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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 Use reaction equations to briefly discuss energy changes involved in the
formation of solid calcium iodide from solid calcium and iodine gas. (5)

1.2 Choose, with reasons, which substance in each of the following pairs has
the higher boiling point:

1.2.1 SiC or Cs 3

1.2.2 KCl or CaO 4

1.2.3 (CH3CH2)2O or CH3CH2OH 2

1.2.4 HI or HF 2

1.2.5 NO or N2 3
(14)

1.3 Explain why

1.3.1 NaCl is hard but brittle. 3

1.3.2 BaSO4 is virtually insoluble in water. 3

1.3.3 an aqueous solution of HCl(g) is an electrolyte. 3

1.3.4 reactions of ionic compounds in solution are faster than those of

most covalent compounds. 3
(12)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 For each of the following, give (a) the Lewis structure, (b) the electron
arrangement around the central atom / ion and (c) the shape of the
molecule ion:

2.1.1 IF4+ 3

2.1.2 KrBr4 3
(6)

2.2 Use relevant structures to explain the effect of electronegativity on the

polarity of the NH3 and NF3 molecules. (5)
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2.3 2.3.1 Draw a labelled energy level diagram for F2. 4

2.3.2 Use the energy level diagram in 2.3.2 to calculate the bond order
for O2. 2

2.3.3 Write down the electron configuration for NO. 3

(11)

2.4 2.4.1 Explain the advantages of using hybrid atomic orbitals for
bonding. 3

2.4.2 For the following compound

BrCH2 C C C NH 3+

propose a hybridisation scheme for all for the central atoms (the
C , O and N atoms) and use a labelled drawing to show the
hybridised atomic orbitals of these atoms in this compound. 9
(12)

2.5 Write resonance structures and give with reasons the structure of the
hybrid in each of the following:

2.5.1 N2O 3

2.5.2 H2C = CHCl 3

(6)
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Explain

3.1.1 why gold is more ductile than sodium 3

3.1.2 why gold is yellow and shiny; 3

3.1.3 the effect of changes in temperature on the conductivity of silver; 3

3.1.4 why sterling silver is a more useful metal than pure silver; 3

3.1.5 why propanoic acid becomes a relatively strong acid in liquid

ammonia 2
(14)
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3.2 Briefly discuss the use of reduction potential diagrams in the workplace. (3)

3.3 Study the following half reactions involving manganese:

Mn2+ + 2e’  Mn Eo = -1,18V

MnO2 + 2e’  Mn2+ Eo = +1,23V

MnO42- + 2e’  MnO2 Eo = +2,26V

MnO4- + e’  MnO42- Eo = +0,56V

MnO4- + 3e’  MnO2 Eo = ?

3.3.1 Draw up a reduction potential diagram for the above system.

3.3.2 Calculate the E value for the reaction MnO4-  MnO2

3.3.3 Will the reaction in 3.3.2 be thermodynamically possible? Explain

your answer. (9)
(26)

TOTAL A [97]
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SECTION B

Please answer this section in a SEPARATE ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 1

Give a chemical formula for the following:

1.1 magnesite

1.2 quicklime

1.3 Epsom salt

1.4 gypsum

1.5 boric acid (orthoboric acid)

1.6 phosphonic acid

1.7 dinitrogen pentoxide

1.8 zinc blende

1.9 stibine

1.10 fluorspar
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Name three types of oxides. (3)

2.2 What is the cause of permanent hardness in water? (2)

2.3 Explain what Permutite is and how it can be used to render permanent
hardwater soft. (4)

2.4 Use reaction equations to explain how O 3 is made in the stratosphere. (3)

2.5 Explain why pure H2SO4 will not turn blue litmus red. (2)
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Briefly describe the Downs process for the production of sodium. (6)

3.2 Explain why water is a liquid and H2S a gas. (3)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 Describe using reaction equations the manufacture of graphite by (4)

Acheson process in an electric furnace.

4.2 Show how carbon monoxide, a powerful reducing agent, can be used
industrially in the extraction of Fe and Ni from their respective oxides. (4)

4.3 Discuss the contact Process for the manufacture of H 2SO4 in the industry.
(6)
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QUESTION 5

Write down the name of an element, a compound or a substance for the

following:

5.1 element used in the treatment of manic depression; (1)

5.2 two alloys of aluminium used in power lines and in the construction of
aircraft and ships; (2)

5.3 heat resistant glass used for the laboratory and ovenware; (1)

5.4 metal used to harden tin and lead; (1)

5.5 allotrope of phosphorus that occurs as a polymer; (1)

5.6 an easily liquefiable gas; (1)

5.7 most abundant element in the universe. (1)

5.8 a halogen that will etch glass. (1)

5.9 a good, but corrosive dehydrating agent. (1)

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QUESTION 6

6.1 Will copper liberate hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid? Explain your
answer. (3)

6.2 Why is the chemistry of nitrogen different from that of the other elements
in the same group? (2)

6.3 Which two oxidation states are possible for phosphorus? (2)

6.4 Write down the raw materials in the Solvay process for manufacturing
sodium carbonate. (4)
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QUESTION 7

Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:

7.1 Hydrogen sulphide is an ionic hydride;

7.2 Lithium is a scavenger in metal processing to remove oxygen and

sulphur;

7.3 Plaster of Paris is formed from Epsom salt;

7.4 Boron is used in the construction of high-impact steel for controlling

atomic reactions;

7.5 Germanium is not attacked by hydrochloric acid;

7.6 Carbon dioxide is a basic oxide;

7.7 Iodine is a dark shiny solid;

7.8 Sulphur dioxide is used in the manufacture of paint;

7.2 Nitric acid is an acidic hydroxide.

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