AUNG MIN MU TUITION
MATRICULATION EXAMINATION
DEPARTMENT OF MYANMAR EXAMINATIONS
CHEMISTRY Time Allowed: (3)Hours
SECTION (A)
(Answer All question)
1. Write TRUE or FALSE for each of the following statements. (10 marks)
(a) The study of reaction rates is known as chemical kinetic.
(b) The phosphorus cycle moves through plants and animals much slower than it does through rocks and
sediments
(c) The equilibrium does not depend on the initial concentration of reactants.
(d) Solubility of aldehydes and ketones decreases as the chain length increases.
(e) Hydrogen bond is a special type of dipole- dipole interaction that occurs between non polar molecules.
(f) The value of Kw is approximately 5.6 ×10§-3 at 100°C.
(g) The elements with low electron affinity easily gain electrons, resulting in the formation of anion.
(h) The general formula of esters is R-COOR.
(i) The rates of chemical reactions are increased by the catalysts raising the activation energy of the
reactions.
(j) Zn 2+ is a poor reducing agent.
2.Fill in the blanks with the correct words(s). notation (s), term(s), unit(s), etc., as necessary. (10 marks)
(a) states that every orbital in a subshell is singly occupied with one electron before any one orbital is
doubly occupied with opposite spins.
(b) Heating a mixture of ethanol and ethanoic acid in the present of conc H2SO4 produce a fruity smelling
compound. This is called .
(c) 235U is used as for nuclear power plants and naval nuclear propulsion system.
(d) Humans releases this chemical energy during and use it to power systems inside the body.
(e) Le Chatelier's principle is a guide to the effect of changes in concentration, temperature, and
pressure on system at equilibrium.
(f) Proteins, DNA, starch and cellulose are polymers.
(g) A bond angle is usually measured in .
(h) The gastric juice in a stomach has a pH of about .
(I) Liquid nitrogen is also used as a .
(j) Methyl mercury in fish and shellfish.
3. Choose the best answer for each question given in the following. (10 marks)
(a) The electronic configuration of rubidium (atomic number = 37) is .
A.2.8.8.1 B.2.8.8.8.8.3 C. 2.8.1.8.1 D. 2.8.18.8.1
(b) What is the long form for DDT?
A. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethene B. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
C. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethyne D. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroether
(c) Which of the following factors cannot influence the rate of a chemical reaction?
A. concentration of reactants B. Pressure of solid C. Temperature D. Catalyst
(d) Which one of the following substances polymerise to give PVC?
A. CH2=CH2 B. CH CH C. CHCL= CHCL D. CH2= CHCL
(e) In carbon monoxide, the CO molecule has a bond.
A. single B. double C. triple D. none of these
(f) is used as an anannacid.
A. Ca (OH)2 B. Mg (OH)2 C. NaOH D. KOH
(g) The third series 5d transition elements run from lanthanum through .
A. cadmium B. Zinc C. mercury D. yttrium
(h) pair of gases are involved in the formation of acid rain.
A. CO and CO2 B.CH4 and NO2 C.NO2 and CO D. SO2 and NO2
(i) If AX3E is a tetrahedral geometry, it's molecular shape is .
A. linear B. trigonal pyramidal C. tetrahedral D. V shaped
(j) In what applications are large amounts of adipic acid used?
A. Paper production B. Steel manufacturing
C. Nylon, lubricants and plastics D. Food packaging.
SECTION (B)
4. Answer all questions. (25 marks)
(a) (i) Write the complete electronic configuration of Lewis symbols for 5A, 13B, 20C , 21D
(ii) You are given two substance AlF3 and AlCL3
(electronegativity F= 4.0, Al= 1.5, CL = 3.0)
A.Which one is a covalent molecule?
B.Which one is an ionic compound?
(b) (i) Draw Lewis structures for NH3 and AlCL3, Illustrate the formation of a chemical bond and
identify the chemical bond formed between these two molecules.
(c) (i) Predict the shape of a molecule of CH4 in terms of (A) Lewis structure and (B) VSEPR model.
What will be the bond angle of H-C-H?
(ii) Can ionic bonding occur between 19K and 17Cl? Give a reason for your answer. Illustrate the
formation of the compound from these two elements using Lewis symbols of elements.
electronegativities; Cl17 =3.0, K19 =0.8)
(OR)
(c) (i) What is the energy transformation?
(ii) Calculate the standard enthalpy change of the decomposition of calcium carbonate.
CaCO.
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(d) Predict whether the following reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
..........
Given:
energy required to break 1mol of O=O bonds = 496kJ
energy required to break 1mol of H-H bonds = 436kJ
energy required to break 1mol of O-H bonds = 496kJ
(e) (i) What is the difference between calorimeter and thermometer. Write down the thermochemical
equation for the formation of NaHCO3.
(ii) The formation of nitrogen dioxide from a reaction of nitrogen with oxygen in a car engine has
∆H value of +33.2kJ mol . Write a chemical equation for the reaction.Is the reaction exothermic or
endothermic?
5.Answer All questions. (15 marks)
(a) (i) Write the complete electronic configuration for X12 and Y8. What type of bond is formed
between them? (electronegativities X=1.2, Y8 = 3.5)
(ii) Compare the strengths of metallic bonding for potassium and calcium. Give reasons for your
answer.
(b) (i) Predict the shape of BF3 molecule in terms of (A)Lewis structure and (B) VSEPR model.
(ii) Name the types of three cubic unit cells.
(c) (i) What is enthalpy? Why is the enthalpy change in one reaction path equal to that in another path?
(ii) What energy transformation takes place in automobile engine and battery?
(OR)
(c) (i) Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of butane gas, C4H10, from the following data,
enthalpy of combustion of graphite = -394kJ mol
enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen= -286 kJ mol
enthalpy change of combustion of butane = -2877kJmol
(ii) What energy transformation takes place in (A)electric bulbs and (B) fuel cells?
6.Answer All questions. (15 marks)
(a) (i) What are the directions of the electron spins in the same orbital of an atom? Can ionic bonding
occur between K19 and Cl17 ? Give reasons for your answer. (Electronegativities, CL17= 3.0, K19 =
0.8)
(ii) Draw the Lewis structure of phosphorous(V) fluoride, PF5 molecule with explanation.
(b) (i) How many orbitals are there in the s,p and d subshells?
(ii) What is the result of the transfer of electron between magnesium (Mg12) and oxygen (O8) to
form magnesium oxide using Lewis symbols.
(c) Draw the enthalpy cycle and calculate ∆H r for the reaction from the given data.
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∆H (Fe2O3) = -824kJ mol
∆H (Al2O3) = -1676 kJ mol
(OR)
(c) (i) Ammonia is prepared from nitrogen and hydrogen. The heat evolved in the reaction is 29kJ mol .
The reaction is reversible. Write the thermochemical equation for this reaction.
(ii) Write down the thermochemical equation indicating the sign of the enthalpy change for one mole
of methane gas that is completely burned in oxygen.
(iii) You are given two covalent molecules: NH3 and BF3
Which one is an electron - deficient molecule?
7. Answer All questions. (15 marks)
(a) (i) Describe the formation of magnesium fluoride compound using Lewis symbols.
(ii) Draw the Lewis structures of CH4 .What will be the bond angle of H-C-H ?
(b) (i) Describe the the valence electrons and Lewis symbols for the elements B5 and P15.
(ii) What are the necessary conditions to form an ionic compound between two atoms?
(c) (i) What does the "Law of Conservation of Energy" mean?
(ii) State the thermochemical equation for the formation of NaHCO3 (s) ∆H = -951kJmol
(OR)
(c) (i) Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of ethanoic acid ,
2C (graphite) +2H2 (g) +O2 (g) ...... CH3COOH (l)
The relevant enthalpy changes of combustions are given below.
∆H = -394 kJ mol
∆H = -286 kJ mol
∆H = -872 kJ mol
