HUDAIBYA EXAMINATION COMMITTEE (HEC)

FORM FOUR EXAMINATION SERIES 01/20 – Jan 2023

CHEMISTRY
CODE: 032
TIME: 2: 30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and choose one (1) question from section C.
3. The following constants may be used.
✓ Atomic masses:
[H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16, Na = 23, Mg = 24, S = 32, K = 39, Ca = 40, Cl =
35.5, Mn = 55, Fe = 56, Cu = 64, Zn = 65, Pb = 207]
✓ Avogadro’s constant = 6.022 x 1023
✓ Molar Volume at STP = 22.4 dm3
✓ 1 litre = 1000cm3 = 1 dm3

This Paper Consists of SIX Printed pages

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 SECTION A: (15 Marks)
1. For each of the following items (i) – (x) choose the most correct answer from
among the given alternatives and write its letter in the answer sheet provided.

(i) Technicians prefer to use Non-luminous flame in welding because:

A. It is bright and non-sooty B. It is light and non-sooty
C. It is very hot and large D. It is very hot and non-sooty

(ii) The following groups consists of products made from the application of
chemistry knowledge except
A. Yeast, canned food, weed killer and animal vaccines
B. Paints, petrol, paper and detergents
C. Cloth, rubber, sand particles and metals
D. Detergents, disinfectants, shoe polish and air fresheners

(iii) A mixture of water and alcohol cane be separated:

A. Fractional distillation B. Simple distillation
C. Layer separation D. Solvent extraction

(iv) Which of the following salts is soluble in water?

A. Pb(NO3)2 B. BaSO4
C. CaCO3 D. AgCl

(v) Factors in an experiment that can be manipulated to get desired results

are called
A. Controlled variables B. Manipulated variables
C. Dependent variables D. Independent variables

(vi) If two jars labeled W and Z contains 22.4dm3 of Oxygen and 22.4dm3 of
Nitrogen gas at S.T.P, then it is true that:
A. There were 6.02 x 1023 molecules of Oxygen in W and 6.02 x 10 23
molecules of Nitrogen in Z
B. There were 6.02 x 1023 atoms of Oxygen in W and 6.02 x 1023 atoms
of Nitrogen in Z
C. There were 12.02 x 1023 molecules of Oxygen and Nitrogen in their
respective jars.
D. Jars W and Z contain 96500 molecules of Oxygen and Nitrogen

(vii) Domestic utensils made up of iron do rust as a result of the presence of:
A. Air and fire B. Air and water
C. Water and oil D. Air and oil

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 (viii) The Brownian movement is taken to be the evidence of the:
A. Theory of association of water molecules
B. Kinetic theory of behavior of water
C. Brownian motion
D. Theory of colloidal suspension

(ix) A certain liquid dissolves anhydrous Copper (II) Sulphate to form a

blue solution. This liquid is likely to be:
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Nitric acid
C. Water D. Ethanol

(x) The process of giving away the water of crystallization to the atmosphere
by a chemical substance is called:
A. Efflorescence B. Deliquescent
C. Hygroscopic D. Sublimation

2. Match the items in list A with the response in list B by writing the letter of
the correct response beside the item number.
LIST A LIST B
i) Anode A. Negative electrode
ii) Cathode B. A substance which when in solution or molten
state dissociate into ions and allow electric
current to pass through
iii) Electrolyte C. Two poles of carbon or metal dipped in solution
that allow electrons to enter or leave
electrolyte.
iv) Electrolysis D. Extraction of most reactive metal
v) Electrodes E. Oxygen gas is collected
F. Positive electrode
G. Substance which will conduct electricity.
H. Decomposition of substance in molten or
solution by passage of electric current.

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

3. (a) Give the meaning of the following:
(i) Empirical Formula
(ii) Molecular Formula
(b) Compound Z has 8.32g of lead (Pb), 1.28g sulphur (S) and 2.56g of
Oxygen (O).
What is the simplest formula and molecular formula of Z if molecular
weight of compound Z is 303g/mol?

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 4. (a) Write the symbols of the following Latinized atoms.
(i) Potassium (ii) Calcium (iii) Sodium (iv) Lead
(b) Write the electronic configuration of
(i) Cl- (ii) Ca2+ (iii) Na
5. (a) Why are metals used as:
(i) Reducing agents?
(ii) Conductors of electricity?
(b) Give the name of the metal which meet the following information.
(i) The metal which must be kept in kerosene to protect it from air and
water.
(ii) The metal which is found in limestone
(iii) The metal in a green colored carbonate which gives a black residue
on heating or black residue.
(iv) The metal of which its oxide is yellow when hot and white when cold.

6. When zinc granules and diluted sulphuric acid are reacted together, a gas
M is produced. The gas produced is collected by downward displacement
of water. Use this information to answer the questions below;
(i) Name the gas M produced
(ii) How is the gas tested?
(iii) Why is the gas collected by downward displacement of water?
(iv) List six apparatus used in the preparation of gas M
(v) Write one use of gas M

7. (a) Define the following terms

(i) Mole (ii) Molar solution
(b) Calculate the number of moles in the following.
(i) 1.6g of Oxygen atom
(ii) 7.1g of Chlorine molecule
(iii) 6.0g of Carbon
(c) How many atoms are there in
(i) 0.23g of Na
(ii) 5moles of HCl
8. Atoms of element A, B, C and D have atomic numbers 6, 8, 17 and 20
respectively.
(a) Write electronic structure of these elements.
(b) Write down the formulae of the simplest compounds formed when:
(i) A and B combine chemically
(ii) C and D combine chemically
(c) Draw the electronic diagram of compound formed when atoms of
element B react with each other.

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 9. (a) Give definitions of the following
(i) Base (ii) Acid
(b) Using chemical equations write three chemical properties of Acids
(c) Explain two applications of Acid-base neutralization

10. (a) 25 cm3 of 0.1 M HCl were neutralized by 23 cm3 of Sodium hydroxide
solution.
Calculate the concentration of the alkali in grams per litre.
b) Suggest a suitable indicator for the following titrations:
(i) Hydrochloric acid against ammonia solution
(ii) Sulphuric acid against Sodium hydroxide solution
(iii) Ethanoic acid against potassium hydroxide solution

11. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation when:-

(i) Aluminium chloride reacts with sodium hydroxide
(ii) Potassium nitrate is decomposed thermally.
(iii) Carbon dioxide dissolves in lime water.
(iv) Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid
(b) Complete and balance the following chemical equation
(i) H2(g) + O2(g) H2O(l)
(ii) NaCl(aq) + H2SO4(l)
(iii)Pb(NO3)2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq)
12. (a) State the first law of Electrolysis.
(b) An element X has relative atomic mass 88. When an electric current of
0.5A was
passed through a fused chloride of X for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, 0.44g
of X was deposited at the cathode.
(i) Calculate the charge in Faradays needed to liberate one mole of X.
(ii) Write the formula of the hydroxide of X.
(iii) Mention any three industrial application of electrolysis.

SECTION C: (15 Marks)

Answer only one (01) question from this section
13. Write an essay about hard water by using the following guidelines.
(i) Define hard water
(ii) State the types of hardness of water and explain their causes.
(iii) Describe two methods of removing hardness of water.
(iv) State the advantages of hard water.
(v) State the disadvantages of hard water.

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 14. (a) Define the following;
(i) Rate of chemical reaction.
(ii) Reversible reaction
(b) Consider the following reaction
A2 (g) + 3B2 (g) 2AB3 (g) ΔH= - 578kJ/mol
At which direction the equilibrium will shift when:
(i) Temperature is raised
(ii) Pressure of AB is reduced
(iii) Suitable catalyst added in the system
(iv) What does the negative sign signifies on the equation above
(c) Draw energy level diagram for the above reaction.
(d) State Le Chatellier’s principle
(e) Explain four factors affecting the rate of chemical reaction

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