2020-F3

CHEM

FORM 3 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

Name
2019-20
Class 3
CHEMISTRY Class
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Question-Answer Book

Section B
Your Marks
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1. Write your Name, Class and Class
Number in the spaces provided on this 6 17
cover. Section B
70
Total
2. This paper consists of TWO sections,
Section A and Section B. Section A
carries 30 marks and Section B carries
70 marks. Section A
30
Total
3. Answer ALL questions in each section.
For Section A (Multiple-choice
Questions), mark ALL answers on the
multiple-choice answer sheet provided. Total
100
For Section B (Structured Questions), (A+B)
write your answers in the spaces
provided in this Question-Answer
Book.

4. A Periodic Table is printed at the back

of this Question-Answer Book. Atomic
numbers and relative atomic masses of
elements can be obtained from the
Periodic Table.
 Section A

There are 30 questions in this section. Choose the best answer for each question.

185
1. Rhenium, which has the relative atomic mass of 186.2, has two naturally occurring isotopes, Re and
187
Re. What is the ratio of 185Re to 187Re in natural rhenium ?

A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 2:3
D. 3:2

123 3+ 121
X X
2. Which of the following statements about 51 and 51 is/are correct ?

(1) They have the same mass number.

(2) They have different chemical properties.
(3) They are isotopes.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

3. Which of the following statements about mercury are correct ?

(1) Mercury conducts electricity at room conditions.

(2) Mercury has a high density.
(3) Mercury is a silvery liquid at room conditions.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

4. Which of the following statements about an atom or ion is/are INCORRECT ?

(1) An atom must contain proton.

(2) An atom must contain neutron.
(3) An ion must contain electron.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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5. Which of the following statements about chlorine-35 and chlorine-37 is/are correct ?

(1) They have the same relative abundance.

(2) They have slightly different physical properties.
(3) Both of their aqueous solutions can be decolourized by sodium sulphite solution.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

6. Bromine has two isotopes, bromine-79 and bromine-81. What can you deduce from the relative atomic
mass of bromine ?

(1) Bromine is a reddish brown solid at room conditions.

(2) Bromine-79 and bromine-81 have about the same relative abundance.
(3) Bromine reacts with hydrogen only in sunlight or when heated.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

110 111 112 113 114 116

7. Element A has six isotopes, A, A, A, A, A and A. The graph below shows the relative
abundance of the isotopes.
relative abundance (%)

relative isotopic mass

What is the relative atomic mass of A ?

A. 111.5
B. 112.6
C. 112.7
D. 113.8

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8. Which of the following statements concerning elements (except transition elements) are INCORRECT ?

(1) If an atom has 1 outermost shell electron, it must belong to Group I.

(2) If an atom has 2 outermost shell electrons, it must belong to Group II.
(3) If an atom has 3 outermost shell electrons, it must belong to Group III.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

9. An atom has one outermost shell electron and three occupied electron shells. What is the element ?

A. Li
B. Na
C. K
D. Rb

10. The electron diagram of an atom of element L is shown below (only electrons in the outermost shell are
shown).

The relative atomic mass of L are probably

(1) 18.0
(2) 83.8
(3) 131.3

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

11. Given the formula of phosphate ion is PO43-. M is a metal that forms a phosphate with the formula
Ma(PO4)b. The formula of the oxide of M is

A. MbOa.
B. M2bOa.
C. M3bO2a.
D. M2aO3b.

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12. Consider the set-up below.

a drop of NiCl2(aq)

filter paper soaked

with NaNO3(aq)

electrode X electrode Y

12 V d.c. supply

When the circuit is closed for some time, a coloured spot moves towards electrode X. Which of the
following statements about the experiment are correct ?

(1) The filter paper is soaked with NaNO3(aq) to increase the electrical conductivity of the filter
paper.
(2) The coloured spot is green in colour.
(3) Electrode X is the negative electrode.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

13. The electronic arrangement of X2+ ion is 2, 8, 8. Which of the following statements concerning the
carbonate of X is/are correct ?

(1) The chemical formula of the carbonate of X is XCO3.

(2) It is insoluble in water.
(3) The total number of electrons in the carbonate ion is 22.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

14. Which of the following particles has 19 protons, 18 electrons and 20 neutrons ?

40
A. 18 Ar

39 +
B. 19 K

39
C. 19 K

41
D. 18 Ar

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15. Which of the following particles do(es) NOT have a duplet or an octet structure ?

(1) H+
(2) S2-
(3) Cr3+

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

16. Which of the following statements are correct ?

(1) Aqueous chromium(III) ion is green.

(2) Aqueous cobalt(II) ion is blue.
(3) Aqueous chromate ion is yellow.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

17. Which of the following indicate(s) that oxygen is an element ?

(1) Oxygen cannot be decomposed chemically.

(2) Oxygen has a sharp melting point.
(3) Oxygen combines with hydrogen to form water.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

18. Which of the following concerning a metal must be correct ?

A. It sinks in water.
B. It is silvery in colour.
C. It is a solid at room conditions.
D. It is an electrical conductor.

19. Both mixture and compound

A. have the same properties as those of their constituent elements.

B. must give out or absorb heat when made.
C. contain constituent elements in fixed proportions.
D. have masses equal to the sum of the masses of their constituent elements.

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20. What can be observed when a piece of sodium is placed in a trough of water ?

(1) A lilac flame is observed.

(2) It moves on water surface quickly.
(3) An alkaline solution is produced.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

21. Which of the following pairs of atomic numbers represents elements with similar chemical properties ?

A. 2 and 12
B. 6 and 16
C. 19 and 37
D. 15 and 16

22. Which diagram below represents the arrangement of particles in a mixture of elements ?

A. B.

C. D.

23. In the modern Periodic Table, elements are arranged in the order of increasing

A. relative atomic mass.

B. number of outermost electrons.
C. number of protons.
D. size of atoms.

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24. Which of the following statements about noble gases must be correct ?

(1) They are colourless gases at room conditions.

(2) They have completely filled outermost shells.
(3) They do not react with other elements.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

25. Strontium is a Group II element below magnesium in the Periodic Table. Which of the following
statements concerning strontium and magnesium are correct ?

(1) Magnesium reacts more vigorously with dilute acids than strontium.
(2) Both are electrical conductors.
(3) Strontium has more occupied electron shells than magnesium.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

26. Which of the following are mixtures ?

(1) Air
(2) Distilled water
(3) Instant noodles

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

27. Which of the following are physical changes ?

(1) Mixing iron and sulphur powder

(2) Adding hot water to coffee powder
(3) Distilling sea water to obtain distilled water

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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28. The following table shows the electronic arrangements of three chemical species.

Chemical species Electronic arrangement

X 2, 8, 5
3−
Y 2, 8, 2
2+
Z 2, 8

Which of the above elements belong to the same period of the Periodic Table ?

A. X and Y only
B. X and Z only
C. Y and Z only
D. X, Y and Z

29. Element X has an electronic arrangement of 2, 8, 18, 1. Which of the following statements concerning X
are correct ?

(1) It can be cut easily with a knife.

(2) It has four occupied electron shells.
(3) It is a transition metal.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

30. Which of the following statements concerning bromine are correct ?

(1) It can react with hydrogen in darkness.

(2) It has a larger atomic size than chlorine.
(3) It has a higher boiling point than chlorine.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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 Section B
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. J.J. Thomson, a British scientist, discovered one type of subatomic particles inside atoms with his cathode
ray tube experiment in A.D. 1897. When electricity was passed through gases of very low pressure in a
glass tube, rays generated from the negative electrode could be deflected by the electric field. The rays
moved away from the negative plate and towards the positive plate.

(a) Thomson found that the deflected rays were made of tiny charged particles that came from the
atoms. Deduce what the particles are.

(1 mark)

(b) Scientists later discovered that atoms were made up of three types of fundamental subatomic
particles including the one stated in (a). Complete the following table concerning the other two
subatomic particles.

Subatomic particle Relative mass Relative charge

+1

(2 marks)

(c) Briefly explain the following statements.

(i) Mass number of atoms are always whole numbers.

(ii) The relative atomic mass of an element may NOT be a whole number.

(2 marks)

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2. Elements can be classified as metals, semi-metals and non-metals. The table below shows information of
four different elements W, X, Y and Z.

Physical state at Hardness and Electrical

Element Colour
room conditions strength conductivity
W solid silvery hard and strong conductor
X solid black brittle conductor
Y solid silvery brittle semi-conductor
Z solid black brittle non-conductor

(a) Classify W, X, Y and Z as metals, semi-metals or non-metals.

Metal(s):

Semi-metal(s):

Non-metal(s):

(1 mark)
(b) Name element X.

(1 mark)

(c) (i) Y is a semi-conductor that can conduct electricity under certain conditions. Suggest
TWO conditions that can increase the electrical conductivity of Y.

(ii) Give ONE application of Y.

(3 marks)

(d) Z is a black solid at room conditions, but it sublimes to form purple vapour on heating. Name
element Z.

(1 mark)
(e) Comment on the following statements.

(i) If the element has a low density, it must be a non-metal.

(ii) If the element is a reddish-brown liquid at room conditions, it must be a non-metal.

(2 marks)

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3. A part of the modern Periodic Table is shown below. a to h are NOT the actual symbols of the elements.

Group
I II III IV V VI VII 0
a b c d e
Period f g
h

(a) Suggest ONE similarity and ONE difference between Mendeleev’s Periodic Table and the modern
Periodic Table.

Similarity:

Difference:

(2 marks)

(b) With respect to their electronic arrangements, what do elements have in common if they are

(i) in the same period ?

(ii) in the same group ?

(2 marks)

(c) Consider elements d, g and h, with the sum of their atomic numbers equals to 105.

(i) Name elements d, g and h respectively.

d:

g:

h:

(ii) Explain why elements d, g and h have similar chemical properties. Suggest ONE
reaction to show that they have similar chemical properties.

(iii) Which element, d, g or h, is the most reactive ? Explain briefly.

(5 marks)

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 (d) Group 0 elements are very inert.

(i) What is the family name of group 0 elements ?

(ii) Explain why group 0 elements are inert.

(iii) Give ONE daily application of e.

(3 marks)

(e) Consider elements a and b,

(i) Apart from their appearance, state ONE common physical property.

(ii) Which element, a or b, is more reactive ? Explain your answer with a suitable reaction.

(iii) Suggest how a should be stored.

(4 marks)

(f) Element c can react with metals. After the reaction, an anion of element c is formed.

(i) Draw an electron diagram of atom c using its actual chemical symbol, showing all of its
electrons.

(ii) How many protons and electrons are there in the anion formed by element c ?

(2 marks)

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 (g) The elements between Group II and Group III (not shown in the above Periodic Table) are called
transition elements. Name ONE transition element and give ONE of its daily application.

(1 mark)

4. Three isotopes of hydrogen are known: protium (usually called ‘hydrogen’), deuterium and tritium. The
following table gives some details of their atomic structures and relative abundance.

Atomic No. of No. of

Name Abundance
symbol protons neutrons
Protium H 1 0 99.984%

Deuterium D 1 1 0.016%

Tritium T 1 2 negligible

(a) To which group of the Periodic Table does hydrogen belong ?

(1 mark)

(b) Define the term ‘isotopes’.

(2 marks)

(c) Calculate the relative atomic mass of hydrogen, correct your answer to 3 significant figures.

(2 marks)

(d) Ordinary water has a chemical formula H2O. Heavy water is a form of water where the usual
protium atoms are replaced with deuterium.

(i) What is the chemical formula of heavy water ?

(ii) A student claimed that it was safe to drink heavy water. Do you agree ? Explain your
answer.

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 (iii) Potassium can react vigorously with ordinary water. State, with explanation, TWO
expected observations when potassium is added to heavy water.

(5 marks)

(e) Tritium is radioactive. It readily undergoes beta decay during which one neutron inside the
nucleus changes to a proton and an electron. The proton stays in the nucleus while the electron is
emitted. Write a full atomic symbol in the space provided to complete the following equation to
represent the beta decay process.

(2 marks)

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5. Consider the set-up shown below.

graphite rod graphite rod

dilute sulphuric acid dilute sulphuric acid

a gel containing copper(II) ions

and dichromate ions

(a) Explain why dilute sulphuric acid is added to each side of the tube.

(1 mark)

(b) (i) Suggest ONE physical property of dilute sulphuric acid.

(ii) Suggest ONE hazard warning label on a bottle of concentrated sulphuric acid.

(2 marks)

(c) The electric current has been passed for 30 minutes.

(i) Describe and explain the observation at the positive electrode.

(ii) Describe and explain the observation at the negative electrode.

(4 marks)

(d) A reddish brown solid is formed at the negative electrode.

(i) Deduce what the reddish-brown solid is.

(ii) Is it a physical or chemical change ? Explain your answer.

(2 marks)

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6. The following shows a diagram of the atomic structure of lithium.

(a) State the subatomic particles of lithium.

X:

Y:

Z:
(1 mark)

(b) Write the electronic arrangement of lithium.

(1 mark)

(c) Lithium reacts with water to give lithium hydroxide and hydrogen.

(i) Write a word equation for the reaction.

(ii) State TWO observations when lithium is added to a beaker of water.

(3 marks)

(d) Lithium hydroxide and hydrogen can also be produced when lithium hydride is added to water.
Suggest a test to show the gas produced is hydrogen.

(1 mark)

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 (e) Lithium burns in air to produce lithium oxide with a red flame. A student claims that lithium
nitride is also produced as air contains nitrogen. Suggest a test to confirm whether the product
consists of pure lithium oxide or a mixture of lithium oxide and lithium nitride.

(2 marks)

(f) Complete the following table :

Electron diagram, showing its outermost

Formula
shell electrons only

Lithium hydride

Lithium oxide

Lithium nitride

(6 marks)
(g) (i) Define the term ‘ionic bond’.

(ii) Describe how lithium oxide is formed from lithium and oxygen.

(3 marks)
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