ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

CHEMISTRY 6031/3
PAPER 3

SPECIMEN PAPER 2 hours 30 minutes

Additional materials:
Answer paper
Data Booklet
Mathematical tables and/or electronic calculator

TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.

Answer six questions.

Answer two questions from Section A, one question from Section B, two questions from Section C
and one question from section D.

Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.

If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.

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This question paper consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

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Section A

Answer any two questions from this section.

1 (a) Fig.1.1 shows the trend in the boiling points of hydrides of Group (V) elements.

Fig.1.1

Explain the trend.

[2]

(b) Explain the following

(i) methanol is soluble in water but octanol is insoluble,

(ii) ethanoic acid has an apparent molar mass of 120 gmol-1 in the vapour
state just above its boiling point,

(iii) boron tri-chloride reacts with ammonia but carbon tetrachloride does not,

(iv) the bond angle in phosphorus tri-chloride is 107,

(v) carbon dioxide is a gas whereas germanium (IV) oxide is a solid at room
temperature.
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(c) A titration was carried out using acidified potassium dichromate (VI) in a
conical flask and a solution of iron (III) sulphate in a burette.

(i) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

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(ii) Calculate E cell
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(iii) Sketch a graph to show the e.m.f. change during the nitration. [3]
[Total:15]

2 (a) (i) Define the terms

1. activation energy,

2. catalyst.

(ii) Explain why the activation energy for the synthesis of ammonia in the
Haber process is high.
[3]
(b) The equation for the Haber process is

N 2(g) + 3H 2(g)   2 NH3(g) D Hq = -92 kJmol-1

and the activation energy, for the uncatalysed decomposition of

ammonia is +335 kJmol-1 .

(i) Sketch, on the same axes, a labelled reaction pathway diagrams of the
catalysed and uncatalysed reaction.

(ii) Determine the activation energy of the uncatalysed formation of ammonia.

[5]

(c) In an experiment, 120 mole of H 2(g) were mixed with 40.0 mole of N 2(g) and
pressurised in a 2.0 dm3 vessel until equilibrium was reached when there was
40 % conversion of the reactants to ammonia.

(i) Write the Kc expression for the formation of ammonia.

(ii) Calculate the Kc and state its units.

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(d) Hydrogen carbonate ions provide a buffering action in biological systems.

(i) Define the term buffer solution.

(ii) Explain by means of equations the buffering action of hydrogen

carbonate ions. [3]
[Total:15]

3 (a) [Use of the Data Booklet is recommended in this question.]

The standard zinc - copper cell is as shown:

Zn(s) / Zn(2+aq)     Cu(2+aq) / Cu(s)

(i) Define the term standard cell potential.

(ii) Calculate the standard cell potential for this cell,

(iii) Write the overall equation for the cell reaction.

(iv) Explain the effect of adding zinc granules on the value of E q cell.
[4]

(b) Outline how zinc impurities are removed during the electro-purification of
copper. [2]

(c) A sample of impure zinc dust of mass 0.350 g was added to an excess of
aqueous iron (III) sulphate. The iron (II) produced required 100 cm3 of
0.0200 moldm-3 potassium manganate (VII) for titration.

(i) Write the equation for the reactions which take place.

(ii) Calculate the percentage purity of the zinc dust.

[6]

(d) Explain why the solubility of MgO is low in water. [3]

[Total:15]

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Section B

Answer any one question from this section.

4 (a) Describe, with aid of chemical equations, the reactions of calcium with

(i) air,

(ii) cold water. [3]

(b) Calcium carbonate occurs naturally as limestone and can be converted to other
compounds as shown in Fig. 4.1.

Fig. 4.1

(i) Write down the formula of X.

(ii) State the observation made in reaction B?

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(b) (iii) Write the chemical equations for

1. reaction A,

2. reaction D.

(iv) Describe the difference in the observation made in reaction C

if Ca(OH)2 is replaced by Mg(OH)2.
[7]

(c) State and explain the difference in the thermal stabilities of calcium carbonate
and magnesium carbonate. [5]
[Total: 15]

5 Sodium hydroxide and chlorine are both products of the electrolysis of brine using
a diaphragm cell.

(a) (i) Give one commercial use of NaOH.

(ii) Explain why during the electrolysis of brine the level of the
electrolyte is higher in the anode compartment than it is in the cathode
compartment.
[2]

(b) Two chlorine-containing products are formed when aqueous sodium hydroxide
is reacted with chlorine at high temperature.

(i) Write the chemical equation for the reaction.

(ii) Name the type of chemical reaction undergone by chlorine in (i).

(iii) Draw

1. the shape of the chlorate ion formed,

2. the structure of the other chlorine-containing product.

[4]

(c) Describe the observations made when chlorine is reacted with

(i) aqueous iron (II) sulphate,

(ii) hydrogen gas,

(iii) sodium thiosulphate. [5]

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(d) Oxides of manganese in low oxidation states tend to be basic while in high
oxidation states are acidic.

(i) State the oxidation state of Mn in

1. MnO,

2. Mn2O7.

(i) Write chemical equations to show

1. the acidic properties of Mn2O7,

2. basic properties of MnO.

[4]
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Section C

Answer any two questions from this section

6 (a) Fig. 6.1 shows the structure of ascorbic acid, a white crystalline compound
found dissolved in the juices of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Fig. 6.1

(i) Name

1. any two functional groups in ascorbic acid,

2. the type of isomerism exhibited by ascorbic acid.

(ii) Draw the structures of isomers of ascorbic acid.

(iii) Explain why ascorbic acid is soluble in water. [8]

(b) (i) State the observations made, when ascorbic acid is reacted with

1. cold dilute KMnO4,

2. hot concentrated KMnO4,

3. phosphorus pentachloride.

(ii) Give the displayed structured formulae of the organic product formed
for each of the reactions in (i).
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7 (a) The molecular formula of a compound, A, is C6 H 7N. When A is reacted with

excess hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite below 5 C, an organic compound, B,
is formed which produces phenol when poured into hot water.

(i) Deduce the structural formula of

1. A,

2. B.

(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction of B with hot water.

(iii) Give a two-step reaction for the formation of A from benzene.

State the reagents and conditions for each step.
[8]

(b) Fig. 7.1 shows how phenol can be converted to other organic compounds, E and F.

Fig. 7.1

(i) Give the structures of

1. E,

2. F.

(ii) Name the type of reaction undergone by phenol with reagent y and
state the conditions used.

(iii) Describe the observations made during the production of E.

[7]
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8 (a) State any two differences between addition and condensation polymerisation. [2]

(b) (i) Draw two repeat units of

1. nylon 6,

2. nylon 66.

(ii) Deduce from the units in (i) one difference between the two polymers.
[6]

(c) Quiana is a polymer that has a silk-like feel while polyacrylonitrile is a fabric
which is stronger than wool. The structure of quiana is shown

(i) Name the type of linkage that is present in quiana.

(ii) Draw two repeat units of polyacrylonitrile given that the structure of
acrylonitrite is CH2   =  CH- C º N,

(iii) Compare the reactivities of quiana and polyacrylonitrile with aqueous

sodium hydroxide.

(iv) Draw the structure(s) of any organic product(s) formed in (iii).

[7]
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Section D

Answer any one question from this section

9 Hwange thermal power station contributes a great deal of sulphur dioxide into
the atmosphere.

(a) (i) Give the source of SO2 at Hwange.

(ii) Write an equation to show how SO2 is formed.

(iii) Using equations state and explain two methods that could be
employed in controlling SO2 emission.

(iv) Describe the effects of SO2 emission into the atmosphere.

[7]

(b) (i) Define the term incineration.

(ii) State any two advantages and any two disadvantages

of incineration.

(iii) Describe the effects of ozone depletion.

[8]
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10 (a) Define the term

(i) partition,

(ii) partition coefficient.

[2]

(b) Butanoic acid of mass 1.20 g was shaken with a mixture of 100 cm3
of water and 100 cm3 of ether. After equilibration, the ether layer
had 0.024 moles of butanoic acid whilst the water layer had 0.16 moles.

(i) Calculate the partition coefficient for butanoic acid between

ether and water.

(ii) State and explain any two factors which affect the magnitude
of the partition coefficient in b(i).

(iii) State, with a reason, whether a mixture of ethanoic acid dissolved

in water obeys the partition law when added to benzene.
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(c) At 1 atm pressure, HCl and H2O form an azeotropic mixture containing
20.22% HCl, that boils at 109 C.

Draw

(i) the vapour pressure composition curve for HCl and H2O,

(ii) the boiling composition curve for HCl and H2O.

In each case show the liquid curve, the vapour curve and the
azeotropic composition.
[4]

(d) Describe how a constant boiling point HCl(aq) solution can be prepared
in a laboratory. [1]
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