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MID.YEAR EXAMINATION 201 9

CANDIDATE
NAME

REGISTER CLASS
NUMBER

CHEMISTRY 6092
Secondary 3 Express 13 May 2019
t hour 30 minutes

Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your index number and name on all ths work you hand in.
write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the PaPer.
You may use a sofl pencilfor any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
Do NOT use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glus or conection fluid.

Sectlon A For Examiner's use

There are twenty questions in this section. Answer all questions. For each
question there are four possible answers A, B, C and o. Paper 1 t20
Choose the one you consider conect and record your choice in soft 1 l7
pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
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Section B 3 t8
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in ths spaces provided on the Question Paper. 4
5 l4
Candidates are reminded that all quantitative answers should include
appropriate units. 6 i 10
Electronic calculators may be used. Total /60
Candidates are advised to show all their working in a clear and orderly
manner, as more marks are awarded for sound use of concepts than for Yo I Gade
conect answers.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets I I at the end of each question
or part question.

A copy of the Periodic Table is found on page 18 of this paper

Sette(s): Ms Wong W L Parent's / Guardian's signature:

This document consists of 17 printed pages and I blank page.

Do not tum over the page until you are told to do so.

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Section A
Answer all questions in this section on the Multiple Choice Answer Sheet.

1 The diagram shows the arrangement of particles in a substance at room temperature and
pressure.

Which of the following substances could the diagram represent?

melting point / 'C boiling point / 'C

A - 165 I
-101
B - 113 -78
c _20 113
D 87 202

2 The graph below shows the temperature changes with time when a substance is heated
from - 20 "C.

124 J
H
100

temperature/ "C 80

60

40

20
FG
0 ; time/ s

-20
E

Which of the following statements can be deduced from the heating curve?

A The volume of the substance is decreasing from points E to J.

B Energy is released from points G to H.
C The energy of the particles remains constant throughout from points E to F.
D The particles absorb energy to overcome the forces of attraction between them from
points F to G.

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3 Which apparatus is most appropriate in measuring 22.6 crn3 of vinegar?

A beaker

B bu rette

c measuring cylinder

D pipette

4 Four balloons were filled with equal volume of different gases and left in a room for 8
hours.

P o R S

SO,

The balloons are found to have shrunk to different extent after 8 hours.

Which of the following gives the correct sequence in increasing order of size of balloon
after 8 hours?

A P,R,Q,S
B R,Q,P,S
C R,P,Q,S
D P,R,S,Q

5 The boiling point of solid X is 742"C and it is soluble in water.

What is the most likely boiling point of water if it contains a small amount of X?

A 99'C
B 101 "C
c 740'c
D 744'C

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6 A mixture contains equal volumes of two miscible liquids that do not react together. The
mixture is placed in the apparatus as shown in the diagram below. Heat is applied to the
mixture until the thermometer flrst shows a steady reading for some time.

At which point will there be the highest proportion of the liquid with the higher boiling point?

thermometer c

B
,
D

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7 The diagram shows the chromatogram of a food colouring used in a candy.

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start line red dye blue dye solvent front

Which of th6 following can best be deduced from the chromatogram above?

A The colour of the sweet is purple.

B The molecules of the red dye are heavier than those of the blue dye.
C The red dye is more soluble in the solvent than the blue dye.
D The Rr value of the red dye is less than that of the blue dye.

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I Hydrogen chloride is very soluble in water, whereas chlorine is only slightly soluble in
water. Both gases can be dried using concentrated sutfuric acid.

Which diagram represents the conect method of obtaining pure dry chlorine from damp
chlorine containing a small amount of hydrogen chloride?

A B

damp Ci2 damp C/,

HC/ HC/

mncentrated water concentrated

water
sulfuric acid sulfuric acid

c D

damp C/2 damp C/2

HC/ HCi

concentrated water water concentrated

sulfuric acid sulfuric acid

9 Which of the following diagrams represents a mixture of compounds?

frj
n.a \r o
U6;
o ?o
aoa
o
.t
t.t A
"ql p
B
o
c
o
OC
D

10 Which list contains an element, a compound and a mixture?

A air, magnesium, soil

B air, pure water, copper(ll) sulfate
C gold, seawater, sodium chloride
O mineral water, soil, sugar

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11 A new substance was discovered recently by a scientist.

Vvhich observation suggests that the substance is not an element?

A lt dissolves in water to form a colourless solution.

B When exposed to air, it changes colour gradually.
C When heated in air, it could form two oxides.
D Electrolysis of the molten substance gives two products.

12 \A/hich statement about an atom is conect?

A Each element has only one nucleon (mass) number.

B The nucleon (mass) number can be equal to the proton number.
C The nucleon (mass) number can be less than the proton number.
D The number of neutrons never equals the number of electrons.

13 The diagram shows the anangement of electrons in a particle with a charge of -1 .

--co---
,,- ... \.
I q...i I
"-@
Which group and period does the atom of this particle belong to in the Periodic Table?

group period

A 2

B vll 2

c I 3

D vil 3

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14 An ion J a has x protons and y electrons. How many protons are there in an atom of J?

A x-3
B x+3
c v-3
D Y*3

t5 The outer shell electrons in a molecule of a liquid, carbon dioxide.

a a

lci
a a

a a
a a
How many electrons in a molecule of carbon dioxide are not involved in bonding?

A8 810
c12 D 14

16 What occurs when silicon dioxide melts?

A Electrostatic forces of attraction between atoms in a giant lattice are broken.

B Strong covalent bonds in the macromolecular structure are broken.
C Electrostatic forces of attraction between ions in a giant lattice are broken.
D Weak intermolecular forces between silicon dioxide molecules are broken'

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17 The table below provides information about four substances J, K, L and M. Letters J to M
are not element symbols.

melting point / boiling point / electrical conductivity at r.t.p.

substance
'c 'c I
molten aqueous
J 770 1420 good good
K 1540 2860 good insoluble
L -1 10 -90 poor good
M -114 78 poor poor

Which substance could be potassium chloride?

AJ B K

CL D M

1E Some information about a particle is summarised in the form

135
56 R,-
Which statements are conect?

'1 An atom of R has 2 electrons in its outermost shell.

2 An ion of R has 56 electrons.
3 An isotope ofR has 79 neutrons.
4 Element R is in Group Vll of the Periodic Table.

A l and 3only B 2 and 3only C l and4only D 2,3and4only

19 An element G forms hydroxide of formula G(OH)z

What is the formula of the oxide of element G?

AGO B GOz

C GzO D GzOe

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20 The reaction of hydrochloric acid and iron(lll) oxide is represented by the equation below.

FezOs (s) + xHC/ (aq) -' yFeC/s (aQ) + zHzO(|

Which of the following shows the correct values of x, y and z to balance the equation?

x Y z

A 3 1 3

B 6 2 3

c 6 1 6

D 6 2 2

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Section B
Answer all questions in the spaces provided

1 Table 1.1 shows some information about atoms of the elements P, Q, R and S. The Fot
Examioot's
letters, P to S do not represent the chemical symbols of the elements. Use

Table 1.1

element atomic number of number of mass electronic

number protons neutrons number configuration
P 17 17 18 35 2.8.7
o 8 8 8 to 2.6
R 1 1 1 2 1
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S 20 ?o

(a) (D Complete Table 1.'1 by filling in the information for element S. t1l

(ii) ls element S a metal or a non-metal? Give a reason for your answer.

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(b) Explain why the relative atomic mass of element P has a value of 35.5 and not
a whole number?

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(c) Describe the change in electronic configuration that occurs to an atom of

element O when it forms an ion.

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(d) Elements P and R combine to form a covalent molecule.

Draw a 'dot and cross' diagram to show the bonding in this molecule
(show outer electrons only)

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2 (a) Fig.2.1 shows a large beaker filled with methane gas, CHr being inverted over e Examina/s
porous pot containing nitrogen gas, Nz. The water level in the right-arm ofthe U' Use
tube is observed after 3 hours.

large beaker
methane gas
!
nitrogen gas
porous pot

U-tube
E

Fig.2.1 I

(i) Deduce whether water level in the right-arm ofthe U-tube rises or drops?
Explain your answer.

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(li) Suggest why ammonia gas is not suitable to be placed in the porous pot.

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(b) Natural gas is stored as a mixure with methane as the main component.
The natural gas is stored as Liquefled Natural Gas.

Suggest how natural gas can be liquefied and stored in a cylinder at room
temperature.

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(c) Suggest an advantage of storing natural gas in liquid state.

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3 Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen. An ion of tritium has the following structure as

Examinels
shown in Fig. 3.1 . Use

Fig. 3.1

(a) Complete Table 3.2

Table 3.2

name of sub-atomic
symbol charge

ol
particle
0

a) I
proton

x -1
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(b) Define isotopes.

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(c) Explain why isotopes have similar chemical properties but slightly differenl
physical properties.

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(d) Using T to represent tritium, write the formula of

(i) tritium ion

(ii) the compound formed between tritium and magnesium 12)

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4 The formulae of some substances are given in the following list.

Examine/s
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MgCOs Nz AlzOg NHs HzO ZnSOr Ar

(a) Choose from the list all those substances to answer the following questions.
You may use the substance once, more than once or not at all.

(i) Which substance(s) consist(s) of molecule(s)?

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(ii) Which substance(s) can be classified as elements(s)?

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(iii) Give the substance which contains a triple covalent bond.

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(b) Which substance reacts with hydrochloric acid to form ammonium chloride?

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(c) Write a chemical equation for the reaction in (b).

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5 Fig. 5.1 shows the structures of graphite and silicon dioxide. Examino/s
Use

silicon atom
carbon
atom orygen atom

graphite silicon dioxide

Fig.5.1

(a) Explain in terms of structure, why graphite conducts electricity but silicon dioxide
does not.

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(b) Graphite is used to make lubricants for engines.

Explain, in terms of its structure, why graphite can act as a lubricant

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6 Use the information in Table 6.'l to answer the following questions.

use
Table 6.1

conducts electricity melting boiling soluble in

substance poinV'C poinU oC
when solid water
sodium yes
no 808 1413
chloride

bromine no -7.2 58.8 yes

ztnc yes 415.5 907 no

sugar no 186 yes

wax no 35-50 245 - 270 no

(a) What is the physical state of bromine at room temperature and pressure?

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(b) Which substance is a mixture? Explain your answer with evidence

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(c) Give a reason why no value was given for the boiling point of sugar.

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(d) Describe how the anangement and movement of particles in zinc change as the
temperature increases from 419 oC to 420 oC.

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(e) Suggest how you could separate a mixture of sodium chloride and zinc to obtain
a dry sample of each.

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(0 Draw a 'dot-and-cross' diagram to show the bonding in sodium chloride.

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award marks for working; OWfiE - or words to that effect; w/o - without

Section A
Comments/
Q/No. Answer
lnstructions
1ai) B1

element atomic number num MASS electronic I

number of ber number configurat

protons of ion
I
neut
rons
P 17 17 18 35 2.8.7
a a I I 16 2.6
R 1 1 1 2 1

S 19 19 20 39 2.8.8.1

aii) Metal [1] 82

It has 19 protons, potassium, one of the metals in Group I t1I
I

Or lt has one outermost shell eleclron, Group I alkali metal.

b) Atomic mass is calculated as the weighted average of all the B1
naturally occuning isotopes. Reject:
P has an
A: Element P has !9!96. (plural) isotope
(singular)
c) Q has electronic conliguration of26. B1

It will qain 2 electrons achieve stable noble gas mnfiguration, (2.8)

. Must state change in electron configuration from 2,6 to 2.8
e gain 2e
d) 82

1m for
correct H (R)
atom
I
1m for
conect Cl (P)
or atom

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Total - 7
2ai) Water level in the righlarm of the U-tube !9. B1

As methane has a lower relative molecular mass than nitrogen, B1

methane will diffuse faster into the porous pot than nitrogen gas
diftusing out.

The increase in oressure in pot then forces the water level to rise in B1
the right arm.

aii) Ammonia gas is verv soluble in water. Hence, il will dissolve in B,1
water instead of diffusing out of the porous pot.
b) Use of hiqh pressure B1

c) More methane can be stored in a given /fixed volume in liquid form B1

Total - 6
3a)
Symbol Name Charge

o neutron 0
l"
C proton +1 B,I

x electron 1 l'.
b) lsotopes are atoms of the same element with same number of B1
protons but difierent number of neutrons/ nucleon number.
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R; different mass
c) lsotopes have similar chemical orooerties as they have the same B1
number of valence electrons and valence electrons are involved in
chemical reactions but
Different ohvsical properties as they have different relative atomic B1
masses which determine their physical property such as
I
melting/boiling point.

d) tritium ion: T
- B1
B1
the compound formed between tritium and magnesium: MgT2
R: TzMg
Total - 8.
4a) (i) Molecules, Nz NHr HzO 8,1

(ii) Elements(s): Nz and Ar B1

(iii) Triple bond: Nz

Eit
b) NH: B1

c) NH:+HC/)NHrC/ B1

Total - 5

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sa) ln graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other B1

carbon atoms and has one electron which is delocalised and
moves freely to act as charge carriers.

In silicon dioxide, all atoms have used their valence electrons to B1

form covalent bonds and there are no free mobile electrons to act
as charge caniers.

b) A small amount of force is required to overcome the weak B1

intermolecular forces between the layers of carbon atoms in
graphite.

The layers of carbon atoms can slide past one another easily. B1

R: Energy/heat
Total - 4
6a) Bromine is inllggigs!3Q B1

b) Wax. B1
It melts and boils over a range of temperature
c) Sugar is not stable to heat, decomposes instead of boiling B1

d) At 419 oC, zinc atoms are @ed-g!9sgl9$!!9I in neat regular B1

arrangement and are @ within the
metallic lattice.
B1
At 420'C, the zinc atoms are in random a rranqement and are Mark
slightly further apart. The atoms are able to move by sliding awarded for
past each other within the liquid. comparison
e) 1) Add the mixture of sodium chloride and zinc to walgr and stir to B3
dissolve sodium chloride.
2) Filter the mixture.
3) Collect zinc as the residue and rinse with distilled water.
Dry zinc between filter paper.
4) Collect filtrate from step 2 and evaporate to dryness to
obtain sodium chloride.
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0
+ 1m for charge
on Na ion.
1m for
transferred
electron on Cf
ion.
Minus 1m for
no bracket.
x - electron of Na
O - electron of Ci

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