) Use the cell representation below to answer the questions that follow.
+2 2+
Fe(s) / Fe (aq) ║ Fe+3 (aq) / Fe (aq) , Pt

(i) Write the equation for the cell reaction. (1mark)

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θ 2+
(ii) If the e.m.f of the cell is 0.33 Volts and E value for Fe (aq) / Fe(s) is -0.44 Volts. Calculate
θ 3+ 2+
theE value for Fe (aq) / Fe (aq) . (2 marks)

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The Examiner 5 SET 1

Q4. a) Give the systematic name of the following compounds.

(i) CH3CH2COOH …………………………………………………………….…..…… (1 mark)

(ii) CH3CH2CH2CHCH2 ……………………………………………………….…..…… (1 mark)

(iii) CHCCH2CH3 …………………………………………………………….…..…… (1 mark)

b) Study the reaction scheme below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

M Prop-1-ene

Chlorine

Step I CO2(l)

Products Step III H2O(l)

Propan-1-ol
Sodium metal
Step II

Na2CO
CH3CH2COOH 3 CH CH COONa
3 2

Soda lime
Organic
compound K

(i) Identify the organic compound K ……………………………………………….. (1 mark)

(ii) Name compound M ……………………………………………………………….. (1 mark)

(iii) Write the structural formula of M. (1 mark)

(iv) Give the reagent that can be used in:

Step I …………………………….……………………………………….. (1 mark)

Step II …………………………………………………….……………….. (1 mark)

(v) Write the equation of the reaction in step III

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The Examiner 6 SET 1
c) The structure shown below represents a type of cleansing agent.

R SO3- Na+

Describe how the cleansing agent removes grease from a piece of cloth. (2 marks)

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Q5. a) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Name the method of separation above. …………………………….……………….. (1 mark)

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(ii) Bitumen has a boiling point of more than 500 C. Indicate on the diagram where bitumen
can be collected. (1 mark)

(iii) State one use of bitumen. …………………………………………………….………. (1 mark)

(iv) Explain how the column works. (1 mark)

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The Examiner 7 SET 1

(v) Give one town in Kenya where crude oil is refined. ……………………………….. (1 mark)

b) The apparatus below shows the setup used to determine the percentage of oxygen in air.

Combustion tube Copper turnings

Air Syringe
Heat

The air was slowly and repeatedly passed through the copper turnings until a constant
volume was obtained.

(i) Explain why air was passed slowly and repeatedly. (1 mark)

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(ii) State the observation made at the end of the experiment. (1 mark)

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(iii) Is it advisable to use potassium in this experiment? Give a reason. (1 mark)

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c) (i) What is rust? (1 mark) …………………………………………………….

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(ii) Give the chemical formula of rust ………………………………………………….. (1 mark)

(iii) Define the term galvanisation. (1 mark)……………………………………………………….

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The Examiner 8 SET 1

Q6. Study the energy level diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

C(S) + 2H2(g)

ΔH4
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ΔH1 = -393 KJ mol CH4(g)
1
CO2(g) + 2H2(g)
-1
ΔH3 = -750 KJ mol
Energy

-1
ΔH2 = -582 KJ mol
CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)

a) Name the enthalpy change represented by

(i) ΔH1 ……………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

(ii) ΔH4 ……………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

c) Calculate the value of ΔH4 (1mark)

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e) The table below gives the bond energies of some bonds.

Bond H–H Cl – Cl C-H H – Cl C – Cl
Bond energy (kJ/ mol) 435 243 415 431 339

Calculate the enthalpy changes for the following reactions.

(i) H 2(g) + Cl2(g) 2HCl(g) (2 marks)

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(ii) CH4(g) + Cl2(g) CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g) (2 marks)

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The Examiner 9 SET 1

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f) Given that:
H  (C H
f 4 10) = -275 kJ mol
-1

H  (CO ) = -393 kJ mol

f 2
-1

H f
(H2O) = -286 kJ mol
(i) Calculate the molar heat of combustion of butane (C4H10) (2 marks)

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(ii) A portable burner containing butane is weighed and found to have a mass of 798g.
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What mass would it weigh if it was used to heat 5 litres of water at 18 C to a boil? (3 marks)

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Q7. The flow chart below outlines some of the processes involved during the extraction of
copper from copper pyrites. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

Hot air Gas K Gas K

Silica (SiO2)

Copper pyrites Cu S 2
nd
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Cu2S(l Smelting 2 (l) roasting
roasting furnace
CuFeS2 furnace
) furnace
FeO(l)

Gas P Coke Slag M Cu + CuO

Cu(l) Chamber N

a) (i) Name gas K …………………………………………………….……………….. (1 mark)

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(ii) Write an equation for the reaction that takes place in the 1 roasting furnace (1 mark)

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The Examiner 10 SET 1

(iii) Write the formula of the cation present in the slag …………………………….. (1

mark) (iv) Identify gas P ………………………………………………………….. (1 mark)

(v) What name if given to the reaction that occurs in chamber N? Give a reason for
your answer. (2 marks)

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b) The copper obtained from chamber N is not pure. Draw a well labelled diagram to show
the setup you would use to refine the copper by electrolysis. (3 marks).

c) Given that the mass of copper obtained from the above extraction was 210kg. Determine
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the percentage purity of copper in the ore if 14000kg of it was fed into the 1 roasting
furnace. (1 mark)

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d) Give two adverse effects of the process of extracting copper on the

environment. (2 marks)

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The Examiner 11 SET 1