Chemistry SPM Forecast Papers
Chemistry SPM Forecast Papers
Chemistry SPM Forecast Papers
Instructions: Question 1 to Question 50 are followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the best option for each question and blacken the corresponding space on the objective answer sheet. 1 Which of the following statements is true about a catalyst? A Increases the yield of a chemical reaction B Increases during a reaction C Lower the rate of reaction D Chemically unchanged at the end of a reaction 2 Which of the following sequences shows a decrease in the sizes of the atoms of the elements? A Hydrogen, helium, chlorine B Chlorine, iodine, helium C Chlorine, helium, hydrogen D Iodine, hydrogen, oxygen 3 Which of the following pairs will form a covalent compound? A Lithium and chlorine B Hydrogen and chlorine C Sodium and iodine D Calcium and iodine 4 How many pairs of electrons are shared by each carbon atom in ethane? A 2 C 6 B 4 D 8 5 Which substance undergoes sublimation when heated? A Chlorine C Fluorine B Iodine D Bromine 6 Which substance undergoes addition reaction? A Butanoic acid C Butene B Pentanol D Ethyl methanoate 7 Which of the following is true about pentane? A Soluble in water B Decolourises bromine water C Burns in air to produce CO2 and water D Oxidised by acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution 8 In of A B C D the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the quantity sulphur dioxide can be increased by using vanadium(V) oxide. decreasing the pressure. adding more sulphur dioxide. increasing the temperature.
9 What substances should be added to a soluble salt to determine the presence of sulphate in the salt solution? A Dilute hydrochloric acid and lead(II) nitrate B Dilute hydrochloric acid C Dilute sulphuric acid and barium chloride solution D Dilute nitric acid and dilute silver nitrate solution 10 Which of the following is true about isomers? A They have the same physical properties. B They have the same chemical properties. C They have different molecular formulae. D They are soluble in any liquid. 11 An element has the following properties: Forms coloured compounds More than one oxidation number C a transition element D an alkali metal
12 Which of the following statements is true about the elements when moving across Period 3 of the Periodic Table? A Become less electronegative B Increase in atomic size C Decrease in relative atomic mass D Decrease in metallic properties 13 Which compound does not decompose when heated? A Magnesium nitrate C Potassium carbonate B Copper(II) carbonate D Ammonium nitrate
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14 The reaction between an alcohol and carboxylic acid will produce an A alkene C ester B alkane D alkali 15 Which of the following is an inert gas? A Oxygen C Krypton B Nitrogen D Hydrogen 16 Which of the following salts can be dissolved in water? A Silver chloride C Barium sulphate B Lead(II) sulphate D Sodium bromide 17 The diagram shows a reaction. Palm oil What is process X ? A Oxidation B Reduction
process X
23 Which of the following reactants do not undergo a neutralisation reaction? A HNO3 + NaOH B NH3 + HCl C CO + HCl D H2SO4 + NaCO3 24 Which of the following will decrease the rate of reaction of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide? A High temperature B Addition of a catalyst C Greater volume of the substance D Low temperature 25 The diagram shows two continuous reactions.
Margarine
CH CH OH
3 3
C Dehydration D Hydrogenation
process I
CH CH
2
process II
18 What is the proton number of helium? A 1 C 3 B 2 D 4 19 Which of the following is true of an alkali? A Has a high concentration of H+ ions B Has a low pH value C Tastes bitter D Insoluble in water 20 Which alloy can be used to make the body of an airplane? A Stainless steel C Bronze B Duralumin D Titanium 21 An element X has a nucleon number of 18. What is the possible number of protons, valence electrons and neutrons that an atom of X possess? Number of protons A B C D 8 8 6 10 Number of valence electrons 10 10 10 8 Number of neutrons 8 6 8 8
CH ClCH Cl
2 2
What is process I and process II ? A Substitution and oxidation B Addition and hydration C Dehydration and addition D Reduction and oxidation 26 Which of the following will produce an ester? A Cl2 + CH3CHCH2 B KMnO4 + CH3CH2CH2OH C HCOOH + CH3CH2OH D C2H5COOH + Na 27 An effective collision is a collision A with high energy. B which results in a chemical reaction. C between two reactants. D that requires a catalyst. 28 Which of the following is the same in 200 cm3 of helium gas and 200 cm3 of hydrogen gas at standard temperature and pressure? A The number of molecules B The mass C Number of protons D Energy 29 Which of the following does not have isomers? A Methanol C Pentanol B Butanol D Hexanol 30 Which of the following shows the electron arrangement of an element in Group 3 of the Periodic Table? A 2.8 C 2.8.5 B 2.8.2 D 2.8.3
22 The electron arrangements for X and Y are as follows: X : 2.8.1 Y : 2.5 What is the empirical formula for the compound that is formed from X and Y ? A XY2 C X3Y B X2Y D XY3
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x R+S
35 What happens during the change of state of matter from liquid to gas? A The release of energy. B The decrease in kinetic energy. C Spaces between the particles become smaller. D The particles move more randomly. 36 Which of the following substances is sensitive to light? A Silver chloride B Silver carbonate C Sodium chloride D Copper nitrate 37 Which of the following is true about an ionic compound? A It is insoluble in water. B It has a high melting point. C It is a good heat insulator. D It is very hard. 38 Which information is not needed to determine the heat of neutralisation between a dilute acid and a dilute alkali? A Specific heat capacity of the solutions B Total volume of the mixture C Initial and final temperatures of the solutions D Temperature of the container used 39 Which of the following will not produce Pb 2+ ions? A Electrolysing molten lead(II) bromide B Heating lead(II) oxide with carbon C Adding zinc powder to lead(II) nitrate solution D Passing chlorine gas over heated lead(II) chloride 40 Most traditional medicine can be obtained from plants. Which of the following is a traditional medicine? A Streptomycin B Ascorbic acid C Quinine D Insulin 41 The diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus of an experiment.
Which of the following is true? A The reaction is exothermic. B x is the activation energy. C y will increase if a catalyst is added. D R + S are the reactants. 32 Which of the following will undergo chemical reaction with glacial ethanoic acid? A Calcium solid B Marble C Sodium hydroxide solution D Carbon powder 33 The diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus of an experiment.
copper rod
Which of the following is a false observation? A The intensity of the blue solution is unchanged. B The copper rod becomes thinner. C The spoon becomes thicker. D The concentration of sulphate ions increases. 34 The diagram shows the set-up of apparatus of an experiment.
MgO powder
Which of the following statements is true about the experiment? A Steam is oxidised by magnesium. B MgO powder increases in mass. C CO2 is formed. D White solid is formed.
What can be observed from the experiment? A A green solution is formed. B A gas is evolved. C A blue solution is formed. D A brown precipitate is formed.
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What can be used as solutions P and Q? Solution P A S(l) NaCl(l) Zn(l) PbI2(l) Solution Q CH3COOH(aq) HCl(aq) Methylbenzene Naphthalene
B C D
Which of the following is true about the experiment? A A catalyst must be used. B The concentration of nitric acid decreases. C Mg ribbon remains in the solution. D No gas is given off. 43 The diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus of an experiment.
gas X
47 50 cm3 of 0.5 mol dm3 hydrochloric acid reacted completely to neutralise 0.2 mol dm3 sodium carbonate. What is the volume of sodium carbonate used? A 50.0 cm3 C 125.5 cm3 B 62.5 cm3 D 250.0 cm3 48 The diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus of an experiment.
compound J + acidified potassium manganate(VII)
The litmus solution turns blue. What is gas X ? A Oxygen B Ammonia C Helium D Nitrogen 44 The electron arrangement of an atom of element P is 2.8.8.2. Which of the following is true about this element? A It is in Group 3 of the Periodic Table. B It is a halogen. C It is a metal. D It is inert. 45 Which of the following has ionic bonds? A Sulphur B Carbon dioxide C Copper(II) carbonate D Water 46 The diagram shows the set-up of the apparatus of an experiment.
purple
decolourised
C An alkene D An alcohol
carbon electrode R
carbon electrode
What can be observed at carbon rod R? A White precipitate B Reddish-brown precipitate C Blue precipitate D Yellow precipitate 50 What is the minimum volume of oxygen gas needed to completely combust 1 mol of butane at room temperature and pressure? [1 mol of gas occupies a volume of 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure] A 24 dm3 C 78 dm3 B 48 dm3 D 156 dm3
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[1 mark] (b) (i) Write the atomic symbol of the two isotopes of carbon.
[2 marks] (ii) State one similarity between the isotopes in (b)(i). [1 mark] (iii) State one difference between the isotopes in (b)(i). [1 mark] (c) State four isotopes and their uses in daily life. 1 2 3 4 [4 marks] 2 (a) State the meaning of chemical equation. [1 mark] (b) (i) Complete the following chemical equation. CuCO3
heat
[2 marks] (c) (i) Write a balanced chemical equation for the formation of ammonium chloride.
[2 marks]
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3 (a) State one advantage of grouping elements in the Periodic Table. [1 mark] (b) An element has the electron arrangement of 2.8.2. (i) State the group of this element in the Periodic Table. [1 mark] (ii) Give the reason for your answer in (b)(i). [1 mark] (iii) State the period of this element in the Periodic Table. [1 mark] (iv) Give the reason for your answer in (b)(iii). [1 mark] (c) State two similarities between the elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table. (i) (ii) [2 marks] (d) State the changes in the physical properties of the elements in Group 18 when moving down the group.
[1 mark] 4 (a) State the electron arrangement of (i) magnesium atom : (ii) oxygen atom : [2 marks] (b) Draw a diagram to show the formation of (i) magnesium ion
[2 marks]
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(d) (i) Draw a diagram to show the ionic compound of magnesium oxide.
V
carbon electrodes
heat
Diagram 1
[2 marks] (ii) Write the half-equations for the discharge of ions at the cathode and the anode.
V
magnesium
copper
Diagram 2
[3 marks]
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(ii) Based on Diagram 2, which electrode is the anode and which is the cathode?
[2 marks] (iii) Write the half- equation for the discharge of ions at the anode.
[2 marks] 6 (a) (i) State the meaning of concentration of a solution. [1 mark] (ii) State the meaning of the molarity of a solution. [1 mark] (iii) Write the equation that represents the relationship between the number of moles, n, molarity, M, and volume, V, for a solution. [1 mark] (b) Diagram 3 shows the preparation of a standard solution of 0.1 mol dm3 sodium hydroxide, NaOH. Step I: Sodium hydroxide solution is poured into a volumetric flask.
sodium hydroxide solution
volumetric flask
Step II: Filter funnel is rinsed several times with distilled water. More distilled water is added until the graduation mark.
distilled water
Diagram 3
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[1 mark] (ii) State two things that should be done before Step I is performed. 1 2 [2 marks] (iii) Why is the filter funnel rinsed several times with distilled water in Step II?
[1 mark] (v) Calculate the mass of sodium hydroxide solid needed to prepare the standard 250 cm3 0.1 mol dm3 sodium hydroxide solution. [Relative atomic mass: Na, 23; O, 16; H, 1]
[3 marks]
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10 (a) Construct a table to show the names, molecular formulae and structural formulae of the first four alcohols in the homologous series of alcohol. [12 marks] (b) Describe the industrial production of ethanol. Use diagrams to aid your description. [8 marks]
V Cu Zn
CuSO4(aq) 3
CuSO4(aq) 3
CuSO4(aq) 3
CuSO4(aq) 3
2 1 0
4 5 6 1 0
4 5 6 1 0
4 5 6 1 0
4 5 6
Experiment I
Experiment II
Experiment III
Experiment IV
Diagram 1
[3 marks] (b) Write the voltage for (i) experiment I : (ii) experiment II : (iii) experiment III : (iv) experiment IV : [3 marks]
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(c) Construct a table to record the data obtained from these experiments.
[3 marks] (e) Based on the results, construct the descending sequence of these metals in the electrochemical series.
[3 marks] (f) An aluminium plate is placed in Experiment I to substitute magnesium. Predict the voltage that might be recorded.
[3 marks] (g) (i) State what will happen to the copper(II) solution at the end of the experiment.
[3 marks] (ii) Based on the observation in (c) state the operational definition of these experiments.
Responding variable :
Constant variable
: [3 marks]
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(j)
Classify the metals in these experiments based on their relative reactivity as compared to hydrogen in the electrochemical series.
[3 marks] 2 Plan an experiment to investigate how temperature may affect the rate of reaction. Your planning should include the following aspects: (a) Aim of the experiment (b) All the variables (c) Statement of hypothesis (d) List of substances and apparatus (e) Procedure of the experiment (f) Tabulation of data [17 marks]
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ANSWERS
Paper 1 1 D 2 C 6 C 7 C 11 C 12 D 16 D 17 D 21 B 22 C 26 C 27 B 31 B 32 C 36 A 37 B 41 C 42 B 46 B 47 B (b) The formation of (i) magnesium ion
2+
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48
B C C B D A D D B D
4 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49
B B C C D A D D C B
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
B A C B C D D C C D
-2e-
X X X X
X X
PAPER 2 Section A 1 (a) Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same proton number but different nucleon numbers. (b) (i) 12 C and 14 C 6 6 (ii) Both have the same chemical properties. (iii) They have different melting points. (c) 1 Iodine-131 is used to kill malignant cancer cells. 2 Carbon-14 is used to determine the age of archaeological artifacts. 3 Cobalt-60 is used for food preservation. 4 Uranium-235 is used to generate electricity. 2 (a) Chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a reaction between chemical reactants and their products. (b) (i) heat
CuCO3 CuO + CO2
+2e-
X X
(c) A magnesium atom releases 2 electrons to produce a magnesium ion. An oxygen atom accepts 2 electrons to form an oxygen ion. (d) (i)
2+
X X X X X X X X X X X X
2-
(ii) The heating of 1 mol of copper(II) carbonate produces 1 mol of copper(II) oxide and 1 mol of carbon dioxide gas. (c) (i) NH3(aq) + HCl(aq) NH4Cl(aq) (ii) The reaction between aqueous ammonia solution and aqueous hydrochloric acid produces an aqueous ammonium chloride solution. 3 (a) The study of chemistry of the elements becomes easier/systematic. (b) (i) Group 2 (ii) It has 2 valence electrons. (iii) Period 3. (iv) It has 3 shells filled with electrons. (c) (i) They are soft metals. (ii) They are good electrical conductors. (d) The melting points increase down the group. 4 (a) (i) Magnesium atom: 2.8.2 (ii) Oxygen atom: 2.6
Mg2+
O2-
(ii) The magnesium atom donates 2 electrons to the oxygen atom in order for both to obtain the octet electron arrangement. The positively charged magnesium ion and the negatively charged oxygen ion are bonded by electrostatic force. 5 (a) (i) Cation : Lead(II) ion, Pb2+ Anion: Bromide ion, Br (ii) At the cathode: Pb2+ +2e Pb At the anode: 2Br Br2 + 2e (b) (i) Electrons from the magnesium electrode flow to the copper electrode through the external circuit and produces electric current.
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(ii) Magnesium electrode is the anode. Copper electrode is the cathode. (iii) Mg Mg2+ + 2e 6 (a) (i) Concentration of a solution is the mass (g) or the number of moles of solute dissolved in a solvent to form 1 dm3 of solution. (ii) Molarity of a solution is the concentration of a solution (g dm3) divided by the molar mass (g mol1). (iii) n = M V (b) (i) A standard solution is a solution of a known concentration. (ii) 1 The weight of sodium hydroxide solid must be recorded accurately. 2 The beaker used to put the sodium hydroxide solid must be rinsed with distilled water. (iii) To make sure that no sodium hydroxide is left on the filter funnel (iv) To avoid evaporation of the solution M V RMM (v) Mass = 1000 0.1 250 40 = 1000 =1g Section B 7 (a) Aqueous solution containing the anion
hydrochloric acid. (iii) Hydrogen chloride A colourless gas. Has a pungent smell and turns blue litmus paper to red. Produces white precipitate with concentrated ammonia. (iv) Sulphur dioxide A colourless gas. Has a pungent smell and turns blue litmus paper to red. Decolourises purple acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution. (v) Nitrogen dioxide A brown gas. Has a pungent smell and turns blue litmus paper to red. [10] 8 (a) (i) Reaction between Fractional heated coke and distillation of steam liquid air
Ammonia gas, NH3 Aqueous solution containing the cation The industrial process used to manufacture ammonia is known as the Haber process. Nitrogen gas is obtained from the fractional distillation of liquid air. Hydrogen gas is obtained by reacting heated coke with steam. Both gases are mixed in the ratio of 1 volume nitrogen to 3 volumes hydrogen. The pressure used is between 200 500 atm. Iron powder is used as the catalyst. The temperature is maintained at 450 550 C. The equation for the manufacture of ammonia is [10] (ii) 1 Used as fertiliser. 2 Used as cooling agent in refrigerators. [2] (b) Brass Composition : 70% copper & 30% zinc Use : Making kitchenware Stainless steel Composition : 74% iron, 18% chromium & 8% nickel Use : Making cutlery Bronze Composition : 90% copper & 10% tin Use : Making ships propellers [8] N2 + 3H2 2NH3
Rinse with distilled water An insoluble salt can be prepared by precipitation. An insoluble salt is precipitated when the cations and anions of two aqueous solutions are mixed. The precipitate is then filtered The residue is the insoluble salt. The salt is then rinsed with distilled water to remove impurities. [10] (b) (i) Chlorine gas A greenish-yellow gas. Decolourises damp red or blue litmus paper. (ii) Ammonia gas A colourless gas. Has a pungent smell and turns red litmus paper to blue. Produces white precipitate with concentrated
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Section C 9 (a) (i) Rate of reaction is the speed of a chemical reaction. Example of a fast reaction is the combustion of fuel. Example of a slow reaction is the rusting of iron. [3] (ii) Activation energy is the minimum energy required by the reactants in order to break the bonds between the molecules to produce the products in a chemical reaction.
energy
Ethene
hydration with steam at 300 C using H3PO4 as catalyst
Ethanol
X reactants products
Key: X is the activation energy [5] (b) 1 Surface area The greater the surface area, the higher the rate of reaction. Example: 2.0 g of magnesium powder has a greater surface area than 2.0 g of magnesium ribbon. Thus, the reaction between 2.0 g of magnesium powder with an acid solution is faster than 2.0 g of magnesium ribbon. 2 Concentration of reactants The greater the concentration of the reactants, the higher the rate of reaction. Example: The rate of reaction between 2.0 g of magnesium ribbon with 2.0 mol dm3 of hydrochloric acid is higher than the rate of reaction between 2.0 g of magnesium ribbon with 1.0 mol dm3 of hydrochloric acid. 3 Temperature of reactants The greater the temperature, the higher the rate of reaction. Example: The rate of reaction between zinc powder and sulphuric acid at 33 C is greater than the rate of reaction between zinc powder and sulphuric acid at 25 C. 4 Catalyst The presence of a catalyst may increase the rate of reaction. Example: Manganese(IV) oxide acts a catalyst in the decomposing process of hydrogen peroxide. [12] 10 (a) Name Methanol Ethanol Molecular formula CH3OH C2H5OH Structural formula H3C-OH H3C-CH2-OH
The industrial production of ethanol involves two processes: 1 The cracking of crude oil to produce ethene. 2 The hydration of ethene to produce ethanol. The cracking of crude oil is carried out at 600 C using aluminium oxide, Al2O3 as catalyst to produce ethene. The ethene is reacted with steam at 300 C using phosphoric acid, H3PO4, as the catalyst at 65 atm to produce ethanol. [8] PAPER 3 1 (a) The further the distance between the two metals used in the chemical cell in the electrochemical series, the higher the potential difference or the voltage. [3] (b) (i) Experiment I: 2.50 V (ii) Experiment II: 0.70 V (iii) Experiment III: 0.30 V (iv) Experiment IV: 1.10 V [3] (c) Experiment I II III IV Metals used as the electrodes Copper and magnesium Copper and iron Copper and lead Copper and zinc Voltage (V) 2.50 0.70 0.30 1.10
[3] (d) Magnesium has the greatest potential difference with copper, followed by zinc, iron and lead. [3] (e) Magnesium, zinc, iron, lead and copper. [3] (f) Between 1.1 V and 2.5 V [3] (g) (i) The intensity of the blue colour decreases. [3] (ii) The greater the potential difference between the copper electrode and the metal used as the other electrode, the greater the distance between the two metals in the electrochemical series. [3]
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(h) Magnesium is the most electropositive metal in the electrochemical series, followed by zinc, iron, lead and copper. [3] (i) Manipulated variable Metals used as the negative electrode. Responding variable The voltage reading. Constant variable Copper as the positive electrode. [3] (j) More reactive than hydrogen Magnesium Zinc Iron Lead [3] 2 (a) Aim of the experiment To investigate how temperature may affect the rate of reaction between sodium thiosulphate and dilute sulphuric acid. (b) All the variables Manipulated variable Temperature of sodium thiosulphate solution. Responding variable Time taken for the mark X to disappear. Constant variables The volumes and concentrations of sodium thiosulphate solution and sulphuric acid solution. (c) Statement of hypothesis The higher the temperature, the faster the rate of reaction. Less reactive than hydrogen Copper
(d) List of substances and apparatus 50 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm3 sodium thiosulphate solution, 5 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm3 sulphuric acid solution, conical flask, stopwatch, white paper with X mark, thermometer, Bunsen burner and tripod stand. (e) Procedure 1 50 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm3 sodium thiosulphate solution with a temperature of 30 C is poured into a conical flask. 2 The conical flask is placed on a white paper marked with an X. 3 5 cm3 of 1.0 mol dm3 sulphuric acid solution is poured quickly into the sodium thiosulphate solution. 4 The stopwatch is started immediately and the conical flask is swirled gently. 5 The time taken for the mark X to disappear is recorded. 6 The experiment is repeated with different temperatures. (f) Tabulation of data Temperature of mixture (C) 30 40 50 60 70 [17] Time taken for the mark X to disappear (s) Rate of reaction (s1)
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