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CHIJ KATONG CONVENT

MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2018
Secondary Four Express and
Secondary Five Normal (Academic)
SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY) 5078/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice Duration: 1 hour
Classes: 403, 404, 405, 501 and 502
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CHIJ Katong Convent Mid-Year Exams 2018 Science (Chemistry, Biology) 5078/01 Sec 4E/5N(A)
1 Diagrams X, Y and Z represent the three states of matter.
X Y Z
Which change occurs during boiling?
A X to Y
B Y to Z
C Z to X
D Z to Y
2 P, Q, R and S are pieces of apparatus.
Which row describes the correct apparatus for the measurement made?
apparatus measurement made

A P 15.60 cm3 of acid to be added to alkali in a titration
B Q 1 cm3 of acid to be added to calcium carbonate in an experiment
C R 75 cm3 of gas given off in a thermal decomposition reaction
D S 20.0 cm3 of alkali to be used in a titration
3 Which method of separation should be used to obtain pure water from copper(II) sulfate solution?
A crystallisation
B evaporation to dryness
C filtration
D simple distillation
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4 A food colouring is compared with four different dyes. The chromatogram produced is shown in the
diagram.
X X X X X
food dye 1 dye 2 dye 3 dye 4
colouring
Which dyes does the food colouring contain?
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 2 and 4 only
5 The table shows the boiling points of acetone and water.
substance boiling point/ qC

acetone 56
water 100
A sample of water was found to contain a small amount of acetone.
What could be the boiling point of the water sample?
A 56 qC
B 78 qC
C 100 qC
D 104 qC
6 Which diagram shows a mixture of two compounds?
A B C D
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7 Which statement about an atom is correct?
A The nucleon number is smaller than the proton number.

B The nucleon number is the sum of the number of protons and electrons.
C The number of proton always equals the number of electrons.
D The number of proton always equals the number of neutrons.
8 How many hydrogen atoms are there in 4 moles of ammonia gas?
A 1.5 x 1023 atoms

B 1.8 x 1024 atoms
C 2.4 x 1024 atoms
D 7.2 x 1024 atoms
9 20 cm3 of carbon monoxide was burnt in 40 cm3 of oxygen.
The equation of the reaction is shown.
2CO(g) + O 2 (g) J 2CO 2 (g)
What is the total volume of gas remaining at the end of the reaction?
A 20 cm3
B 40 cm3
C 60 cm3
D 80 cm3
10 Due to acid rain, the acidity of the soil is increased, making it unsuitable for plant growth.
Which substance is used by farmers to decrease the acidity in the soil?
A calcium carbonate
B calcium hydroxide
C calcium nitrate
D calcium sulfate
11 An unknown oxide was added separately to hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide. The pH
of the resulting solution was measured and shown in the table.
chemical pH of resulting solution

hydrochloric acid 7.0
sodium hydroxide 7.0
What could the unknown oxide be?
A aluminium oxide
B carbon monoxide
C potassium oxide
D sulfur dioxide
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12 The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.
What is the formula of the covalent compound formed between X and Y?
A XY 5
B XY 3
C XY
D X3Y
13 The table shows the properties of substances J, K, L and M.
electrical
substance density/ g/dm3 melting point/ qC conductivity in
solid state
J 2.1 115 poor
K 5.7 232 good
L 6.3 1326 poor
M 19.3 1064 good
Which substances are metals?
A J and K only
B J and L only
C K and M only
D L and M only
14 The table shows the electronic configuration of four elements, P, Q, R, S.
element electronic configuration

P 2.2
Q 2.8
R 2.8.2
S 2.8.7
Which statement is correct?
A P and R are in the same group.

B Q and R have the same number of electron shells.
C Q and S are in the same period.
D R and S have the same number of valence electrons.
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15 The table shows the results of some halogen displacement experiments.
halide solution
halogen X Y Z
added
X 9 8 Key:
Y 8 8 9 visible reaction
Z 9 9 8 no visible reaction
What row shows the order of halogens in increasing reactivity?
lowest highest
A X Y Z
B Y X Z
C Y Z X
D Z X Y
16 Solid hydrated sodium carbonate was added to aqueous citric acid. The mixture was stirred and the
temperature was recorded every 10 seconds. The results are shown on the graph
temperature/ qC
time/ s
Which row describes the reaction?
reaction type energy change

A neutralisation endothermic
B neutralisation exothermic
C precipitation endothermic
D precipitation exothermic
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17 Which process is endothermic?
A condensation
B freezing
C photosynthesis
D rusting
18 The effect of temperature on the rate of the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid can be
investigated by measuring the production of gas.
Which equipment is not required for the investigation?
A condenser
B gas syringe
C stopwatch
D thermometer
19 The element vanadium, V, forms several oxides.
Which reaction shows oxidation taking place?
A VO 2 ĺ9 2 O 3
B V 2 O 5 ĺ92 2
C V 2 O 3 ĺ92
D V 2 O 3 ĺ9 2 O 5
20 The apparatus shown is set up and left for a week.

damp iron wool
air
water
Which diagram best shows the level of the water at the end of the week?
A B C D
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Data Sheet
Colours of Some Common Metal Hydroxides
calcium hydroxide white
copper(II) hydroxide light blue
iron(II) hydroxide green
iron(III) hydroxide red-brown
lead(II) hydroxide white
zinc hydroxide white
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MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2018
Secondary Four Express and
Secondary Five Normal (Academic)
SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) 5078/03
Paper 3 Chemistry Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Classes: 403, 404, 405, 501 and 502
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CHIJ Katong Convent Mid-Year Exams 2018 Science (Chemistry) 5078/03 Sec 4E/5N(A)
Section A [45 marks]

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
1 Substances can be classified as elements, compounds or mixtures.

Complete Table 1.1 to describe the following substances.
Table 1.1
classification atoms
substance
(element, compound or mixture) found within the substance
hydrogen sulfide compound hydrogen, sulfur
brass
limestone compound
[3]
[Total: 3]
2 Iron is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust and it is also believed to form a large
extent of the Earth's core.
(a) Pure iron can be prepared by the thermal decomposition of iron pentacarbonyl.
Fig. 2.1 shows the structure of iron pentacarbonyl.
Fig. 2.1
Write the chemical formula for iron pentacarbonyl. ………………………. [1]
(b) (i) Iron metal oxidises partially to form iron(II) oxide.
Predict the electrical conductivity of this compound by including the condition under
which conductivity is observed or not at all.
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2 (b) (ii) Complete Table 2.1 to show the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in iron(II) ion
and oxide ion.
Table 2.1
number of number of number of

protons neutrons electrons
56
26 Fe 2+ 26
16
8 O 2- 8
[2]
(c) (i) 54 56
26 Fe and 26 Fe are two common isotopes of iron.
Define isotopes.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(ii) These iron isotopes have different physical properties but exhibit same chemical
properties.
Explain this observation.
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3 When a colourless solution of copper(I) chloride is left in a beaker for a period of time, the following
reaction takes place.
2CuCl(aq) Æ CuCl 2 (aq) + Cu(s)
(a) Calculate the oxidation state of copper in CuCl and CuCl 2 .
oxidation state of copper in CuCl ………………………….

oxidation state of copper in CuCl 2 …………………………. [2]
(b) Explain, in terms of change in oxidation states, why CuCl is both oxidised and reduced in this
reaction.
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………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. [2]
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3 (c) Describe one observation in this reaction.
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4 (a) Name the pieces of apparatus most suitable to complete the following laboratory procedures:
(i) separate a precipitate from a solution,
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…...…..[1]
(ii) measure exactly 25.30 cm3 of solution into a conical flask,
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…...…..[1]
(iii) measuring the mass gained in a reaction,
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…...…..[1]
(iv) bubbling gas into a test-tube containing solution.
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…...…..[1]
(b) Chromatography can be used to separate the coloured pigments extracted from lavender
flowers. The apparatus used is shown Fig. 4.1.
After a few minutes, the solvent vapour fills the whole chromatography jar.
lid
chromatography paper
start line solvent
Fig. 4.1
Describe what happens to the movement and arrangement of the solvent particles as they
become a vapour.
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5 A solution of nitric acid is prepared by diluting 0.15 mol to make 100 cm3 of solution.
(a) Calculate the concentration of this solution in mol/dm3 and g/dm3.
concentration = ………………………………. mol/dm3 [1]
concentration = …………………………………. g/dm3 [1]
(b) The chemical equation for the reaction between nitric acid and potassium carbonate is as
follows:
2HNO 3 + K 2 CO 3 J 2KNO 3 + CO 2 + H 2 O
100 cm3 of 0.5 mol/dm3 nitric acid is added to an aqueous solution containing 0.02 mol of
potassium carbonate.
(i) Calculate the number of moles of nitric acid.
number of moles = ………………………………. [1]
(ii) State the limiting reactant in this reaction.
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…...…..[1]
(iii) Calculate the number of moles of potassium nitrate formed.
number of moles = ………………………………. [1]
[Total: 5]
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6 Fig. 6.1 describes some of the properties and reactions of several substances.
P
black solid
neutralise with
solution Q
R
blue aqueous
solution
add dilute nitric
acid and aqueous
add aqueous
silver nitrate
sodium hydroxide
S white precipitate
blue precipitate
Fig. 6.1
(a) Identify P, Q, R and S.
P …………………………………………
Q …………………………………………
R …………………………………………
S …………………………………………...... [4]
(b) Write the ionic equation for the reaction of R with aqueous silver nitrate.
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[Total: 5]
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7 (a) Lithium, sodium and potassium belong to Group I of the Periodic Table.
Table 7.1 shows the observations when these three metals react with water.
Table 7.1
Group I metal observation

lithium reacts quickly
sodium reacts violently
potassium reacts very violently
(i) Describe and explain the reactivity of Group I metals down the group.
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...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
.…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[3]
(ii) Rubidium is located below potassium in Group I.
Predict what would happen when rubidium reacts with water.
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
.…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[1]
(iii) Name the gas evolved when Group I metals react with water.
.…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[1]
(b) Group 0 elements are also known as noble gases.
(i) State one physical property of noble gases.
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
.…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[1]
(ii) Using your knowledge of electronic structures, explain why elements in Group 0 are
unreactive.
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
...……………………………………………………………………………………………………
.…………………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[1]
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8 The petrol burnt in car engines react with air to form a mixture of gases.
Table 8.1 shows the composition of the mixture of all the gases coming from car exhaust fumes.
Table 8.1
gas % of gas in the exhaust fumes

carbon dioxide 15
carbon monoxide 3
hydrocarbons 2
hydrogen 1
oxides of nitrogen 1
oxygen 1
water vapour 18
gas W 59
(a) Identify gas W. ……………………………………. [1]
(b) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by vehicles contributes to the increasing concentration
of the gas in the atmosphere.
Explain why this is a global concern.
...........……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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.…………….…………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[2]
(c) Explain why carbon monoxide is found in the exhaust gases.
...........……………………………………………………………………………………………………
.…………….…………………………………………………………………………...…….…….....[1]
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8 (d) Water is one of the major by-products in the combustion of petrol in vehicles.
Draw a ‘dot and cross’ diagram of water, showing only the arrangement of electrons on the
valence shells.
[2]
(e) The combustion of petrol is exothermic.
(i) Define exothermic.
.…….…………………….……………………………………………………...…….……..... [1]
(ii) Give another example of an exothermic reaction.
.…….…………………….……………………………………………………...…….……..... [1]
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Name: _____________________________( ) Class:_____
Section B [20 marks]

Answer any two questions in this section.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
9 Magnesium sulfate is formed from the reaction between a metal, M and an acid, N.
(a) Name M and N.
M ……………………………………….
N ....................................................... [2]
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between M and N.
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(c) Describe how pure crystals of magnesium sulfate can be prepared using metal M and acid N.
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(d) Magnesium sulfate can also be prepared using acid N and another substance.
Name this substance.
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9 (e) The labels on two bottles, one containing acid N and the other containing aqueous ammonia, were
missing.
(i) Briefly describe a method you would use to distinguish between the two solutions.
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(ii) State the result you would expect for acid N using the method described in (e)(i).
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[Total: 10]
10 Iron is a metal that is commonly used in the construction of ships and bridges.
(a) Iron is extracted from haematite using carbon in a blast furnace. Impurities from the iron are
removed using limestone.
Describe how limestone is used to remove impurities from iron and include suitable chemical
equations in your answer.
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(b) When iron is exposed to the environment for some time, it starts to rust.
(i) Bridges made of iron are painted to prevent rusting.
Explain how the layer of paint prevents iron from rusting.
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10 (b) (ii) Some ships that are made of iron prevent rusting by attaching blocks of zinc to its surface.
After some time, it was observed the block of zinc corroded instead of iron.
Explain how attaching blocks of zinc help to prevent the ship from rusting.
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(iii) Predict what happens when blocks of silver metal are attached to the iron surface of the ship
instead of zinc.
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(iv) It was observed that ships in the sea tend to corrode more quickly than bridges.
Suggest a reason to explain this phenomenon.
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(c) In addition to the production of iron using the blast furnace, iron is also obtained through recycling.
Give two reasons why it is important to recycle metal.
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11 Egg shells are made up mainly of calcium carbonate. A pupil carried out an experiment to react egg
shells with excess dilute hydrochloric acid. The gas that was produced was measured at a regular time
interval to investigate the speed of the reaction.
(a) Predict the solubility of this gas in water.
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(b) Complete the diagram in Fig. 11.1 to show the apparatus which could be used to measure the
volume of gas produced.
dilute hydrochloric acid

egg shells
Fig. 11.1 [2]
(c) The results of this experiment are shown in Table 11.1.
Table 11.1
time/ s 0 20 40 60 140 180 200 220

volume of gas/ cm3 0 14 25 32 48 50 50 50
(i) Plot the results on Fig. 11.2 and draw a smooth curve through the points.
volume/ cm3
60
50
40
30
20
10
time/ s
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Fig 11.2 [2]
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11 (c) (ii) Explain why no further measurements were taken after 220 seconds.
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(iii) Using the graph drawn in (c)(i), estimate the volume of gas evolved for the first 100 seconds.
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(iv) Calculate the average speed of reaction in cm3/ s for the first 10 seconds of the reaction.
final volume - initial volume
(Average speed = )
duration concerned
………………………….… cm3/ s [2]
(v) The experiment is repeated with crushed egg shell.

On the same axes in Fig. 11.2, draw the graph you would expect for the second experiment.
Labelled the graph as ‘Q’. [1]
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Data Sheet
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CHIJ Katong Convent
4E/5N Science Chemistry Mid-Year Exam 2018
Answer scheme
Paper 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B A D C D D C D C B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A D C A B A C A D B
Paper 3
Section A
Qn Answers
1
classification atoms
atoms s
substance (element, compound ffo
oun
foundnd within
withhin
n the
the
or mixture) substa
anc
nce
substance e
hydrogen sulfide compound d hydrogen,
hydr
hy d og
o en, sulfur
sulf
lfur
lf ur
brass mixture
mixturre c
co
copper,
opp
pper
er, zi
er zinc
nc
calc ciu
um, carbon,
calcium, car
arbo
ar bon
bo n,
limestone compound
ox en
oxygen n
2a Fe(CO) 5
2b(i) Iron(II) oxide conducts electricity only in molten form.

for
ormm.
OR
conducts
Iron(II) oxide does not conduc
ucts eelectricity
lect
lectricity as
ty a solid.
s a so
soli
l d.
2b(ii)
numb
nu mber
numberer o
off nu
number of number of
prot
pr oto
ons
protonss neutrons electrons
ହ଺
ଶ଺ ‫ ݁ܨ‬ଶଶା
ା 2
26 30 24
ଵ଺
଼ ܱ ଶଶି
ି 8 8 10
2c(i) Isotopess are

are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but
different number of neutrons.
2c(ii) As the isotopes have the same number of valence electrons, they possess the same
chemical properties.
3a oxidation state of copper in CuCl = +1

oxidation state of copper in CuCl 2 = +2
3b CuCl is oxidised to CuCl 2 as the oxidation state of Cu increases from +1 in CuCl to +2

in CuCl 2 .
CuCl is reduced to Cu as the oxidation state of Cu decreases from +1 in CuCl to 0 in

Cu.
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3c The colourless solution turns blue
OR
A pink/ brown/ reddish-brown solid is formed.
4a(i) filter funnel
4a(ii) burette
4a(iii) electronic balance
4a(iv) delivery tube/ teat pipette
4b When the solvent particles become a vapour, they are

moving at high speeds in all directions and
spaced far apart.
5a Concentration of HNO 3 in mol/dm3 = 0.15 y

ଵ଴଴
= 1.5 mol/dm3
ଵ଴଴଴
Concentration of HNO 3 in g/dm3 = 1.5 x 63 = 94.5 g/dm3
5bi Number of moles of HNO 3 =

ଵ଴଴
x 0.5 = 0.05 mol
ଵ଴଴଴
5bii Potassium carbonate / K 2 CO 3
5biii Mole ratio

K 2 CO 3 : KNO 3 = 1 : 2
Number of moles of KNO 3 = 0.02 x 2 = 0.04 mol

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6a P: copper(II) oxide / CuO

Q: hydrochloric acid / HCl
R: copper(II) chloride / CuCl 2
S: copper(II)
coppe
per(II) hydroxide / Cu(OH)
Cu(OOH) 2
6b Ag+ (aq) + Cll- (aq) J AgCl (s)

( )
(s
7ai
7a
ai The reactivity
ty of
of Group
Grou
Gr o p I me
meta
metals
tals
ls increases down the group.
Down thhe gr
the grou
o p, tthere
group, here
he re are mo
are m re filled electron shells between the nucleus and the
more
valence electron.
electron
on.
Hence
ce
e, there
Hence, ther
th e e is a gr
er g eater tendency to lose the valence electron to attain the noble
greater
gas electronic
e ec
el ectr
tron
onic
ic configuration.
configuration.
7aii It reacts explosively.
7aiii
7 iii Hydrogen
H d gas
7bi Noble gases are/ have

x colourless
x odourless
x gases at room temperature and pressure OR have low melting and boiling points
x insoluble in water
x poor conductors of electricity
x low densities
(any one)
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7bii They have fully-filled valence electron shells and already achieved a stable noble
gas electronic configuration.
8a nitrogen/ N 2
8b Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas / causes climate change / causes global

warming.
increase
ed flooding
This results in ice caps melting (or rise in sea levels) / increased floo
fl ooding /
desertification / increased death of corals.
8c It is formed due to incomplete combustion.
8d
Key
K
Ke
ey
electron
: eel
lectron from
n fr
ro m O
ro
X : electro on fro
on
electron ro
8ei A reaction/ a change in which heat is given outt to the surroundings.
8eii Rusting, respiration, neutralisation

neutra
ralisa
sati
tion
on or any
any acceptable
acce
ac cept
ptab
able answer.
Section B
Qn Answers
9a M: magne
magnesium
esi
s um
N ssulfuric
N: u fu
ul uri
ricc ac
acid
id
9b Mg + H 2 SO 4 Æ MgSO 4 + H 2
9c Steps for making crystals:

1. Add excess magnesium metal to a test tube containing sulfuric acid and stir.
2. Filter to obtain the filtrate, which is magnesum sulfate solution, and remove the
excess magnesium metal residue.
3. Heat the filtrate till it is saturated.

4. Allow the saturated solution to cool so that the salt can crystallise.
5. Filter to collect the crystals. Wash the crystals with a little cold distilled water to
remove impurities and dry between sheets of filter paper.
9d Magnesium oxide / magensium carbonate/ magnesium hydroxide
9ei Add a few drops of universal indicator solution into each solution. OR
Dip a piece of red and blue litmus paper into each solution.
9eii The solution will turn from green to red. OR
The red litmus paper will remain red and the blue litmus paper will turn red.
10a Limestone is first decomposed by heat to produce carbon dioxide and calcium
oxide.
CaCO 3 (s) J CaO (s) + CO 2 (g)
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Calcium oxide reacts with the impurities from iron, which is sand, to form molten
slag.
CaO (s) + SiO 2 (s) J CaSiO 3 (l)
10bi Paint serves as a protective layer that prevents iron from coming into contact with
water and oxygen.
10bii Zinc is more reactive than iron,

hence zinc will react with water and oxygen first.
10biii The ship will rust.
10biv The presence of sodium chloride in seawater results in the increase of the speed of
rusting.
10c 9 Recycling helps to conserve finite/ non-renewable metal ores.

9 Recycling helps to save energy, hence less fossil fuels are burnt for energy
production.
9 Recycling helps to save cost of extracting metals.
9 Recycling reduces pollution as recycling metals creates less pollutants than
extracting metals from its ores.
9 Recycling reduces the need of landfills for metal extraction wastes
(any two)
11a The gas (carbon dioxide) is slightly soluble/ insoluble in water.

waterr.
11b a labelled gas syringe
11c(i)
11c(ii) All the egg shell (calcium carbonate) had been used up.
11c(iii) Based on students’ graph,

Acceptable range of 41 – 43 cm3
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average speed =
ଵ଴ ௦௘௖
11c(v) a graph with a higher gradient but same final volume

volum
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May 2018
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For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D.

Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the OTAS answer
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Paper 1 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Answer all the questions on the OTAS.
21 A student follows the rate of the reaction between marble chips, CaCO 3 , and
dilute hydrochloric acid, by measuring the amount products produced or the
amount of reactants reacted.
CaCO 3 + 2HCl ĺ&D&l 2 + CO 2 + H 2 O
Which diagrams show apparatus that is suitable for this experiment?
A 1 and 2
B 2 and 4
C 1, 2 and 4
D All of the above
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22 A gas is being cooled to room temperature.
Which part of the cooling curve below shows that both the gas and liquid exist
together?
Temp /°C
B
D
Time /min
23 Four samples are spotted onto chromatography paper. It is known that one of
these samples is pure compound Q. A separate sample of pure compound Q is
also spotted onto the paper. The paper is placed in a solvent.
The diagram shows the chromatogram produced.
A Sample 2 has travelled the furthest and sample 3 is pure compound Q.

B Sample 3 has travelled the furthest and sample 2 is pure compound Q.
C Sample 4 has travelled the furthest and sample 1 is pure compound Q.
D Sample 4 has travelled the furthest and sample 2 is pure compound Q.
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24 Which diagram shows a compound made up of two different elements?
25 Which statement about the particles, F-, Ne and Na+ is correct?
A They all contain more electrons than protons.

B They all contain more neutrons than protons.
C They all contain the same number of electrons.
D They all contain the same number of protons.
26 The figure below shows a compound formed by elements Q and R.
R Q R
Which of the following is true?
A The compound has a low boiling point.

B The compound has mobile electrons and therefore can conduct
electricity.
C The atoms of R gain electrons from the atom of Q to form an ionic
compound.
D The atoms of Q and R share valence electrons to form a covalent
compound with formula Q 2 R.
27 Which statement is correct about all ionic compounds?
A They are formed when metals share electrons with non-metals.

B They conduct electricity in the molten state.
C They conduct electricity in the solid state.
D They dissolve in water.
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28 Nitrogen monoxide and oxygen react to form nitrogen dioxide.
2NO(g) + O 2 J ĺ12 2 (g)
What is the maximum volume of nitrogen dioxide that could be obtained when
1 dm3 of nitrogen monoxide reacts with 2 dm3 of oxygen?
A 1.0 dm3
B 2.0 dm3
C 3.0 dm3
D 4.0 dm3
29 Which sample contains the most atoms?
A 0.5 moles of water

B 0.5 moles of ammonia
C 1.0 moles of carbon dioxide
D 2.0 moles of hydrogen chloride
30 A household cleaning compound is used to remove calcium carbonate from

bathroom surfaces.
Bubbles of gas can be seen forming when it is applied to the surface.
What is the pH of this cleaning compound?
A pH 2
B pH 7
C pH 10
D pH 14
31 The table shows the results of adding dilute nitric acid and aqueous sodium
hydroxide to four oxides.
Which is the result obtained for aluminium oxide?
dilute nitric acid aqueous sodium hydroxide
A reaction reaction
B reaction no reaction
C no reaction reaction
D no reaction no reaction

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32 A bottle of magnesium carbonate has been contaminated with sodium chloride.

How can the pure magnesium carbonate be obtained from this mixture?
A Add acid to the mixture, filter then collect the residue.

B Add acid to the mixture, filter then evaporate the filtrate.
C Add water to the mixture, filter then collect the residue.
D Add water to the mixture, filter then evaporate the filtrate.
33 Which reagent can be used to react with dilute hydrochloric acid to prepare
silver chloride?
A solid silver
B solid silver oxide
C solid silver carbonate
D aqueous silver nitrate
34 The results of experiments involving four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their ions
are shown.
Y(s) + Z+(aq) ĺ Y+(aq) + Z(s)

W(s) + X+(aq) ĺ no reaction
Z(s) + X+(aq) ĺ Z+(aq) + X(s)
What is the order of reactivity of the four metals, most reactive to least
reactive?
A :ĺ ;ĺ <ĺ Z

B ;ĺ :ĺ =ĺ Y
C <ĺ =ĺ ;ĺ W
D =ĺ <ĺ :ĺ X
35 Element Z is in the same group of the Periodic Table as bromine but has a
lower boiling point.
Which statement about Z is correct?
A It can displace bromine from an aqueous solution of potassium

bromide.
B It has a proton number greater than 35.
C It is a solid at room temperature.
D It loses an electron when it reacts with a metal.
36 Which change always occurs when a metal atom is oxidised?
A It combines with oxygen.

B It gains electrons to form a negative ion.
C It loses electrons to form a positive ion.
D It gains protons to form a positive ion.
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37 In four separate experiments, 1, 2, 3 and 4, nitric acid was added to excess

marble chips and the volume of carbon dioxide formed was measured.
In all four experiments the same volume of nitric acid was used.
Its concentration, or temperature, or both concentration and temperature, were
changed.
The results of the experiments are shown on the graph.
A A lower concentration of acid was used in experiment 3 than in

experiment 1.
B Experiment 4 was faster than experiment 3.
C The acid used in experiment 2 was of a lower concentration than in
experiment 1.
D The temperature of the acid was the same in experiments 1 and 2.
38 The elements helium, argon and neon are noble gases.
A All these elements have an octet configuration.

B Argon is used to react with impurities in the manufacture of steel.
C Helium is used in balloons as it is more dense than air.
D Neon is used in light bulbs to give an inert atmosphere.

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39 The inside of a tube is coated with iron filings. The tube is placed in a trough of
Water as shown.
Which diagram represents the likely appearance of the apparatus after one
week?
40 When a volcano erupts, which gas is produced in significant amounts?
A carbon monoxide
B methane
C oxides of nitrogen
D sulfur dioxide
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Paper 3
Section A (45 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1 The apparatus shown in Fig 1.1 can be used to separate a mixture of 3 liquids, A, B and
water.
A has a boiling point of 50 °C while B has a boiling
g point of 78 °C.
Thermometer
condenser
Mixture
Fig. 1.1
(a) State the name of this method of separation.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]
(b) What is the purpose of the water in the condenser?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]
(c) Predict the temperature of the thermometer when the first distillate appears in the
beaker.
Explain why.
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2 Table 2.1 shows the number of protons, electrons and neutrons of five particles Q to V.
Table 2.1
Particle Number of protons Number of neutrons Number of electrons
Q 5 5 4
R 7 7 10
S 8 8 8
T 9 11 9
U 10 10 10
V 16 16 16
Which of the particles, Q to V in Table 2.1, fit each of the following descriptions?
(a) (i) an atom with mass number of 16 ………….
(ii) a positive ion ………….
(iii) an atom that has 8 valence electrons ………….
(iv) two atoms in the same group …………. and ………….

[4]
(b) Particle T is an isotope of an element found in the Periodic Table.
Name the element and explain why T is an isotope of that element.
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3 Fig. 3.1 shows the extraction of iron from iron ore.

waste gases
hot air hot air
A
B
Fig. 3.1
(a) Haematite is the source of iron produced in the Blast Furnace.
(i) Name the reducing agent for the reduction of haematite.
……………………………………………………………………………………...[1]
(ii) With the aid of a chemical equation, describe how your answer in 3(a)(i)
reduces haematite to molten iron.
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(iii) Besides haematite, name the other 2 raw materials that are added to the
Blast Furnace.
……………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
(b) Name product A and state its usefulness as a substance floating above product B.
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(c) Iron can be used to make stainless steel.
Stainless steel can be made by adding elements such as chromium and nickel to
iron to improve its strength.
(i) What is the name given to mixtures such as stainless steel?
……………………………………………………………………………………...[1]
(ii) Explain, in terms of the arrangement of atoms, why stainless steel is harder
than pure iron.
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4 A student titrates 25.0 cm3 an alkali of metal X, XOH, with sulfuric acid.
He realizes that 20.0 cm3 of 0.2 mol/dm3 of sulfuric acid is required to neutralize the acid
fully.
The chemical equation for the reaction is shown below:
2XOH + H 2 SO 4 Æ X 2 SO 4 + 2H 2 O
(a) Name an indicator that can determine the endpoint of the reaction and describe the
colour change seen.
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……………………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
(b) (i) Calculate the number of moles present in 20.0 cm3 of the sulfuric acid used.
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(ii) Determine the concentration, in mol/dm3, of XOH used.
…………… mol/dm3 [2]
(iii) If the concentration of XOH used is 12.8 g/dm3, calculate the relative mass
of XOH and, hence, determine the identity of X.
Relative mass of XOH: ……………… Identity of X: ………………….. [2]
(c) When XOH is added to ammonium chloride, a gas is formed.
Name the gas formed and describe how to test for its identity.
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5 Hydrogen can form compounds with both metals and non-metals.
For example, it can form lithium hydride with lithium and also ammonia with nitrogen.
(a) What is the bonding found in lithium hydride?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..[1]
(b) (i) Draw the dot-and-cross diagram to show the arrangement of valence
electrons found in lithium hydride and ammonia in the space below.
Lithium hydride:
[2]
Ammonia:
[2]
(ii) Explain, in terms of bonding, why lithium hydride exist as a solid while
ammonia exist as a gas at room temperature.
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6 Fig. 6.1 describes the reactions of metal A.
nitric acid
metal A green solution B + gas C
aqueous
sodium
hydroxide
filter and then green precipitate D

leave to stand in
air
reddish brown hydrochloric acid

yellow solution F
precipitate E
Fig 6.1
(a) Identify the following substances.
A ……………………………
B ……………………………
C ……………………………
D ……………………………
E ……………………………
F ……………………………
[6]
(b) Describe how to test for gas C that is formed in the above reactions.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Paper 3 Section B (20 marks)

Write your answer in the spaces provided.
7 (a) (i) Name an element from Period 3 and explain how the electronic structure of this
element can be used to determine the group the element belongs.
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(ii) Moving from Group I to Group VII across period 3, the character of the
elements change.
Describe and explain this change.
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(b) The element with an atomic number of 87 is extremely rare and only about 30 g exist
throughout the Earth crust.
Predict one physical and one chemical property of this element.

Write a balanced chemical equation, with state symbols, to represent the chemical
property that you have described.
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8 Coal contains sulfur. When coal is burnt at power stations in an excess of oxygen, sulfur
dioxide is formed according to the reaction shown below.
S + O 2 Æ SO 2
(a) (i) Explain why sulfur is considered to be oxidised in this reaction.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(ii) Find the mass of sulfur burnt if 320 dm3 of sulfur dioxide is formed at room
temperature and pressure.
[3]
(iii) Describe how the release of sulfur dioxide can indirectly cause damage to
buildings made of limestone.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
(b) Two pollutants can be produced in the internal combustion engines of automobiles.
Name the pollutants and describe how they are produced in the engines of
automobiles.
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9 (a) Explain, in terms of collision theory, how the temperature of reactants affect the
speed of reaction.
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
(b) A student wants to investigate the rate of reaction involving particle size.
Given that he has magnesium strips and magnesium powder with some hydrochloric
acid, describe how he can conduct a laboratory experiment to do his investigation.
Your description should include the measurement obtained to measure the rate of
reaction.
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(c) Magnesium can also react with copper(II) sulfate as shown below.
Mg + CuSO 4 Æ MgSO 4 + Cu
(i) During this reaction, the temperature of the solution increases.

Based on this observation, state what kind of reaction this is.
…………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(ii) Explain why this reaction is also considered a displacement reaction.
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Paper 1 (20m)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B B D D C A B A D A
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A C D C A C A D C D
Paper 2
Section A ((45m))
Qnn Part Answer Mark

Marks
1 (a) Fractional distillation 1
(b) To condense the vapour entering the condenser as the distillat te.
distillate. 1
(c) 50 °C. 1
g point
It is the boiling point of A which has the lowest boiling poin
pointt of the 3
in 1
substances
2 (a) (i) S 1
(ii) Q 1
(iii) U 1
(iv) V and S 1
(b) It is fluorine. 1
Both have 9 protons, however,
Fluorine has 10 neutrons while
whi
hile
l T has
hass 11 neut
utro
rons
ns..
neutrons. 1
3 (a) (i) ca
carbon
arb
r on monoxide 1
(ii) Fe 2 O 3 + 3CO Æ 2F 2Fe
Fe + 3CO3CO 2 1
Fe 2 O 3 loses oxygen n tto
o carbon
ca
arb
rbon
on monoxide,
mon
o oxxide, 1
And is thus reduced d to fform
orm iron /
or 1
The oxid id
dat
atio
oxidationion state
stat
atee of FFee de
d creases from +3 in haematite
decreases
in iron.
to 0 in ir
(iii) Limestone
Limeston ne and
a d
an 1
coke.
co
okee. 1
(b) Moltenn sslag.

lag.
lag. 1
It coverss the
the molten
m lten iron, preventing it from oxidising with oxygen.
mo 1
(c) (i) Alloys 1

(ii) Since the
Si th sizes
i off particles
ti l iin stainless
t i l steel
t l are diff
different,
t 1
this disrupts the regular arrangement of iron, making it harder to slide 1
when a force is applied. (ERC)
4 (a) 1
Universal indicator.
1
There will be a colour change from purple to green.
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(b) (i) Mole of sulfuric acid = 0.02 * 0.2 = 0.004 mol 1

(ii) Mole of sodium hydroxide = 0.004 * 2 = 0.008 mol 1
Concentration of sodium hydroxide = 0.008 / 0.025
= 0.32 mol/dm3 1
(iii) Molar mass = conc (g/dm3) / conc (mol/dm3)
= 12.8 / 0.32 = 40 g/mol 1
Molar mass of X = 40 – 16 -1 = 23
Therefore, X is sodium. 1
(c) Ammonia gas. 1

The gas evolved will turn damp red litmus paper blue. 1
5 (a) Ionic bonding 1

(b) (i) 1 mark
mar
each ffor
+ - corre
correct
transfer/
transf
sharing of
Li H electrons
electro
for both
bo
1 mark for
no inn
inner
shel
shell
electro
electrons
for both
bo
H N H
(ii) Si
Sinc
Since
nce e lilithium hydride consist of strong electrostatic forces of 1
attraction between positive and negative ions while ammonia
consists of weak intermolecular forces between ammonia 1
molecules.
l l
And because much more energy is required to overcome the 1
forces of attraction in lithium hydride compared to ammonia,
Therefore, lithium hydride has a much higher melting and boiling
point, hence it exist as a solid while ammonia exist as a gas
under room temperature.(ERC)
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6 (a) A: iron 1
B: iron(II) nitrate 1
C: hydrogen gas 1
D: iron(II) hydroxide 1
E: iron(III) hydroxide 1
F: iron(III) chloride 1
(b) Test the gas evolved using a burning / lighted splint. It should extinguish 1
with a pop sound
Section
ction B (20m)
Qnn Part Answer Rema

Remarks
7 (a) (i) Name 1 element from sodium to argon. 1
Since sodium has an electronic configuration of 2.8.1,
2.8.
8..1, showing
sho
howi
win
wing that
ng 1
it has 1 valence electron.
Therefore, it is in Group I. 1
(ii) Across Period 3, the metallic character of the

the
he element
ele
lemme ent
n decreases.
decre eas
ases
es..
es 1
Since the tendency of the elements to o form
form
orrm positive
o po
pos siittiiv
ve
e ions
ion
onss by losing
los
osinng 1
electrons decreases while
The tendency increases for elements to gai in elec
in
gain ctro
ctro
ct ron
electrons, ns, fo
form
rming
rm
forming
negative ions as the number
num
u ber of valence e lectrons increases,
electrons increreas
re asses, 1
Therefore, elements show less metallic character
cha
h racter across
acrososs
os s the period.
(b) It is soft / can conduct electricity

electriciity / low
ow density.
density. 1
It can react with water to form alkali
alkal
alii an
and hy
hydr
drog
ogen
en g
hydrogen as. /
as
gas. 1
It can react ct with halogens to form
fo
orm halides.
hala ides
es.
2Frr (s) + 2H 2 O (l) Æ 2FrO

2FrOH
rOHH (a
(aq)
q) + H 2 (g
((g)) / 1 mark
ma
Fr (s) + Cl 2 (g) Æ 2FrCl 2 (s)
(s)
s for
balanc
balanced
chemi
chemical
equat
equation
1 mark
ma
for state
sta
symbols
symb
8 (a) (i) Sulfur gains oxygen to form sulfur dioxide / the oxidation state of 1
sulfur increases from 0 to +2.
+2
(ii) Mole of sulfur dioxide = 320 / 24 = 13.33 mol 1
Mole ratio of SO 2 : S = 1:1 = 13.33:13.33 1
Mass of sulfur burnt = 13.33 * 32 = 426.6 = 427g 1
(iii) sulfur dioxide can react with the water to form sulfurous acid. 1
Sulfurous acid oxidises in the air to sulfuric acid which forms acid 1
rain which can damage buildings made of limestone.
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(b) Oxides of nitrogen 1

Carbon monoxide 1
Oxides of nitrogen are formed through the reaction of nitrogen
nitroge
gen
ge n and
and oxygen
ox 1
under high temperature in the engine.
Carbon monoxide is formed through the incomplete com om
ombu
mbubus
stio
combustionio
on of petrol
pet
etro
roll /
ro 1
fuel in the engine.
9 (a) The smaller the particle size, the larger the sur surface
urrffa
urfa ac
ceeaarea
rea ffo
re for
or re
rreaction
eac
actition
tion tto
o 1
occur.
This increases the frequency of collisions between rea actant particles,
reactant parrticles,
pa s, 1
resulting in a faster reaction.
(b) Add a fixed mass of magnesium strip to hydrochloric
hydrochl h oric acid off 1
fixed concentration.
Collect the volume of hydrogen n gas s collected
coollected using
usin
us ing
g a gas
g s syringe and
ga 1
measure the volume of hydrogen en gas
gas collected
colleect
cted
ed atat regular
regu
regular time intervals 1
seco
c nds).
(eg. 30 seconds).
Record the values collected and annd plot
p ott a graph
pl gra
raph
ph ofo volume of hydrogen gas 1
collected against time.
Repeat the experiment using g magnesium
ma agn
gnesiu m powder instead of magnesium
ium 1
Comparre the
ribbon. Compare the sl
s op
pes of
slopes of the
the graph obtained for both ribbon and
powder to investigate
in
nve
vest
s ig
igate the
th
he rate
ra
ate of
of reaction.
(c) (i) Exothe

Exothermic
h rmmic 1
(ii) Sinc
Sincce ma
Since magn
gnesesiu
magnesiumium is a more reactive metal than copper, 1
Therefore
Ther
Th eref o e it displaces
effor displaces copper from its sulfate to form magnesium 1
sulf
lfat
ate
sulfate e and
an copper metal.
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Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks)
1 A student mixes 25 cm3 samples of acid solution with different volumes of alkali solution.
At every 30 seconds, the student measures the change in temperature.
Which piece of apparatus is not needed?
A gas syringe
B measuring cylinder
C thermometer
D stop watch
2 A separation technique is shown below.
Which pair of mixtures can best be separated by the above technique?

A aqueous sodium chloride and aqueous copper(II) sulfate
B dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous potassium hydroxide
C magnesium carbonate and dilute nitric acid
D zinc oxide and aqueous calcium nitrate
3 The table shows the melting and boiling points of four substances.
Which of the following substances contains particles that are sliding past each other at room
temperature (25 ºC)?
melting point / ºC boiling point / ºC
A – 110 – 55
B – 20 15
C 0 100
D 744 1214
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4 Aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to aqueous salt Z and a white precipitate formed. The white
precipitate dissolved when excess sodium hydroxide is added.
When this reaction was completed, aluminium foil is added to the solution. The gas given off turned
damp red litmus blue.
What is aqueous salt Z?
A calcium nitrate
B lead(II) sulfate
C zinc nitrate
D zinc sulfate
5 The symbols for two ions are shown below.
21
19
9
F– 11
Na+
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Both the ions contain the same number of electrons.
B Both the ions contain the same number of protons.
C The fluoride ion contains more electrons than the sodium ion.
D The sodium ion contains more neutrons than the fluoride ion.
6 Statement 1: Non-metals share electrons to attain electronic configuration of a noble gas.

Statement 2: Non-metals share electrons to form covalent compounds.
A Both statements are correct, and statement 2 explains statement 1.
B Both statements are correct, but statement 2 does not explain statement 1.
C Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
D Statement 2 is correct but statement 1 is incorrect.
7 Which change occurs when magnesium bonds with chlorine?

A Chlorine loses seven electrons to form a noble gas configuration.
B Chlorine shares electrons with magnesium to form a molecule of magnesium chloride.
C Magnesium gains two electrons for form Mg2+ ions.
D Magnesium loses two electrons to form Mg2+ ions.
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8 50 cm3 of nitrogen gas reacts with 50 cm3 of oxygen gas to produce nitrogen dioxide. The chemical
equation for the reaction is given below:
N 2 (g) + 2 O 2 (g) Æ 2 NO 2 (g)
What are the volumes of the gases remaining at room temperature and pressure?
volume of gases / cm3
nitrogen oxygen nitrogen dioxide
A 0 0 100
B 0 25 50
C 25 0 50
D 25 25 50
9 20 g of magnesium oxide, MgO, reacts completely with 500 cm3 of dilute nitric acid.
The chemical equation of the reaction is as follows:
MgO (s) + 2 HNO 3 (aq) Æ Mg(NO 3 ) 2 (aq) + H 2 O (l)
What is the concentration of the acid used?
[relative atomic masses, A r : O, 16; Mg, 24]
A 0.002 mol/dm3
B 0.008 mol/dm3
C 2 mol/dm3
D 8 mol/dm3
10 Which substance below will not react with aqueous potassium hydroxide but will react with dilute
hydrochloric acid to form a salt and water?
A aluminium oxide
B carbon monoxide
C copper(II) oxide
D nitrogen dioxide
11 Which pair of reagents can be best used to prepare insoluble magnesium carbonate?
reagent 1 reagent 2
A magnesium ammonium carbonate
B magnesium chloride calcium carbonate
C magnesium oxide potassium carbonate
D magnesium sulfate sodium carbonate
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12 Which of the following reactions will have the slowest rate of reaction?
30 ºC 30 ºC
20 ºC 20 ºC
1 g of marble powder 1 g of marble chips 1 g of marble chips 1 g of marble chips

in 200 cm3 of in 200 cm3 of in 200 cm3 of in 200 cm3 of
3 mol/dm3 of HCl 2 mol/dm3 of HCl 2 mol/dm3 of HCl 1 mol/dm3 of HCl
reaction A reaction B reaction C reaction D
13 What determines the Group of an element in the Periodic Table?

A The number of completely filled electron shells.
B The number of electrons in the valence shell.
C The number of electron shells containing electrons.
D The number of protons in the nucleus.
14 Caesium and potassium are both in Group I of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following statements about the elements is correct?
A Caesium has a higher density than potassium.
B Caesium reacts violently with water but potassium reacts explosively with water.
C Potassium atoms are larger than caesium ions.
D Potassium has a lower melting point than caesium.
15 Chlorine is in Group VII of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following statements is a property of chlorine?
A It can displace bromine from aqueous sodium bromide.
B It forms a basic oxide.
C It has a darker colour than iodine.
D It is a monoatomic element.
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16 The pie-chart shows the composition of pure air.
H
Which of the following rows correctly identifies gases F, G and H?
F G H
A nitrogen carbon dioxide oxygen
B nitrogen oxygen argon
C oxygen nitrogen carbon dioxide
D water vapour oxygen hydrogen
17 Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for all metals?
1 They conduct electricity.

2 They form basic oxides.
3 They have high melting points.
4 They have high densities.
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4
18 Excess dilute nitric acid is added to brass.

Which of the following observations is correct?
A A blue solution is observed.
B A colourless solution is observed.
C A grey deposit is observed and a blue solution is formed.
D A reddish-brown deposit is observed and a colourless solution is formed.
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19 A metal X reacts as follows:
X + dilute acid Æ salt + hydrogen gas

X + cold water Æ no reaction
X + aqueous silver nitrate Æ silver metal + nitrate of X
By comparing X with calcium and silver, which of the following shows the correct order of reactivity of
the metals, starting with the least reactive?
A calcium, silver, X
B calcium, X, silver
C silver, X, calcium
D X, calcium, silver
20 An experiment was set up as shown below to investigate the rate of rusting under different conditions.
cork cork
dry Boiled air oxygen

oxygen distilled
water
+ salt water
1 2 3 4
Which of the following predicts the order of the test-tubes in which rust would first appear?
A 1, 2, 3, 4
B 1, 3, 2, 4
C 4, 2, 3, 1
D 4, 3, 2, 1
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1 Name the substances needed for the following purposes.
purpose name of substance
reducing the acidity in soil
testing for presence of carbon dioxide gas
testing for presence of chloride ions in water
[3]
[Total: 3 marks]
2 The diagrams N, P, Q, R, S and T in Fig 2.1 represent the particles in different substances.
N P Q
R S T
Fig 2.1
Use the diagrams N, P, Q, R, S and T to answer the questions below.

(a) Which of the following above best represents liquid water?
................…………………………… [1]
(b) Which of the following above best represents a mixture containing fluorine and chlorine
gases?
................…………………………… [1]
(c) Which of the following above best represents air?
................…………………………… [1]
(d) Which of the following above best represents neon gas?
................…………………………… [1]
[Total: 4 marks]
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3 The atomic structures of atoms W, X, Y and Z are shown below. The elements are found in
Period 3 of the Periodic Table. The letters do not represent the elements and only the valence
electrons of the elements are shown.
W X Y Z
(a) State and explain which group does atom Z belongs to in the Periodic Table.
................……………………………………………………………………………………….
................……………………………………………………………………………………….
[2]
(b) (i) Write the chemical formula of the compound formed between atoms W and X.
.......……………………………………………………………………………………….
[1]
(ii) The compound formed between W and X has a melting point of 1100 ºC. In terms of
structure and bonding of the compound formed, explain why it has a high melting point.
.......……………………………………………………………………………………….
.......……………………………………………………………………………………….
.......……………………………………………………………………………………….
[2]
(c) Explain why atom Y is the least chemically reactive as compared to the other atoms.
................……………………………………………………………………………………….
................……………………………………………………………………………………….
................……………………………………………………………………………………….
[1]
[Total: 6 marks]
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4 The Blast furnace reaction is an industrial process used to obtain iron from its ore. The iron
obtained is usually used to produce stainless steel, an alloy, which is harder and stronger than
pure iron. Stainless steel is an important material in construction building.
(a) (i) Define the term, alloy.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[1]
(ii) Apart from its hardness and strength, state another advantage of using stainless steel
as an industrial material.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[1]
(b) Carbon, also known as coke, is added to the Blast furnace reaction for the extraction of iron.
The chemical equation for this reaction is given below.
2 Fe 2 O 3 (s) + 3 C (s) Æ 4 Fe (l) + 3 CO 2 (g)
Given 30% of iron(III) oxide, Fe 2 O 3 , is present in 1000 kg of haematite used, calculate the
mass of carbon required for the extraction of iron.
[relative atomic masses, A r : C, 12; O, 16; Fe, 56]
mass of carbon required = ……………………………………

[3]
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(c) Silicon dioxide, SiO 2 , is an impurity produced in Blast furnace.
Explain how silicon dioxide is removed from the Blast furnace.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(d) During the production of iron, sulfur dioxide gas is produced. Explain why sulfur dioxide gas
produced pose an environmental threat to water bodies.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
[Total: 9 marks]
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5 Chlorine gas, a member of the halogens, is an element in Group VII of the Periodic Table.
(a) State two physical properties of chlorine, other than existing as a gas at room temperature
and pressure.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(b) Explain, using its electronic structure, why chlorine is found in Period 3 of the Periodic Table.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(c) Chlorine gas reacts vigorously with hot zinc metal to produce solid zinc chloride.
Construct a balanced chemical equation, including state symbols, for the reaction.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(d) When chlorine gas is bubbled into aqueous potassium bromide, potassium chloride and
bromine solution is obtained. Explain why this reaction occurs.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
[Total: 8 marks]
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6 (a) Metals A, B and C are placed in salt solutions as shown in the table.
result of placing metal in solution of

metal
salt of A salt of B salt of C
A no reaction C displaced
B A displaced C displaced
C no reaction no reaction
Arrange the reactivity of the metals, starting with the least reactive metal.
……........................……………………………………………………………………………
[1]
(b) Explain why carbon can be used to obtain zinc from zinc oxide but not to obtain sodium from
sodium oxide.
……........................……………………………………………………………………………
……........................……………………………………………………………………………
……........................……………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(c) Sodium metal is kept in oil to prevent it from corrosion.
Explain how the oil prevents the sodium metal from corrosion, stating clearly the conditions
that cause the corrosion of sodium.
.................................…………………………………………………………………………..
……........................……………………………………………………………………………
…….........................……………………………………………………………………………
[3]
[Total: 6 marks]
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7 The figure below describes the reactions between colourless solution A and grey solid B.
(a) Identify A, B, C, D, E and F.
A ………………………………………………….
B ………………………………………………….
C ………………………………………………….
D ………………………………………………….
E ………………………………………………….
F ………………………………………………….
[6]
(b) Construct a balanced ionic equation for the formation of precipitate E. State symbols are not
required.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(c) Explain why grey solid B cannot be a metal carbonate.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[1]
[Total: 9 marks]
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8 Nitrogen, oxygen and argon gases can be extracted from compressed liquefied air (mixture of
miscible liquids) at –200 ºC.
(a) (i) State the separation method used to obtain the gases separately at –200 ºC.
..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
(ii) Describe the changes in movement of the air particles as it is compressed and cooled
from room temperature to –200 ºC.
..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
(b) Oxygen is a reactive non-metal.
Describe, in terms of the number of electrons gained, lost or shared, what happens when
(i) an oxygen atom combines with magnesium atom(s).
..…………………………………………………………………………………………..
..…………………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
(ii) an oxygen atom combines with fluorine atom(s).
..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
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(c) (i) Draw a ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram for nitrogen gas.
[2]
(ii) Draw a ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram for oxygen gas.
[2]
[Total: 10 marks]
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9 (a) State two physical properties of copper metal.
Property 1: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Property 2: ………………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
(b) Describe a way to prepare a pure sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals, from copper metal.
Use the following information to help you
x copper does not react with dilute acids
x copper burns in oxygen to form a black solid, which is copper(II) oxide
x copper(II) oxide is insoluble in water
x copper(II) sulfate is soluble in water
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
[4]
(c) 10 g of copper(II) carbonate lumps were reacted with excess 1.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid
and the carbon dioxide gas produced was collected. The experiment was repeated again but
using excess 2.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid. The graph of the data collected is plotted and
shown below.
volume of
carbon dioxide experiment 1
/ cm3
experiment 2
time / min
experiment 1: 10 g of copper(II) carbonate lumps with excess 2.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid
experiment 2: 10 g of copper(II) carbonate lumps with excess 1.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid
(i) State why the production of carbon dioxide gas stopped after a period of time.
.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[1]
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(ii) Use your knowledge of reacting particles to explain why a higher concentration of acid
results in a faster rate of reaction.
.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[2]
(iii) The experiment is repeated using 5 g of powdered copper(II) carbonate and excess
2.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid. Add to Fig. 9.1 the graph you would expect. The original
graphs are already included. Label the new graph as 3.
volume of
carbon dioxide experiment 1
/ cm3
experiment 2
time / min
[1]
Fig. 9.1
[Total: 10 marks]
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10 (a) The diagram below shows the atomic radius of the first 20 elements in the Periodic Table.
Atomic Radius
Element Symbol
(i) Use the diagram above to describe the change in atomic radius across the Period and
down the Group.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
(ii) Describe the change in the character of the elements across Period 3 and how it
affects the respective oxides formed.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
(b) Lithium, potassium and sodium are Group I elements.
State one physical property trend and one chemical property trend of these elements.
physical property trend ……………………………………………………………………………...
chemical property trend ……………………………………………………………………………...

[2]
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(c) Describe a laboratory investigation that can be used to justify the relative positions of iron,
magnesium and silver in the reactivity series. You may include a diagram if it helps you to
answer the question.
Diagram
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[4]
[Total: 10 marks]
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Mark Scheme
Ma
Marks
Qn no. Answer Scheme
Alloc
Allocated
1 A 6 B 11 D 16 B [1] each
ea
2 D 7 D 12 D 17 A 20 m max
3 C 8 C 13 B 18
8 D
4 C 9 C 14 A 19 C
5 A 10 C 15 A 20 D
1 purpose e of
name of substance
su
sub
bs
sta
tance
ncce
n
oxide
calcium oxid
id calcium
de / c
ca
a
alc
lciu
lc hydroxide
ium hy
h
hydr
ydr
d oxid
de /
reducing the acidity in soil
lime / slaked lime / calcium
calcium
m carbonate
c rbon
ca onat
on ate
at
testing for presence of
limewater / calcium hydroxide
hy
ydr
droxide
carbon dioxide gas
testing for presence of ac
acidified silver
silv
si lver
er nitrate
nitrate / acidified
chloride ions in water le
ead
ad(I
(II) nitrate
lead(II) nit
itra
rate
te / acidified
acid
ac id
dified silver sulfate
[3]
1m each
Reject: chemical formula of
of substances
su
ubs
bsta
tanc
nces
es Total: 3
Total
2(a) S [1]
2(b) N [1]
2(c) Q [1]
2(d) P [1]
Total: 4
3(a) Z belongs to group II because [1]

it contains two valence electrons. OR
It has two electrons in the outermost electron shell. [1] [2]
3(b)(i) X 2 W 3 (reject: W 3 X 2 ) [1]
3(b)(ii) The compound formed has a giant lattice structure [1]. Thus, large
amount of energy is needed to overcome strong electrostatic forces of
attraction between the oppositely charged ions [1]. [2]
Reject: “break strong electrostatic forces of attraction”, “break ionic

bonds”, “giant ionic structure”, “oppositely charged particles / molecules /
atoms”.
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3(c) It has eight valence electrons / a completely filled valence shell /
does not need to take in, give out or share electrons with other
elements. [1]
Total: 6
4(a)(i) An alloy is a mixture containing at least one metal with other elements
/ substances. [1]
4(a)(ii) It is more corrosion-resistant / does not rust easily. [1]
4(b)) Mass, Fe 2 O 3 , present = 30% x 1000 = 300 kg [1]
Mole, Fe 2 O 3 = (300 x 1000) ÷ (2 x 56 + 3 x 16) = 1875 mol [1]
Mole ratio: 2 Fe 2 O 3 : 3 C
1875 : 2812.5
Mass, C = 2812.5 x 12 = 33 750 g / 33.75 kg [1] [3]
Note:
1. Allow ECF for wrong answer.
2. –1 if no/wrong units written for final answer.
4(c)) Limestone [1] is used to remove silicon dioxide. It de

decompososes
os
decomposeses at high
temperature in Blast furnace to produce
p oduce basic calcium
pr calcciu
ium oxide [1], which
reacts with silicon dioxide. [2]
4(d)) Sulfur dioxide

dioxid
de gas dissolves in rainwater,
rai
ainnwat
ater
er,, producing
prod
pr oducing acid rain [1]. This
causes the water bodies to be more
more acidic,
aci
cidi
dic
c, ki
kill
killing
lling marine/aquatic lives /
fishes [1]. [2]
Total: 9
5(a)) Low meltin

melting
ng point
p in
po intt / low
low boiling
boiliing point / light-green in colour / does not
bo
conduct electricity
elec
ele tr
ec tric
iccitiy / exist
exis
exi t as diatomic molecules [2]
[Any two]
5(b)) Chlorine has an electronic structure of 2.8.7 [1], hence it contains 3 [2]
electrons shells [1] filled with electrons. Therefore, it is in period 3.
5(c) Cl 2 (g) + Zn (s) Æ ZnCl 2 (s) [2]

1m – correct balanced equation; 1m – correct state symbols
5(d) Chlorine is more reactive than bromine [1]. Hence, it can displace
bromine [1] to form potassium chloride and bromine. [2]
Total: 8
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6(a)
a) C, A, B (only answer) [1]
b)
6(b) Carbon is more reactive than zinc [1], but less reactive than an sodium
sod
odium
[1]. Hence it displaces zinc from zinc oxide but not sodium
um ffrom
rom
rom sodium
so
oxide. [2]
6(c)
c) By keeping sodium in oil, the oil creates a physical
al barrier
baarrrriie
ie [[1]
err [11] that
tha
at
at
prevents the surface of sodium metal to come in n contact
co
on
ntta
act
ct with
witith ox
o
oxygen
ygen gas
gas
[1] and water / water vapour [1], which cause
causes
es corrosion.
corr
corros
osio
ion. [3]
Total: 6
7(a)
a) A – nitric acid or HNO 3
B – iron metal or Fe
C – hydrogen e gas or H 2
D – iron(II) nitrate or Fe(NO 3 ) 2
E – iron(II) hydroxide or Fe(OH)
Fe(OH
OH)) 2
F – ammonia or NH 3
1m each; acaccept
cce
c ptt ch
chemic
chemical
ical
al formula
for
ormumula
l [6]
b)
7(b) Fe2+ + 2 OH– Æ Fe(OH)
Fe(O
Fe (OH)
(OH2
H)
1m – correct
corr
rrec
ectt equation;
equa
equati
tion
n; 1m – balanced equation [2]
c)
7(c) A metal carbonate
car
arbo
bona
nate
te will produce carbon dioxide gas, instead of hydrogen
gas. OR A m metal
etal carbonate does not produce hydrogen gas when [1]
reacted with acid.
Total: 9
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8(a)(i) Fractional distillation [1]
8(a)(ii) It changes from moving rapidly in random directions / moving at great

speed in different directions to sliding over each other randomly / in
different directions within the liquid. [1]
8(b)(i) Each oxygen atom gains two electrons from magnesium [1], forming
oxide ion. Each magnesium atom loses/transfers two electrons [1] to
oxygen, forming magnesium ion. [2]
)( )
8(b)(ii) yg atom shares two valence electrons [[1]] with two fluorine
Each oxygen
atoms [1]. [2]
c)(i)
8(c)(i)
O O
[2]
c)(ii)
8(c)(ii)
N N
[2]
Note: 1m deducted
ded
educ
cte
ted
d if students only shows valence electrons
Total: 10
1
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9(a) High density / High melting and boiling points / conducts electricity /
conducts heat / malleable / ductile / shiny surface / Solid at room
temperature / Pink/brown solid [2]
[Any two]
9(b) Heat/Burn copper metal in air / in oxygen to produce copper(II)

oxide. [1]
To an excess amount of CuO, add a fixed volume of sulfuric acid and
stir the mixture. [1]
Filter to remove the excess CuO from the mixture. [1]
Warm/Heat the filtrate to saturation and then allow it to cool for
crystallization to occur. [1] [4]
c)(i)
9(c)(i) Copper(II) carbonate is used up. [1]
c)(ii)
9(c)(ii) At a higher concentration, there are more reactant particles
particle es pe
perr un
unit
it
it
volume [1]. Hence, the frequency of effective collision
collisions
ns between
betw
be tween
tw
particles increases [1], leading to a faster rate of reaction.
reacttio
on.
n [2]
c)(iii) Graph showing half the volume of carbon dioxid

9(c)(iii) dioxide
id
de gas
gas a
ga an
and
nd fa
ffaster
ster rate
rat
atee
of reaction compared to Graph 1. Graph must
stt be
be labelled.
lab
labe
elllled
le
ed
d. [1]
Total: 10
1
10(a)(i)
a)(i) Atomic radius increases down the group [1]and de
d
decreases
creases across the
period [1]. [2]
(a)(ii The elements

10(a)(ii t changes from me
metals
eta
talsls to
o non-metals
non
no n-me
meta
t ls across the period /
) becomes less metallic acrossss tthehe period
per
erio
io
od / me
m
metallic
tallic to non-metallic
character across the period [1[1]] an
andd th
the
e oxides
o id
ox des
e changes from basic to
acidic
a
acidic across th
the
he period
periiod
pe o [1].
]. [2]
10(b)
0(b) Physical prop
per
erty
ty trend:
property trend
nd:: melting
melt
meltin
ing
g or boiling point decreases / density
increases [1]
Chemicall property
p op
pr oper
e ty
y trend:
tre
rend
n : chemical reactivity increases [1] [2]
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10(c)
0(c) Reaction condition [1]: state the use of either water / steam / dilute
dilu
lutte acids
lu aci
ci
cids
Data collection [1]: counting the number of bubbles es

s produced
pro
rodu
duce
du c d /
ce
measure volume of gas produced at regular intervals
interval
als
al s / me
mea
measure
asurre lost
lost
in mass over regular intervals
Comparison of data [1]:

The beaker / test-tube / boiling-tube with more
mor
orre bubbles
bu
bubb
bble
les pr
prod
oduc
uced
uced w
produced illl
il
will
be magnesium, followed by iron. Silver will not not have
no ha
h ave any
anyy bubbles
bub
bbl
bles
e
es
produced as it is unreactive towards acid.
OR
Measure the gas collected at regularreguular

a intervals
interrva
vals
ls and
and
n plot a graph of
volume of gas produced ove overer ti
time
me / MeMeas
Measure
a ur
as ure
e the lost in mass at
regular intervals and plot a graph
gra
raph
ph ooff mass
m ss rreading
ma eading on scale balance
against time. The graph with st stee
steepest
eepe
pestst gradient
gra
radi
d ent will be magnesium,
followed by iron, followed by sis
silver
lver
lver which
whi
hich
ch sshows
h ws a horizontal line due
ho
t its chemical un
to unre
unreactivity.
reac
activity
y.
Justification ooff relative

rela
rel tive
e positions
pos
osititio
ons
n [[1]:
1]:
Hence, magnesium
magnesiu um iss the
the mostmost reactive, followed by iron, and silver
is the lea
least
astt reactive.
rea
eactctiv
ive. (o
(orr vice versa) [4]
Total: 10
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions [20 marks]
21 A mixture contains an organic liquid J, and a dilute solution of potassium chloride.

Liquid J boils at 21 oC and is immiscible in water.
Which two methods of separation should be used in sequence to obtain samples of liquid J first
before solid potassium chloride?
method 1 method 2
A use a separating funnel evaporation
B evaporation sublimation
C distillation filtration
D filtration evaporation
22 Which diagram represents a mixture of diatomic elements?
A B
C D
23 The diagrams represent four different compounds.
In which row are the compounds correctly named?
1 2 3 4
A ammonia sodium chloride methane water
B methane ammonia sodium chloride water
C water ammonia methane sodium chloride
D water methane ammonia sodium chloride
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24 Study the following reaction scheme.
metal heat
carbonate metal oxide X + carbon dioxide
W
dilute nitric
acid
light blue precipitate Z dissolves

aqueous salt Y aqueous in excess aqueous ammonia to
ammonia give a dark blue solution
What is the identity of metal carbonate W?
A copper(II) carbonate B iron(II) carbonate
C iron(III) carbonate D zinc carbonate
25 The diagrams show a series of experiments carried out using chlorine water and bromine water.
tube A tube B tube C tube D
Which test tube, A, B, C or D shows no change in colour?
26 Which of the following processes is an endothermic reaction?
A combustion B freezing
C photosynthesis D respiration
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27 Sulfur undergoes changes when it reacts with air and water.

The substances that sulfur form are represented in the following stages.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

S SO 2 SO 3 H 2 SO 4
Which of the following shows the correct change in oxidation states of sulfur in each stage of the
process?
S SO 2 SO 3 H 2 SO 4
A 0 +2 +6 +8
B 0 +4 +6 +6
C +2 0 +6 +6
D +6 +6 +2 0
28 Which statements about the pollutant carbon monoxide are correct?
1 It is a colourless and odourless gas.

2 It is formed by the complete combustion of natural gas.
3 It reacts with the haemoglobin in the blood and reduce the transport of oxygen.
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
29 The diagram shows a complete circuit.
Which solid, when placed between P and Q, would cause the light bulb L to light up?
A copper
solid between
B hydrogen fluoride electrical contacts
C sodium chloride
D sulphur
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30 In the preparation of salts, which of the following would require the use of a burette and pipette?
A calcium sulfate B sodium sulfate
C silver sulfate D zinc sulfate
31 The diagram shows an upward delivery method for gas X.
What is the nature of the gas?
gas X
potassium
hydroxide pellets
as drying agent
mixture of hydrochloric acid and

magnesium ribbon
heat
A The gas is soluble in water and denser than air.
B The gas is soluble in water and less dense than air.
C The gas is insoluble in water and denser than air.
D The gas is insoluble in water and less dense than air.
32 Which ionic equation represents the neutralisation of dilute sulfuric acid with aqueous sodium
hydroxide?
A H+ + OH– o H 2 O
B NaOH + H+ o Na+ + H 2 O
C H 2 SO 4 + 2OH– o SO 4 2– + 2H 2 O
D SO 4 2– + 2Na+ o Na 2 SO 4
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33 The diagram shows a cooling curve of steam.
temperature/ °C
time/ min
Which of the following options correctly describes the changes that occur between points C to D?
attractive forces
separation of particles energy of particles
between particles
A decreases increases decreases
B decreases decreases increases
C increases increases decreases
D increases decreases increases
34 An element has an atomic number of 4.
Which statement about this element is correct?
A It forms ions by losing electrons.
B It has four occupied electron shells in each of its atoms.
C It is an unreactive gas at room temperature and pressure.
D It is found in Group IV of the Periodic Table.
35 An element X forms an ion of X2+.
Which group of the Periodic Table is this element found in?
A Group I
B Group II
C Group V
D Group VI
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36 Some zinc carbonate was reacted with excess dilute nitric acid.
The graph shows the volume of carbon dioxide gas evolved at 20 second intervals until the
reaction has finished. Graph 1 shows the results obtained from this reaction.
graph 1
graph 2
Which of the following could have been changed to produce graph 2?
A The concentration of acid was doubled.
B The concentration of acid was halved.
C The mass of zinc carbonate was halved.
D The particle size of the zinc carbonate was doubled.
37 The reaction between hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate is shown.
2HCl + CaCO 3 o CaCl 2 + H 2 O + CO 2
What volume of 1.0 mol/dm3 hydrochloric acid is needed to react completely with 1.0 g of calcium
carbonate (M r = 100)?
A 10 cm3 B 20 cm3
C 100 cm3 D 200 cm3
38 Which of the following substances is not present in the reaction during the extraction of iron?
A calcium oxide B calcium carbonate
C calcium hydroxide D calcium metasilicate
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39 Which oxide will neither react with acids nor alkalis?
A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide
C magnesium oxide D zinc oxide
40 The results of three metal displacement experiments are tabulated as shown.
metal nitrate solution

experiment metal
JNO 3 KNO 3 LNO 3
1 J - no reaction L displaced
2 K J displaced - L displaced
3 L no reaction no reaction -
What is the order of reactivity of these metals?
most reactive least reactive

A J K L
B K L J
C K J L
D L J K
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Section A
Section B Section A

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Section A
1 (a) Use three words from the box below to describe each substance in Table 1.1. For
Examiner’s
The words can be used once, more than once, or not at all. Use
solid liquid gas atom molecule
element compound mixture ions
Table 1.1
substance diagram description words
1 ……………………………
A 2 ……………………………
3 .………….………………..
1 ……………………………
B 2 ……………………………
3 .………….………………..
1 ……………………………
C 2 ……………………………
3 .………….………………..
[3]
(b) (i) Explain why substance A will conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……... [1]
(ii) Suggest another way of making substance A conduct electricity.
…………………………………………………………………………………….………... [1]
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2 Spots of different coloured dyes were placed along a pencil line on a sheet of chromatography For
Examiner’s
paper. The paper was then placed in a solvent. Use
Fig. 2.1 shows the chromatogram obtained.
pencil line
Black Blue Green Purple Orange Red
Fig. 2.1
(a) Which physical property allows chromatography to separate components of the dyes?
………………………………………………………………………………………….….……..…. [1]
(b) Based on Fig. 2.1, what can be deduced about the components of the black dye?
……………………………………………………………………………………….….…..………. [1]
(c) Suggest why the start line was drawn in pencil line and not in ink for this experiment?
……………………………………………………………………………………….…...………….
………………………………………………………………………………………..……..………. [1]
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3 Hydrogen bromide has a melting point of –87 oC and a boiling point of –67 oC. For
Examiner’s
Use
(a) Draw a ‘dot and cross’ diagram to show the arrangement of electrons in a molecule of
hydrogen bromide. Show only the outer shell electrons.
[2]
(b) Hydrogen bromide dissolves in water to form an acidic solution which is colourless.
(i) Give the formula of the ion which causes the acidity.
…………………………………………………………………..……………….….……… [1]
(ii) Describe what is seen when chlorine gas is bubbled through the solution.
…………………………………………………..…………………….…………….………
……………………………………………………………..………….………….………… [1]
(iii) Construct an ionic equation, including state symbols, for the reaction you have
described in (ii).
………………………………………………..…………………..………………………… [2]
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4 Zinc blende is an ore that contains mainly zinc sulfide (ZnS). The extraction of zinc from its ore For
Examiner’s
happens in the blast furnace. Use
The ore of zinc blende is roasted in air (oxygen) to form zinc oxide which is then reduced with
carbon monoxide in the blast furnace, similar to the extraction of iron from haematite.
The extraction of zinc can be represented by the equation as shown.
ZnO + CO o Zn + CO 2
(a) State which substance is reduced and give a reason for your answer.
substance reduced …..…………………………………………………………………………….
reason ..…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) Zinc produced by the blast furnace is often alloyed to increase its hardness and strength.
Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.
(i) Draw the structure of brass in the box provided in Fig. 4.1.
Fig. 4.1 [1]
(ii) With reference to your drawing in Fig. 4.1, explain why brass is harder and stronger
compared to pure zinc.
………………………………………………………………………………………...………
...………………………………………………………………………………………………
…...…………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
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5 The reaction between copper(II) oxide and hydrogen can be represented by the equation as For
Examiner’s
shown. Use
CuO(s) + H 2 (g) o H 2 O(g) + Cu(s)
In this reaction, 0.40 g of solid copper(II) oxide was used.
(a) (i) Calculate the number of moles of copper(II) oxide used in the reaction.
[1]
(ii) Hence, determine the number of moles of hydrogen gas is required for all the
copper(II) oxide to be used up in the reaction.
[1]
(b) It is also known that 165 cm3 of hydrogen gas was used in the reaction.
(i) Using your answer from (a), determine the limiting reagent.
Explain your answer clearly by showing all relevant calculations.
[3]
(ii) Hence or otherwise, calculate the mass of water vapour produced at the end of the
reaction.
[2]
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6 Part of the Periodic Table is shown in Fig. 6.1. For

Examiner’s
The letters are not the actual chemical symbol of the elements. Use
V X
W Z
Fig. 6.1
For each of the following statements, decide whether the statement is true or false and state a
reason for your decision.
(a) W is more metallic than Z.
.………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
………………………………………………………………………...……………………………. [1]
(b) V is less reactive than W.
.………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(c) V has a lower melting point than W.
.………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
………………………………………...……………………………………………………………. [1]
(d) X has more electron shells than Y.
.………………………………………………………………………..……………………..….…..
…………………………………………………………………………..………………….………. [1]
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7 Study the
Study the flowchart
flowchart below
in Fig.and
7.1 answer
and answer the following
the questions thatquestions.
follow. For
Examiner’s
Use
colourless colourless white solid

solution of + sulfuric acid +
solution B C
barium salt A
add zinc metal
colourless gas D
that extinguishes colourless
+ solution E
lighted splint with a
‘pop’ sound
add aqueous
silver nitrate
white precipitate F
Fig. 7.1
(a) Identify substances A to F.
A …………………………………………...
B …………………………………………...
C …………………………………………...
D …………………………………………...
E …………………………………………...
F …………………………………………... [6]
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for any one of the reactions described in Fig. 7.1.
………………………………………………………………………………………...……….……. [2]
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8 (a) A chemical company makes salts for use in industries. Table 8.1 shows some names and For
Examiner’s
formulae of salts with the names of the acids and other compounds used to make them. Use
Complete the table by writing the missing information.
Table 8.1
name of the other

formula of name of acid
name of salt compound used to make
salt used to make salt
salt
sodium sulfate Na 2 SO 4
potassium phosphate K 3 PO 4 phosphoric acid
silver chloride AgCl
calcium phosphate phosphoric acid calcium hydroxide [3]
(b) Fig. 8.2 shows a rusted car. However, not all the parts have rusted. The areas that have
not rusted are either painted or have plastic coatings.
painted
rusted areas
plastic coating
Fig. 8.2
Explain how the paint and plastic coating can slow down rusting.
..............................................................................................................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(c) Harmful gases released into the atmosphere can form acid rain which speeds up rusting.
Name one such gas which causes acid rain and state its source.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
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Section B For
Examiner’s
Use
9 Read the information about chlorine.
Chlorine ranks among the top ten chemicals produced today. Chlorine is produced by
passing an electric current through a concentrated solution of sodium chloride or
through molten sodium chloride. This process is one of the most important commercial
processes in industry. Chlorine, in one form or another, is added to most swimming
pools, spas, and public water supplies because it kills bacteria that cause disease. Many
people also use chlorine to bleach their clothes. Large paper and pulp mills use chlorine
to bleach their products.
Two naturally occurring isotopes of chlorine exist, chlorine-35 and chlorine-37.

Chlorine exists commonly both in the Earth's crust and in seawater as sodium chloride.
Smaller amounts of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride also occur in seawater.
Chlorine is very reactive. The reaction between chlorine and other elements can often
be vigorous. For example, chlorine reacts explosively with hydrogen to form hydrogen
chloride.
(a) The information contains examples of a mixture.

Identify two mixtures in the information.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) The chemical symbols of the two chlorine isotopes are shown below.
Compare and contrast the structures of the nuclei in chlorine isotopes.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………….……………..……. [2]
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(c) Magnesium burns in chlorine gas to produce magnesium chloride. For

Examiner’s
Use
(i) Complete Table 9.1 which gives information about the two ions in magnesium
chloride.
Table 9.1
number of number of number of electronic

name of ion
protons neutrons electrons structure
magnesium ion 12 2,8
chloride ion 17 18
[2]
(ii) Draw a ‘dot’ and cross diagram to show the arrangement of electrons in magnesium
chloride. Show only outer shell electrons.
[2]
(d) Chlorine can react with hydrogen to form hydrogen chloride. Hydrogen chloride is a gas at
room temperature.
(i) In terms of electrons, describe the bonding in hydrogen chloride.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……..
……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. [1]
(ii) At room temperature, magnesium chloride is a solid while hydrogen chloride is a

gas.
Use your knowledge of the bonding in magnesium chloride and hydrogen chloride
to explain the difference in physical state.
……………………………………………………………………………………………....
…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
…….………………………………………………………………………………….……..
……………………………………………………………………………………….……... [2]
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10 (a) Hydrochloric acid is used for rust removal while sodium hydroxide is used in detergents. For
Examiner’s
Use
(i) State the colour of Universal Indicator in dilute hydrochloric acid and in aqueous
sodium hydroxide.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(ii) Explain briefly, in terms of ions in solution, the reason for the difference in acidity
and alkalinity of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(iii) The reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium metal produces a soluble
salt, magnesium chloride.
Describe the steps to obtain a pure sample of magnesium chloride from the reaction.
…………………………………………………………………………….…………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [4]
(b) In an experiment, 20.0 cm3 of 1.50 mol/dm3 sodium hydroxide exactly neutralised 25.0 cm3
of hydrochloric acid. Using the chemical equation provided for the reaction, calculate the
concentration of the hydrochloric acid used.
NaOH + HCl o NaCl + H 2 O
[2]
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11 (a) Fig. 11.1 shows the speed of reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid For
Examiner’s
in two different experiments. Us
Experiment 1 was performed using 10 g of powdered calcium carbonate.

Experiment 2 was performed using 10 g calcium carbonate in lumps.
volume of carbon dioxide released / cm3
time / s
Fig. 11.1
(i) Based on the graphs, compare the speed of reaction for the two experiments.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(ii) Use your knowledge of reacting particles to explain why the particle size of calcium
carbonate affects the speed of reaction.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation, including state symbols, for the reaction
between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid.
.……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
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(b) Sketch on Fig. 11.1 the speed of reaction for 5 g of powdered calcium carbonate. [1]
Label this ‘Experiment 3’.
(c) The temperature of the mixtures increased during the reaction in both experiments 1 and
2.
(i) Suggest whether the reactions are exothermic or endothermic.
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(ii) Explain in terms of bond breaking and bond forming for your answer in c (i).
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(iii) Suggest a method that can be used to accurately determine that all the acid has
been used up during the reaction.
.……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
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DATA SHEET

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Answers for Paper 1

21 A 26 C 31 D 36 C
22 A 27 B 32
2 A 37
37 B
23 D 28 C 33 B 38
38 C
24 A 29 A 34 A 39
39 B
25 C 30 B 35 B 40
40 C
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Paper 3: Monday 0800 - 0915 07 May 2
2018
20 + 65 marks
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Section A: Structured Questions [45 marks]
1 (a) description words [3]
1 solid Students incorrectly state

2 ions mixture due to the different
3 compound charges.
1 liquid Students incorrectly state solid
2 element due to the connecting atoms or
3 atom molecule
Students incorrectly state

1 gas mixture due to the different
2 compound
coloured shapes failing to
3 molecule
appreciate the line or as
atoms.
Any order
1 mark for every 3 correct
answers
(b) (i) Presence of mobile ions to act as Missing key terms of m mobile
obilile
ob e ions act as [1]
charge carriers to enable charge carriers. Stud den
ents state
Students sta
tate free
conduction of electricity electrons which is reserved
res
eser
erve
ved d for metals.
(ii) Heating A till it melts / A is in Students state
statate
te electrolysis
ele
lectc rolysis and [1]
molten state. ng itit as a method.
electroplating metho
hod. d.
[Total: 5 marks]
2 (a) Different solubilities of components in Ma

Many
anyy sstudents
tud
tu de
ent
nts w wrote
wr
rot
ote solubility
e soolu
lubi
bilililty
bi one- [1]
y as a one
solvent word
wo d rresponse.
ord es
e sp
poon
ns e.. Failing
sse
e n to state
Failing
ng stat
st ate
at e solubility of
o
the dyes.
(b) Contains blue, purple and orange Most

s who got wrong
wroong failed to indicate blue [1]
as well
welll as they feltt iitt wasn’t perfectly in line
line.
(c) Graphite/Carbon in the pencill is insoluble

ins
nsol
oluble Students
e Stud
St uden ts ffailed
ents ailed to answer question of why [1]
in the solvent and would not ot a ffect the
ff
affect th
he pe
penncil was used by only stating why ink is
pencil
results. not used. Some used ‘lead’ as a term to
no
explain about the carbon from pencil.
ex
[Total:
[Tot
[T otal
al:: 3 Marks]
3 (a)
Most could not recall how to draw the
bromine electrons properly. Left blank.
Brr
B Legend stated only as hydrogen/bromine
[2]
2
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(b)
(i) H+ Students wrote equations of HBr or H- . [1]
(ii) Colourless solutions starts to turn Students described the displacement [1]
reddish - brown reaction itself rather than colour
observations. Some stated yellow instead
of reddish brown.
(iii) Cl 2 (g) + 2Br- (aq) o Very poorly done. 98% could not do this [2]
2Cl- (aq) + Br 2 (aq) question and could not balance equation.
Need to revisit this topic.
[1] – correct chemical
formula/ions
[1] – correct state symbols
(2nd mark is only awarded if the
1st mark is given)
[Total:
[Total
[Tot al:: 6 marks]
marks
4 (a) Substance reduced: ZnO has been substance reduced:
redu
re duce most
ed: mos ostt incorrectly
inco
in corr
rreectly state
reduced [1] as just Zn.
Zn n.
Reason: ZnO has lost an oxygen atom to Reason:
Reas so
onn: students
sttud
s ud
den
ents
en s are able
abl
ble explain the [2]
e to explain
form Zn / oxidation number of Zn has loss
lo s of
oss of oxygen
ox
o xxyg
yg
y g en tto
gen
en identify
o id
iden
enti
en tify
ti fy tthe
he substance
decreased from +2 in ZnO to 0 in Zn. [1] reduced.
reduceedd.. However,
Ho owwever their phrasing
er, th
er phra
ph ras
ra sing is wrong
using oxygen hass b been
een reduced
redu
re duced from zinc
oxide.
oxid
de.
(b) (i)
most
mo
m st students
stu
t dents who made mistakes drew
orde
or
o d rly arranged atoms or did not
orderly no
differentiate the size of the atoms
di
d
enough.
e
tthe size of the atoms enough. Labelling [1]
might help.
m
(ii) The
The different
diff
di ffer entt sized atoms disrupts
eren Most fail to get the full marks by either
the
th e orderly
derrly arrangement [1]
orrde omitting different size disrupts orderly
of pure
ure metal. This makes it
pur arrangement. [2]
harder for the layers to slide over
one another [1] thereby making it
harder.
[Total: 5 marks]
5 (a) (i) Mr of CuO = 64 + 16 = 80
No. of moles of CuO

଴.ସ଴
= [1]
଼଴
= 0.0050 moles
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(ii) Mole ratio, CuO:H 2 is 1:1, [1]

Students fail to state why the value is
hence 0.0050 moles of H 2 is
same as a(i).
required
(b) (i) No. of moles of hydrogen gas used

ଵ଺ହ
=
ଶସ଴଴଴ Quite a large number of students had not
= 0.006875moles [1] done this part
p as theyy forgot
g to changeg
cm3 to dm3. They also had forgotten the
Mole ratio, CuO:H 2 is 1:1
formula.
0.005mole of CuO requires only
0.005 moles of H 2 . However, Lastly, they incorrectl
incorrectly tlly assoociate CuO and
associate
0.006875moles of H 2 is used. H2 mole directly b byy lo
lookokin
ok
lookinging
in gw hich is more
which
rather than byy llooking
ooki
oo king
ki ng att amount
am nt of of H2
Hence H 2 is in excess. [1]
available vs
sn eede
ee ded.
de
needed. d. [3]
CuO is the limiting reagent. [1]

(ii) Mr of water vapour = 2 + 16 = 18
Quite a ffa
fair number
aiirr n umbe students
er of stude
dent
de nts
nt s erroneously
usedd the amountt of h hydrogen
ydro gen used in a(i).
oge a(i)
Mole ratio of CuO:H 2 O is 1:1. to calculate
a culate the number
cal num
umb ber of moles. 1m was
Hence 0.005mols of water vapour is given for
fo
or method mark.
mar
a k.
formed. [1]
[2]
Mass of water vapour = 0.005

0 005 x 18 =
0.
0.09g [1]
marks]
[Total: 7 marks
6 (a) True; In the the same

sam
a e Period,
P ri
Pe riod
od,, metallic
meta
met llic Most students were able to do this [1]
character
characte er of elements
ele
eme
m ntntss decreases
deccreases
de question. However the explanation needs
from leftt to rigright
ght of PT
PT so W is more improvement as they only say the Z is a
metallic
meeta
tallllic
icc tthan
han
han Z. halogen rather than showing less
character of a metal.
(b) True; On moving
moving down Group I Most students could do this well. [1]
elements, the reactivity increases so
V is less reactive than W.

(c) False; On moving down Group I Quite a fair number of students had
elements, the melting point of the forgotten trends of Grp 1 [1]
element decreases so V should have
a higher melting point than W.
(d) False, On moving down any group, [1]

the number of electron shells in the Almost all students were able to answer
atoms of the element increases so X this question well.
should have less electron shells than
Y.
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(No mark for reason if ‘true/false’ is

incorrect.)
[Total: 4 marks]
7 (a) A: barium chloride A students could not identify the acid.
B: hydrochloric acid B students could not identify the acid as

HCl. Most placed Barium sulfate in this
C: barium sulfate
option.
D: hydrogen gas
C most left this blank
E: zinc chloride
D all students could
d identify
ide
dent
ntif
nt i y this
if
F: silver chloride
E some students were
studentts we
wer able
re a ble to identify this
bl
[6]
but was not able
ble to
ab to work backwards.
work b ackw
ac war
ards
d .
ds
F as above abo
boove
ve
(b) 2AgNO 3 (aq) + ZnCl 2 (aq) o 2AgCl (s) + Most t students
s t
tuu de
d e n
ntts who
wh
w could
ho coul not do the above [2]
ld not
Zn(NO 3 ) 2 (aq) could
co
o ul
u l d not
no
n o t write
w
wrri
it
ite
t e a balanced
b
baa lanc
la nced
nced equation.
equ ation. Some
quat
BaCl 2 (aq)+ H 2 SO 4 (aq) o BaSO 4 (s) + alsoo wrote
wrro te nonsensical
ote nonse i al rresponse
enssic espo
es ponse as the
po
2HCl (aq) reaction cannotcannot go o through.
thr
hrough
hr gh
h.
2HCl (aq) + Zn (s) o ZnCl 2 (aq) + H 2 (g)
marks]
[Total: 8 marks
8 (a)
name of salt formula
formul a of name
ula off ac
me o acid used
id u sed name of the other
salt to make
mak
ake ssalt
e sa lt compound used to make
salt
sodium sulfate Na 2 SO 4 sulfuric acid sodium

oxide/hydroxide/carbona
te
m phosphate
potassium phossph
hat
ate
e K 3 PO
P 4 phosphoric acid potassium oxide/
hydroxide/carbonate
silver
ver cchloride
silv hlor
hl orid
ide
e AgCl hydrochloric silver nitrate
acid
m phosphate
calcium phos
ph o phate Ca 3 (PO 4 ) phosphoric acid calcium hydroxide
2
[3]
Few
Fe
recalled
the
charge for
phosphori
c acid
(b) The paint and plastic coating acts as a Most students could identify why the paint can
barrier [1] to be used to prevent rusting but quite a large [2]
number did not state how it acts as a
protective layer/ barrier from the reactants.
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Prevent / minimize oxygen and water

from coming into contact with iron
directly [1]
(c) Nitrogen dioxide – motor vehicles Most correctly stated the gases SO2 but CO [2]
Sulfur dioxide – factories / coal/ was another incorrect response.
volcanic eruptions
[Total: 7 marks]
Section B – Free Response Questions [20 For

Examiner’s
marks] Use
9 (a) Solution of sodium chloride and Many stated swimming pool, tap but the [1]
seawater water was only inferred not mentioned.
(b) Both have same number of protons, 17. Many students correctly stated the the same [1]
They have different number of number in proton but did not elaborate on the [1]
neutrons, Cl-35 has 18 neutrons while difference in the number of neutron through
Cl-17 has 20 neutrons.
calculation to show how they knew the
neutron was different.
(c) (i) Table 8.1
number of number of number o off electronic

electronic
name of ion
protons neutrons electron
electrons ons
on s structure
10
Ions
ons mean
Io meaean
ean
that
th a there
hat th
heere
re is
[2]
a difference
diiffffe
d erren
ence
magnesium ion 12 between
betw
be twe ee
e
enn
proton
oton and
prrot
p and
nd
electron.
electron
el n. Mg
loses 2
electrons
electron ns
18
chloride ion Chlorine 2,8,8
gains one
electron
(ii)
charges
char
arge
g s [1], electrons [1]
ge [2]
Most failed to draw the proper charges and wrongly indicated the outermost shell
for magnesium with 2 electrons.
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(d) (i)
Hydrogen and chlorine share a Most wrongly stated by just stating it has [1]
pair of electrons between them. covalent bonds without describing further.
(ii) Magnesium chloride is a solid at Most students failed to state everything to get
room temperature as a large full marks. Many confused between structure [1]
amount of energy is required to and bonding. Structure describes how the
overcome the strong electrostatic
particles are packed and its movement and
forces of attraction between
oppositely charged ions. arrangement.
[1]
Hydrogen chloride is a gas at room
temperature as only a small
amount of energy is required to
overcome the weak intermolecular
forces of attraction between
molecules.
[Total
[Tot
[T otal
ot al : 10
10 marks]
marks
10 (a) (i) Universal indicator in hydrochloric Orange and b bluel e are
lu arre synonymous
syno
ony
nymo
mous
mo us for weak [2]
acid is red while it is purple in acid and alkalis
allk
ka
alliis
s
sodium hydroxide.
Reject orange/yellow for
hydrochloric acid and blue for
sodium hydroxide
(ii) There are more H+ ions than OH- Acidss have both types ty
ype
pes of ions only that there [2]
ions in acid. [1] are more off one ty
re o type
ype tthan
han the other.
There are more OH- th than
han H+ io
ions
ons The converse
e co
conv
n er
nverse is true.
in alkaline solution
ns. [1]
solutions. 1]
(iii) Add magnesium/carbon

magnesium/carbonate/oxide onat
ate//ox
oxid
idee By drawing out the reaction, students can
in excess to acid [1] visualise
visu
vi s alise better and not omit the steps.
su
Filter the mixture to obtain
o obt btai
ain
n
magnesium
magnes esiu um as a residue
res
esid ue and
idue an keep
[4]
the filtrate
e fi
filt te [1]
ltrate
Heat
He eat ttheh ffiltrate
he ililtr
trat e to ssaturate
ate a urate the
at
solution and and allow allo
al w it to cool to
low
allow
allo
al w crystals
low crys
cr ysta
tals ls tto
o form [1]
Dry
D
Dr the
y th
he cr crystals
crys
ysta tals between sheets of
filt
fi lter
e paper
filter papaper
e [1]
(b) No. of moles of NaOH = 0.02x1.5 = 0.03 [2]

[1]
Concentration of HCl = 0.03 / 0.0250 [1]
= 1.20 mol/dm3
[Total: 10 marks]
11 (a) (i) Experiment 1 has a faster rate of Steeper gradient indicates a faster rate of [1]
reaction than experiment 2. / reaction.
Experiment 1 took a faster time to
complete than experiment 2.
(ii) Powdered calcium carbonate has Most omitted to state which particle was the
a larger surface area to volume smaller one and assumed the reader to [2]
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ratio / larger total surface area know. Many used higher probability instead
exposed to collisions. [1] of frequency.
Results in higher frequency of
effective collisions [1],
[ ], thus
greater speed of reaction.
(iii) CaCO 3 (s) + 2HCl(aq) o Most could not recall reactions rea
reaction
onss between [2]
CaCl 2 (aq) + CO 2 (g) + H 2 O(l) acid and carbonates and and the e product
product
obtained.
(b) number
Sizeable numbe berr of sstudents
tudent
nts failed
s fa ed to label
aililed labe [1]
te
the correct term. erm
rm..
Students failed
faiiled
lle
ed tto oaappreciate
ppreciat
ate th
at thee half volume
compared
comp par
areed
e d tto
o fiffirst
irrs
irsst graph.
g aph.
gr
Students
Stud
ud
deennttss did
id not
did no ott follow
fo
olllo
loww the
the reaction
reac
re tion speed of
actti
ac tio o
the firstt graph.
g ra
gr apph.h.
(c) (i) Exothermic reactions. Heat

Heat increase
inc r ase is exothermic reaction
ncre [1]
(ii) Greater energy is given n off

off when
when Stud
St u ents failed to appreciate how bonds of
Students [2]
bonds of products are e formed
form
fo e [1]
rmed [1] existing compunds need to be broken in
then energy
nerrgy taken
en a en in
tak n from
from order to form new bonds.
surrounding
surr
r ound ng in breaking
ndin brea
br eaki ng bonds
king bond
bo n s [1]
reactants.
of react
ctants. Breaking of bonds require energy which is
Hence th there
her
eree is a net
net increase in taken in (endo) from surroundings. Forming
temperature.
te
emp
m er
erat
a ur
u e. of bonds require the energy to be given out
to surroundings (exo). Since final is exo it
means that more energy is given off than
taken in.
(iii) Using a pH meter. accurately = use instrument to measure [1]

[Total:
[T l 10 marks]
k
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West Spring Secondary School

SECONDARY 4/5 EXPRESS / NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
Name ( ) Date 10 May 2018
Class Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Additional Materials: Periodic Table

Write your index number, class and name on all the work you hand in.
You may use a HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not
use appropriate units.
Section A (20 Marks)

Write your answers in the spaces provided on page 6.
Section B (45 Marks)

Show all relevant workings.
Section C (20 Marks)

Answer both questions.
Show all relevant workings.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE
The number of marks is given in [ ] at the end of
each question or part question. Section A /20
Section B /45
Section C /20
Total /85
This document consists of 16 printed pages including this cover page.

Setter Mr. Joel Lee [Turn over
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Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided on page 6.
1 The approximate pH values of four aqueous substances are shown.

Which substance could be used to neutralise excess acid in the stomach?
substance pH
A baking soda 9
B salt 7
C orange juice 4
D vinegar 3
2 Which two substances react without giving off a gas?
A citric acid and calcium carbonate

B hydrochloric acid and magnesium.
C nitric acid and aqueous ammonia.
D sodium hydroxide and ammonium sulfate.
3 Which ionic equation represents the reaction between aqueous potassium hydroxide and dilute sulfuric
acid?
A H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) Æ H 2 O (l)

B H 2 SO 4 (aq) + 2K+ (aq) Æ K 2 SO 4 (aq) + H 2 (g)
C 2K+ (aq) + SO 4 2- (aq) Æ K 2 SO 4 (aq)
D KOH (aq) + H+ (aq) Æ K+ (aq) + H 2 O (l)
4 A student proposed a few methods to safely prepare a sample of sodium chloride in the laboratory:
1 sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid

2 sodium metal and hydrochloric acid
3 sodium nitrate and hydrochloric acid
Which of the above method(s) may be used?
A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 1 2 and 3
5 Which of the following contains the greatest number of atoms?
A 0.5 mol of helium

B 30 dm3 of krypton
C 40 g of calcium
D 100 g of gold
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6 What is the mass of sodium hydroxide present in 500 cm3 of 1.0 mol/dm3 sodium hydroxide solution?
A 0.5 g
B 20 g
C 40 g
D 2 kg
7 In a reaction, 10 cm3 of butene (C 4 H 8 ) was burnt in 80 cm3 of oxygen. The equation for the reaction is
shown:
C 4 H 8 (g) + 6O 2 (g) Æ 4CO 2 (g) + 4H 2 O (l)
At the end of the reaction, what is the total volume of gas remaining?
(all volumes are measured at r.t.p.)
A 40 cm3
B 60 cm3
C 80 cm3
D 100 cm3
8 Which air pollutant below is not correctly matched to its source?
pollutant source
A carbon monoxide incomplete combustion of petrol in car engines
B nitrogen oxides lightning activity
C sulfur dioxide decomposition of organic matter
D unburned hydrocarbons incomplete combustion of petrol in car engines
9 The data below gives the concentration of various air pollutants, in parts per billion, in four different
cities.
In which city are limestone buildings under the greatest threat from pollution?
carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen sulfur dioxide

A 5 45 11
B 17 11 23
C 25 8 32
D 108 5 23
10 Which statement about the elements of the Periodic Table is correct?
A Group 0 elements are unreactive metals.

B Group II elements tend to form positive ions.
C Group VII elements exist as single atoms.
D The elements become more metallic from the left of the Periodic Table to the right.
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11 Fluorine, F, is an element in Group VII of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following statements about fluorine is false?
A Fluorine exists as diatomic molecules.

B Fluorine forms ions with a -1 charge.
C Fluorine has a higher melting point than chlorine.
D Fluorine is a non-metal.
12 The reaction between iron(III) ions and iodide ions is represented by the following ionic equation:
2Fe3+ (aq) + 2I- (aq) Æ 2Fe2+ (aq) + I 2 (s)
Which statement about the reaction is correct?
A Fe2+ ions are oxidised by loss of electrons.

B Fe3+ ions are reduced by gain of electrons.
C Fe3+ ions are reduced by loss of electrons.
D I- ions are oxidised by gain of electrons.
13 Aqueous solution X is known to contain a powerful oxidising agent.

To two separate samples of solution X, a solution of potassium iodide was added to one, while a
solution of acidified potassium manganate(VII) was added to the other.
Which of the following correctly describes the colour of solution X in the respective samples?
after addition of aqueous after addition of aqueous acidified

potassium iodide potassium manganate(VII)
A brown colourless
B brown purple
C colourless colourless
D colourless purple
14 The ionic equations below represent the reactions between four metals zinc, iron, X and Y and the
aqueous ions of one of the other listed metals.
Zn + X2+ Æ Zn2+ + X
Zn + Fe2+ Æ Zn2+ + Fe
X + Fe2+ Æ no reaction
Y + Zn2+ Æ Y2+ + Zn
What is the correct order of reactivity of the metals?
most reactive least reactive

A X Fe Zn Y
B Y Fe X Zn
C Y Zn Fe X
D Zn Y X Fe
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15 Which of the following explains why recycling ensures that metals will be available in the future?
A Dumping of metals in landfill sites is unsightly.

B Recycling avoids the environmental damage of opening new mines.
C Recycling costs less than obtaining metals from their ores.
D There are only limited amounts of metals in the Earth’s surface.
16 In the experiment shown below, steam is passed over heated solid P, which reacts to give gas Q:
P
mineral wool
saturated with Q
water
heat
water
Which of the following could be P and Q?
P Q
A copper hydrogen
B potassium oxygen
C silver oxygen
D zinc hydrogen
17 Aqueous sodium hydroxide and aqueous ammonia were added separately to two different aqueous
solutions each containing the same metallic ion. In both cases, a white precipitate was formed which
dissolved when excess sodium hydroxide or ammonia was added.
What is the ion?
A Al3+
B Ca2+
C K+
D Zn2+
18 An aqueous solution of compound Z reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form a green precipitate.
A piece of aluminium foil is added to the mixture and heated; a gas that turns damp red litmus paper to
blue is given off.
What is Z?
A ammonium nitrate
B copper(II) nitrate
C iron(II) chloride
D iron(II) nitrate
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19 Which of the following processes is exothermic?
A Burning of petrol in car engines

B Evaporation of a water puddle
C Melting tar for the paving of roads
D Sublimation of dry ice
20 The dissolving of ammonium nitrate in water is an endothermic process.

Which graph correctly shows how the temperature of the mixture changes over time when ammonium
nitrate is dissolved in water and the solution is allowed to stand?
A B
Temperature / °C Temperature / °C
room room
temperature temperature
Time / min
Time / min
C D
Temperature / °C Temperature / °C
room room
temperature temperature
Time / min Time / min
Answers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Section B
1 The physical and chemical properties of five unknown oxides are summarised in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1
unknown state at solubility pH of aqueous reacts with dilute reacts with dilute
oxide r.t.p in water solution hydrochloric acid? sodium hydroxide?
A solid soluble 14 yes no
B solid insoluble - yes yes
C gas soluble 7 no no
D solid insoluble - yes no
E gas soluble 2 no yes
(a) Which oxide(s) is/are:
(i) non-metallic?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(ii) able to form an alkali?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(iii) amphoteric?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Give an example for your answer in (a)(iii).
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) Suggest the identity of oxide A.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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2 Phosphorus is an element that does not react with water, but will react readily in air, forming an oxide.
Fig. 2.1 below shows a piece of phosphorus fastened to a copper wire and left for a few days in the set
up. The water slowly rises up the tube.
Tube with 100cm3 air

capacity
phosphorus
copper wire
trough
water
Fig. 2.1
(a) State the gas in air that phosphorus has reacted with.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) At which mark will the water level approximately be after a few days?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) State two gases that are left in the tube after a few days.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
3 When a mixture of aluminium powder and zinc oxide is heated, the mixture burns vigorously with a
bright flame, and may even explode. The reaction is illustrated by the equation below.
2Al + ZnO Æ Al 2 O 3 + 3Zn
(a) Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? Explain your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) State whether zinc oxide is oxidised or reduced. Explain your answer in terms of electron transfer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
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4 A common reaction iron undergoes is rusting. Fig. 3.1 below shows an experiment where some iron
nails have been exposed to different conditions in four test tubes A, B, C and D.
Stopper test tube
anhydrous
calcium
chloride oil
(drying iron nail
agent) boiled water sodium chloride
solution
tap water
A B C D
Fig. 3.1
(a) In which test tube(s) will the iron nail not rust? Explain your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]
(b) In which test tube will the iron nail rust the fastest?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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5 The electronic configurations of lithium, sodium and potassium are shown in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1
element symbol proton number electronic configuration
lithium Li 3 2,1
sodium Na 11 2,8,1
potassium K 19 2,8,8,1
(a) Explain why these three elements are in the same group of the Periodic Table.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) For one of the metals in Table 5.1, name the products of its reaction with water.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(c) Name one other element that is in the same group as the elements in Table 5.1.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(d) Describe how the reactivity of the element in (c) would differ from the elements in Table 5.1.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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6 An unknown metal M forms the nitrate MNO 3 . The compound is stable, but decomposes upon strong
heating.
When a 17.0 g sample of MNO 3 was heated, it decomposed completely according to the equation:
2MNO 3 (s) Æ 2MNO 2 (s) + O 2 (g)
At the end of the reaction, 2400 cm3 oxygen was collected.
(a) Is the above decomposition reaction exothermic or endothermic one? Explain your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) Calculate the number of moles of MNO 3 that decomposed.
[2]
(c) Calculate the molar mass of MNO 3 , and hence determine the identity of M.
Identity of M : ……………………… [3]
(d) Describe a test you would perform to confirm the identity of the oxygen produced.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
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7 Group VII and Group 0 are found at the right side of the Periodic Table.
(a) What are the names given to elements in Group VII and Group 0?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Explain why the elements in Group 0 are unreactive.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) A student is given four substances below.
aqueous bromine aqueous chlorine
aqueous potassium bromide aqueous potassium chloride
Describe how she could use two of the substances to perform an experiment to show that
chlorine is more reactive than bromine. Include the observations you would expect her to make,
and construct a balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]
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8 Fig. 8.1 describes some of the reactions of two unknown substances A and B.
grey/silver powder A colourless solution B

heat
gently
add excess aqueous add
sodium hydroxide Universal
Indicator
pale green solution C + colourless gas D
2. add
1. add dil. aqueous
nitric acid barium red solution
nitrate
extinguishes a burning splint

green precipitate F white precipitate E with a “pop”
Fig. 8.1
(a) Identify unknown substances A – F.
A: …………………………………………………………….
B: …………………………………………………………….
C: …………………………………………………………….
D: …………………………………………………………….
E: …………………………………………………………….
F: …………………………………………………………….
[6]
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for any one of the reactions in Fig. 8.1.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
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Section C
9 Iron is extracted from iron ore in the blast furnace, as shown in Fig. 9.1 below.
haematite, coke,
waste gases
limestone
hot air hot air

Y
hot air
Fig. 9.1
(a) In the furnace, the coke is converted to carbon monoxide. A redox reaction then takes place
between iron(III) oxide in haematite and carbon monoxide to produce iron and carbon dioxide.
(i) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide and carbon
monomonoxide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) Explain why the reaction in (i) is a redox reaction.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(iii) Identify the reducing agent in reaction (a)(i).
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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(b) Pure iron from the blast furnace is frequently mixed with other elements to form alloys.
Give one example of this alloy, and explain why it is preferred to pure iron.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(c) Identify substance Y, and explain how it is formed. Include the relevant chemical equation(s) in
your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [4]
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10 Magnesium nitrate is commonly used as a dehydrating agent; it is also present in some fertilisers.
A student prepared a sample of magnesium nitrate by adding magnesium oxide to 200 cm3 of nitric
acid of an unknown concentration. The equation is shown below:
2HNO 3 (aq) + MgO (s) Æ Mg(NO 3 ) 2 (aq) + H 2 O (l)
In this particular reaction, 7.4 g of magnesium nitrate was collected at the end of the reaction.
(a) Given that the nitric acid reacted completely, calculate the moles of nitric acid that reacted and
hence its concentration in mol/dm3.
[3]
(b) Outline an experimental procedure to describe how pure crystals of zinc nitrate may be prepared
using a similar method as above. State clearly the reagents that you use.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [6]
(c) Explain why sodium nitrate cannot be prepared with the method in (b).
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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Marking Scheme
Name of Setter(s): Joel Lee

Title of Assessment: Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic)
Subject: Science (Chemistry) 5076/5078
Duration: 1hr 45mins

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A C A A B B B C A B
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1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2
C B B C D D D D A B

Comments/
Comm
mmen
mm ents
en ts//
ts
Q/No
No Answer Suggestions
Sugggesti
tio
ons to Marks
Mar
Markers
Mark
Ma rker
rk erss
er
1(a)(i)
i) Oxides C and E CAO
CAO 2
1(a)(ii)
ii) Oxide A CAO
CA 1
1(a)(iii)
iii) Oxide B CA
CA
CAO 1
1(b) lead(II)/aluminium/zinc oxide CAO 1
1(c) Any Group I oxide (sodium oxide, pot

potassium
otas
assi
sium
m oxide
oxiide etc.)
etc
tc.)
.) 1
2(a) Oxygen CAO 1
2(b) It will be at approximately

apprrox
oximat
a el
at ely the
e 80
80cm
cm3 ma
mark.
mark
r . CAO 1
2(c) Any 2: Nitrogen / Ar

A
Argon
go
on / Ca
C
Carbon
rbon
rb on dioxide / Water vapour CAO 2
is exothermic.
The reaction is exot
othe
hermic.
CAO 1
3(a) It gives burns vigorously/may
vig
gorously/may explode, signifying that a lot of heat is
OWTTE 1
given out to the surroundings.
Zinc oxide is reduced.
1
3(b) Zn gains 2 electrons from Zn2+ in ZnO to Zn. CAO
1
(Students need to specify no. of electrons to get the mark.)
The nail will not rust in tubes B and C. CAO 1

4(a) There is no moisture/water in tube B, and OWTTE 1
There is no oxygen in tube C. OWTTE 1
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4(b) Tube D. CAO 1
5(a) They have the same number of valence electrons. CAO 1
5(b) Lithium/sodium/potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. CAO 2
5(c) Rubidium/caesium/francium CAO 1
5(d) It is more reactive. CAO 1
The reaction is endothermic,, because heat needs to be

6(a) OWTTE 2
supplied/heat is taken in for the reaction to start
Moles of oxygen = 2400 / 24000
1
= 0.10 mol.
6(b) CAO
CAO
Moles of MNO 3 = 0.10 x 2
1
= 0.20 mol.
Molar mass of one mol. of MNO 3 = 17.0 / 0.2
= 85 g/mol 1
CAO
CAO
6(c) A r of M = 85 – [14 + (3x16)]
(e
ecf allowed)
(ecf alllow
owed
ed)
ed
= 23 1
Therefore M is sodium. 1
Insert a glowing splint into a test tube containing the gas.. 1
6(d) CAO
If it relights, the gas is oxygen. 1
7(a) Halogens (Group VII) and noble gases

gasses (Group
(Gr
Grou p 0)
oup CAO 1
7(b) They have a fully filled valence she

shell, which
hellll,, wh
w confers stability.
ich co CAO 1
Mix aqueous ch
chlorine
hlo
lori n and
rine a d aqueous
an aq
que ouss potassium
ueou tassium bromide.
pota
po 1
The mixture of sol
solutions
lutions
ns will
wililll turn
turn from
from colourless to brown as 1
7(c) bromine is dis
displaced.
i pl
plac
a ed
ed. CAO
2 KBr + Cl 2 Æ 2 KC
KCl + B
Brr 2
1
A: iron
B:
B sulfuric
lf i acidid
8(a) C: iron(II) sulfate 1m each 6
D: hydrogen
E: barium sulfate
F: iron(II) hydroxide
Fe + H 2 SO 4 Æ FeSO 4 + H 2 CAO
FeSO 4 + 2NaOH Æ Na 2 SO 4 + Fe(OH) 2 1m for correct
8(b) formula, 1m for 2
FeSO 4 + Ba(NO 3 ) 2 Æ Fe(NO 3 ) 2 + BaSO 4 balanced
(Any one) equation.
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Fe 2 O 3 + 3 CO Æ 2 Fe + 3CO 2 1
9(a)(i)
1m for stating
It is a redox reaction as Fe 2 O 3 is reduced to Fe, and CO is oxidised oxidised and
9(a)(ii) to CO 2 . reduced species 2
Fe 2 O 3 loses oxygen while CO gains oxygen. 1m for
explanation
9(a)(iii) CO is the reducing agent. CAO 1
(Stainless) steel is one iron-based alloy.
1
9(b) It is preferred as it is stronger / more corrosion resistant than pure CAO
1
iron.
Y is slag. CAO
CA
AO 1
The limestone added to the furnace decomposes to form calcium 1
oxide and carbon dioxide.
OWTTE
OWTTE
TE
The calcium oxide reacts with acidic impurities / silicon dioxide
e in
n
1
9(c) the haematite to form slag.
(1m can be given for the role of limestone in removing
gaacidic
ciid
c diic
impurities, without mention of its decomposition)
CaO + SiO 2 Æ CaSiO 3 CAO

CA 1
Moles of Mg(NO 3 ) 2 = 7.4 / 148

= 0.050 mol. 1
Moles of HNO 3 = 0.050 x 2
10(a)) CAO
= 0.10 mol. 1
Conc.
onc. of HNO 3
Co = 0.10
0.10 / (200/1000)
(200/
0/10
1000
0 )
00
= 0.50
0 50 mol/dm
0. mol
ol/d
/dm
m3 1
The reagents used are
arre nitric
nitr
ni tric
ic acid
aci
cidd and zinc metal/carbonate/oxide. 1
1. Add exc
excess
ces
esss zi
zinc
nc metal/carbonate/oxide
met
etal
al/c
/car
arbonate/oxide to nitric acid. 1
2. After the rea
reaction
eact
ctio
ion
n is ccomplete,
omplete, filter to obtain zinc nitrate solution 1
as the filtrate.
3. Heat the solution to obtain a saturated solution.
10(b)) OWTTE 1
4. Cool the saturated solution to crystallise zinc nitrate.
4 nitrate
1
5. Filter to obtain crystals of zinc nitrate, wash with cold distilled
1
water and dry.
10(c) Sodium carbonate, the starting material, is soluble in water. OWTTE 1
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1 hour
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this has been done for you.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four
possible answers A, B, C, and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate
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Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.
Any rough working should be done in this Question Booklet.
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1 Which apparatus is most suitable to measure 21.20 cm3 of hydrochloric acid?
A pipette
B burette
C measuring cylinder
D electronic top pan balance
2 Which method is suitable for obtaining pure ethanol from wine?
A filtration
B distillation
C crystallisation
D fractional distillation
3 An unknown white substance was found on a murdered victim’s body. A crime scene
investigator conducted a series of tests on the substance.
First, he dissolved the substance in water to form a colourless solution. Next, to a portion of
the solution, he added aqueous sodium hydroxide dropwise. A white precipitate was
formed. The precipitate did not dissolve when excess sodium hydroxide was added.
What is the white substance likely to be?
A zinc nitrate
B zinc sulfate
C calcium nitrate
D calcium sulfate
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4 Which group of particles has eight electrons in their valence shells?
A Li+, Na+, Cl-, S

B Li+, Na+, Cl-, Ne
C H+, Mg2+, F-, He
D S2-, Na+, O2-, Ar
5 An element has the electronic configuration, 2.8.4. What is the identity of the element?
A sulfur
B silicon
C carbon
D nitrogen
6 Two elements react to form a compound with the chemical formula X 2 Y.
This compound is able to conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Which of the following pairs is most likely to be elements X and Y?
X Y
A sodium sulfur
B magnesium chlorine
C oxygen carbon
D nitrogen oxygen
7 Using the equation shown below, find the volume of oxygen needed to completely react
with 36 dm3 of CH 4 at room temperature and pressure.
CH 4 (g) + 2O 2 (g) CO 2 (g) + 2H 2 O (g)
A 24 dm3
B 36 dm3
C 48 dm3
D 72 dm3
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8 In a village, before using a cast iron wok, lemon juice is used to clean the surface of the
wok. This is because
A the lemon juice is acidic and will react with iron surface to produce iron(II) salt.
B the lemon juice is acidic and will react with iron surface to produce iron(III) salt.
C the lemon juice is acidic and will remove the iron(III) oxide that is found on the
surface.
D the lemon juice is acidic and will add on to the iron(III) oxide that is found on the
surface.
9 Aluminium oxide can react with both acid and alkali to form a salt. What type of oxide is it?
A basic
B acidic
C neutral
D amphoteric
10 What result is obtained when liquid bromine is added to aqueous potassium chloride?
A A brown vapour forms.
B A silvery solid is formed.
C A green gas is produced.
D There is no visible reaction.
11 Element Z has the electronic configuration of 2.8.8.1. A scientist dropped a piece of

element Z in cold water. What would his observation be?
A Element Z sinks to the bottom of the container and no bubbles was seen.
B Element Z floats on the surface of the water and some bubbles were seen.
C Element Z sinks to the bottom of the container and effervescence was seen.
D Element Z darts around the surface of the water, effervescence and sparks
were seen.
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12
beaker 1 beaker 2 beaker 3
The diagrams above show the results obtained when three different metallic discs of the
same shape and size were dropped into dilute hydrochloric acid separately.
Which metal is likely to have been placed in each beaker?
beaker 1 beaker 2 beaker 3

A magnesium copper calcium
B calcium copper magnesium
C copper magnesium calcium
D calcium magnesium copper
13 Nickel is between iron and lead in the reactivity series.
Which statement(s) can be deduced from its position in the reactivity series?
I Nickel forms effervescence with cold water.

II Nickel is obtained by heating nickel ore with carbon monoxide.
III Nickel reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas.
A I only
B I and III
C II and III
D I, II and III
14 Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen are all common pollutants of air.
Which pollutant is shown with its correct source and its adverse effect on the environment?
pollutant source effect on the environment

A carbon monoxide combustion of fossil fuels acid rain
B carbon monoxide lightning global warming
C oxides of nitrogen lightning acid rain
D sulfur dioxide volcanoes global warming
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15 Ammonium chloride was added to distilled water. Which graph correctly shows the change
in temperature?
A temperature/oC B temperature/oC
time/s time/s
C temperature/oC D temperature/oC
time/s
time/s
16 Acidified potassium manganate(VII) can be used to detect the presence of ethanol vapour
in the breath of a person who has consumed alcohol.
If ethanol is present, a colour change is observed. What is the colour change observed?
A colourless to brown
B purple to colourless
C colourless to purple
D brown to colourless
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17 Excess magnesium was added to a beaker of dilute hydrochloric acid on an electronic

mass balance. A graph of the mass of the beaker and contents was plotted against time
(curve 1).
mass of beaker/g
time/min
What change in the experiment could give curve 2?
I The same volume of a more concentrated solution of hydrochloric acid.

II The same mass of magnesium but in smaller pieces.
III A lower temperature.
A I only
B II only
C I and II only
D II and III only
18 A compound with molecular formula C 2 H 4 O 2 dissolves readily in water to form an aqueous

solution. When this aqueous solution reacts with magnesium and limestone respectively,
bubbles of colourless gas are observed. What is the structural formula of this compound?
A B
C D
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19 The diagram shows the structure of a monomer.
Which polymer can be made from this monomer?
A B
C D
20 What is the structure of the product formed when ethene gas is passed through aqueous
bromine?
A B
C D
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SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)
5078/03
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Section A
1 Fig. 1.1 shows the particles in six substances.
+ + +
+ + +
+ + +
+ + +
+ + +
+ + +
A B C
+

+
+

+
D E F
Fig 1.1
(a) Which diagram best represents
(i) carbon dioxide, ………………………..
(ii) molten copper, ………………………..
(iii) solid sodium chloride, ………………………..
(iv) helium, ………………………..
(v) brass. ………………………..

[5]
(b) Which of the above substances, A – F, represents an element?
………………………………………..……………………………………………………...[1]
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2 Table 2.1 gives some information on the component gases of clean air in the atmosphere.
Table 2.1
gas melting point / oC boiling point / oC
nitrogen 210 196
oxygen 218 183
argon 189 186
other noble gases
carbon dioxide sublimes at 78 oC
water vapour 0 100
Separating air into its component gases is an important process in the industries. Air is
first cooled to liquid at 200 oC before it is gradually warmed up and separated into its
component gases, as illustrated in Fig. 2.1.
stage 1 stage 2
nitrogen
air
oxygen
cooling liquid air at
200 oC
heater
argon, carbon dioxide
and water removed
Fig. 2.1
(a) Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles in the liquid air.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………...…..[2]
(b) Explain why argon, carbon dioxide and water can be removed when air is compressed
and cooled to 200 oC in stage 1.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….....[1]
(c) Name the method used to separate the components of liquid air in stage 2.
………………………………………………………………………………………….…....[1]

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(d) Which component will be collected last in stage 2? Explain your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………….…....[2]
(e) Which component will have the largest volume collected in stage 2?
……………………………………………………………………………………...….…….[1]
3 (a) Sir James Jeans, who was a great populariser of science, once described an atom of
carbon as being like six bees buzzing around a space the size of a football stadium.
(i) Suggest what were represented by the six bees in this description.
………………………………………….………………………………..…….……...[1]
(ii) What is missing from Jeans’ description when applied to an atom of carbon?
………………………………………………..….…………………………..….…….[1]
(b) Carbon has two isotopes which have the symbols 12 13

6C and 6C.
(i) State, in terms of atomic structure, the difference between the two isotopes of
carbon.
………………………………………………………………………………….……...…
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….[1]
(ii) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement of electrons in an atom of the 126C
isotope.
[1]

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5
4 Chromatography is often used to solve crimes involving forgery.
In an investigation of a case which involves a bank cheque issued with a forged signature,
the sample of ink from the forged signature was tested together with inks from the pens of
five suspects V, W, X, Y and Z. Fig. 4.1 shows the chromatogram that was obtained with
the use of an organic solvent.
solvent front
Ɣ Ɣ Ɣ
Ɣ
Ɣ Ɣ Ɣ
Ɣ Ɣ Ɣ Ɣ
start line Ɣ
drawn in pencil ink from V W X Y Z
forged
signature inks from pens of suspects
Fig. 4.1
(a) Which suspect is most likely to have forged the signature in the bank cheque?
………………………………………………………………………………………............[1]
(b) Suggest why the ink from the pen of suspect W gives only one spot on the
chromatogram.
………………………………………………………………………………………............[1]
(c) Explain why the start line is drawn in pencil but not in pen.
……………………………………………………………………………………………...…..
……………………………………………………………………………………...….........[2]
(d) Suggest a reason why water would probably not be a suitable solvent to use for this
chromatography.
…………………………………………………………………………………...…….........[1]

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6
5 Haematite, a common ore used for the extraction of iron, contains the compound, iron(III)
oxide. Iron is produced in the blast furnace by heating a mixture of iron(III) oxide, coke and
limestone with air. Fig. 5.1 gives the outline of a blast furnace in which iron is extracted
from its ore.
haematite, coke and limestone
waste gases waste gases
hot air hot air

molten
slag
molten
iron
Fig. 5.1
(a) Describe how carbon dioxide is produced under high heat in the blast furnace.
………………………………………………………………………...……………................
…………………………………………………………………………………...….............[2]
(b) The chemical equation for the production of iron in the blast furnace is shown.
Fe 2 O 3 (s) + 3CO (g) Æ 2Fe (l) + 3CO 2 (g)
(i) State the oxidation state of iron in iron(III) oxide.
…………………………………………………………………………….……….......[1]
(ii) Explain, in terms of oxidation states, whether iron(III) oxide is oxidised or

reduced.
…………………………………………………………………...……………................
……………………………………………………………………………...…............[2]

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6 (a) A 500 cm3 aqueous sample contains 37.6 g of copper(II) nitrate. Calculate the
concentration of the copper(II) nitrate solution in mol/dm3.
[Relative atomic masses: A r , Cu, 64; N, 14; O, 16]
concentration = ……………………….….mol/dm3 [2]
(b) When a piece of zinc is added to the copper(II) nitrate solution, a reddish brown solid
is formed. Explain the observation.
……………………………………………………………….………………………………….
……………………………………………………………….………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
7 Fig. 7.1 describes some of the properties and reactions of solution Z.
add add Y
X Z
dilute nitric acid aqueous green precipitate,
white green
and aqueous sodium insoluble in excess
precipitate solution
silver nitrate hydroxide aqueous sodium
hydroxide
Fig. 7.1
(a) Give the identities of X, Y and Z.
X ……………………………………………………..
Y ……………………………………………………..
Z ……………………………………………………..
[3]
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for any one of the reactions in Fig. 7.1.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..…...[2]
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8 (a) Complete Table 8.1 by filling in the five blanks.
Table 8.1
name of substance chemical formula solubility in water
sodium carbonate soluble
calcium nitrate Ca(NO 3 ) 2 soluble
K 2 SO 4 soluble
barium chloride soluble
lead(II) chloride PbCl 2
iron(III) carbonate insoluble
[5]
(b) (i) Give the names of the two reagents in Table 8.1 that can be used to prepare a
white precipitate of calcium carbonate.
1…………………………………………………….
2…………………………………………………….
[1]
(ii) Describe the process of how you could prepare a pure dry sample of calcium
carbonate from the two reagents you have given in (b)(i).
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………….…………………………………………………………….......………[3]

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Section B
9 Fluorine is an element found in Group VII. It would react vigorously with potassium, from
Group I, to form potassium fluoride. It would also react with hydrogen gas to form hydrogen
fluoride.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of fluorine and potassium.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……....[2]
(b) Draw and label the electronic structures of potassium fluoride and hydrogen fluoride.
[Proton (atomic) numbers: H, 1 ;F, 9; K, 19]
potassium fluoride
hydrogen fluoride
[4]
(c) Use these structures to explain why, at room temperature and pressure, potassium
fluoride is a solid and hydrogen fluoride is a gas.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………...……………………………..…
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………….……………....…[4]

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10 Alcohols form a homologous series.
(a) (i) Give two general properties of a homologous series.
………………………………………………………………….….……………………
……………………………………………………………………..…………………...
………………………………………………...………………………..……………[2]
(ii) Write the general formula of the homologous series of alcohols.
…………………………………………………………………..………………...…[1]
(b) X is an alcohol with two carbon atoms in its molecule.
(i) Complete Table 10.1 by naming and drawing the full structural formula of X.
Table 10.1
name of X structural formula of X
[2]
(ii) Give the chemical formula of the organic substance that is formed when X
reacts with atmospheric oxygen.
…………………………………………………………………………….…………[1]
(iii) A solution of X can be made by fermentation of glucose. Describe how this

process is completed in the laboratory.
……………………………………………………………………………………..……
………………………………………………………………………………….……….
………………………………………………………………………………………..…
……………………………………………...…………………….……….…………[3]
(iv) X is commonly used in Brazil as a fuel for vehicles. Suggest a reason why X
can be used for this purpose.
………………………………………………………………………….……………[1]

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11 When hydrochloric acid reacts with strips of magnesium, a gas is given off.
(a) Draw a diagram to show how you would investigate the speed of the reaction
between hydrochloric acid and magnesium in an experiment. Describe how you
would find the speed of the reaction based on the data collected in this experiment.
………………………………………………………………………………….……………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
………………………………………………………………………………………..…….[4]
(b) State and explain one way of increasing the speed of this reaction. Use your
knowledge of reacting particles in your explanations.
……………………………………………………..………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………..…….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
………………………………………………………………………………………..…….[3]
(c) Give the name of the gas given off in this reaction.
…………………………………………………………………………………..………….[1]
(d) G is the next member in the same group that magnesium belongs to.
(i) State the chemical symbol of G.
………………………………………………..……………...……………………….[1]
(ii) Explain why G is placed in the same group as magnesium.
………………………………………………..………………………….......……….[1]

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PAPER 1 (20 marks)
1 B 11 D
2 D 12 B
3 C 13 C
4 D 14 C
5 B 15 D
6 A 16 B
7 D 17 A
8 C 18 A
9 D 19 B
10 D 20 C
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PAPER 3
Section A: 45 marks
Qn. Scoring Points Marks M

Max.
No. M
Marks
1 (a) (i) F [1] [5]
(ii) D [1]
[1
(iii) C [1]
[1
(iv) A [1]
(v) B [1]
(b) A and/or D [1] [1]
2 (a) Particles are closely packed but not orderly arranged.

arran nge
ged . [1] [2]
Particles move freely and slide past each other throughout tthe
he lliquid.
i uid.
iq d [1]
(b) At 200oC, argon, carbon dioxide and water will be
b removed as s solids.
olids. [1] [1]
(c) Fractional distillation [1] [1]
(d) Oxygen gas [1] [2]
It has the highest boiling point. [1]
(e) Nitrogen gas [1] [1]
3 (a) (i) electrons [1] [1]

(ii) protons or neutrons or nu nucl
nucleus
c eu
euss [1] [1]
(b) (i) 12 [1] [1]
have
They hav different
a e di
d number
ffferentt nu mber of neutrons.
numb 6C has 6 neutrons
1
13
whereas
wher e s 6C has 7 neutrons.
rea neut
ne utro
rons
ns.
(ii)
[1] [1]
4 (a) Suspect Z [1] [1]

(b) The ink from the pen of W is probably made from a pure substance. [1] [1]
(c) Unlike ink from a pen, pencil line will not dissolve in the solvent and [1] [2]
will not interfere with the separation of the ink. [1]
OR
Ink from a pen is a mixture and it will dissolve in the solvent and
will get separated in the solvent which will interfere with the separation
of the ink.
(d) The ink used for signing bank cheque would probably be insoluble in [1] [1]
water.
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5 (a) Carbon dioxide is formed when coke is burnt in hot air and when [1] [2]
limestone is decomposed at high temperature. [1]
(will not accept CO reducing Fe 2 O 3 equation given in part (b). CO 2 is
produced mainly by oxidation under this reaction.)
(b) (i) +3 [1] [1]
(c) (ii) The oxidation state of iron has decreased and thus, it is reduced. [1] [2]
Iron’s oxidation state has decreased from +3 in iron(III) oxide to 0 [1]
in iron.
6 (a) 37.6 [1] [2]

Number of moles of Cu(NO 3 ) 2 = = 0.2
188 [1]
0.2
Concentration in mol / dm3 = = 0.4 mol / dm3
0.5
(b) Zinc is more reactive than copper. [1] [2]
Zinc displaces copper in copper(II) nitrate to form copper metal
meta
al wh
al whic
ich
ic
which h [1]
is the reddish brown solid.
7 (a) X: silver chloride / AgCl [1]

[1 [3]
Y: iron(II) hydroxide / Fe(OH) 2 [1]
[1
Z: iron(II) chloride / FeCl 3 [1]
(b) FeCl 2 + 2AgNO 3 Æ Fe(NO 3 ) 2 + 2AgCl [2]
OR
FeCl 2 + 2NaOH Æ Fe(OH) 2 + 2NaCl
correct formulae off re
rreagents
ea
agge
ennts and
nd products
produ
uct
ctss [1]
e equation
balanced
ed equattio
ionn [1]
8 (a) [5]
name of chemical formula solubility
so
s y iin
lubility
ty n water
substance
[1]
sodium carbonate Na 2 CO
O3 soluble
calcium nitrate Ca(NO

Ca(N
Ca (NO
O3)2 soluble
potassium sulfate K 2 SO 4 soluble

[1]
barium
bari
rium
um cchloride
hlorid
de BaCl 2 soluble
[1]
lead(II)
lead
a (II)) ch
chlo
chloride
lori
ride
de PbCl 2 insoluble
[1]
iron(III)
ir
ron
on((II
I I) ca
carb
carbonate
rbonate Fe 2 (CO 3 ) 3 insoluble
[1]
(b) 1. sodium carbonate both [1]

2. calcium nitrate [1]
((c)) Mi
Mix sodium
di carbonate
b t and
d calcium
l i nitrate
it t solution
l ti ((or reagents
t [1] [3]
stated in 8(b)(i) together.
Filter the mixture and collect the residue. [1]
Wash the residue with distilled water and dry between pieces of filter [1]
paper.
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Section B: 30 marks
Qn. Scoring Points Marks Max.

No. Marks
9 (a) 2K + F 2 Æ 2KF [2]
correct formulae of reag
gen
ents
reagentsts a nd
anddp roduct
ro
product [1]
bala
ba lanc
nce
balanceded equation
equ
quat
atio
ionn [1]
(b) [4]
K F
tran
nsfer of electr
correct transfer ron a
electron nd charge
and [1]
coorr
rrec
e t number
correct numbber of electrons [1]
correct number of shared electrons [1]

c rrect number of electrons in the molecule
co
correct [1]
(c) Potassium m fl
ffluoride
uoride iiss an
a io ioni
ionic
nicc compound with strong electrostatic forces [1] [4]
of attraction
attract i n between
ctio betw
be twee
een n it
itss oppositely charged ions,
thus it re
rrequires
q ir
qu ires large
es a la
largrge amount of energy to overcome the attraction [1]
and d ha
hass a hi
high gh mmelting
elting and boiling point.
el
Hydrogen
Hydrdrog
ogen fluoride
en flu luor de is a covalent compound with weak intermolecular
o id [1]
forces.
forceses.
requires
It requir
irese only a little amount of energy to overcome the attraction, [1]
thus it has a low melting and boiling point.
10 (a) (i) Member of the same homologous series have similar chemical [1] [2]
properties and
they display a gradual change in their physical properties as the [1]
number of carbon atoms increases in their molecules.
(will not accept same functional groups or general formula because
question ask for properties and not structure.)
(ii) C n H 2n+1 OH [1] [1]
(b) (i) [2]
name of X structural formula of X
ethanol
correct name [1]

correct structural formula [1]
(ii) CH 3 COOH [1] [1]
(iii) Yeast is added to a solution of glucose in a conical flask and placed [1] [3]
in a water bath.
Temperature of the mixture in the water bath needs to be kept at [1]
37oC.
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The conical flask is connected through a delivery tube to a test tube
with limewater to prevent oxygen in air from entering the conical [1]
flask.
*please emphasize to students that a brief mention of the 3
conditions with no proper description of experiment will be
penalised one mark in the exams because the question asked for
description of process.
(iv) X can be burnt exothermically to produce heat to power the [1] [1]
vehicles.
11 (a) [4]
agnesium
magnesium
stto
oppw
wa
attc
stopwatch ch
ch
OR
cotton
c otton wool
mag
gnes
nesium
ium
magnesium
[1]
[1]
stopwatch
diagram
label
[1]
Plot a grrap
aph
graphh of volume of gas produced against time. OR
Plot a graaph of mass of contents in flask against time.
graph
relevant graph to the diagram drawn. [1]
(Students are not required to plot/sketch the graph)
The speed of reaction can be determined by the gradient of graph.
(Stopwatch needs to be mentioned “once” either in diagram or description
to be awarded mark either in diagram or description.
(b) Increasing the temperature of reaction mixture [1] [3]
will increase the kinetic energy / speed of reacting particles. [1]
OR OR
Use powdered magnesium instead of strips of magnesium provides [1]
smaller particle size of magnesium which provide a larger surface [1]
area for collision.
OR OR
[1]
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e H+ ions
Use a higher concentration of hydrochloric acid provides more
mor
ore s [1]
[1]
per unit volume for collision with magnesium particles.
of the
either of tth
he above
ab
a bo
ovve answers
a swer
an errs
[1]
[1
1]
Higher frequency of effective collision bet twe
betweenee n H+ ion
en ions
ns and
magnesium particles increases the speed of reaction.
reaction n.
Note: Students need to mention particles,
iccles, magnesium
n the reacting partic sium and
magnessium d
+
acid particles (H ions) at least once in the answers.
(c) hydrogen [1] [1]
(d) (i) Ca [1] [1]
(ii) They have the same number of valencevallence electrons.
ele
ect
ctro
rons
ns.. OR [1] [1]
They both have two valence e electrons.
elec
el ec
ctr
trons
s.
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2018 4E Science Chemistry SA2 - Bedok South Secondary School
21 The diagram shows some laboratory apparatus.
Which apparatus are needed to produce and collect pure water from seawater?
A 2 and 5 B 3 and 5
C 1, 2 and 4 D 1, 4 and 5
22 Which substance, A to D undergoes changes in physical states from room temperature to

0oC?
Melting point/oC Boiling point / oC

A -2 65
B -23 4
C 50 250
D -187 -165
23 Which statements are true about compounds?
1 They can be made from another compound.

2 They can be made from metals alone.
3 They can be made from non-metals alone.
4 They can be made from a metal and a non-metal.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4
C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4
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24 A sugar mixture was compared with four different simple sugars using chromatography.
The results are shown in diagram below. What types of sugars does the mixture contain?
sugar mixture sugar 1 sugar 2 sugar 3 sugar 4
A sugar 1 and 2 B sugar 1 and 4

C sugar 2 and 3 D sugar 3 and 4
25 Which compound contains three atoms?
A H2O B HCl
C CaSO 4 D NO
26 Which of the following compounds has the highest percentage of nitrogen by mass?
A NH 4 NO 3 B (NH 4 ) 2 CO 3
C CO(NH 2 ) 2 D NH 4 Cl
27 A student dissolved 14.9g of potassium chloride, KCl, in 100 cm3 of water. What is the
concentration of the resulting potassium chloride solution in mol/dm3?
A 0.002 mol/dm3
B 0.01 mol/dm3
C 0.15 mol/dm3
D 2.0 mol/dm3
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28 The graph below shows the colour ranges of the acid-base indicators methyl orange,
bromothymol and phenolphthalein.
A solution, when placed in the three indicators separately, is yellow in methyl orange, yellow
in bromothymol and colourless in phenolphthalein. What is the pH range of the solution?
A 2.5 to 3.5 B 4.5 to 5.5

C 7.5 to 8.5 D 9.5 to 10.5
29 Which of the following elements burns in air to produce a substance which can react with
both hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?
A lead B hydrogen
C iron D phosphorous
30 Which of the following reagents cannot be used to differentiate sodium hydroxide solution
from sodium chloride solution?
A Aqueous iron(III) nitrate

B Aqueous copper(II) nitrate
C Aqueous lithium nitrate
D Aqueous ammonium nitrate
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31 Separate samples of hydrogen peroxide are added to aqueous potassium iodide and to
acidified potassium manganate(VII). It is known that hydrogen peroxide is both an oxidising
agent and a reducing agent.
What colour changes are seen?
aqueous potassium iodide acidified potassium manganate(VII)

A colourless to brown purple to colourless
B brown to colourless purple to colourless
C colourless to brown orange to green
D brown to colourless orange to green
32 X, Y and Z are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table.
X forms an acidic oxide, Y forms a basic oxide and Z forms an amphoteric oxide.
If X, Y and Z are placed in increasing order of atomic number (lowest atomic number first),
which order is correct?
A X, Y, Z B Y, Z, X
C Y, X, Z D X, Z, Y
33 Rubidium is in the same group as sodium in the Periodic Table. What is a likely property of
rubidium?
A It reacts with water to form hydrogen gas.

B It cannot be cut by knife.
C It reacts with chlorine gas to form a salt with the formula RbCl 2 .
D It does not conduct electricity in the molten state.
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34 Which of the following experiment will have the fastest speed of reaction?
35 The element chromium produces hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid but it does not
react with cold water. When a piece of chromium is placed in lead(II) nitrate solution, solid
of lead appear.
What is the order of decreasing reactivity of the metals lead, calcium and chromium?
A calcium, chromium, lead B calcium, lead, chromium

C chromium, calcium, lead D lead, chromium, calcium
36 In which tube is the iron nail not likely to rust?
A B C D
boiled water drying agent salt water
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37 Which of the following shows the correct percentage composition of oxygen, nitrogen and
carbon dioxide found in dry unpolluted air?
Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide

A 78 21 1
B 1 78 21
C 21 78 1
D 78 21 78
38 Which of the following shows the correct use of the different fractions of petroleum?
Fraction Uses
A Petrol used for making chemical feedstock
B Bitumen used for lubricating machine parts
C Kerosene used as fuel for aircraft
D naphtha used to pave road
39 Which of the following hydrocarbon undergoes substitution reaction?
A C2H4 B C2H6
C C 2 H 5 COOH D C 2 H 5 OH
40 Which of the following is the same for both ethanol and ethanoic acid?
A empirical formula
B functional group
C number of carbon
D homologous series
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BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2018 4E/5NA
CANDIDATE
NAME
CLASS REGISTER
NUMBER
SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) 5076/03 &

Paper 3 Chemistry
5078/03
31 July 2018
No additional materials are required. 1 hour 15 minutes
Write your name, register number and class on all work you hand in.
You may use an 2B pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate unites.
Section A (45 marks)

Write your answers in the space provided on the question paper.
Section B (20 marks)

Write your answers in the space provided on the question paper.
A copy of Data Sheet is printed on page 15.

At the end of the exam, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks in given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Setter: Ms Cynthia Chong Total

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Section A
A1 The diagram below shows the formulae of some gases found in polluted air.
O2 CO2 NO
NO2 N2 CO
SO2
Choose formulae from the diagram to answer the following questions (a) to (d). Each may be
use once, more than once or not at all.
(a) Give the formula of a gas that is produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. State the
harmful health effect of this gas.
………………………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………... [2]
(b) Give the formulae of two gases that are produced by reactions in catalytic converters.
………………………………………… and ……………………………………………... [1]
(c) Give the formulae of two gases that are involved in both respiration and photosynthesis.
………………………………………… and ……………………………………………... [1]
(d) Give the formulae of two gases that produce acid rain.
………………………………………… and ……………………………………………... [1]

[Total: 5 marks]
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A2 Sulfur and sulfur compounds are common in the environment.
(a) A sample of sulfur from a volcano contained two different types of sulfur isotopes: sulfur-32
and sulfur-34.
(i) Complete the table below to show the atomic structure of each isotope of sulfur.
Number of
Isotope
Proton Neutron Electron
Sulfur-32
Sulfur-34
[2]
(ii) The relative atomic mass of sulfur is 32.2. Explain why does the relative atomic mass
of sulfur is not a whole number.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………….…. [2]
(b) One of the gases produced during volcanic eruptions is hydrogen sulfide. H 2 S. Hydrogen
sulfide is a poisonous, colourless gas which smells of rotten eggs.
(i) Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to represent the bonding in a hydrogen sulfide

molecule. Show outer electrons only.
[2]
(ii) Explain, in terms of bonding and structure, why hydrogen sulfide gas does not conduct
electricity.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
[Total: 8 marks]
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A3 The table below shows some salts and products that contain them.
Salt product
Silver chloride Photographic film
Potassium nitrate fertiliser
Zinc sulfate Health supplement
(a) (i) Which salt in the table can be made by precipitation?

Explain your reasoning.
Salt: …………………………
Reason: ………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(ii) Which salt in the table can be made by titration? Suggest two reagents needed to make
this salt.
Salt: …………………………
Reagent 1: ……………………………… Reagent 2: ……………………………… [2]
(b) Other substances are used to make a range of useful products.

3XWDWLFN ¥ LQRQHER[LQHDFKURZWRVKRZDFRUUHFWXVHRIHDFKVXEVWDQFH
Use
Substance to make car to make to reduce to fill

battery road acidity in filament
surface soil bulb
Calcium
silicate
Calcium
hydroxide
Argon
Sulfuric acid
[2]
[Total: 6 marks]
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A4 In an oil refinery petroleum is separated into useful fractions by fractional distillation.
(a) What is the physical property that allows the various fractions in crude oil to be separated?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) To meet the world’s demand for petrol, heavier fraction such as diesel undergoes cracking
to produce lighter fractions as shown in the equation below.
C 12 H 26 Æ C 6 H 14 + C2H4 + product
C 4 H 8P
Give the chemical name and formula of the product P.
Chemical name: ………………………….
Chemical formula: ………………………. [2]

[Total: 3 marks]
A5 The Thermit reaction is used to weld railway rails together.

In Thermit reaction, aluminium powder reacts with iron(III) oxide to make small amounts of molten
iron which runs into the gaps between the rails. Solid aluminium oxide is made at the same time.
(a) Complete the equation for the reaction by filling in missing state symbols.
2 Al (……..) + Fe 2 O 3 (……..) Æ 2Fe (……..) + Al 2 O 3 [1]
(……..)
(b) (i) The table shows some information about oxidation state changes during the reaction.
Complete the table.
Element Oxidation state at Oxidation state at Oxidised or reduced?

the start the end
Oxygen -2 -2 unchanged
Aluminium
iron
[2]
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, explain why Thermit reaction is a redox reaction.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
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(c) Is Thermit reaction an endothermic or exothermic reaction? Explain your answer.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(d) Predict if the melting point of aluminium oxide is high or low. Explain your answer in terms
of structure and bonding.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
[Total: 8 marks]
A6 Common keys are made from steel. One problem with using steel is that the iron in steel will rust.
The diagram shows the cycle of changes that happens when iron in a steel key rust and then
extracted.
iron
extraction
processed
by adding
non-metal A
rusting
iron(III) oxide
(main
component in
both rust and
iron ore)
Steel
removed
by spray
(a) (i) Identify non-metal A. ……………………………. [1]
(ii) Explain the importance of adding A to iron in making steel key.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) A shop sells a spray-on rust treatment. The spray contains particles of zinc. Explain how
zinc prevents rust from forming.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………..… [2]
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the extraction of iron in the blast furnace.
…………………………………………………………………………………………...……... [1]
(d) Though the extraction of iron from blast furnace is a relatively cheap process, steels are still
widely recycled.
Explain the importance of recycling of metals such as iron.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………..… [1]
[Total: 7 marks]
A7 (a) Propane burns completely in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
The equation for the reaction is
C 3 H 8 + 5O 2 o 3CO 2 + 4H 2 O
(i) Calculate the number of moles in 44 g of propane.
[1]
(ii) Hence, calculate the volume of carbon dioxide that is produced from 44 g of propane
at room temperature and pressure.
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[2]
(b) (i) State why propene can be made into polymer but propane cannot.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Describe a test to distinguish between propene and propane.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(iii) State one harmful effect of polymer to the environment.
………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(c) The figure below shows the structure formula of part of an addition polymer.
F H F H F H F H F H
H H H H H H H H H H
Deduce and draw the structural formula of the monomer from which this polymer is made.
[1]
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[Total: 8 marks]
Section B
B8 (a) Explain why sulfuric acid can act as an acid and why potassium hydroxide can act as an
alkali. Give examples of chemical reaction that sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide
undergo.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [4]
(b) Write the ionic equation that describes the reaction of an acid with an alkali
………………..………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
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(c) The diagram below shows some of the properties and reactions of the substances A, B, C,
D and E.
A
green solid
add dilute sulfuric acid
add aqueous
B C E
colourless gas blue solution barium nitrate white
precipitate
mixed with add aqueous

limewater sodium hydroxide
white D
blue
precipitate precipitate
Identify these substances.
(i) green solid A, ……………………………………….
(ii) colourless gas B, ……………………………………….
(iii) blue solution C, ……………………………………….
(iv) blue precipitate D. ………………………………………. [4]
(d) The formation of white precipitate E shows the presence of sulfate ions.
Why does this not prove that sulfate ions are present in solid A?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 10 marks]
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B9 (a) The speed of a chemical reaction can be changed by

x increasing the temperature of the reaction,
x decreasing the concentrations of reacting solutions.
(i) State the effect that each of these has on the speed of a reaction.
(ii) Use your knowledge of reacting particles to explain your answer to (a)(i).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(b) A student carried out an experiment to investigate how the speed of reaction between
magnesium and hydrochloric acid will change with time.
(i) Draw a labelled diagram to show the experiment setup that the student use.
(ii) Describe how the student will carry out the experiment, clearly stating the physical
quantity he will measure.
(iii) Describe how the speed of this reaction would change with time.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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[Total: 10 marks]
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B10 (a) What is the common name given to elements in Group VII?
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Give the electronic structures of fluorine and chlorine and use these to explain why they
are placed in Group VII.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(c) Chlorine was discovered by Carl William Scheele in 1774 at Sweden. The origin of the
name came from the Greek word "chloros" meaning "pale green".
In 1886, a new element was discovered. Based on its electronic structure, colour and its
reaction with zinc chloride, this new element was placed above chlorine in Group VII of
the Periodic Table and given the name fluorine.
(i) Predict the colour of fluorine.
……………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Suggest how the colour of fluorine could help explain its position in the Periodic
Table.
………………………………………………………………………..……………… [1]
(iii) Describe what would be observed when fluorine is bubbled into a solution of
potassium bromide. Explain your observation.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
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(d) The element with an atomic number of 85 is so unstable that it has never been seen by
the naked human eye.
(i) Consider the properties of other elements in the same group as this element, predict
one physical and one chemical property of the element with atomic number 85.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(ii) Give the chemical formula of the compound formed between magnesium and the
element with atomic number 85.
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 10 marks]
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2018 Bedok South Secondary School Secondary 4
Science(Chemistry) PRELIM Marking Scheme
Paper 1: 30 Marks
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D B C D A C D B A C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A B A D A B C C B C
Answer
A1 (a) CO 1
Prevents blood from absorbing oxygen which cau
causes
use s headaches,
ses hea
he adache
hes,
he s
s,
giddiness or may lead to death. 1
(b) N 2 and CO 2 (both
((b
bootth must
stt b
bee co
correct) 1
(c) CO 2 and O 2 ((both
(bbo
otth mu
must
st b
bee co
corr
correct)
rrr
rrect) 1
(d) NO 2 and SO 2 ((both
both mu
m
must
st b
bee co
correct) 1
[[Total:
Total:
l: 5 marks]
A2 (ai) N mb
Nu berr of
Number of
Isotope
Proton
P
Pr
rootton
o Neutron
Neutro
on Electron
Sulfur-32
Sulfur-3
32 16 32-
32- 16 = 16 16 1
Sulfur-34
S
Su
ulffur
u -34
4 16 34 – 16 = 18 16 1
(aii) Eachh sulfur
sul
u fu
ur isotope
i otop
is pe ha
has s different
d fferent relative abundance/ percentage/
di 1
amount.
amou unt
n.
When
W
Wh en the av
aver
average
erag
agee of the
the masses of the 2 sulfur isotope is taken, there 1
is decimal.
decim
mal
a . (any
( ny p
(a phrase
hrase to the effect)
(bi) Correct valence electron for sulfur and 1
hydrogen
X Correct number of shared electrons (2 1
X single bond)
(bii) [structure] hydrogen sulfide is a simple covalent molecule/compound 1

[charge carrier] there are no free moving electrons/charge carrier to 1
conduct electricity. [bonding]
[Total: 8 marks]
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A3 (ai) Salt: Silver chloride 1
(salt Reason: It is an insoluble salt. 1
pre)
(aii) Salt: Potassium nitrate (SPA – titration (neustralisation)) 1
Reagent 1: potassium hydroxide Reagent 2: nitric acid (both correct) 1
(b) Use
Substance to make car to make to reduce to fill 2

battery road acidity in soil filament
surface bulb
Calcium silicate ¥
(SLAG)
Calcium ¥
hydroxide(slaked
lime)
Argon ¥
Sulfuric acid ¥
All correct – 2 marks 3/2 correct – 1 mark 1 co

ccorrect
orrrre
ecct – 0 ma
marks
ark
rks
s
[Total:
[Tot
[T otal
ot al:: 6 ma
al marks]
A4 (a) Difference in boiling point 1
(b) Name: Butene 1
formula: C 4 H 8 1
[Total: 3 marks]
A5 (a) 2 Al (s)) + F
Fee 2 O 3 (s)) Æ 2F
2Fe
Fe ((l)
l) + Al 2 O 3 ((s)
s) (all must be 1
correct)
(bi) E
Elem
men
ent
Element Ox
O xid
xid
datio
attio
a
Oxidationion
on st tat
ate
state Oxxid
O dation state
Oxidation Oxidised or
at
at tthe
h sstart
he tta
artt at
at the end reduced?
O
Oxyg
Oxx gen
Oxygenn -2
2 -2 unchanged
A
Al
lumi
uminium
um
Aluminium 0 +3 Oxidised 1
ir
roon
ironn +3 0 reduced 1
(bii) Alum
Al um
min
niu
Aluminiumum is
i oxidised while iron is reduced, since oxidation and
redu
re duct
ctio
ion occur simultaneously, Thermit reaction is a redox reaction.
reduction 1
(c) Exothermic reaction. (heat given out , hot) 1

Temperature must be high for state. (any phrasing to
f iron to be in liquid state 1
the effect)
(d) [P1] Aluminium oxide has a high melting point 3 pt –
[P2] Aluminium oxide is an ionic compound/ has giant lattice structure, 2M
[P3] large amount of heat is needed to overcome the strong 2 pt –
electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely-charged 1M
ions. (bonding)
[Total: 8 marks]
A6 (ai) carbon 1
208
(aii) [P1] Carbon will disrupt the orderly arrangement of iron, (ALLOY) 3 pt –
[P2] making it more difficult for the iron atoms to slide past each other, 2M
[P3] thus increasing the strength of iron. (any phrasing to the effect) 2 pt –
1M
(b) [P1] zinc is more reactive than iron / zinc has higher tendency to lose 1
its electrons,
[P2] zinc will preferentially corrode in place of iron. 1
(c) Fe 2 O 3 + 3CO Æ 2Fe + 3CO 2 1
(d) The earth’s mineral ores are limited and are non-renewable. Recycling 1
helps to conserve the limited resources in our earth and make them last
longer.
With a decrease of mining for ores, land will be free for other uses eg,
agriculture.
Recycling means saves the environment from pollution as unsightly

scrap metals is removed from the environment.
[any one, reject any answer abou

about ssaving
ut sa viing cost]
[Total:
[Tot
[T otal
al: 7 marks]
A7 (ai) Number of moles of propane: 44/44 = 1 mole 1

(aii) Number of moles of CO 2 : 3 moles 1
Volume of CO 2 : 3 x 24 = 72 dm3 (must incl
include
cllud
de c
co
correct
orrrrec
reec
ct un
units,
nit
i s, no ecf)
ecf) 1
(bi) Propene is unsaturated/ contains C=C Cddouble
oub
ou blle b
bo
bond,
ond
nd, th
tthus
hus iitt iis
s able
abl
blee tto
o 1
undergo addition reaction.
OR Propane is saturated, contains all single
sing
gle covalent bond,
boondnd,, thus unable
unable
to undergo addition reaction. (any phrasing
g with similarr meaning)
meaeaning)
(bii) [test] Add (aqueous)
(aqueo
ouuss) bromine solution
so
s olu
lution to propane
pro opapane
n and propene. 1
[result] reddish brown ccolour
o our of
ol o b bromine
romine wwill become
ililll be come colourless in
beco 1
propene but remains unchanged
unnch
chan
angeed in propane.
pro
ropa
pane
ne..
(biii) Polymer is non-biodegradable
n n-biiod
no odeg
egrada d ble an andd th
thus
us will
will [effect] remain in the 1
environment for a long ttime,
ime,
im e, tthus
hus
hu causing
s ca
caus ing land pollution/ constantly in
usin
need to find land to bury
u y them.
bur th
hem
em.
Polymeer, w
Polymer, hen
he
when n burnnt, w
burnt, ililll re
will release toxic gases to the environment thus,
caus
u ing air
causing air pollution.
pollut
utio
ion.
n. [any one]
(c) F 1
monomer (alkene)
[Total: 8 marks]
B8 (a) [P1] An acid is a substance which produces hydrogen ions when it is 1
dissolved in water.
[P2] Example: Sulfuric acid reacts with reactive metal to produce salt
and hydrogen gas/ sulfuric acid reacts with carbonates to produce salt, Any
209
water and carbon dioxide gas. Sulfuric acid react with base/alkali to one 1
produce salt and water.
[P3] An alkali is a substance which produces hydroxide ions when it is

1
dissolved in water.
[P4] Example: sodium hydroxide reacts with ammonium salt to form salt,
water and ammonia gas. (full credit if formulae/ chemical equation 1
given)
(b) H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) Æ H 2 O (l) 1

(c) Green solid A: copper(II) carbonate 1
colourless gas B: carbon dioxide 1
blue solution C: Copper(II) sulfate 1
blue precipitate D: copper(II) hydroxide 1
(d) Sulfuric acid was added to the green solid, thus the sulfate ion might
mig
ight
h 1
have come from sulfuric acid instead.
[Total:
[Tot
[T otal
al:: 10 m
marks]
arks]
B9
9 (a) [Etemp] when temperature is increases, speed of ch
chemical
hem a reaction
miccal reactio
on 1
increases.
[Econc] when concentration decreases, sp
speed
pee
ed of
of cchemical
he
h em
miic
caal reaction
reac
reacti
ac tion
ti on 1
decreases.
[Rtemp] when temperature increases, particles gains kinetic
kinettic
c energy
e ergy
en gy a
and
nd
move faster. Frequency of effective collision
n will increase
es .
increases. 1
[Rconc] when concentration decreases, number er of

of particles
partic
cle
les
s per unit
volume decrease. Frequency
Freque enc
ncy of
o ef
e
effective
fective co
coll
collision
llis
isio
ion
n will decreases. 1
[collision theory – 1 mark] 1
(b) Measurement of volume of Measurement

Meas
Me asurement of decrease in mass
hydrogen gas
Appar
[1] atus
1M
[1] Set
up 1M
[1] [ ]
[1]
Student will record the volume of Student will record the decrease in
hydrogen gas [1] produced at mass of reaction mixture [1] at 2
regular interval. [1] regular interval [1].
Speed of reaction will decrease with time. 1
210
[Total:
[Tot
otal
ot al:: 10 marks]
al
B10 (a) halogen 1
(b) [electronic configuration] E.C of Fluorine: 2.7, E.C

Cooff ch
chlo
lo
orine is
chlorine s 2.8.7
2.8.
2. 8.7
8. 7 1
(state both to get 1 mark)
Since they both have 7 valence electron,, thus
tth
hu s they
us the are
he y a placed
re pl
p ed in
aced in group
grou
gr o p
VII. 1
(ci) Yellow 1
(cii) It is lighter in colour than chlorine, thus Fluorine

F uorine is plac
Fl placed
ced above 1
chlorine in group VII.
(ciii) [observation] colourless

ss sol
solution
olut
u io
on turns
turn
rns
s reddish
redd
re ddis
ishh brown.
b own.
br 1
[explanation] fluorine is
is momore
ore rreactive
eact
ea ctiive than bromine, thus it will
displace bromine from
om p
potassium
ottas
assi
sium
um bromide
bro
romi
m de and produce bromine. 1
(di) [physical]
[physica
c l]] cannot
ca conduct
con
onduduct electricity/ black colour/ solid at room 1
temperature
temp
m errat ure [any
atur ny one]
ne]] (do
one (do NOT
(d N T write “high/low” melting point)
NO
[che
hemi
mical] gain
[chemical] gain 1 electron
ele
l ctron to form anion/ least reactive in group VII/
le
wth metal
reacts wth met
etal to form ionic compound/ reacts with non-metal to form 1
al to
cova
co vale
lent
covalentnt ccompounds.
ompo
om pounds. [any one]
(dii) MgAt 2
MgAt 1
[Total: 10 marks]
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DATE : 29th August 2018

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Do not use paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four
possible answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in 2B pencil on the OTAS sheet.
Read the instructions on the OTAS sheet very carefully.
Any rough working should be done on the question paper.
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21 The diagram shows the apparatus used to distil seawater.
While water is being collected, at which point(s) is the temperature 100°C?
A X B Y C X and Z D X,Y and Z
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22 Gases can diffuse through porous pots. The diagram shows a beaker full of nitrogen
inverted over a porous pot containing carbon monoxide.
The water level does not move.
Which statement explains this?

A Both gases have two atoms in a molecule.
B Neither gas is soluble in water.
C Nitrogen is almost inert.
D The two gases have equal molecular masses.
23 Which statement(s) best explain(s) that air is a mixture, not a compound?
I Air does not have a fixed composition.

II It is a colourless and odourless gas.
III It is made up of more than two elements.
IV The gases making up air can be separated by fractional distillation.
A I only B II only C I and IV D III and IV
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24 Which diagram correctly represents a mixture of element(s) and compound(s)?
25 The diagram shows the atomic structure of an element X.
What is X?
A aluminium
B beryllium
C boron
D fluorine
26 What happens when a bond is formed between a green gaseous element and a soft
metallic element?
A The gaseous atoms gain an electron.

B The gaseous atoms lose an electron.
C The metal atoms gain an electron.
D The two elements share a pair of electrons.
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27 Which salt can be prepared by an acid-alkali titration method?
A aluminium carbonate
B ammonium chloride
C calcium nitrate
D iron(II) sulfate
28 The oxide of element X dissolves in water to form a solution which when tested with
Universal Indicator paper gives a pH of 14. The oxide does not react with potassium
hydroxide. Where is X mostly likely to be found in the Periodic Table?
A Group I
B Group VI
C Group VII
D Group 0
29 25 cm3 of 0.1 mol / dm3 hydrochloric acid exactly neutralise 20 cm3 of aqueous sodium
hydroxide. The equation for this reaction is:
1D2++&Oĺ1D&O+ 2 O
What is the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution?
A 0.080 mol / dm3

B 0.125 mol / dm3
C 0.800 mol / dm3
D 1.250 mol / dm3
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30 W, X and Y are metals, one of which is copper and one of which is iron.
• W has a coloured oxide which can be reduced by carbon.

• X has a black oxide and is also found in nature as a pure metal.
• Y has an oxide which cannot be reduced by carbon.
Which metal is the most reactive and what is the possible identity of W?
most reactive metal possible identity of W

A X Cu
B X Fe
C Y Cu
D Y Fe
31 The diagram shows the structure of brass.
Why is brass harder than pure copper?
A The zinc atoms form strong covalent bonds with copper atoms.
B The zinc atoms have more electrons than the copper atoms.
C The zinc atoms prevent the ‘sea of electrons’ from moving freely in the solid.
D The zinc atoms prevent the layers of copper atoms from sliding over each other.
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32 The following statements are about elements in the Periodic Table.
I Their atoms have a full outer shell of electrons.

II They are found in Group 0.
III They are present in small quantities in the air.
IV They form basic oxides.
Which statements are correct for the noble gases?
A I, II and III B I, II and IV C I, III and IV D II, III and IV
33 The labels on two bottles fell off. One bottle was known to contain sodium chloride
solution and the other bottle contained sodium nitrate solution.
Which test would most likely identify the solutions?
A addition of aqueous ammonia

B addition of aqueous silver nitrate
C addition of blue litmus paper
D addition of dilute sulfuric acid
34 Which reagent when reacted with ammonium sulfate, liberates ammonia?
A acidified potassium dichromate(VI)

B aqueous bromine
C dilute hydrochloric acid
D limewater
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35 Gaseous compound X is an oxidising agent. X is bubbled through separate solutions

of aqueous potassium iodide and acidified potassium manganate(VII).
Which row shows the colour changes when X is bubbled through these two solutions?
aqueous potassium iodide acidified potassium manganate(VII)

A brown to colourless no change
B brown to colourless purple to colourless
C colourless to brown no change
D colourless to brown purple to colourless
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36 A liquid X reacts with solid Y to form a gas.
Which two diagrams show suitable methods for investigating the rate (speed) of the
reaction?
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
37 A thermometer is placed in water and the temperature is measured to be 43.0 oC. An

endothermic change takes place as a solid is dissolved in the water. The temperature
changes by 4.5 oC.
What is the thermometer reading now?
A 38 oC B 38.5 oC C 47 oC D 47.5 oC
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38 A new planet has been discovered and its atmosphere has been analysed.
The table shows the composition of its atmosphere.
gas percentage by volume / %

carbon dioxide 4
nitrogen 72
oxygen 24
Which gases present in the atmosphere of the new planet are in a higher percentage
than they are in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A carbon dioxide and nitrogen

B carbon dioxide and oxygen
C carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen
D nitrogen and oxygen
39 The diagram shows the separation of petroleum into fractions.
What could X, Y and Z represent?
X Y Z
A diesel oil lubricating fraction paraffin
B lubricating fraction diesel oil paraffin
C paraffin lubricating fraction diesel oil
D paraffin diesel oil lubricating fraction
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40 The diagram shows a molecule of an organic compound W.
Which statement is not correct?
A A solution of W in water has a pH greater than 7.

B A solution of W in water reacts with sodium hydroxide solution.
C When copper(II) carbonate is added to a solution of W, a gas is produced.
D When magnesium is added to a solution of W, a gas is produced.
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Section A
Section B

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Section A
1 The structures of some substances containing chlorine are shown in Fig. 1.1.
Fig. 1.1
Answer the following questions about these substances. Each of these letters A to E can
be used once, more than once or not at all.
(a) Which substance conducts electricity in molten or aqueous state only?
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Which substance is a diatomic molecule?
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) Which substance is an element?
Explain your answer.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(d) Which substance is the product of substitution of methane?
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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3
2 Table 2.1 gives the composition of three particles.
Table 2.1
particle number of protons number of electrons number of neutrons
A 15 15 16
B 15 18 16
C 15 15 17
(a) What is the evidence in Table 2.1 for each of the following?
(i) Particle A is an atom.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) A, B and C are all particles of the same element.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(iii) Particles A and C are isotopes of the same element.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) (i) What is the electronic structure of particle C?
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) Is element C a metal or a non-metal? Give a reason for your choice.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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3 Coal-burning power stations generate a large amount of heat from the combustion of coal
to convert steam which in turn drives turbine generators to produce electricity. Flue gas that
is produced contains sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. These two gases cause acid
rain.
(a) Oxides of nitrogen generally consist of a mixture of nitrogen monoxide and

nitrogen dioxide. In flue gas, nitrogen monoxide is the main component in the
oxides of nitrogen produced.
Explain how nitrogen monoxide causes acid rain even though it is a neutral
oxide.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(b) Acid rain impacts farming greatly as it often causes the soil to be overly acidic
and results in leaching of nutrients. In order to alleviate the effects of acid rain,
a farmer has been advised to treat the soil to reduce the acidity.
Table 3.1 gives the solubility of some calcium compounds.
Table 3.1
calcium calcium oxide calcium

hydroxide carbonate
solubility in water 0.173 immediately reacts with 6.17 x 10-4
( g per 100 ml of water on contact to form
water) an alkaline solution
Using the information in Table 3.1, suggest why calcium carbonate is less
effective at reducing acidity than calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(c) Another source of oxides of nitrogen is from car engines.
Explain how the oxides of nitrogen are formed in car engines.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
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5
(d) Besides acid rain, name two other harmful effects of oxides of nitrogen and
sulfur dioxide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
4 Soluble salts can be made by using a base and an acid.
(a) Complete this method of preparing dry crystals of the soluble salt cobalt(II)
chloride from the insoluble base cobalt(II) carbonate.
step 1
Add an excess of cobalt(II) carbonate to hot dilute hydrochloric acid.
step 2
………………………………………………………………………………………….
step 3
………………………………………………………………………………………….
step 4
………………………………………………………………………………………….
step 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [3]
(b) 5.95 g of solid cobalt(II) carbonate is added to 40 cm3 of hydrochloric acid,

concentration 2.0 mol / dm3.
(i) Write a balanced chemical equation, including state symbols, for the above
reaction.
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(ii) Show that the cobalt(II) carbonate is added in excess.
[3]
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5 The reactivity of different metal oxides was compared by heating them with metals in a
crucible. This is shown in Fig. 5.1.
Fig. 5.1
The results are shown in Table 5.2.
Table 5.2
mixture observations
iron(III) oxide + metal X reacts

lead(II) oxide + iron reacts
magnesium oxide + metal X no reaction
(a) Use the results in Table 5.2 to suggest the order of reactivity of the metals iron,
lead, magnesium and X, starting with the most reactive metal.
…………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]
(b) Predict whether iron will react with zinc oxide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]
(c) Write down two observations when lead(II) oxide reacts with iron.
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………... [2]
(d) In the mixture, iron(III) oxide reacts with metal X.
Which element is reduced in the reaction? Use ideas about oxidation state to
explain your answer.
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………... [2]
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6 Fig. 6.1 shows how the ions present in solution A are separated.
Fig. 6.1
(a) (i) It is known that solution A contains one anion. Suggest the identity of this
anion. Give a reason for your answer.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(ii) Describe a test to confirm the anion named in (a)(i).
………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) Suggest the identity of substances B and C.
B ……………………………………………………..
C …………………………………………………….. [2]
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(c) Describe the movement and arrangement of particles in precipitate E which has
been dried.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
7 Fig. 7.1 shows a molecule of cyclohexane, C 6 H 12 , which is a cycloalkane and a saturated

hydrocarbon. Cycloalkanes react in a similar way to alkanes.
Fig. 7.1
(a) (i) Define the term saturated.
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [1]
(ii) Define the term hydrocarbon.
……………………………………………………………………………………….....
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [1]
(b) Construct the equation for the complete combustion of cyclohexane.
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [1]
(c) Cyclohexane reacts with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light. This is a
substitution reaction. Write the molecular formulae of two products of this
reaction.
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [2]
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9
Section B
Write your answer in the spaces provided.
8 Metals undergo different chemical reactions to produce different products.
(a) The rate of reaction between a metal and an acid is investigated.
A piece of zinc foil is added to 50 cm3 of hydrochloric acid, of concentration 2.0

mol / dm3. The acid is in excess. The hydrogen evolved is collected in the gas
syringe and its volume measured every minute. The results are plotted and
labelled as graph 1. This is shown in Fig. 8.1.
Fig. 8.1
The experiment is repeated to show that the reaction between zinc metal and
hydrochloric acid is catalysed by copper. A small volume of aqueous copper(II)
chloride is added to the acid before the zinc is added. The results of this
experiment are plotted on the same grid and labelled as graph 2 in Fig. 8.1.
(a) (i) Explain why the reaction mixture in the second experiment contains
copper metal. Include an equation in your explanation.
……………………………………………………………………………………….....
……………………………………………………………………………………….....
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [2]
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(ii) If the first experiment is repeated using ethanoic acid, CH 3 COOH, instead
of hydrochloric acid, explain how and why the graph would be different
from graph 1. Indicate the speed of this reaction on Fig. 8.1 and label it as
graph 3.
……………………………………………………………………………………….....
……………………………………………………………………………………….....
………………………………………………………………………………………..... [3]
(b) When lithium reacts with water, it moves about on the surface of the water.
Bubbles are seen and the lithium disappears slowly.
Predict how the reaction of potassium with water compares with the reaction of
lithium with water.
In your answer, include
• any three differences in observations,

• the names of the products formed when lithium and potassium react with
water.
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9 In the laboratory, scientists are always doing research and conducting experiments to make
useful products for mankind.
(a) One such useful product is phosphine, PH 3 , which is used as a fumigant. It has
the smell of garlic and is effective in pest control.
(i) Predict two physical properties of phosphine at room conditions.
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(ii) Draw the electronic structure of phosphine. Show outer electrons only.
[2]
(b) Scientists also make margarine from vegetable oils. List the conditions and
explain how vegetable oils are used to make margarine for use in foods.
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10 Thermal decomposition of compounds breaks them down into smaller substances when
sufficient heat is applied.
(a) Air bags are used to protect passengers in a car during an accident. When the
crash sensor detects an impact, it causes a mixture of chemicals to be heated
to a high temperature. Reactions take place which produce nitrogen gas. The
nitrogen fills the air bag. This is shown in Fig. 10.1.
Fig. 10.1
The mixture of chemicals contains solid sodium azide, NaN 3 which

decomposes to form sodium and nitrogen as follows.
…… NaN 3 ( …….) Æ ……Na ( …….) + …..N 2 ( …….)
(i) Balance the chemical equation and complete the state symbols in the
chemical equation above. [2]
(ii) Draw the electronic structure of nitrogen gas. Show outer electrons only.
[2]
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(iii) An air bag consists of 130 g of sodium azide. When the sodium azide
decomposed, 60 dm3 of nitrogen was obtained at room temperature and
pressure.
Show, using calculations, if the thermal decomposition of sodium azide

has been efficient in producing nitrogen to fill up the air bag.
[3]
(b) A student used the apparatus in Fig. 10.2 to investigate what happens when
liquid paraffin is heated to a high temperature.
Fig. 10.2
Liquid paraffin contains alkanes. The most abundant alkane has a chemical
formula of C 20 H 42.
Name the reaction shown in Fig. 10.2. Describe, with the aid of a chemical
equation, what happens to the alkane molecules in the reaction.
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Prelim Exam 2018
4E/5N Sc(Chem)
Marking Scheme
Section A [1 mark each; 20 marks total]
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B D C D B A B A B D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9 20
D A B D C D B B D A
Section B [45 marks total]

1 (a) C [1]
(b) B [1]
(c) B [1]
It has only one type of atom. [1] [2]
(d) A [1]
2 (a) (i) It has the same number off protons

prot
proton
o s and
and electrons;
elec
electr
tron
o s; 15 each.
[1]
(ii) All have the same number
numb
mber
er of
of protons
prot
pr oton
ons
s (1
(15)
5 / same proton number /
same atomic number
[1]
(iii) same
ennumber
um
mbe
er of p
protons
roto
rotons
ns ((15)
15)) / same proton number / same atomic
15
number [1]
[1];
1];;
Different
Differen number
entt nu
numb
mber off ne
er o neutrons / different nucleon number / different mass
number
numb berr [[1]
1]
[2]
(b) (i) 2.8.5 / 2,8,5 [1]
(ii) non-metal because it accepts electrons / needs 3 electrons to
complete valence electron shell / because it is in Group V or 5 electrons
in valence shell [1]
Note: need both non-metal and reason for one mark [2]
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3 (a) NO will be oxidised by oxygen in air to form nitrogen dioxide. [1]
Nitrogen dioxide will then dissolve in rainwater to form nitric acid which
caused acid rain. [1]
[2]
(b) Calcium carbonate is very much less soluble than calcium hydroxide
and calcium oxide. [1]
Thus, CaCO 3 reacts slowly with acid / effective only in reducing acidity
of soil / surface in contact / cannot penetrate soil to neutralize acid
deeper down. [1]
[2]
(c) The high temperatures of the car engines causes[1]
nitrogen in the air to react with oxygen in the air producing
produc
uccing oxides
ing oxid
ox off
des o
nitrogen. [1] [2]
(d) ¾ irritates the eyes and lungs and cause breathi
breathing
hiin
nggd difficulties
ififffiicu
ic
cu es [1]]
ulttie
¾ high levels lead to inflammation of the lung
lungs
ng (bronchitis)
gs ((b
brro
onc
nch hiittiis)
s) [1[1]]
[2]
4 (a) Step 2 Filter to remove excess cobalt(II) carbonate;
bonate; [1]
carb
Step 3 Heat the filtrate till saturation; [1]
form;
rm; [0.5]
Step 4 Cool to allow crystals to for
Step 5 Rinse crystals with a little
litittle distilled
tle dist
dis ille water
ed wa terr to remove impurities and
wate
dry between sheets of filter p
paper;
aper; [0 [0.5]
[0.5
.5]] [3]
(b) (i) CoCO 3 V +&O DT T ĺ&R&O
ĺ
ĺ &R
& &O 2 (a
(aq) + CO 2 (g) + H 2 O (l)
State symbols
syymb
mbols [1];; balanced
ols bal
alan
an ced chemical equation [1]
nce [2]
(ii) no o
off moles
mo of HCl
HCl = ccv
v = 2 * (40/1000) = 0.08 mol [1]
Mole
Mole ratio
rat
atio
io CoCO 3 : HCl
Fm eqn
eqn
q 1 : 2
m data
Fm data 0.04 : 0.08 [1]
Mass of CoCO 3 = mol * molar mass = 0.04 * (59+12+48)

= 0.04 * 119 = 4.76 g [1]
4.76 g of CoCO 3 needed but 5.95 g was used. Hence, CoCO 3
was in excess.
[3]
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5 (a) PDJQHVLXPĺ;ĺLURQĺOHDG Mg > X > Fe > Pb [1]
(b) no / it will not react and zinc is more reactive / iron is less reactive; [1]
ignore: zinc is reactive / iron is unreactive [1]
(c) A greenish ppt/solid [1]
and a grey/silver solid are formed. [1] [2]
((d)) Iron is reduced.[1]
[ ]
The oxidation state of iron decreases from +3 in iron(III) oxide to 0 in
iron. [1]
[2]
6 (a) (i) Nitrate [1]
All nitrates are soluble. [1] or
Sulfate [1]
All Ag+, Cu2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+ sulfates are sol
soluble.
olub
oluble.
le. [1
le [[1]
1] [2]
(ii) Add sodium hydroxide, aluminium
a uminium foil and warm. [0.5]
al
Gas produced turns moist red litmus paperr blue. [0.5] or
Add barium nitrate / barium chloride.

de.. [0.5]
chlorid
A white precipitate
p ecipitate is seen. [0.5]
pr [0.
0.55] [1]
(b) B: silver chloride / AgCl [1]
C: copper(II) hydroxide / Cu
Cu(OH)
Cu(O
(O
OH)
H 2 / iron(II)
iro
ir on(II) hydroxide / Fe(OH) 2 [1] [2]
(c) The partic
particles
cle
les are
a e in solid
ar sol
olid
id sstate.
tate
tate.
They vibra
ate at th
vibrate heiir fi
their fixe
xed
d po
fixed positions. [1]
They are
e closely
are clo
ose
sely
ly packed
pac
acke
ked
d in a orderly manner. [1] [2]
7 (a) (i) Cont
Co
Contains
ntai
ains
n oonly
n y carbon-carbon single bonds
nl [1]
(ii) Cont
Contains
tai
ains
ns only carbon and hydrogen atoms [1]
(b) C 6 H 12 + 9O 2 ĺ&2 2 + 6H 2 O [1]
(c) HCl (1) [2]
C 6 H 11 Cl (1)
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Section
ction C (20 marks)
8 (a) (i) zinc displaces copper / zinc more reactive than copper; [1]
Zn + CuCl 2 ĺ=Q&O 2 + Cu / Zn + Cu2+ ÆCu + Zn2+ ; [1]
(ii) less steep (line) or lower gradient / (because of) decreased

dec
ecre
ec rea
re ed rate;
ased e; [1]
rate
e; [1]
ethanoic is a weak(er) acid / only partially ionised

d / dissociated
diis
d ssso
oc
cia
iate
ted
d / lower
lowe
werr
we
concentration of hydrogen ions; [1];
graph 3 is below graph 1 and ends at the same volume as graph
grraph 1 [1]
aph [1
1]
[5]
(b) 3 marks from any 3 differences in observations e.g.

g
g.
• more bubbles with K;
su
urf
rfac
ace)
e;
• it /K moves faster (on water surface);
• Li does not catch fire/K catche
hes
s fire/K
catches fire
re/K
/K bursts
bur
urst
stss into flame;
• it /K fizzes more than Li;
• it /K disappear
disappears
arrs rapidly;
rapi
rap dly;
y;
explode
es / lithium
• K explodes lilithiu
um does
does not
not
o explode;
t / ball
• K melts ball wi
with
th K/
K/ lithium
liith
thium does not melt/ does not go into ball [3]
Products:: lithium
litithi
hium
um hydroxide [0.5]
potassium hydroxide; [0.5]
hydrogen/H 2 [1] [5]
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9 (a) (i) Phosphine is a liquid / gas at room condition [1]
It is made up of 2 non-metals [1] which will form a covalent compound
which is a liquid / gas at room conditions. [1] /
Phosphine has low melting and boiling points [1]

It is a simple covalent molecule [1] with weak intermolecular forces of
attraction. Hence little energy is needed to overcome them
them.
m. [1]
[1] /
Phosphine does not conduct electricity in any state [1]

[1]
It has no mobile ions [1]or mobile electrons too ccarry
arry
ar ry the current
the cur
urre nt tto
rent o
conduct electricity. [1]
Any 2 points with explanations maximum

m [5]
[[5
5] [5]
(ii)
[1] for
f P, [1] for H
[2]
(b) react with
th hydrogen
hyd
ydro
rogen or
or hydrogenation
hyd
ydro
roge
g nation [1]
in the presence kel catalyst at 60 oC (allow 50-200 oC) [1]
e of a nickel
nic
icke
because
becaus e vegetable
use vege
ve geta
table oils
ble oils are unsaturated or have carbon-carbon double
bondds (v
bonds (veg
eget
etab
able
(vegetablele oils are hardened) to make them solid at room
[3]
temperature
temper
erat
atur e or to make them useful as spreads/spreadable [1]
ure
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10 (a) (i) 2, 2, 3 [1]
(s), (s), (g) [1]
[2]
(ii)
[1] for 3 pairs of bonds, [1] for 2 unshared el

elec
e trons pe
electrons perr N atom [2]
(iii) Mole of NaNN 3 = mass
m ss
ma s / molarr m
mass
ass
as s
= 130 / (23+ (14*3))
*3))) = 2 [[1]
(14*3 1]
Mole ratio NaN

NaN 3 : N 2
Fm eqn 2 : 3
Fm
m data 2 : 3 [0.5]
Voll of N 2 = mol
Vo mol x 24
= 3 * 24 = 72 dm3 [1]
It was not efficient as only 60 dm3 of N 2 was produced. [0.5] [3]

(b) Crac
Cr acki
king [1]
Cracking
Big alkane Æ smaller alkanes + smaller alkene (+ hydrogen)

C 20 H 42 Æ C 12 H 26 + C 8 H 16 (any appropriate balanced equation) [1]
It undergoes cracking to produce small(er) molecules / alkanes

hydrocarbons and alkenes or a named alkene [1] [3]
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Prelim Exam 2018
4E/5N Sc(Chem)
Marking Scheme
Section B [45 marks total]

Marker’s
Mar
ar
arker’s Comments
1 (a) C [1]
(b) B [1]
(c) B [1]
It has only one type of atom. [1] [2]
[2
[2]
(d) A [1]]
2 (a) (i) It has the same number of protons
prrot
o ons and
electrons; 15 each.
[1]]
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(ii) All have the same number of pr

prot
protons
o on
ns (1
(15) /
same proton number / same atomic number
num
mbeer
[1
[1]
(iii) same number
number of protons (15) / same
sam proton
pro
oto
ton
n
number / same atomic number [1]; ];
Different number of neutrons / different

difi fe
ferent nucleon
rent nuc
ucle
leon
o
number / different
differen mass
ent mass number
ass ber [1]
numb [1]
[2]
(b) (i) 2.8.5 / 2,8,5
2,8,
2, 85 [1]]
[1
(ii) non-metal because
beca u e it accepts
caus
us acc e ts electrons / needs
ccep
3 elecctr
tron
ons
electronss to complete
com
ompl
plet
ete
e va
valence electron shell /
becausse it iis
because s in Gro
roup
up V or 5 electrons in valence
Group
shell [1]
Note: need bo h non-metal and reason for one mark
ot
both [2]
3 (a) NO will be oxidised by oxygen in air to form nitrogen
dioxide. [1]
Nitrogen dioxide will then dissolve in rainwater to

form nitric acid which caused acid rain. [1]
[2]
(b) Calcium carbonate is very much less soluble than
calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide. [1]
Thus, CaCO 3 reacts slowly with acid / effective onlyy

in reducing acidity of soil / surface in contact / cannot
can
annn
no
ot
penetrate soil to neutralize acid deeper down. [1] [1]
1]
[2]
[[2
2]
(c) The high temperatures of the car engines causes[1]
nitrogen in the air to react with oxygen in the air
producing oxides of nitrogen. [1] [2]
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(d) lun
ngs and
¾ irritates the eyes and lungs nd ccause
ause breeat
athi
hing
n
ng
breathing
difficulties [1]
g levels lead to inflammation
¾ high infllam
amma
mati
t on of
ti of the
the lungs
lung
lu ngs
(bronchitis) [1]
[2]
4 (a) Step 2 Filter to remove excess
exc
xces cobalt(II)
esss cobalt ( I) carbonate;
lt(I
[1]
Step 3 Hea
eatt the fi
Heat filt
ltra
rate
te till
filtrate tilll sa
ssaturation;
turation; [1]
Step 4 Cool to allowow ccrystals
allllow rystals to form; [0.5]
ry
Stepp 5 Rinse
Sttep Rin
i see crystals
cryrysstals with a little distilled water to
remove
remo ve impurities
move imp
m ur
mp uritiies and dry between sheets of filter
paper;
papeer; [[0.5]
0 5]
0. [3]
(b) (i) CoCO 3 V +&O DT ĺ&R&O 2 (aq) + CO 2 (g)
+ H 2 O (l)
State symbols [1]; balanced chemical equation
[1] [2]
(ii) no of moles of HCl = cv = 2 * (40/1000) = 0.08
mol [1]
Mole ratio CoCO 3 : HCl

Fm eqn 1 : 2
Fm data 0.04 : 0.08 [1]
Mass of CoCO 3 = mol * molar mass =

0.04 * (59+12+48)
= 0.04 * 119 = 4.76 g
[1]
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4.76 g of CoCO 3 ne
needed
eededd but
but 5.95 g was
was
used. Hence, CoCO 3 wa
was s in exc
excess.
xces
ess.
s
[3]
5 (a) PDJQHVLXPĺ;ĺLURQĺOHDG
PDJQHVLXPĺ;ĺLURQĺ OHD
HDG
G Mg > X >
Fe > Pb [1]
(b) no / it will not
ott rea
react
eact and
d zinc
z nc
zin iis
s mo
more reactive / iron is
less reaactivive
reactive; e; [1]
ignore: zinc is
is reactive
reac
reaccti
tive
ve / iron
iro
r n is unreactive [1]
(c) A greenish
gree
gr eeni
nish
sh p
ppt/solid
pt/s
pt /sol
olid
id [1
[[1]]
d a gr
and grey
e /s
sililve
grey/silverver solid are formed. [1] [2]
(d) Iron is reduced.[1]
redu
reduced.[1]
The oxidation state of iron decreases from +3 in
iron(III) oxide to 0 in iron. [1] [2]
6 (a) (i) Nitrate [1]
All nitrates are soluble. [1] or
Sulfate [1]
All Ag+, Cu2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+ sulfates are soluble.
[1] [2]
[2
(ii) Add sodium hydroxide, aluminium foil and warm.
war
arm.
m.
[0.5]
pape
paper blue.
Gas produced turns moist red litmus paper bllue
b ue.
[0.5] or
Add barium nitrate / barium chloride. [0.5]

A white precipitate is seen. [0.5] [1]
1
[1]
(b) B: silver chloride / AgCl [1]
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C: copper(II) hydroxide
hydroxxid
ide / Cu u(OH) 2 / iron(II)
Cu(OH) iron
ir on(I
(II)
I)
hydroxide / Fe(OH)H) 2 [1
[1]] [2]
(c) The particles are in solid
sol
olid
id sta
state.
tate
te.
They vibrate at th
hei
eirr fi
their fixe
xe
ed po
fixed posi
siti
tion
ons.
s. [1]
positions. [1]
They are closely packed
pac
acke
ked
d in a orderly
ord
r erly manner. [1] [2]
7 (a) (i)) Cont
Co
Contains
n ains
ns o
only
nly
nly ca
ccarbon-carbon
rbon
rbo -carbon single bonds [1]
(ii)
(i i) Co
Contains
ont
ntai
a ns o
only
nlly carbon and hydrogen atoms [1]
(b)) C 6 H 12 + 9O 2 ĺ
ĺ&2
&2 2 + 6H 2 O [1]
(c)
(c HCl
HCl (1
(1)) [2]
C 6 H 11 Cl (1)
Section C (20 marks)
8 (a) (i) zinc displaces copper / zinc more reactive than
copper; [1]
Zn + CuCl 2 ĺ=Q&O 2 + Cu / Zn + Cu2+ ÆCu + Zn2+ ;

[1]
(ii) less steep (line) or lower gradient / (because of)

f))
decreased rate; [1]
ethanoic is a weak(er) acid / only partially ionised /

concentrat
atio
ion of hydrogen
dissociated / lower concentration hyd
y rogen ions;
io
ons
ns;;
[1]; grap
gr aph
graphh
3 is below graph 1 and ends att the
h same
the sam
amee volume
v lu
vol me as
252
graph 1 [1]
[5]
(b) 3 marks from any 3 differences in observations e.g.
• more bubbles with K;
• it /K moves faster (on water surface);
• Li does not catch fire/K catches fire/K bursts into
flame;
• it /K fizzes more than Li;
• it /K disappears rapidly;
• K explodes / lithium does not explode;
• K melts / ball with K/ lithium does not melt/ does
not go into ball [3]
Products: lithium hydroxide [0.

0 5]
[0.5]
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potassium hydrox
hydroxide;
oxide; [[0.5]
ide; 0 5]
0.
hydrogen/H 2 [1] [5]
9 (a)) (i) Phosphine is a liquid / gas at room condition [1]
It is made up of 2 non-metals [1] which will form
a covalent compound which is a liquid / gas at
room conditions. [1] /
Phosphine has low melting and boiling points

[1]
It is a simple covalent molecule [1] with weak
intermolecular forces of attraction. Hence little
energy is needed to overcome them. [1] /
Phosphine does not conduct electricity in any

state [1]
It has no mobile ions [1]or mobile electrons to
carry the current to conduct electricity. [1]
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Any 2 points with explanations maximum [5]

[5
5] [5]
(ii)
[1] for P, [1] for H
[2]
(b) react with hydrogen or hydrogenation [1]
in the presence of a nickel catalyst at 60 oC (allow
50-200 oC) [1]
because vegetable oils are unsaturated or have
carbon-carbon double bonds (vegetable oils are e
hardened) to make them solid at room temperatu ture
tu
temperaturerre
e
[[3]
3]]
or to make them useful as spreads/spreadabable
ab
spreads/spreadable le
e [1]
[1]
1]
10 (a) (i) 2, 2, 3 [1]

(s), (s), (g) [1]
[2
2]
[2]
(ii)
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[1] for 3 pairs of bond

bonds,
ds, [[1]
1] ffor unshared
or 2 un
u shar
shared
e electrons
per N atom [2]
(iii) Mole of NaN
Mo NaN 3 = mass
m ss / molar mass
ma
= 130
1330 / (23+ (14*3))
(23+ (14
14*3* )) = 2 [1]
M ole
ol
Molee ratio
rati
ratio NaN 3 : N 2
Fm e eqn
qn 2 : 3
F data
Fm 2 : 3 [0.5]
Vol of N 2 = mol x 24
= 3 * 24 = 72 dm3 [1]
It was not efficient as only 60 dm3 of N 2

was produced. [0.5] [3]
8
(b) Cracking [1]
Big alkane Æ smaller alkanes + smaller alkene (+

hydrogen)
C 20 H 42 Æ C 12 H 26 + C 8 H 16 (any appropriate
balanced equation) [1]
It undergoes cracking to produce small(er)

molecules / alkanes hydrocarbons and alkeness or
or
a named alkene [1] [3]
[3]
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2018 / Preliminary Examinations / 4E & 5N(A) / Science (Physics) 5076 / Paper 1
1 What is the reading shown by the micrometer screw gauge?
A 5.272 mm
B 5.72 mm
C 7.22 mm
D 7.72 mm
2 Which of the following best describes the distance-time graph below?
distance / m
time / s
0
10
A An object at rest.
B An object moving with a constant speed of 2.0 m/s.
C An object moving with a constant velocity of 2.0 m/s.
D An object moving with a constant acceleration of 2.0 m/s2.
3 Which of the following consist of only vector quantities?

A mass, distance, time
B friction, velocity, electromotive force
C tension, speed, energy
D weight, displacement, electrostatic force
4 A particle moving at constant speed of 5 m/s is being acted on by two 10 N forces as shown.
5 m/s
10 N 10 N
The particle will

A continue to move at 5 m/s in a straight line.
B increase its speed gradually.
C slow down gradually and stop.
D stop immediately.
2
Apply past knowledge to new situations
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5 A brick with flat, rectangular sides rests on a table.
The brick is now turned so that it rests on the table on its smallest face.
How has this affected the force and the pressure exerted by the brick on the table?
force pressure
A increased increased
B increased unchanged
C unchanged increased
D unchanged unchanged
6 When solid A of mass 15 g is immersed in a displacement can filled with water, it displaced the
same volume of water as solid B of mass 10 g. Which of the following best describes the
densities of solid A and solid B?
A Solid A and solid B have the same density.

B Density of solid A is 0.667 times the density of solid B.
C Density of solid A is 1.5 times the density of solid B.
D Density of solid A is 5 times the density of solid B.
3
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7 An empty egg shell has molten wax solidified inside it as shown in the figure below.
In which position is the egg shell most stable when placed on a flat, horizontal surface?
A B C D
8 A pendulum with length of 1.0 m is displaced to position A and released as shown.
Ignoring air resistance, what is the speed of the pendulum bob as it passes its lowest point B?
A 1.5 m/s
B 2.3 m/s
C 3.2 m/s
D 4.1 m/s
9 A cube of ice is heated to water, then to steam.

A The molecules expand as ice changes to steam.
B The molecules move slower as ice changes to steam.
C The molecules move further apart as the ice changes to steam.
D The molecules move closer to one another as ice changes to steam.
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10 A beaker of water is heated at the bottom to form a convection current in the water.
An explanation on how convection occurs contains four statements.
1 Density of expanded water decreases.

2 Warm water that is less dense rises and cold water moves in to replace it.
3 Water at the bottom gains heat and becomes warmer.
4 Water expands.
What is the correct order of these four statements?

A 3Æ1Æ2Æ4
B 3Æ2Æ4Æ1
C 3Æ4Æ1Æ2
D 3Æ4Æ2Æ1
11 The diagram shows an electric flask.

Which of the following statement is true?
plastic lid
transparent water
white colour level marking
body
A The plastic lid is a good conductor of heat.

B The plastic lid increases heat loss through convection.
C The white colour exterior reduces rate of heat loss by radiation.
D The transparent water level marking increases heat loss by radiation.
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12 A light ray is parallel to the floor and strikes a plane mirror as shown.
What is the angle of incidence?
A 40°
B 50°
C 90°
D 140°
13 A rope is set to oscillate up-and-down to create a transverse wave that moves to the left.
At the particular instant below, what is the direction of movement of point P?
direction of wave
14 What is the speed of X-rays in a vacuum?

A 380 m/s
B 3.0 x 108 m/s
C Slightly less than 3.0 x 108 m/s
D Slightly more than 3.0 x 108 m/s
15 Which of the following is not an application of gamma rays?

A checking welds
B intruder alarm
C sterilizing equipment
D treatment of cancer
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16 Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the direction of the resultant electrostatic force
acting on a small test charge?
test charge test charge test charge test charge

+ – + +

+ – + – + + – –

A B C D
17 The plug of the vacuum cleaner is wrongly wired as shown.
What is the effect of using the plug wired this way?

A The fuse in the plug blows.
B The metal case becomes live.
C The vacuum cleaner catches fire.
D The vacuum cleaner does not work.
18 Which material is used to make the needle of a plotting compass?

A aluminium
B brass
C iron
D steel
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19 One kilowatt-hour of electricity costs $0.20.

How much does it cost to switch on a heater marked “120 V, 3 A” for 90 minutes.
A $0.11
B $2.70
C $64.80
D $108.00
20 The figure below shows a current-carrying conductor between two magnets.

Which of the arrows indicates the direction of the force acting on the conductor?
21 Which of the following is a compound?
A fluorine
B lithium
C petroleum
D sugar
22 Which of the following gases can be prepared and collected using the apparatus shown?
concentrated sulfuric acid
A ammonia
B carbon dioxide
C hydrogen
D oxygen
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23 The diagrams show the arrangement of molecules in a substance at a pressure of

1 atm and at two different temperatures.
at ௅150 oC at ௅100 oC
Which substance could the diagrams represent?
Substance Melting point / oC Boiling point / oC

A -183 -89
B -182 -162
C -169 -104
D -114 -85
24 Two students carried out chromatography experiments to examine the dyes in a black ink. They
used the same ink. The chromatograms obtained by the students are shown below.
Solvent front
Why were the chromatograms different?
A One student used the wrong solvent.

B One student did not use enough solvent.
C The two students used different solvents.
D The solvent moved up the paper at different speeds.
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25 The diagram shows the arrangement of electrons in the outer shells of the atoms in the
compound YZ 2 .
key
Y
electrons of Y atom
Z Z electrons of Z atom
Which pair of elements could be Y and Z?
Y Z
A calcium fluorine
B carbon sulfur
C oxygen hydrogen
D sulfur chlorine
26 Which ion has the same number of protons as the hydroxide ion?
A O2-
B F-
C Na+
D Mg2+
27 Rubidium is in Group I of the Periodic Table.

Which of the following are properties of rubidium chloride?
formula melting point solubility in water

A RbCl 70oC insoluble
B RbCl 700oC soluble
C RbCl 2 70oC soluble
D RbCl 2 700oC insoluble
28 Which of the following is unlikely to react with aqueous sodium hydroxide?
A carbon dioxide
B aluminium oxide
C zinc oxide
D copper (II) oxide
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29 Solid R is gradually added to aqueous solution S. The changes in pH are shown in the graph
below.
14
pH 7
0
mass of solid R added
What are R and S?
R S
A insoluble metal oxide hydrochloric acid
B insoluble non-metal oxide sodium hydroxide
C soluble metal oxide hydrochloric acid
D soluble non-metal oxide sodium hydroxide
30 Test on a sample of polluted water from a factory gives the following results.
Reagent Result
Hydrochloric acid and aqueous barium White precipitate
chloride
Aqueous ammonia White precipitate soluble in excess
Which compound is present in the water?
A lead (II) chloride

B lead (II) sulfate
C zinc chloride
D zinc sulfate
31 Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid.

Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) Æ MgCl 2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Which volume of hydrogen at room temperature and pressure is produced if 6g of magnesium

reacts with an excess of the acid?
A 1 dm3
B 6 dm3
C 12 dm3
D 24 dm3
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32 Which statement about the production of iron from haematite is correct?
A Coke is used to oxidize the slag.

B Limestone is used to remove basic impurities.
C Molten iron floats on slag at the furnace base.
D The haematite is reduced by carbon monoxide.
33 The atmosphere of a newly discovered planet contains the following gases.
carbon dioxide 20%

nitrogen 40%
oxygen 30%
noble gases 10%
The apparatus below was set up with a 100 cm3 sample of the atmosphere of the
planet in the graduated tube. The volume of the sample was measured at intervals
until no further change in volume took place.
What volume of the sample would remain?
A 30 cm3
B 40 cm3
C 60 cm3
D 70 cm3
34 Which process is endothermic?
A The formation of a hydrogen-chlorine bond.

B The formation of rust.
C The formation of water from ice.
D The formation of water molecule from oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
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35 Which of the following statement described the conversion of a sodium atom, Na, to a sodium
ion, Na+?
A The change is reduction; there is a gain of electron.

B The change is reduction; there is a loss of electron.
C The change is oxidation; there is a gain of electron.
D The change is oxidation; there is a loss of electron.
36 Some crystals of magnesium carbonate were added to an excess of sulfuric acid at room
temperature. The volume of carbon dioxide gas produced was measured over a period of time.
The results are shown in graph Y.
The experiment was repeated and graph Z was obtained.
Which change was used to obtain the results shown in graph Z?
A Acid of the same volume and half the original concentration was used.
B Half the mass of magnesium carbonate was used.
C Larger crystals of magnesium carbonate was used.
D Using a lower temperature.
37 The table below shows the boiling point ranges of fractions collected from the distillation of a
sample of crude oil.
Which fraction contained the smallest molecules?
Fraction Boiling point range / oC

A 20 – 50
B 50 – 100
C 100 – 150
D 150 - 250
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38 ‘Meta-fuel’, C 8 H 16 O 4 , is a fuel used in camping stoves.

What is the equation for its complete combustion?
A C 8 H 16 O 4 + 2O 2 8C + 8H 2 O
B C 8 H 16 O 4 + 5O 2 8CO + 8H 2 O
C C 8 H 16 O 4 + 10O 2 8CO 2 + 8H 2 O
D C 8 H 16 O 4 + 8O 2 4CO 2 + 4CO + 8H 2 O
39 Which of these reactions does not produce carbon dioxide?
A combustion of methane
B fermentation of sugar
C oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid
D reaction of ethanoic acid with calcium carbonate
40 A compound, Z, has the molecular structure as shown. How can Z be described?
A an alkane and an acid

B an alkene and an acid
C an alkane and an alcohol
D an alkene and an alcohol
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DATA SHEET
Colours of some common metal hydroxides
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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of Elements
Group
I II III IV V VI VII 0
1 2
H He
Hydrogen Helium
Key 1 4
3 4 proton (atomic) number 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium name Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
7 9 relative atomic mass 11 12 14 16 19 20

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon
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85 88 89 91 93 96 - 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57 – 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba lanthanoids Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
87 88 89 – 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 116
Fr Ra actinoids Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Fl Lv
Francium Radium Rutherfordium Dubnium Seaborgium Bohrium Hassium Meitnerium Darmstadtium Roentgenium Copernicium Flerovium Livermorium

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
lanthanoids La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium
139 140 141 144 147 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
actinoids Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
Actinium Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
232 231 238

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2018 / Sec 4E5N(A) / 5076 Science (Physics) / Preliminary Exam Paper 2
SECTION A [45 MARKS]

1 Fig.1.1 below shows the velocity-time graph of a 900 kg car travelling on a straight horizontal
road for the first sixty seconds of its journey.
v/ms-1
t/s
Fig 1.1
(a) Calculate, for the first 10 seconds,
(i) the acceleration of the car,
acceleration = …………………………. m/s2 [2]
(ii) the resultant force acting on the car.
resultant force = …………………………. N [2]
Apply past knowledge to new situations 2
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(b) State how the braking force relates to the forward driving force,
(i) from t = 35 s to t = 45 s and
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
(ii) between t = 45 s to t = 60 s.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Determine the total distance travelled by the car during the first 30 s of its journey.
total distance = …………………….. m [2]
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2 Fig. 2.1 shows a stone supported by two strings that hang from a rod. The tensions in the two
strings are 1.3 N and 2.0 N.
Fig. 2.1 (not drawn to scale)

In the space below, draw a labelled diagram to show the resultant force of the two tensions.
Determine the size of the resultant force and the angle between the resultant force and the
horizontal.
scale = 1 cm to …………………….. N
resultant force = …………………….. N
angle = …………………….. [5]
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3 Fig 3.1 shows a barrier found in most carparks. The barrier is in equilibrium. The weight of the
pole is 450 N and the centre of gravity of the pole is 1.30 m away from the pivot.
movable
counterweight pivot
pole
0.30 m 1.30 m
450 N
Fig. 3.1
(a) The centre of gravity of the movable counterweight is 0.30 m away from the pivot.
(i) Calculate the weight of the counterweight.
weight of counterweight = …………………… N [2]
(ii) Hence, calculate the mass of the counterweight.
mass of counterweight = …………………… kg [1]
(b) Calculate the amount of force acting on the pivot.
force on pivot = ……………………… N [1]
(c) Describe and explain how the gate can be opened.
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..................................................................................................................................... [2]
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4 Fig. 4.1 shows a toy car of mass 1.00 kg on a smooth track.

The toy car which is given a slight push starts to move with an initial speed of 2.00 m/s down a
smooth track.
Fig 4.1
(a) State the Principle of Conservation of Energy.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................ [2]
(b) State and explain at which point on the track would the speed of the toy car be at its
maximum.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................ [2]
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(c) (i) Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the toy car at point C.
gravitational potential energy = ………………………… J [1]
(ii) Hence, determine the speed of the toy car at C.
speed = ………………………. m/s [2]
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5 (a) Fig. 5.1 shows how the temperature of an unknown solid substance varies when heated
over a Bunsen flame.
Fig. 5.1
(i) Name the process taking place during stage B.
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Describe the movement of the particles at stage C.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Describe the arrangement of the particles at stage A.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Explain why a pot of water boils faster with a covered lid.
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..................................................................................................................................... [2]
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6 Fig. 6.1 shows a rectangular glass block, PQRS, with a refractive index of 1.50. A light ray is
incident on the side PS of the glass block as shown.
(a) What is meant by the phrase refractive index of 1.50?
……..........................................................................................................................................
……..................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) A ray of light is incident on the side PS at 75° and is refracted into the glass block at 40°.
Fig. 5.1
(i) Show that the refractive index of the glass block is 1.50. [1]
(ii) Calculate the critical angle of the glass block.
critical angle = ………………………. ° [2]
(iii) Complete the path of the light ray until it emerges into the air again.
Label all the angles clearly. [2]
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7 (a) A beam of light is travelling parallel to the axis of a thin lens, as shown in Fig. 7.1.
Point F is the focal point of the lens.
Fig. 7.1
On Fig. 7.1, complete the paths of the two rays after passing through the lens. [2]
(b) In this part of the question, you are required to draw an accurate ray diagram using the grid
on Fig. 7.2 for the lens in part (a).
Fig. 7.2
(i) On the diagram, draw two rays from the top of the object through the lens to locate the
position of the image. Label the image “I” beside it. [2]
(ii) From your diagram, state one similarity about the image and the object.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
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8 Fig. 8.1 shows an arrangement that is used to remove dust particles from the smoke in a
factory chimney.
Fig. 8.1
When smoke passes through the metal grid, this results in the dust particles having a net
positive charge.
(a) Explain what happened to the dust particles as they pass through the metal grid.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................ [2]
(b) If 6.0 C of charges flow past point X in 1.0 minute, calculate the current flowing through X.
current = …………………………… A [1]
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SECTION B [20 MARKS]

Answer ANY TWO questions from this section.
9 Fig. 9.1 shows a metal cylinder which contains 0.000 46 m3 of oil. The total mass of the
cylinder and the oil is 1.2 kg. The mass of the cylinder is 0.800 kg and the space above the oil
is air. The gravitational field strength is 10 N/kg.
Fig. 9.1
(a) State two differences between the mass and the weight of a substance.
Difference 1: .........................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
Difference 2: .........................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Calculate the weight of the oil.
weight = …………………….. [1]
(c) Calculate the density of the oil in SI unit.
density = …………………….. [2]
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(d) Calculate the pressure exerted by the oil on the base of the cylinder in SI unit.
pressure = …………………….. [2]
(e) State and explain how the values of each of the following quantities would change when
the cylinder and the oil is brought to the Moon, where the gravitational field strength is
reduced.
(i) density of oil.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) pressure exerted by the oil on the base of the cylinder.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
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10 (a) A boy holds the loose end of a long rope which is fixed to a pole.
He moves it up and down at a rate of 20 complete oscillations in every 50 seconds.
Fig. 10.1 shows a section of the wave moving along the rope.
Fig. 10.1
(i) State the value of the amplitude of the wave.
amplitude = ………………………… [1]
(ii) Calculate the frequency of the wave.
frequency = ………………………… [2]
(iii) Calculate the speed of the wave.
speed = ………………………… [2]
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(b) Fig. 10.2 shows the cone of a loudspeaker that is producing sound waves in air.
At any given moment, a series of compressions and rarefactions exist along the line PQ.
cone
P Q
air
Fig. 10.2
The sound wave experience a rarefaction at P.
(i) On Fig 10.2, draw the wave lines to represent two wavelengths of compressions and
rarefactions between P and Q.
Use the letter C to mark two compressions and the letter R to mark two rarefactions
along PQ. [2]
(ii) With reference to the sound wave travelling along PQ in Fig. 10.2, explain what is
meant by a longitudinal wave.
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) To the right of Q, there is a large vertical wall 50 m in front of the loudspeaker.
The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s.
Calculate the time taken for the echo to return to P.
time taken = ………………………… [2]
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11 (a) Fig. 11.1 below shows an electrical circuit with a lamp and two resistors
Fig. 11.1
(i) Name the component X.
...................................................................................................................................... [1]
Fig. 11.2 shows the graph of current against potential difference for the lamp alone.
The potential difference across the lamp is 4.0 V.
Fig. 11.2
Determine
(ii) the current in the lamp, I L .
I L = ………………………… [1]
(iii) the current in the 100 : resistor, I R .
I R = ………………………… [2]
(iv) the current in component X.
current through X = ………………………… [1]

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(b) Fig. 11.3 shows a type of electromagnetic lock in a door.
Fig. 11.3
When switch S is closed, the iron bolt moves to the right and out of the striker plate,
allowing the door to be opened.
(i) Explain why the iron bolt moves to the right and into the solenoid when the switch is
closed.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [3]
(ii) After using the electric lock for a year, the 6 V battery goes “flat” and its e.m.f. drops to
4 V.
Why the electromagnetic lock does not work now?
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................... [2]
**** END OF PAPER 2 ****
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[Sec. 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic) 5076 Science Physics Paper 2]
SECTION A [45 MARKS]
୴ି୳ ଶ଴ି଴
1 (a) (i) acceleration, a = = [1 for working]
୲ ଵ଴
= 2.0 m/s2 [1 for ans]
(ii) resultant force, F R = ma = (900)(2.0) [1 for working]

= 1 800 N [1 for ans]
(b) (i) From t = 35 s to t = 45 s, the braking force is greater than the forward driving force.
[1]
(ii) Between t = 45 s to t = 60 s, the braking force is equal to the forward driving force.
[1]
(c) Total distance = ½ (10)(20) + (20)(20)

= 100 + 400 [1 for working]
= 500 m [1 for ans]
2 [Maximum = 2 for correct length of arrows]

[To deduct 1 mark for lack of arrows or wrong arrow]
[To deduct 1 mark for lack of angles or wrong angle between arrows]
Suitable scale = 1 cm to 0.2 N [1]

resultant force = 2.56 ± 0.02 N [1 for value within range]
angle of resultant with horizontal = 90° ± 1° [1 for angle within range]
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3 (a) Using Principle of Moments,

(i) W x 0.30 m = 450 N x 1.30 m [1 for working]
ସହ଴×ଵ,ଷ଴
W =
଴.ଷ଴
= 1950 N [1 for ans]
(ii) Using W = mg
୛
m =
୥
ଵଽହ଴
=
ଵ଴
= 195 kg [1 for working & ans]
(b) Force on pivot = 1950 N + 450 N

= 2400 N [1 for working & ans]
(c) The gate can be opened by shifting the counterweight further away from the pivot.
(OR shift to the left). [1]
so the counterclockwise moment produced by the force of the counterweight is larger
than the clockwise moment produced by the weight of the pole. [1]
4 (a) Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

It can only be converted from one form to another; [1]
the total energy of an isolated system is constant. [1]
(b) At point B. [1]

At this point the change in height of the toy car is the greatest and the largest amount of
GPE would have been converted to KE and thus the car would be at the greatest speed.
[1]
(c) (i) GPE at point C = mgh

= (1.00)(10)(0.40) = 4.0 J [1 for working & ans]
(ii) Total energy at point A = KE at point A + GPE at point A

= ½ mv2 + mgh
= ½ (1.00) (2.00)2 + (1.00)(10)(0.60)
= 2.0 + 6.0 = 8.0 J [1 for working & ans]
Total energy at point A = GPE at point C + KE at point C

8.0 = mgh + ½ mv2
8.0 = (1.00)(10)(0.40) + ½ mv2
8.0 – 4.0 = ½ (1.00) v2
v = ൫ξ8.0൯
= 2.83 m/s [1 for ans & unit]
[allow ecf from (c)(i)]
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5 (a) (i) melting [1]
(ii) During stage C, the molecules are sliding past one another. [1]
(iii) The molecules at stage A are closely packed together. [1]
(b) With a covered lid, it reduces heat loss to the surroundings by:
o prevents convection current from forming.
o reducing evaporation from the water surface,
o reducing conduction through the layer of trapped air between the water and the lid.
[any TWO answers, 1 mark each, max = 2]
6 (a) “refractive index of 1.50” shows that

the ratio of the sine of the incident angle to the sine of the refracted angle is 1.50 OR
Ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed on light in the medium is 1.50. [1]
ୱ୧୬ ୧ ୱ୧୬ ଻ହι

(b) (i) Refractive index, n = =
ୱ୧୬ ௥ ୱ୧୬ ସ଴ι
= 1.50 (shown) [1 for working]
ଵ
(ii) n =
ୱ୧୬ ௖
ଵ
1.50 = [1 for working]
ୱ୧୬ ௖
1
c = sin–1 ቀ ቁ
1.50
= 41.8 ° [1 for ans]
(b) (iii) [1 for Total Internally Reflected ray, angle 50°, at side PQ]
[1 for emergent ray at side QR, angle = 75°]
7 (a) [1 mark for each ray converging onto F on the right after passing through the lens]
[max = 2 marks]
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(b) (i) [1 mark for each ray, max = 2 marks]
image
(ii) The object distance is the same as the image distance. OR

The size of the image is the same as the size of the object. [1]
8 (a) When the dust particles come into contact with the grid, they lose electrons to the grid
[1]. Thus the particles will have less negative charges than positive charges and end up
with a net positive charge and this cause it to be attracted to the metal plate. [1]
(b) Using I = Q / t
= 6.0 / (1 x 60) = 0.10 A [1 for working & ans]
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SECTION B [2 X 10 = 20 MARKS]
9 (a) [Any TWO answers. 1 mark each. Maximum = 2]

Mass Weight
A measure of the amount of matter in The force of gravitational attraction on
an object. an object.
SI unit: kilogram (kg) SI unit: newton (N)
Measured with a beam balance. Measured with a spring balance.
Mass remains unchanged when it is Weight changes when it is moved to
moved to another place with different another place with different gravitational
gravitational attraction. attraction.
(b) Using W = mg
= (1.2 – 0.800)(10)
= 4.0 N [1 for working, ans & unit]
୫ ଴.ସ଴଴
(c) Using density = = [1 for working]
୚ ଴.଴଴଴ସ଺
= 870 kg/m3 [1 for ans & unit]
୊ ସ.଴
(d) Using P = = బ.బబబరల [1 for working]
୅ ቀ ቁ
బ.మబ
= 1740 Pa [1 for ans & unit]
(e) (i) Density does not change. Since Density = Mass / Volume,
both the mass and volume of the liquid does not change. [1]
(ii) Pressure will be reduced. [1]

According to P = F/A, weight W (= F) of the liquid is smaller on Moon with base
area remains constant. [1]
10 (a) (i) amplitude = 15.0 cm [1]
(ii) frequency, f = no of oscillations / time

= 20 / 50 [1 for working]
= 0.40 Hz [1 for ans & unit]
(iii) Using v = f O
v = 0.40 x 60 [1 for working]
= 24 cm /s or 0.24 m/s [1 for ans & unit]
[allow ecf from (a)(ii) for value of frequency]
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(b) (i) lines = 1 mark

Labelling of C and R = 1 mark
cone C C
R R
P Q
air
Fig. 10.1
(ii) The sound wave travels in the direction (along PQ)

parallel to the direction of the vibration of the air molecules. (along PQ). [1]
ଶ × ୢ୧ୱ୲ୟ୬ୡୣ 2 ×50
(iv) Time = =൬ [1 for working]
ୱ୮ୣୣୢ 340 ൰
= 0.29 s (accept 0.294 s) [1 for ans & unit]
11 (a) (i) Rheostat or variable resistor [1]
(ii) (From the graph) current I L = 0.060 A [1 for ans & unit]
(iii) Using V = IR
୚ ସ.଴
current I R = = [1 for working]
ୖ ଵ଴଴
= 0.040 A [1 for ans & unit]
(iv) current I X = 0.06 + 0.04

= 0.10 A [1 for ans & unit]
(b) (i) When the switch is closed, the solenoid becomes an electromagnet. [1]
The iron bolt is then attracted to the solenoid due to magnetic induction. [1]
This strong attractive force will overcome the force of the spring and cause the
lock to be unlocked. [1]
(ii) At 4 V, there is little current flowing through the solenoid. [1]

Therefore the magnetic field strength of the solenoid is too weak to attract the
iron bolt. [1]
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Name: ………………………………………. Index No. ……… Class: ……………
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BE OUR BEST
GCE O LEVEL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
BUKIT BATOK
SECONDARY SCHOOL
SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC
SCIENCE 5076/03
Paper 3 Chemistry 15 August 2018
1030 – 1145 h
1 hour 15 minutes

Write your name, index number and class in the spaces provided at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen
You may use a pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working
Section A
Section B
Electronic calculators may be used.

A copy of the Periodic Table is given at the end of the paper.

Section A
Section B
Total
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2018 Prelim/Sec4E5N/Science (Chemistry) 5076 P3

Answer all the questions.
1 Fig. 1.1 shows the composition of unpolluted, dry air.

(a) Write in the missing name of the gas which occupies 78% of air. [1]
argon and carbon dioxide 1%

oxygen 21%
(a) ………………………………………….. 78%
Fig. 1.1
(b) Name two gases that pollute the atmosphere and name the chemical source of
each.
Gas 1 …………….…………………………………………………………………………
Source ….……………………………………………………………………………………
….……………………………………………………………………………………
Gas 2 …..…………………………………………………………………………………...
Source ….……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………… [4]

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2 A student collected some water from a polluted river.

The water contains some soluble solids and insoluble clay.
(a) State a method that can separate the clay from the rest of the water.
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) The student then boiled the river water to obtain the soluble solids.
Fig. 2.1 shows how she heated the water.
Fig. 2.1
The student wrote in her practical sheet that “the boiled river water is pure because
the universal indicator remains green when it is added to the boiled river water.”
Do you agree with her statement? Explain.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) On cooling, steam will condense. Describe what happens to the spacing and
movement of the particles of steam during condensation.
changes to spacing
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
changes to movement
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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3 Cold packs are used to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain by removing the heat.
A list of chemicals from a science laboratory is shown below:
ammonium nitrate, dilute hydrochloric acid, water,
anhydrous sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide
(a) From the list of chemicals provided above, select a pair of chemicals that can be
used for making a cold pack in a science laboratory.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Explain your answer in (a) and state the type of energy change.
………………………………………………………………………………………………....
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
4 A solution of nitric acid, HNO 3 , has a concentration of 126 g/dm3.
(a) (i) Calculate the relative molecular mass of nitric acid.

[Relative atomic masses, A r : H, 1; N, 14; O, 16]
relative molecular mass = …………………………….. [1]
(ii) Calculate the concentration of the solution in mol/dm3.
concentration = …………………………….. [1]

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(b) Magnesium carbonate reacts with this solution of nitric acid as follows:
MgCO 3 + 2HNO 3 Æ Mg(NO 3 ) 2 + H 2 O + CO 2
(i) What mass of magnesium carbonate react with 500 cm3 of nitric acid?
Mass of magnesium carbonate = …………………………….. [2]
(ii) Find the volume of carbon dioxide gas produced in this reaction.
Volume of carbon dioxide = …………………………….. [1]
(c) Another nitric acid solution is made by diluting 1.0 mol to make 2.0 dm3 of solution.
What is the concentration of this solution in mol/dm3?
concentration …………………………….. [1]

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5 Fig. 5.1 shows the properties of some elements in Group VII.
Properties X Y Iodine
melting point / oC - 7.2 - 101.0 114.0
boiling point /
oC 58.8 - 35.0 184.0
reaction with
colourless solution colourless solution
aqueous potassium
turns brown turns brown
iodide
reacts quickly and reacts rapidly and
reaction with cold reacts slowly to
less vigorously to vigorously to form
aqueous sodium form a colourless
form a colourless a colourless
hydroxide solution
solution solution
Fig. 5.1
(a) State the physical state and colour of Y at room temperature and pressure.
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Using evidence from Figure 5.1, explain and deduce the identity of X.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [3]
(c) Iodine reacts with cold aqueous sodium hydroxide according to the equation:
2NaOH + I 2 Æ NaI + NaOI + H 2 O
(i) Explain why both element X and Y undergoes similar reaction with cold
aqueous sodium hydroxide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Hence, construct a chemical equation for the reaction between element X
and cold aqueous sodium hydroxide.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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6 Equal masses of lumps of lead (II) carbonate were reacted with three different acids of
the same concentration in three separate experiments I, II and III. The acids were in
excess and all other conditions were kept the same.
Experiment Reagents
I Lead (II) carbonate Nitric acid
II Lead (II) carbonate Sulfuric acid
III Lead (II) carbonate Ethanoic acid
The mass of the lead (II) carbonate was measured and calculated at regular time intervals
and the results for experiments I and II are shown in Figure 6.1.
Mass of
PbCO3 / g
Experiment II
Experiment I
Time / min
Fig. 6.1
(a) Using Fig. 6.1, determine if lead (II) carbonate react completely with sulfuric acid.
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) (i) In experiments I and III, would ethanoic acid react faster than nitric acid?
Explain your answer in terms of hydrogen ions in the acids.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(ii) Lead (II) ethanoate is a white, crystalline substance with a sweetish taste and is
soluble in water.
Sketch on the same axes above, the result for experiment III. [1]

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(c) Briefly outline how a pure and dry sample of lead (II) nitrate can be made from
lead (II) carbonate.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………… [4]
7 Propane and propene are both organic compounds.
(a) Compare how they react, if at all, with

(i) oxygen,
(ii) hydrogen.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
.……………………………………………………………………………………………... [5]
(b) Write a chemical equation for any one of these reactions.
……………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

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8 A mixture Z was made by dissolving two salts, X and Y, in water. A series of reactions
was carried out on mixture Z as shown below.
add excess
dilute nitric acid limewater white
Mixture Z Gas A
precipitate
add silver nitrate

solution white
precipitate
add excess sodium
hydroxide solution
Gas B
pungent smell, turns damp
red litmus paper blue
dirty green
precipitate
exposed to air
brown
precipitate
(a) Identify the four ions that are present in mixture Z. Justify your answers. [4]
Ions Formula Reasons

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(b) Predict what would be observed if excess ammonia solution was added to a sample
of mixture Z.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]
(c) No reaction was observed when ammonia solution was added to aqueous solution of
salt Y.
Give the names of salts X and Y.
X : ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
Y : …………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
- End of Section A -

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9 Fig. 9.1 shows the structures of calcium chloride and chlorine gas.
calcium chloride chlorine gas

Fig. 9.1
(a) Chlorine exists as two isotopes, 35 Cl and 37 Cl.

Describe the similarities and differences between these two isotopes.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………... [3]
(b) Calcium reacts with chlorine atoms to form calcium chloride.

Fig. 9.2 shows the physical properties of calcium chloride and chlorine.
conductivity boiling point/ OC

conducts in molten
calcium chloride state but not in solid 1935
state
does not conduct

chlorine gas -34
electricity
Fig. 9.2
(i) Predict and explain the electrical conductivity of strontium chloride.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]

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(ii) Explain how a calcium atom combines with chlorine atoms to form calcium
chloride. Your answer should include:
x electronic structures of atoms
x force of attraction in the compound
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….... [3]
(iii) Give a reason why chlorine gas has such a low boiling point.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]
[Total : 10 marks]

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10 (a) Duralumin is an alloy made up mainly of aluminium and copper atoms.
Fig. 10.1 shows how the strength of duralumin changes with the different
percentage of copper added.
Strength of alloy
Strength of alloy
Percentage
Percentage of of copper
copper
11 22 3 4 55 66 77 88
Fig. 10.1
(i) Using the information from Figure 10.1, estimate the percentage of copper that
will produce the strongest duralumin mixture.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Explain, with the aid of a well-labelled diagram of duralumin, why it is stronger
than pure aluminium.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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(b) Fig. 10.2 shows the results of an experiment in which four metals are placed
in solutions of other metal nitrates.
Solution Metals added

Metal
Colour Calcium Chromium Cobalt Copper
nitrate
Calcium No No reaction
Colourless No reaction No reaction
nitrate reaction
Colourless
solution No
Chromium
Green and grey No reaction reaction No reaction
(III) nitrate
solid
Colourless
solution Green solution No
Cobalt (II)
Pink and grey and grey solid reaction No reaction
nitrate
solid
Pink
Colourless
solution
solution
and
Copper(II) and
blue reddish-
nitrate reddish- No reaction
brown
brown solid
solid
Fig. 10.2
(i) Arrange the four metals in order of their reactivity starting with the most reactive.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Predict two observations when chromium is added to copper(II) nitrate solution.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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(c) One possible chemical reaction between metal Y and the solution of salt X is as
follows:
Y + X(NO 3 ) 2 Æ X + Y(NO 3 ) 2
(i) Complete the table below with the missing information.
formula oxidation state of Y
Y(NO 3 ) 2
[2]
(ii) Using the data above, explain whether Y is an oxidizing or a reducing agent.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
[Total : 10 marks]

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11 Poly(methyl methacrylate) is formed by addition polymerisation.

Its structure is shown below.
(a) (i) Draw the structure of the monomer of poly(methyl methacrylate).
[1]
(ii) Explain why and how the monomer drawn in (a)(i) can undergo addition
polymerisation to form poly(methyl methacrylate).
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(b) Ethanol can be obtained from glucose through the process of fermentation. One of
the conditions of this process is having an anaerobic environment. Otherwise,
substance X will be produced instead.
(i) Write the chemical equation for fermentation of glucose.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Draw the structural formula of substance X.
[1]

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(iii) Describe a laboratory experiment to differentiate ethanol and substance X.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [3]
(iv) A student carries out fermentation in a laboratory. To speed up the process, he

heats up the mixture to 100 ϶C. Explain why he will not obtain ethanol.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(v) State one use of ethanol.

………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total : 10 marks]
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DATA SHEET
Colours of some common metal hydroxides

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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of Elements
Group
1 2
H He
Hydrogen Helium
Key 1 4
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium atomic symbol Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon
315
85 88 89 91 93 96 - 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57 – 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba lanthanoids Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
87 88 89 – 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 116
Francium Radium Rutherfordium Dubnium Seaborgium Bohrium Hassium Meitnerium Darmstadtium Roentgenium Copernicium Flerovium Livermorium

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium
139 140 141 144 147 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
Actinium Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
232 231 238
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Sec 4 Express, 5 Normal (Academic)
Science (Chemistry)

ANSWERS
Paper 1 : Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)
Sugar = C 6 H 12 O 6 where carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms are chemically

21 D
bonded together
Conc sulfuric acid H 2 SO 4 dries acidic gases (so they don’t react).
Upward delivery is used to collect gases which are less dense than na ir.
air.
22 C
NH 3 will react with conc H 2 SO 4 though it can be collected via upwardupwa
up ward
wa r delivery.
rd del eliv
ivery.
iv
CO 2 , H 2 and O 2 will not react with conc H 2 SO 4 thus can bee dr drie
dried
ied
ie d & collected.
coollllec
ected.
ec
Only H 2 is less dense than air to be collected via upwar
upward
rd delivery
delililive
de very
very method.
metho od.
23 C Melting point of substance is to be <-150oC and boiling
g point
p in
po intt < 100oC.
<-100
-10
10
24 C Different substances have different solubility in diff
different
ffe
fferren
e ent solvents.
solv
so lve
ennts
s.
Y – from Group VI because it has 6 valence e electrons
le
ect
ctro
ronsns
25 D
Z – from Group VII because it gas 7 valence el lec
ecttrro
electronsonns
Hydroxide ion = OH-
There are 8 protons in oxy
oxygen
ygen and 1 proton in hy
h
hydrogen
drogen atomss = 9 protons
proto
ons
26 B
F- ion has 9 protons (each fluorine atom has 9 p rotons, it take
protons, es in
takes n 1 electron to
form a fluoride ion, proton number is not affected thus remainss th the
e same).
Rubidium chloride is made up of Rb+ and Cl- ionss thus
thu
hus RbCl.
27 B
Group I metals have low melting po
oint and ar
point re soluble
are solu
so lubl
b e in water.
Acidic oxide (CO 2 ) and am amphoteric
mph phototer
ericic oxides
oxide dess (AAl 2 O 3 an
and
a d ZnO) can react with NaOH
28 D
wh
hich is a base.
which
R is a solid which can react ct with
witih so
solu
lutition
solution o S iin
on n a neutralisation reaction.
29 A
Thus R = insoluble metal al oxide
oxi
xide
de (ie
ie a ssolid)
olid
olid)) an
a
andd S = acid (solution)
2
2--
BaCl 2 gives white precipitate
precipipititat
atte = SO O 4 present
30 D
prec
pr ecip
ipittat
White precipitate ate soluble
solu
ubl
blee in xcess aq NH 3 = Zn2+ ion present
n excess
exc
o of
No of moles
moole
les
s of MMg g = ma
mass ss ÷ m olar mass = 6g ÷ 24 = 0.250 mol
molar
1m
mol M
1mol Mg g prod ducuces
produces es 1 mo
1molol H 2
31 B
Volume off H 2 = no of of mo
m
molesles x molar volume
= 0.250 mol x 24 dm3 = 6 dm3
e 2 O 3 + 3C
Fe 3CO O Æ 2Fe + 3CO 2
Answer
A nswe
ns werr is NOT (B) because LIME is used to remove acidic impurities, not
32 D
limestone.
lime
me
est
stone. LIME is produced of heat limestone.
CaCO 3 Æ CaO + CO 2
CaO + SiO 2 Æ CaSiO 3
33 D 30% of O 2 will be used up, 70% of air left.
(A) formation of bond = exothermic
(B) rusting = exothermic
34 C
(C) melting (ice absorb heat) = endothermic
(D) H 2 combust in O 2 to form H 2 O = exothermic
Na atom (2.8.1) loses 1 electron to form Na+ ion (2.8).
35 D
Loss of electrons = oxidation
36 B ½ volume of CO 2 produced , thus ½ mass of limiting reactant (MgCO 3 ) used.
1
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37 A Smallest molecules = lowest boiling point range
38 C Complete combustion produce carbon dioxide and water.
39 C Oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid produces water.
40 B It has C=C and carboxyl group (COOH).
Paper 3 Section A : Short Answer Questions (45 marks)
1a. Nitrogen 1m
1b. Gas : Sulfur dioxide (sulfur trioxide)

Source : Burning of coal in power stations / factories
Gas : Carbon monoxide

Source : Incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels in vehicles
ve
ehi
hicl
cles
cles
Gas : Oxides of nitrogen

Source : Produce when oxygen and nitrogen react at high te em
mp
peerra
attur
temperatureue gas
g as 1m
when fuel is burned/combusted in vehicle engines
eng
gin
nes
es sour
so u ce 1m
ur
source
2a. filtration 1m
2b. No. n
noo mark
The purity of the liquid is determ
rmined by the fixed bo
determined oiling point.
boiling
OR
The universal indicator remains green can only prove tha hat the liquid
that id
d has
has
a neutral pH (pH 7).
OR
The universal indicator can only
onl
nlyy prove
prov
ove whether
w ethe
wh er the
the solution
solu
so lutition
o is acidic or
alkaline, but cannot show whether th tthe
ew ate
er is p
water ure.
ur
pure.e. either 1m
2c. Changes to spacing

The spacing decreases, from
mm o in
oving
movingg fa
farr ap
apar
artt to
apart o closely packed. 1m
Changes to o movement
move
mo veme
m nt
The movement
mo
ove
vementnt sl
slows do wn, fr
down,
down from moving
om moving randomly at high speeds to
sliding pa
past o
one
ne ano
another
noth
ther
er in
in random
ra
and
ndom motion. 1m
3a. Am
mmo
moni
nium
um
Ammoniumm nitrate
nittra
ate and water 1m
3b. Endothermic.
Endoth
hermi
mic. 1m
When ammonium salts react with water, the reaction take in / absorb
energy from surrounding, causing surrounding temperature to drop /
decrease
decrease. 1m
4ai. M r of HNO 3 = 1 + 14 + 3(16) = 63 1m
4aii. Concentration of HNO 3 = concentration in g/mol ÷ molar mass

= 126 g/mol ÷ 63
= 2.00 mol/dm3 1m
2
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4bi. No of moles of HNO 3 = concentration x volume
= 2.00 mol/dm3 x (500/1000) dm3
= 1.00 mol 1m
2 mol of HNO 3 reacts with 1 mol of MgCO 3

1.00 mol of HNO 3 reacts with 0.500 mol of MgCO 3
Mass of MgCO 3 = no of moles x molar mass 1m

= 0.500 mol x [24 + 12 + 3(16)] ecf if 1st 1m
= 42 g wrong
overall -1 if any answer not in 3sf
4bii. 2 mol of HNO 3 produces 1 mol of CO 2

1.00 mol of HNO 3 produces 0.500 mol of CO 2
Volume of CO 2 = no of moles x molar volume

= 0.500 mol x 24 dm3
= 12 dm3 1m
4c. Concentration = no of moles ÷ volume

= 1.0 mol ÷ 2 dm3
= 0.500 mol/dm3 1m
5a. Pale yellow / yellowish-green gas 1m
5b. X could be bromine since it is a liquid. 1m
It is more reactive than iodine since it is able to displace iod

iodine.
din
nee.. 1m
vigorously
But it is less reactive than Y since it reacts less vigoro
ro
ouus
ssly
ly w
ly with
itith
sodium hydroxide. 1m
5ci. All of them have seven valence electrons. 1m
5cii. 2NaOH + X 2 Æ NaX + NaOX + H 2 O (or use Br for X)

X) 1m
6a. No. Lead (II) sulfate produced is an insoluble salt / ther

there
eree is mass of llead
ead
ea 1m
(II) sulfate left.
6bi. No. Ethanoic acid is weak acid b

but nitric
ut n itri d iis
ricc acid strong
s a st
stro
rong
ng acid. 1m
It has / produces lesser H+ ionss pper unit

er uni volume
nitt vo
volu me compared
lume o pared to nitric acid.
com 1m
(Frequency of collisions is les
lesser
sse
serr thus
thus reaction
rea
eactc io
ion
n is slower)
slower)
6bii.
Experiment III
1m
3
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6c. (1) Add excess lead (II) carbonate to nitric acid. 1m
(2) Filter to remove excess lead (II) carbonate.
Obtain the filtrate, lead (II) nitrate. (not necessary) 1m
(3) Heat lead (II) nitrate solution till saturation.
Leave to cool for crystals to form. 1m
(4) Filter out the crystals.
Pat dry between filter papers 1m
7a. Both propane and propene reacts with excess oxygen to produce
carbon dioxide and water. 1m
Both undergoes incomplete combustion to produce carbon monoxide

and water. 1m
Propane does not react with hydrogen. 1m
Propene reacts with hydrogen at (200 oC with nickel catalyst)) to 1

1mm
produce propane. have
ha ve ( ) 1
1mm
7b. 2C 3 H 6 + 9O 2 ĺ&2 2 + 6H 2 O
2C 3 H 8 + 10O 2 ĺ&2 2 + 8H 2 O
2C 3 H 6 + 6O 2 ĺ&2+ 2 O
2C 3 H 8 + 7O 2 ĺ&2+ 2 O
C3H6 + H2 Æ C3H8 either
ei
ith
ther
er eqn 1m
8a. Ions Formula Reasons

green precipitate formed after addin
adding
ingg
1 Fe2+ sodium hydroxide which turned brown
brrow
own
over time
ammonia gas
gas p
produced
ro
odu
d ce
ed when
wh
hen sodium
sodi
sodium
u
2 ‫ܪ‬ସା
ܰ‫ܪ‬ hydroxide is added
add
d ed d
carbon dio
dioxide
ioxi
xide
de produced
pro
rodu
duce
cedd after
afte
aft r adding
3 ‫ܱܥ‬ଷଶି nitric acid
aci
ciid each formula
+ reason 1m
whitee precipitate
prec
pr ecipipititate formed after adding
4 Cl-
silver
si
ilver nitrate
lver nititra
rate
te total 4m
8b. Dirty green precipitate

prec
ecip a e formed
pittat fo rmed which is insoluble in excess aqueous
orm
ammonia.
ammom ni
nia.
a 1m
Tu
urn
rns
Turnss brown
b ow
br wn on standing
sta
tand
nding / when exposed to air bonus 1m
8c. X = ir
iron
ron (II)
(III) ch
chlo
chloride
l ride 1m
Y = ammo
moni
ammonium n um carbonate 1m
Explanation:
Possible answers are
(a) iron (II) chloride and ammonium carbonate
(b) iron (II) carbonate and ammonium chloride
However, iron (II) carbonate is an insoluble salt (both X and Y dissolve).
Also, no reaction when aq NH 3 added to Y so Y is an ammonium salt.
4
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Paper 3 Section B : 3 Questions choose 2 (20 marks)
9a. Both have 17 protons. 1m
They have different number of neutron / atomic mass. 1m
35
Cl has 18 neutrons/ mass number of 35.
37
Cl has 20 neutrons/mass number of 37. 1m
9bi. Strontium chloride conducts in molten state but not in solid state. no marks
The ions (Sr2+ and Cll-) are mobile in molten state. 1m
But they cannot move (and are fixed in positions) when in solid state. 1m
9bii. Calcium atom has an electronic configuration of 2.8.8.2.

Chlorine has an electronic configuration of 2.8.7. 1m
chlorine
Each calcium atom transfers two valence electrons to 2 chlo
ori
rine atoms.
ne a toms
to ms.
ms 1m
Ca2+ and Cl- ions are formed which are attracted by elect
electrostatic
cttro
rost
static
attiicc fforces
a orce
or ces
of attraction. 1m
9biii. molecules
Weak intermolecular force between chlorine molec
eccu es required
ulle
les rre
eq
quuiirre
red
ed 1m
little amount of energy to overcome. 1m
10ai. 4% 1m
10aii.
copper atoms
alum
minium
m atoms
aluminium atom
at omss
1m
Copper atoms is bigger than n aluminium

alum
al inium atoms
umin t thus they disrupt the
orderly arrang
arrangement
ng
gem
men
ent of a
aluminium
lumi
lumini
nium
u a
um atoms
toms and prevent them from sliding. 1m
10bi. Calcium
m > chromium
chromiium > ccobalt
ch obal
oba t > copper
al 1m
10bii. Blue
ue ssolution
olut
olu io
ion
n tu
turnss gr
gree
green.
een. 1m
B ow
Br own
Brownn so
soli
lids
ds fformed.
solids orme
or med.
d 1m
10ci. Y: 0 1m
Y(NO 3 ) 2 : +2 1m
10 ii
10cii. i a reducing
It is d i agent.
t no marks
k
Y is oxidised as the oxidation state of Y increases from 0 in Y to +2 in

Y(NO 3 ) 2 . 1m
Y reduces X(NO 3 ) 2 by decreasing the oxidation state of X from +2 to 0

in X. 1m
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11ai.
1m
11aii. At high temperature and pressure (and in the presence of a catalyst),

the carbon-carbon double bonds of the monomer break / the
monomer has C=C bonds which break. 1m
Each monomer forms single bonds and joins with two other monomer
ers.
s.
monomers.
form the polymer, poly(methyl methacrylate). 1m
11bi. C 6 H 12 O 6 ĺ
ĺ&
& 2 H 5 OH + 2CO 2 1m
11bii.
1m
11biii. Add potassium manganate(VII) to both substances. 1m

If it turns from purple to colourless, it is substance is ethanol.
etha
ethano
n l. 1m
If it remains purple, it is substance
substa
anc
nce X. 1m
Also accept –
Use off blue litmus paper
X turns blue litmus paper red
Blue litmus paper remains blue
ue ifif its
its ethanol.
etha
ethano
n l.l
Add suitable e metal

met
e al
a / metal ccarbonate
arbo
arbona
nate
If susbstance e X,, effervescence
eff
f erve
esc
scen
encece seen.
see
een.
H 2 prod
produced
ducced with caused
caus
used
ed lighted
lig
ight
h ed splint to extinguish with pop sound (if
meta
tal)
use metal)l)
CO 2 produced d which
whihich
ch formed
for
orme
m d white precipitate in limewater (if use metal
carb
rbon
onat
ate)
carbonate)e)
11biv. When
en the
the mixture
mix
ixtu
ture is heated, the yeast denatures and stops the reaction. 1m
11bv. Solventt in paints and varnishes

Manufacture of perfumes, detergent, deodorants etc.
Found in alcoholic drinks like beer, wines and spirits
Used in preparation of ethanoic acid
(Any one) 1m
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Sec 4 Express, 5 Normal (Academic)
Science (Chemistry)

ANSWERS
Paper 3 Section A : Short Answer Questions (45 marks)
1a. Nitrogen 1m
1b. Gas : Sulfur dioxide (sulfur trioxide)

Source : Burning of coal in power stations / factories
Gas : Carbon monoxide

Source : Incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels in vehicles
Gas : Oxides of nitrogen

Source : Produce when oxygen and nitrogen react at high tempper
erat
atur
ature
ur
temperature e ga
as 1
gas m
1m
when fuel is burned/combusted in vehicle engines sour
so urce
ur
sourcece 1m
1m
2a. filtration 1m
2b. No. no mark

no mark
The purity of the liquid is determined by the fixed boiliniin
boilingng p
po oin
int.
point.
OR
g een can only prove
gr
The universal indicator remains green e that the liquid has
hass
a neutral pH (pH 7).
OR
The universal indicator can only prove whether the solu utiton is acidic or
solution
whethe
alkaline, but cannot show whether er th
the wa
w te
er is pure..
water either 1m
2c. Changes to spacing

The spacing decreases, from movin
i g far ap
moving apar
artt to cclosely
apart losely packed.
lo 1m
Changes to movement
The movement slows down, from mmmoving
oving ra
ov randomly
rand
n omly at high speeds to
sliding past one
e ano
noth
ther
e in random
another rand
ra ndom
om
m motion.
mot
o ion. 1m
3a. Ammoni
n um
m nitrate
Ammonium nittra
rate
te and
nd water
wat
ater 1m
3b. Endoth
her
e mi
mic.
c.
Endothermic. 1m
When amm
mmono iu
on
ammoniumium
m salts react with water, the reaction take in / absorb
energy from
m su
ssurrounding,
rrounding, causing surrounding temperature to drop /
decrease. 1m
4ai. M r of HNO 3 = 1 + 14 + 3(16) = 63 1m
4aii. Concentration of HNO 3 = concentration in g/mol ÷ molar mass

= 126 g/mol ÷ 63
= 2.00 mol/dm3 1m
4bi. No of moles of HNO 3 = concentration x volume

= 2.00 mol/dm3 x (500/1000) dm3
= 1.00 mol 1m
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2 mol of HNO 3 reacts with 1 mol of MgCO 3
1.00 mol of HNO 3 reacts with 0.500 mol of MgCO 3
Mass of MgCO 3 = no of moles x molar mass 1m

= 0.500 mol x [24 + 12 + 3(16)] ecf if 1st 1m
= 42 g wrong
overall -1 if any answer not in 3sf
4bii. 2 mol of HNO 3 produces 1 mol of CO 2

1.00 mol of HNO 3 produces 0.500 mol of CO 2
Volume of CO 2 = no of moles x molar volume

= 0.500 mol x 24 dm3
= 12 dm3 1m
4c. Concentration = no of moles ÷ volume

= 1.0 mol ÷ 2 dm3
= 0.500 mol/dm3 1m
5a. Pale yellow / yellowish-green gas 1m
5b. X could be bromine since it is a liquid. 1m
It is more reactive than iodine since it is able to disp

displace
pla e iiodine.
acce od
o din
inee.. 1m
But it is less reactive than Y since it reacts less vigorously with

vigorouslly w itith
sodium hydroxide. 1m
5ci. All of them have seven valence electrons. 1m
5cii. 2NaOH + X 2 Æ NaX + NaOX + H 2 O (o

or us
(or se Br for X)
use X) 1m
6a. No. Lead (II) sulfate produced is an

n iinsoluble
nsol
ns olub
u le salt
sal
altt / th
ther
ere
theree is mass of lead 1m
(II) sulfate left.
6bi. No. Ethanoic acid is weak acid but

but nitric
nititri
ricc ac id is
acid is a strong
st acid. 1m
It has / produce
produceses lesser
le
ess
sser
er H+ io ons p
ions er u
per nit volume compared to nitric acid.
unit 1m
(Frequency y of co
ollllis
isiions iis
collisions s le
less
sser
er tthus
lesser huss reaction is slower)
hu
6bii.
Experiment III
1m
6c. (1) Add excess lead (II) carbonate to nitric acid. 1m

(2) Filter to remove excess lead (II) carbonate.
Obtain the filtrate, lead (II) nitrate. (not necessary) 1m
(3) Heat lead (II) nitrate solution till saturation.
Leave to cool for crystals to form. 1m
(4) Filter out the crystals.
Pat dry between filter papers 1m
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7a. Both propane and propene reacts with excess oxygen to produce
carbon dioxide and water. 1m
Both undergoes incomplete combustion to produce carbon monoxide

and water. 1m
Propane does not react with hydrogen. 1m
Propene reacts with hydrogen at (200 oC with nickel catalyst) to 1m

produce propane. have ( ) 1m
7b. 2C 3 H 6 + 9O 2 ĺ&2 2 + 6H 2 O
2C 3 H 8 + 10O 2 ĺ&2 2 + 8H 2 O
2C 3 H 6 + 6O 2 ĺ&2+ 2 O
2C 3 H 8 + 7O 2 ĺ&2+ 2 O
C3H6 + H2 Æ C3H8 eithe
er eqn 1m
er
either
8a. Ions Formula Reasons

green precipitate formed after adding
1 Fe2+ sodium hydroxide which turned brown
over time
ammonia gas produced when sodium
sodi
diium
m
2 ‫ܪ‬ସା
ܰ‫ܪ‬ hydroxide is added
carbon dioxide produced after adding
ad
ddi
ding
ng
3 ‫ܱܥ‬ଷଶି nitric acid ea
ach fformula
each ormula
rea
ea
eason
+ reason 1m
white precipi itate formed after add
precipitate dd
ding
adding
4 Cl-
silver nitrate total 4m
8b. Dirty green precipitate formed whi

hich
ch is insoluble
which inso
in oluble in excess
exc
xces
esss aq
aqueous
ammonia. 1m
Turns brown on standing / when expos osed
exposeded to ai
airr bonus 1m
8c. X = iron (II) chloride 1m

Y = ammonium carbonate 1m
Explanation:
Possible answers
ansnswe
w rs sa re
are
(a) iron
on (II)
(II
II)) chlori
ride
de and
chloride and ammonium
amm
m onium carbonate
mm
( iron (II) carbonate
(b) carb
ca rbon
onat
ate
e and
an
nd ammonium chloride
Howevever,, iron
However, iro
on (II)
(II) carbonate
carrbo
bona
nate
te is an insoluble salt (both X and Y dissolve).
Also, no rreaction
e cttio
ea ionn wh
whenen aq NH 3 added to Y so Y is an ammonium salt.
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Paper 3 Section B : 3 Questions choose 2 (20 marks)
9a. Both have 17 protons. 1m
They have different number of neutron / atomic mass. 1m
35
Cl has 18 neutrons/ mass number of 35.
37
Cl has 20 neutrons/mass number of 37. 1m
9bi. Strontium chloride conducts in molten state but not in solid state. no marks
The ions (Sr2+ and Cl-) are mobile in molten state. 1m
But they cannot move (and are fixed in positions) when in solid state. 1m
9bii. Calcium atom has an electronic configuration of 2.8.8.2.

Chlorine has an electronic configuration of 2.8.7. 1m
Each calcium atom transfers two valence electrons to 2 chlorine atom

ms.
s.
atoms. 1m
Ca2+ and Cl- ions are formed which are attracted by electrostat
tic fforces
electrostatic orce
or cess
ce
of attraction. 1m
9biii. Weak intermolecular force between chlorine molecules required

re
equ
quiirred
re
edd 1m
little amount of energy to overcome. 1
1m
10ai. 4% 1m
10aii.
copper atoms
alumin
niu
ium
aluminiumm atoms
a om
at oms
1m
Copper atoms is bigger than aluminium

allum
min
iniu
ium
m atoms
atom
atomss thus
thus they disrupt the
orderly arrangement of alumini
ium
u ato
aluminium toms
ms a
atoms nd p
and reve
v nt them from sliding.
ve
prevent 1m
10bi
b.
10bi. chro
omi
m um > cob
Calcium > chromium bal
altt > co
cobalt opp
pper
e
copper 1m
10bii. solutio
ion
n tu
Blue solution turns gr
gree
een.
n.
green. 1m
Brown solids forme
med.
d.
formed. 1m
10ci. Y: 0 1m
Y(NO 3 ) 2 : +2
+ 1m
10cii. It is a reducing agent. no marks
Y is oxidised as the oxidation state of Y increases from 0 in Y to +2 in

Y(NO 3 ) 2 . 1m
Y reduces X(NO 3 ) 2 by decreasing the oxidation state of X from +2 to 0

in X. 1m
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11ai.
1m
11aii. At high temperature and pressure (and in the presence

presen
ence off a catalyst),
ce o catalyyst
st)),
the carbon-carbon double bonds of the monomerr b br
reaak / th
break the
monomer has C=C bonds which break. 1m
Each monomer forms single bonds and jo oin

inss with
joins wiitth
w h ttwo
wo
w oo the
th
othererr monom
on omer
omers.
er
monomers.s.
form the polymer, poly(methyl methacrylate). 1m
11bi. C 6 H 12 O 6 ĺ & 2 H 5 OH + 2CO 2

ĺ& 1m
11bii.
1m
11biii. mangan anat

Add potassium manganate(VII) ate(
e(VI
VII)) tto
o bo
both th ssubstances.
ubstances.
ub 1m
If it turns from purple to o colourless,
col
olou
ourlesss, s iitt is substance is ethanol. 1m
If it remains
rema
m in
inss purple,
pu , it is
is substance
subs
substance X. 1m
Also accept
Also acc c ept –
Use of bl blue
ue llitmus
ititmu
muss pa
paper
X tu
turn
ns bl
turns blue lit itmu
muss paper red
litmus
Blue
Bl e llitmus
ititmu
muss pa
paper remains blue if its ethanol.
Add su
Add suit
itable metal / metal carbonate
suitable
Iff ssusbstance
usbstance X, effervescence seen.
us
H 2 produced with caused lighted splint to extinguish with pop sound (if
use metal)
CO 2 produced which formed white precipitate in limewater (if use metal
carbonate)
11biv. When the mixture is heated, the yeast denatures and stops the reaction. 1m
11bv. Solvent in paints and varnishes

Manufacture of perfumes, detergent, deodorants etc.
Found in alcoholic drinks like beer, wines and spirits
Used in preparation of ethanoic acid
(Any one) 1m
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Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Preliminary Examination 2018
5076/01
SCIENCE (PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY)
Paper 1 Multiple Choice Sec 4 Express
Sec 5 Normal (A)
Additional materials: Optical Answer Sheet 1 hour
Setter : 24 August 2018

Mr Iskander
Write your name, index number and class on the Optical Answer Sheet in the spaces
provided.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there
are four possible answers A, B, C and D.
Read the instructions on the Optical Answer Sheet very carefully.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong
answer.
Gravitational field strength is assumed to be 10 N/kg unless otherwise specified.
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page .
This document consists of printed pages.
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2 GMS(S)/Sci(P/C)/P1/Prelim2018/4E/5NA
1 Silver chloride is insoluble in water.
Silver chloride is made by adding 20.0 cm3 of aqueous silver nitrate to 20.0 cm3 of
dilute hydrochloric acid.
Which pieces of apparatus are needed to obtain solid silver chloride from aqueous
silver nitrate and dilute hydrochloric acid?
1 2 3 4 5
A 1, 2 and 4 B 1, 4 and 5
C 2, 3 and 4 D 2, 4 and 5
2 The diagram below shows the arrangement of gases in a balloon.
Which pair of gases could be in the balloon?
A argon and hydrogen chloride

B argon and nitrogen
C hydrogen and nitrogen
D hydrogen chloride and nitrogen
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3 Salt can be separated from sand by using the processes shown.
What is the correct order for the processes?
first last
A filter dissolve evaporate crystallise
B dissolve evaporate crystallise filter
C dissolve evaporate filter crystallise
D dissolve filter evaporate crystallise
4 A mixture containing equal volumes of two liquids that mix completely but do not
react together is placed in the apparatus shown and heated until the thermometer
first shows a steady reading.
At which position will there be the highest proportion of the liquid with the lower
boiling point?
thermometer water out
A
C
cold water in
heat
5 Which of the following changes will result in the particles moving at a higher speed?
A I2 (g) o I2 (s)
B CO2 (s) o CO2 (g)
C H2O (l) o H2O (s)
D N2 (g) o N2 (l)
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6 An imaginary element Gemsium(Gm) contains 111 protons and 141 neutrons.
Which one of the following represents an atom of Gemsium?

141
A 30 Gm
141
B 111Gm
111
C 141Gm
252
D 111Gm
7 The nucleon number and proton number of an atom of P and atom of Q are shown.
P Q
nucleon number 85 80
proton number 37 35
Which statement about P and Q is correct?
A An atom of P has fewer electrons than an atom of Q.

B An atom of P has more neutrons than an atom of Q.
C P is above Q in the same group of the Periodic Table.
D P is in the same period in the Periodic Table as Q.
8 A molecule of arsenic bromide, AsBr3, has the structure shown.
Which properties could be correct for arsenic bromide?
electrical conductivity
melting point/oC
at room temperature
A 31 does not conduct
B 39 conducts
C 650 conducts
D 755 does not conduct
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9 A student thinks that element Q is a metal because it has a high melting point and a
high boiling point.
What other properties could element Q have if it is a metal?
1 Q conducts electricity when solid.

2 Q forms an acidic oxide, QO2.
3 Q is malleable.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only

C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3
10 In the Periodic Table, caesium, lithium and sodium are in the same group.
Which statement about caesium is likely to be correct?
A It forms a nitrate, Cs(NO3)2.

B It forms an insoluble hydroxide.
C It has a density greater than potassium.
D It reacts slowly with water at room temperature.
11 Astatine is at the bottom of Group VII in the Periodic Table.
Which of the following is a property of astatine?
A It forms a basic oxide.

B It is a good conductor of electricity.
C It forms a covalent compound of formula NaAt.
D It is displaced by chlorine from aqueous potassium astatide.
12 When two aqueous solutions are mixed in a test-tube, a reaction occurs and the
test-tube feels hot.
A An exothermic reaction takes place as the reacting chemicals gain energy.

B An exothermic reaction takes place as the reacting chemicals lose energy.
C An endothermic reaction takes place as the reacting chemicals gain energy.
D An endothermic reaction takes place as the reacting chemicals lose energy.
13 2.0 g of magnesium are completely burnt in pure oxygen.
2Mg + O2 Æ 2MgO
Which volume of oxygen is used in this reaction at room temperature and pressure?
A 0.5 dm3 B 1.0 dm3

C 1.5 dm3 D 2.0 dm3
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14 Iron is produced in a blast furnace as shown in the diagram below.
waste gases
raw materials
hot air
slag
molten iron
blast furnace
Which statement about this process is correct?
A Carbon is oxidised to carbon dioxide.

B Carbon monoxide is produced by the thermal decomposition of calcium
carbonate.
C Haematite is reduced by calcium carbonate.
D Impurities are removed by the hot air blast.
15 The diagram below shows some of the reactions of solution X.

aqueous
sodium
solution X hydroxide blue
precipitate
acidified aqueous heat

silver nitrate
white gas that turns

precipitate damp red
litmus blue
Which of the following the substance(s) is/are present in solution X?
A copper(II) nitrate only

B ammonium chloride only
C zinc nitrate and copper(II) nitrate
D ammonium chloride and copper(II) chloride
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16 Zinc powder was added to excess dilute sulfuric acid at room temperature. The
volume of hydrogen gas produced was measured over a period of time.
The graph labelled experiment 1 shown below was obtained.
experiment 1
volume of
hydrogen experiment 2
gas
time
Which change was made to obtain the results shown in experiment 2?
A Half the mass of zinc granules was used.

B Half the concentration of dilute sulfuric acid was used.
C Larger zinc strip of the same mass was used.
D Dilute sulfuric acid at lower temperature was used.
17 Crude oil is fractionally distilled into useful fractions.
Which option matches the fraction to its use?
fraction use
A bitumen feedstock for the petrochemical industry
B diesel oil fuel for aircraft engines
C petrol fuel for engines in buses, lorries and trains
D petroleum gas fuel for cooking and heating
18 Many countries have taken measures to ensure that the amount of sulfur in
unleaded petrol and diesel fuels are kept low.
Which of the following could be the reason for such measures?
A To cut down the amount of fuel used in vehicles.

B To reduce the acidity of the rain.
C To reduce incomplete combustion.
D To prevent the pH of soil from increasing.
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19 Which reaction describes the following equation?
C15H32 Æ C10H22 + C3H6 + C2H4
A addition B cracking
C oxidation D substitution
20 The table shows the observations made when an organic compound X reacts with
aqueous bromine and acidified potassium manganate (VII).
reagent observation
aqueous bromine no change
acidified potassium manganate(VII) purple solution turns colourless
What is compound X?
A ethane B ethanoic acid

C methanol D propene
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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table Of Elements
Group
1 2
H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1 4
Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne
lithium beryllium name boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon
7 9 relative atomic mass 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon
23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
potassium calcium scandium titanium vanadium chromium manganese iron cobalt nickel copper zinc gallium germanium arsenic selenium bromine krypton
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
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9
rubidium strontium yttrium zirconium niobium molybdenum technetium ruthenium rhodium palladium silver cadmium indium tin antimony tellurium iodine xenon
85 88 89 91 93 96 – 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57 – 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
lanthanoids
Cs Ba Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
caesium barium hafnium tantalum tungsten rhenium osmium iridium platinum gold mercury thallium lead bismuth polonium astatine radon
133 137 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209 – – –
87 88 89 – 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 116
francium radium Rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium flerovium livermorium
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
lanthanum cerium praseodymium neodymium promethium samarium europium gadolinium terbium dysprosium holmium erbium thulium ytterbium lutetium
139 140 141 144 – 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 102 103
101
actinium thorium protactinium uranium neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium
– – – 238 – – – – – – – – – – –
End of Year Examination 2018
Candidate
Name
Class Index Number
SCIENCE 5076/03, 5078/03

Paper 3 Chemistry Sec 4 Express
Sec 5 Normal (A)
Additional Materials : Writing Paper 1 hour 15 minutes
Setter: Miss Ng Sio Ying 17 August 2018
Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in.
You may use a pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.
Section A
Section B
Answer all questions. For Examiner’s Use
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question
paper. Section A
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A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 14. Section B
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES ……………. /10

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each
question or part question. ……………. /10
Total
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2 GMS(S)/Sci(Chem)/P3/EOY2018/3E
Section A
Answer all the questions in this section.
1 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Only some of the elements are
shown.
H
C N F
Si P S Cl
Ti Fe Cu Zn As Br
(a) Answer each of the following questions using only those elements shown
in the diagram. Each element may be used once, more than once or not
at all.
Give one element which
(i) oxidises in the presence of water and air to form rust,
…………………………………………………………………………...
(ii) forms an ion of Y which has only three completely filled shells of
electrons,
…………………………………………………………………………...
(iii) forms an oxide which is amphoteric,
…………………………………………………………………………...
(iv) is a colourless diatomic gas,
…………………………………………………………………………...
(v) is found as an impurity in fossil fuels and burns in air to produce

an air pollutant that causes acid rain.
…………………………………………………………………………...
[5]
(b) Element X is a noble gas with two electron shells. Label this element as
X in the Periodic Table above. [1]
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2 Fig. 2.1 shows some reactions of copper(II) nitrate, Cu(NO3)2.
colourless gas B
black solid brown gas that relights a
A NO2 glowing splint
heat strongly
blue crystals
Cu(NO3)2 (s)
dissolve in water
blue solution reagent X green precipitate

Cu(NO3)2 (aq) CuCO3(s)
warm with NaOH(aq)

and Al(s)
pungent gas C
light blue
that turns damp
precipitate D
red litmus blue
Fig. 2.1
(a) Identify the substances A – D.
A ……………………………………………………
B ……………………………………………………
C ……………………………………………………
D ……………………………………………………
[4]
340
(b) Copper(II) nitrate solution reacts with reagent X to form copper(II)

carbonate.
(i) Suggest the name of reagent X.
…………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
(ii) Construct the balanced chemical equation, with state symbols, for
the reaction between copper(II) nitrate solution with reagent X to
form copper(II) carbonate.
…………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
(iii) Describe the steps used in a laboratory to prepare a pure sample

of powdered copper(II) carbonate from copper(II) nitrate solution
and reagent X.
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
[3]
(c) Describe how hydrochloric acid and limewater can be used to show that
carbonate ions are present in copper(II) carbonate.
…………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
341
3 Titanium, Ti, is a metal used in the aerospace industry. It exists naturally as

titanium-iron oxide, FeTiO3, in a mineral called ilmenite. To extract titanium, the
compound is first converted to titanium tetrachloride, TiCl4, which is being
heated to 2000oC with magnesium in an atmosphere of a noble gas, argon.
The extraction of titanium from its chloride is represented by the following

equation.
TiCl4 + 2Mg Æ 2MgCl2 + Ti
(a) What is the mass of magnesium chloride formed when 12 kg of titanium

is extracted?
[Relative atomic masses: Ar: Ti, 48; Mg, 24; Cl, 35.5]
mass of magnesium chloride = …………………………… kg [2]
(b) Calculate the smallest mass of titanium-iron oxide, FeTiO3, needed to

produce 12 kg of titanium.
[Relative atomic masses: Ar: Ti, 48; Fe, 56; O, 16]
mass of titanium-iron oxide = ……………………………. kg [2]
342
4 Fig. 4.1 shows the materials used to make ballpoint pen.
poly(propene) cap
and stopper
poly(ethene) tube for the ink
stainless steel ball

poly(styrene) clear outer case
nickel alloy cone
Fig. 4.1
(a) With reference to the arrangement of atoms, explain why alloys such as
steel are used as materials in the pen, instead of pure metals.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
(b) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of recycling the materials
from this ballpoint pen.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
[2]
343
5 (a) Use your knowledge of electronic structures to explain the following

statements.
(i) Elements in Group II have similar chemical properties.
…………………………………………………………………………...
(ii) Elements in Group 0 lack chemical reactivity.
…………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
(b) Element Z with an atomic number of 85 is a highly unstable radioactive

element.
(i) Suggest two ways in which chlorine differs in properties from

element Z.
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
(ii) Excess chlorine is bubbled through a solution of NaZ.
Write a chemical equation for the reaction. State symbols are not
required.
…………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
344
6 The structures of five organic compounds are shown below.
(a) Answer each of the following questions using the letters that represent
each compound.
(i) Which two compounds are in the same homologous series?
…………………………………………………………………………...
(ii) Which compound is formed when ethanol reacts with atmospheric

oxygen?
…………………………………………………………………………...
(iii) Which compound reacts with steam to form ethanol?
…………………………………………………………………………...
[3]
(b) A solution of ethanol can be made by fermentation of glucose.
(i) Draw the structural formula of ethanol.
[1]
(ii) State two conditions required for the fermentation of glucose.
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
345
(iii) Calculate the relative molecular mass of ethanol and the

percentage by mass of carbon in each molecule of ethanol.
[Relative atomic masses: Ar: H, 1; C, 12; O, 16]
[2]
7 Cinnamic acid is found in plants called balsams.
The structure of cinnamic acid is shown below.
(a) Cinnamic acid is an unsaturated compound.
(i) What is meant by the term unsaturated?
…………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
(ii) Describe a chemical test to show that cinnamic acid is

unsaturated.
chemical test
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
result with cinnamic acid
…………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………...
[2]
346
(b) Balsam flowers contain a mixture of pigments.
A student uses chromatography to separate the pigments in balsam

flowers. He puts the pigment mixture on a sheet of chromatography
paper as well as five spots of pure pigments A, B, C, D and E.
The results are shown as a chromatogram in Fig. 7.1.
Fig. 7.1
(i) Which of the pigments are present in balsam flowers?
…………………………………………………………………………...
[1]
(ii) Draw the apparatus that could be used to produce this

chromatogram.
[2]
347
Section B
Write your answers in the writing papers provided.
8 Fluorine is the lightest halogen and exists as a highly reactive pale yellow
diatomic gas at room temperature and pressure. Fluorine is found in nature in
the form of calcium fluoride crystals, called fluorite.
(a) The following equation describes the reaction between fluorine gas and
water.
2F2 (g) + 2H2O (l) Æ O2 (g) + 4HF (aq)
Given that 48 cm3 of fluorine gas reacts with excess water, calculate the
volume and mass of oxygen gas produced at room temperature and
pressure. [2]
(b) Draw and label the electronic structures of fluorine gas and calcium
fluoride.
[Proton numbers: F, 9; Ca, 20] [4]
(c) Use these structures to explain why, at room temperature and pressure,
calcium fluoride is a solid and fluorine is a gas. [4]
9 (a) The reaction of metal X with water places it between calcium and iron in
this order of reactivity. Explain why X would displace copper if added to
a solution of copper(II) sulfate. [2]
(b) Aluminium does not react with cold water. Does this give a true indication
of the reactivity of this element? Explain your answer. [2]
(c) Iron is produced in the blast furnace by heating a mixture of iron(III)

oxide, coke and limestone with air.
Describe the reactions involved in this extraction.
Include an equation of a redox reaction. [6]
348
10 Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with calcium carbonate to produce carbon

dioxide.
(a) (i) With the aid of a diagram, design and describe an experiment in
a laboratory to show how the rate of reaction between these two
substances depends on the particle size of calcium carbonate.
[4]
(ii) Describe the measures you would take to ensure that your
experiment is fair. [2]
(iii) State and explain how the rate of reaction between two
substances is affected by the particle size of one substance.
Use your knowledge of reacting particles in your explanation. [2]
(b) Increasing the concentration of acid can change the speed of a reaction.
State and explain how it affects the speed of the reaction. Use your
knowledge of reacting particles in your explanation. [2]
End of Paper
349
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350
1 GMS(S)/Sci(Chem)/P3/Prelim/2018/4E/5NA
Preliminary Examination 2018
Secondary 4E5N Science (Chemistry) Answer Scheme
Paper 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C D D A B D B A C C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D B B A D A D B B C
Paper 3 Section A
Question Marking Point Marks
Marks
1 (a) (i) Fe 1
(ii) Cl 1
(iii) Zn 1
(iv) H or N 1
(v) S 1
(b) Position of X: element (N
0 2nd el
X Group 0, (Ne)
e) 1
Total: 6
2 (a) A – copper(II) oxide 4
B – oxygen gas (1M
C – ammonia gas each)
D – copper(II)
co
opp
pper
er(I
( I) hydroxide
hyd
ydro
roxi
xide
de
(b) (i) An
Any
ny soluble
solubl
so ble
e carbonate
carb
ca rbon
onat
a e e.g. 1
sodium
m ccarbonate
arbo
ar bona
nate
te / potassium carbonate
(ii) Cu(NO
Cu(N
Cu (NO3)2 (a
(aq) + Na2CO3 (aq) Æ CuCO3 (s) + 2 NaNO3 (aq) 2
Balanced
Bala
Ba anc ed chemical equation – 1
nced
State
Stat
Statee symbols – 1
(iii) Mix the solutions together and stir. 1
Filter the mixture to obtain copper(II) carbonate as the 1

residue.
Wash the residue with distilled water. 1
(c) Add hydrochloric acid to copper(II) carbonate. 1
Effervescence observed, gas produced forms white 1

precipitate when passed into limewater.
Total: 12
351
3 (a) No. of moles of titanium = 12 000 / 48 = 250 moles 1
No. of moles of MgCl2 = 250 x 2 = 500 moles
Mass of MgCl2 = 500 x (24 + 35.5 x 2) = 47500 g = 47.5 kg 1
(b) % mass of Ti in FeTiO3 1
= 48 / (56+48+16x3) x 100% = 31.57894 %
Mass of FeTiO3 to produce 12kg of Ti 1
= 12/31.57894 x 100 = 38 kg
Total: 4
4 (a) Alloys are harder than pure metals. 1
The different sized atoms disrupt the orderly arrang
arrangement
gem
emen
entt of
of 1
atoms,
Hence making it difficult for the metal atoms to slide
slid
sl ide
eoover
ver on
onee
another.
(b) Advantage: Any 1
x Conserves finite resources of crude
crud
ud
de oil/metal
oiill//m
o meetta
al ores.
orres
o es.
x Reduces use of landfill.
x Less problems caused from disposal.
x Materials used are non-biodegrada able.
non-biodegradable.
x Less expensive than producing from raw materials.
mate eria
ialss.
Disadvantage: Any 1
x Difficulty / high cost to se
separate tthe
he m
materials.
ater
at e ials.
x Not all materials can n be recy
recycled.
cycl
cled
ed.
Total: 4
5 (a) (i) They all have 2 valence
vale
lenc
nce
e electrons.
e ec
el ectr
tron
o s. 1
(ii) They all
all have
hav
ave complete/full
comp
co mple
lete
te/f
/full valence shell. 1
(b) (i) x Chlo
Ch
Chlorine
l rine
ne has
has lower
low
ower
e boiling/melting point than astatine/Z. Any 2
OR Chlorine
Chlo
Ch lori
rine
ne is
is a gas at room temperature but astatine/Z
iss a solid
sol
olid
id at
at room temperature.
x Ch
Chlorine
C lo
ori e is greenish yellow in colour but astatine/Z is
rine
black
blac
bl ackk in colour.
x Ch
C
Chlorine
lorine is more reactive than astatine/Z.
(b) (ii) Cl2 + 2 NaZ Æ Z2 + 2 NaCl 2
Total: 6
6 (a) (i) A and D 1
(ii) E 1
(iii) B 1
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(b) (i) 1
(ii) 37oC, absence of oxygen, presence of yeast Any 2

(iii) Mr of ethanol = 2x12 + 6 + 16 = 46 (no units) 1
%mass of carbon = 24/46 x 100% = 52.2% (3sf) 1
Total:
Tota
Total: 8
7 (a) (i) Compound consists of at least one C=C bond

nd
d 1
(ii) Add compound to aqueous bromine/
e// bromine
brro
om
miin
nee solution/
solut
utio
ut ion/
io n/ 1
bromine water.
Reddish brown aqueous bromine decolourises.
decolo
lo u
lo urris
ise
ess. 1
(b) (i) A and C (both must be correct) 1
(ii) 2
Propor
Proportional
Prop orti
t on
onalal drawing
drawing – 1
Appropriate
Appr
Ap prop
opriiatte labels – 1
Total: 6
353
Section B
8 (a) Volume of oxygen = 48/2 = 24 cm3 1
No. of moles of oxygen = 0.024 / 24 = 0.001 1
Mass of oxygen = 0.001 x 32 = 0.032 g.
(b) 4
Fluorine gas
Correct sharing – 1
Correct number of valence electrons – 1
Calcium fluoride
Correct calcium ion – 1
Correct
C
Co rrect fluoride ion – 1
(c) Fluorine is a covale

covalent
ent molecule.
mol
o eccul
ule.
e. 1
It has weak intermolecular
intermo
mole
lecu
cula
lar forces of attraction
wh
which
hic
ichh requireses small
smal
sm alll am
amount of energy to overcome/ 1
has lo
llow
w bo
boil
boiling
ilin
ingg po
point hence it is a gas at r.t.p.
Calciu
Calcium
Calc ium
m fl
fluo
fluoride
uoriide is an ionic compound. 1
It h a strong
as
has stro
str ng electrostatic forces of attraction between the
ions
io
ons
which requires large amount of energy to overcome/ 1

Has hi
H high
h melting
lti point
i th
hence is
i a solid
lid att room
temperature.
Total: 10
354
9 (a) X is more reactive than iron, which is more reactive tha
than
han 1
copper.
Hence X is more reactive than copper. 1
(b) No. Aluminium reacts with oxygen to form a layer
lay
a err of
of 1
aluminium oxide
which is unreactive and hence prevents
preven
en
nts
ts the
th
hee aluminium
alu
lummiini
n um metal
met
etal
al 1
from reacting with water.
(c) Coke burns in air to form carbon dioxide 1
Carbon dioxide reacts with more coke
e to form carbon
carbo
bonn 1
monoxide.
Carbon monoxide reacts with
with
h iron(III)
iron(IIII) ox
oxid
oxide
idee to
t form iron and 1
carbon dioxide.
Limestone decomposes
decomposses to
o form
for
ormm calcium
calc
ca lciu
i m oxide and carbon 1
dioxide.
Calcium oxide reacts
reac
acts
ts w
with
itith sand (silicon dioxide) to form 1
calcium
m si
sili
icate
e/m
/mol
olte
ten
silicate/molten n sl
sslag.
ag.
Eq
Equation
qua
uati
tion of
of Redox
Redo
Redoxx reaction
re Any 1
x C + O2 Æ CO2
x CO2 + C Æ 2 CO
x Fe2O3 + 3 CO Æ 2 Fe + 3 CO2
Total: 10
355
10 (a) (i) 4
Weigh 2.0 g of calcium carbonate lu lumps

umps and place
pla
acee in a
conical flask.
Add 50cm3 of 1mol/dm3 dilute hydrochloric
hydrooch
chloric acid
id into the
flask.
Record the time tak
taken
aken n ffor
or eff
effervescence
fer
erve
vesc
scen
ence
ce to stop / time
taken to collect 100 cm3 of g gas
as
Repeat experimentt with
wit popowdered
powd
wderered
ed calcium carbonate and
compare the timee ttaken
aken
aken ffor
or b
both
oth
ot h ex
e
experiments.
periments.
Markrking
Marking g po
p ints
ts (1
points (1MM ea
each
each):
c ):
x Appropriate
Appr
Ap p opriatate
e di
diag
diagram
agra
am with suitable labels
x Us
U
Usee of ap
appr
prop
opriate mass of calcium carbonate and volume
appropriate
of a
acid
cid
ci
x Us
Usee of different
different particle size of calcium carbonate (lumps vs
powdered
powd
po wdered or large lumps vs small lumps) in two
experiments.
ex
x Observation or change that is measured to compare the rate
of reaction (time taken for effervescence to stop / time
taken to collect fixed volume of gas)
(ii) x Concentration of dilute hydrochloric acid used is the same. Any 2
x Mass of calcium carbonate used is the same.
x Temperature of both experiments is the same.
Reject:
Equal volume of dilute hydrochloric acid
Shake the acid to ensure reaction is complete
Repeat experiment and obtain average of results.
(iii) The smaller the particle size, the larger the total surface area 1
for particles to collide,
resulting in increased number of effective collisions and hence 1
higher speed of reaction. (opposite is true)
(b) The higher the concentration of acid, the higher the speed of 1
reaction
The more concentrated the acid, the more acid particles per 1
unit volume, resulting in increased number of effective
collisions
Total: 10
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CHIJ KATONG CONVENT

SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY) 5078/01

Paper 1 Multiple Choice Duration: 1 hour

Classes: 403, 404, 405, 501 and 502

Additional Materials: Optical Answer Sheets

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Read the instructions on the Optical Answer Sheet very carefully.

A copy of the Data Sheet is printed on page 16.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

This question paper consists of 17 printed pages.

1 Diagrams X, Y and Z represent the three states of matter.

Which change occurs during boiling?

2 P, Q, R and S are pieces of apparatus.

apparatus measurement made

Which dyes does the food colouring contain?

5 The table shows the boiling points of acetone and water.

substance boiling point/ qC

A sample of water was found to contain a small amount of acetone.

What could be the boiling point of the water sample?

6 Which diagram shows a mixture of two compounds?

7 Which statement about an atom is correct?

A The nucleon number is smaller than the proton number.

8 How many hydrogen atoms are there in 4 moles of ammonia gas?

A 1.5 x 1023 atoms

9 20 cm3 of carbon monoxide was burnt in 40 cm3 of oxygen.

The equation of the reaction is shown.

2CO(g) + O 2 (g) J 2CO 2 (g)

Which substance is used by farmers to decrease the acidity in the soil?

chemical pH of resulting solution

What could the unknown oxide be?

12 The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.

What is the formula of the covalent compound formed between X and Y?

13 The table shows the properties of substances J, K, L and M.

Which substances are metals?

14 The table shows the electronic configuration of four elements, P, Q, R, S.

element electronic configuration

Which statement is correct?

A P and R are in the same group.

15 The table shows the results of some halogen displacement experiments.

What row shows the order of halogens in increasing reactivity?

reaction type energy change

17 Which process is endothermic?

Which equipment is not required for the investigation?

19 The element vanadium, V, forms several oxides.

Which reaction shows oxidation taking place?

20 The apparatus shown is set up and left for a week.

calcium hydroxide white

copper(II) hydroxide light blue

iron(II) hydroxide green

iron(III) hydroxide red-brown

lead(II) hydroxide white

zinc hydroxide white

CHIJ KATONG CONVENT

SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) 5078/03

Paper 3 Chemistry Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Classes: 403, 404, 405, 501 and 502

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

Name: _________________________( ) Class:_