LUI CHEUNG KWONG LUTHERAN COLLEGE
F.4 Chemistry (I)
Final Examination (2008/2009)
Time Allowed : 105 minutes
DATE : 8-6-2009
CLASS: F.4______
NAME: ____________ CLASS NO.: ________
This paper consists of TWO sections, Section A and Section B. Section A carries 54 marks and
Section B carries 36 marks
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1 A student carried out an experiment on thermal decomposition of limestone.
a) What is the major chemical constituent in limestone?
(1 mark)
b) Write a chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of limestone.
(1 mark)
c) A gas is evolved during the thermal decomposition of limestone.
i) Draw a labelled diagram of an experimental set-up for heating the limestone and
testing the gas evolved.
ii) State any observable change for the test of the gas evolved. Write a chemical equation
for the change involved.
(4 marks)
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2 Hydrogen (1H) and deuterium (2D) are isotopes.
a) What is the difference between a hydrogen atom and a deuterium atom?
(1 mark)
b) When hydrogen and oxygen are mixed and ignited, water is formed. Similarly, deuterium
reacts with oxygen to form a compound called ‘heavy water’.
i) Explain why deuterium reacts with oxygen in the same way as hydrogen.
ii) Draw an electron diagram of ‘heavy water’, showing electrons in the outermost
shells only.
iii) Suggest a chemical test to show the presence of ‘heavy water’.
(3 marks)
b) Explain why water can dissolve most ionic compounds.
(1 mark)
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3 Consider the following metals:
Aluminium, tin, copper, lead, zinc and titanium
For each of the tasks listed below, choose ONE metal which is best for accomplishing the
task. Explain your choice in each case.
a) Making space shuttles
(2 marks)
b) Protecting food cans from rusting
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4 a) Magnesium can burn in air under strong heating.
(i) State the expected observation when magnesium burns in air.
(ii) Magnesium nitride is also formed when magnesium burns in air.
(1) State the chemical formula of magnesium nitride.
(2) Draw the electronic diagram of magnesium nitride, showing electrons in the
outermost shells only.
(3 marks)
b) Carbon can be used to extract metals from certain metal oxides.
(i) Suggest how copper can be extracted from copper(II) oxide using carbon. State the
expected observation.
(ii) Explain whether carbon can also be used to extract magnesium from magnesium
oxide.
(3 marks)
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5 a) 10.1 g of hydrated calcium chloride (CaCl2•nH2O) gives 5.00 g of water on strong
heating. Find the value of n.
(3 marks)
b) A sample of impure copper of 28.5 g is dissolved in concentrated nitric acid. The mixture is
heated to dryness to give copper(II) nitrate. On strong heating, 31.80 g of copper(II) oxide
form. Calculate the percentage by mass of copper in the sample.
(3 marks)
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6 For each of the following experiments, state ONE observable change and write a chemical
equation for the reaction involved.
a) Magnesium strip is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
(2 marks)
b) Iron(II) hydroxide is added to dilute sulphuric acid.
(2 marks)
c) Sodium carbonate solution is added to concentrated hydrochloric acid.
(2 marks)
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7 A part of the periodic table is shown below.
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1 11 111 13 3 31 311 +
259674 , @J <H < = B C > BH
259674 - BG AI ;K EJ D E =K ;L
259674 . ? =G <L ?L
259674 / FH
a) Across a period, the elements show a gradual change in some of their physical properties.
State ONE such property.
(1 mark)
b) For each of the following pairs of elements, suggest ONE reaction in which they behave
similarly. State the observation and write an appropriate chemical equation for only the first
element.
i) Sodium and potassium
ii) Chlorine and bromine
(6 marks)
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8 Aluminium and iron are the two most abundant metals in the Earth’s crust.
a) Explain why iron was discovered about four thousand years ago while aluminium was
discovered less than two hundred years ago.
(1 marks)
b) Both aluminium and iron can be used to make window frames.
Suggest how each metal is treated to prevent corrosion in this usage.
(2 marks)
c) The diagram below shows a can of fruit juice. The body of the can is made of iron
coated with tin. The top of the can and the ring-pull are made of aluminium.
3+-. 5/ +28314183
3+-. 5/ 1654 ,5+7.-
9170 714
i) Suggest ONE reason why the iron body is coated with tin.
ii) Suggest ONE reason why aluminium, rather than iron, is used for making the
ring-pull.
(2 marks)
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For question 9, candidates are required to give answers in paragraph form. For this question, 6 marks
will be awarded for chemical knowledge and 3 marks for effective communication.
9. Discuss respectively why electrical conductivity and melting point differ among potassium
chloride (KCl), potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl2).
(9 marks)
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SECTION B
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
10 A student was given 14.04 g of a dibasic acid (H2X). The dibasic acid was dissolved in water
and made up to a 250.0 cm3 solution. 25.0 cm3 of the solution with indicator were then titrated
against 0.450 M sodium hydroxide solution until the end point was reached. The results are
shown in the following table.
Titration
1 2 3 4
Burette reading
Final (cm3) 50.00 32.70 40.80 45.40
3
Initial (cm ) 17.20 0.50 8.80 13.60
a) What is the meaning of the term “dibasic acid”? Give an example of dibasic acid.
(2 marks)
b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction between the dibasic acid solution and sodium
hydroxide solution.
(1 mark)
c) Suggest an indicator for the titration. State the colour change of the indicator at the end
point.
(2 marks)
d) Draw an experimental set-up for the titration. Label all the apparatus used.
(1 mark)
e) Find the reasonable average volume of sodium hydroxide solution used for titration.
(1 mark)
f) Calculate the molar mass of the dibasic acid.
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, O = 16.0, Na = 23.0)
(2 marks)
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11 a) If a 50-cent coin is dropped into a beaker of concentrated nitric acid, a brown gas will be
given off.
i) Suggest an element that may be present in the coin.
ii) Explain the formation of brown gas with the help of an appropriate equation.
iii) State another observation for the reaction.
iv) Draw a safety label on the bottle of a concentrated nitric acid.
(4 marks)
b) The figure below shows the simplified structure of a dry cell.
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1/=0;: =;2
9;7>? </>?3 ;4 /99;:7@9 168;=723
C7:1 1/>3
i) Write ionic half-equations for the reactions occurred at the zinc case and carbon rod of
the dry cell during discharge.
ii) State the functions of
(1) manganese(IV) oxide and
(2) carbon powder.
iii) Suggest a reason for the voltage drop after the dry cell has been discharged rapidly for a
while.
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12 A magnesium ribbon and an iron sheet were first cleaned with sandpaper. Then they were
connected in the following way to make a chemical cell.
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a) What is the meaning of “saturated sodium nitrate solution”?
(1 mark)
b) What is the function of the moistened filter paper?
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c) Explain why the magnesium ribbon and iron sheet were first cleaned with sandpaper.
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d) i) Write an ionic half-equation for the reaction occurred at the magnesium ribbon.
ii) Explain how the principle behind the reaction in the above chemical cell can be used
to protect iron from rusting.
(2 marks)
e) State and explain what would happen if the filter paper is soaked with sugar solution
instead of sodium nitrate solution.
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For question 13, candidates are required to give answers in paragraph form. For this question, 6 marks
will be awarded for chemical knowledge and 3 marks for effective communication.
13. Electroplating can be applied to protect the copper from corrosion. Describe the chemical
principle involved in this application. Your description should include the chemical reaction
involved, and the use of appropriate electrodes and electrolyte.
(9 marks)
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