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ZIMSEC A Level · J2019

Chemistry Paper 2 June 2019

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45
Total marks
60
Time allowed
75 min

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45
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The questions

Question 101

[1 marks]atomic structure and bonding
A metallic bond is
  1. Aa shared pair of electrons between two metal atoms
  2. Bthe attraction between induced dipoles in a metal
  3. Cthe attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalised electrons
  4. Dthe attraction between oppositely charged ions

Question 102

[1 marks]atomic structure and bonding
The mass spectrum of strontium shows peaks at m/em/e = 86, 87 and 88 with relative abundances 10 %, 7 % and 83 %. The relative atomic mass of strontium is
  1. A86.5
  2. B87.0
  3. C87.7
  4. D88.0

Question 103

[1 marks]atomic structure and bonding
Molecules of H2NCH2COOHH_2NCH_2COOH form hydrogen bonds with one another between
  1. Athe two carbon atoms of the same molecule
  2. Bthe C=OC=O bond and the C−CC-C bond
  3. Cthe carbon atoms of adjacent molecules
  4. Dan N−HN-H or O−HO-H bond and a lone pair on N or O

Question 104

[1 marks]atomic structure and bonding
The term for the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom is the

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Question 105

[2 marks]atomic structure and bonding
Which two functional groups in the molecule H2NCH2COOHH_2NCH_2COOH are responsible for the hydrogen bonding between its molecules?

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Question 106

[3 marks]atomic structure and bonding
Why is graphite used as a lubricant?
  1. AThe delocalised electrons that flow freely between its layers form a slippery liquid-like film.
  2. BIts individual carbon atoms are unusually small and light, letting them slip past metal surfaces.
  3. CIts very high melting point keeps it solid at all working temperatures, preventing surface wear.
  4. DIts layers, held together only by weak van der Waals forces, slide easily over one another.

Question 107

[1 marks]atomic structure and bonding
Table 1.1 shows the mass spectrum of strontium: m/e = 86 (10 %), m/e = 87 (7 %) and m/e = 88 (83 %). The isotope with the highest percentage abundance has m/e =
  1. A85
  2. B86
  3. C87
  4. D88

Question 201

[1 marks]thermochemistry
The standard enthalpy change of atomisation is the enthalpy change when
  1. Aone mole of a compound is broken into its gaseous atoms
  2. Bone mole of a substance is completely burned in oxygen
  3. Cone mole of gaseous atoms is formed from the element in its standard state
  4. Done mole of gaseous ions is formed from gaseous atoms

Question 202

[1 marks]thermochemistry
The equation 2C(s)+3H2(g)+12O2(g)→C2H5OH(l)2C(s) + 3H_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightarrow C_2H_5OH(l) represents the standard enthalpy change of
  1. Acombustion
  2. Batomisation
  3. Cneutralisation
  4. Dformation

Question 203

[1 marks]thermochemistry
Given the standard enthalpy changes of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and ethanol, the enthalpy change of formation of ethanol is calculated as
  1. AΔHc(C2H5OH)−ΔHc(C)−ΔHc(H2)\Delta H_c(C_2H_5OH) - \Delta H_c(C) - \Delta H_c(H_2)
  2. B2ΔHc(C)+3ΔHc(H2)−ΔHc(C2H5OH)2\Delta H_c(C) + 3\Delta H_c(H_2) - \Delta H_c(C_2H_5OH)
  3. CΔHc(C2H5OH)−2ΔHc(C)−3ΔHc(H2)\Delta H_c(C_2H_5OH) - 2\Delta H_c(C) - 3\Delta H_c(H_2)
  4. D2ΔHc(C)+3ΔHc(H2)+ΔHc(C2H5OH)2\Delta H_c(C) + 3\Delta H_c(H_2) + \Delta H_c(C_2H_5OH)

Question 204

[2 marks]thermochemistry
Write a balanced equation, including state symbols, for the standard enthalpy change of atomisation of ethanol, C2H5OHC_2H_5OH.

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Question 205

[1 marks]thermochemistry
The enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements, each in their standard states, is called the standard enthalpy change of

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Question 206

[2 marks]thermochemistry
In applying Hess's Law to calculate ΔHrθ\Delta H_r^\theta for 2C(s)+3H2(g)+12O2(g)→C2H5OH(l)2C_{(s)} + 3H_{2(g)} + \tfrac12 O_{2(g)} \rightarrow C_2H_5OH_{(l)} using the standard enthalpy changes of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and ethanol, the calculation is set up as
  1. AΣΔHcθ(reactants)−ΔHcθ(ethanol)\Sigma\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{reactants}) - \Delta H_c^\theta(\text{ethanol})
  2. BΔHcθ(ethanol)−ΣΔHcθ(reactants)\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{ethanol}) - \Sigma\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{reactants})
  3. CΣΔHcθ(reactants)+ΔHcθ(ethanol)\Sigma\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{reactants}) + \Delta H_c^\theta(\text{ethanol})
  4. DΔHcθ(ethanol)÷ΣΔHcθ(reactants)\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{ethanol}) \div \Sigma\Delta H_c^\theta(\text{reactants})

Question 207

[2 marks]thermochemistry
Since ΔHrθ=−2277\Delta H_r^\theta = -2277 kJ mol−1^{-1} for the formation of ethanol in (b)(i), in the energy reaction pathway diagram the products are drawn
  1. Aabove the reactants, because the reaction is exothermic.
  2. Bbelow the reactants, because the reaction is exothermic.
  3. Cabove the reactants, because the reaction is endothermic.
  4. Dbelow the reactants, because the reaction is endothermic.

Question 301

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
Carbon dioxide is a gas at s.t.p. because it
  1. Ahas a giant covalent structure
  2. Bis an ionic compound of low lattice energy
  3. Cconsists of simple molecules held by weak van der Waals forces
  4. Ddecomposes below room temperature

Question 302

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
The equation for the reaction between germanium and chlorine is
  1. A2Ge+3Cl2→Ge2Cl62Ge + 3Cl_2 \rightarrow Ge_2Cl_6
  2. BGe+4Cl→GeCl4Ge + 4Cl \rightarrow GeCl_4
  3. CGe+Cl2→GeCl2Ge + Cl_2 \rightarrow GeCl_2
  4. DGe+2Cl2→GeCl4Ge + 2Cl_2 \rightarrow GeCl_4

Question 303

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
Lead(II) oxide is a solid at s.t.p. because it
  1. Ais a simple covalent molecule
  2. Bhas a very high relative molecular mass
  3. Cis a giant ionic solid with strong electrostatic forces
  4. Dforms hydrogen bonds between its molecules

Question 304

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
The shape of the GeCl4GeCl_4 molecule formed when germanium reacts with chlorine is

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Question 305

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
The type of structure and bonding present in GeCl4GeCl_4 is

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Question 306

[2 marks]periodicity and structure
GeCl4GeCl_4 has a low boiling point mainly because
  1. Ait is an ionic compound whose weak, poorly-ordered lattice already melts long before it could boil.
  2. Bit is a simple molecular substance held together by weak van der Waals forces between molecules.
  3. Cchlorine atoms repel each other strongly, forcing the molecules apart at low temperatures.
  4. Dthe covalent Ge-Cl bonds within each molecule are easily broken by a small amount of heat.

Question 307

[1 marks]periodicity and structure
Down Group (II) from beryllium to barium, electrical conductivity
  1. Aincreases then decreases sharply partway down the group.
  2. Bgenerally decreases.
  3. Cgenerally increases.
  4. Dstays about the same throughout the group.

Question 308

[2 marks]periodicity and structure
The gradual decrease in electrical conductivity down Group (II) is best explained by
  1. Aincreasing atomic size lowering the number of delocalised electrons per unit volume.
  2. Bincreasing atomic size causing the metallic lattice to become ionic instead of metallic.
  3. Cincreasing atomic size reducing the total number of valence electrons per atom.
  4. Dincreasing atomic size raising the number of protons available to attract electrons.

Question 401

[1 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
Methylbenzene reacts with excess chlorine in ultraviolet light. The product and the type of reaction are
  1. Achlorinated ring products; free radical substitution
  2. Bchlorinated ring products; electrophilic addition
  3. CC6H5CCl3C_6H_5CCl_3; free radical substitution
  4. DC6H5CCl3C_6H_5CCl_3; electrophilic substitution

Question 402

[1 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
For chlorine to substitute into the ring of methylbenzene, the electrophile is generated using
  1. Aconcentrated sulphuric acid
  2. Baqueous sodium hydroxide
  3. Ca halogen carrier such as AlCl3AlCl_3
  4. Dultraviolet light

Question 403

[1 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
A solution of hydrogen chloride in methylbenzene is not acidic because
  1. Ahydrogen chloride reacts with methylbenzene
  2. Bhydrogen chloride does not ionise in a non-polar solvent
  3. Cmethylbenzene is itself a base
  4. Dhydrogen chloride is insoluble in methylbenzene

Question 404

[1 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
In the electrophilic substitution of methylbenzene with excess chlorine (Table 4.1), the organic product formed is a benzene ring with
  1. Aone or more chlorine atoms substituted directly onto the ring.
  2. Ball six ring hydrogens replaced by hydroxyl groups.
  3. Cthe methyl side chain completely removed and replaced by chlorine.
  4. Da CCl3CCl_3 group substituted onto the side chain.

Question 405

[2 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
In the mechanism for the electrophilic substitution of methylbenzene, when Cl+Cl^+ attacks the benzene ring, the positively charged, non-aromatic intermediate formed is called the

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Question 406

[2 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
In the final step of the electrophilic substitution mechanism, loss of H+H^+ from the arenium ion intermediate restores aromaticity and regenerates the catalyst. The two products formed in this step are

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Question 407

[2 marks]aromatic organic chemistry
A solution of hydrogen chloride in methylbenzene is not acidic because
  1. Amethylbenzene is non-polar and cannot stabilise separated ions, so HCl does not ionise into H+H^+.
  2. BHCl only ionises in the presence of a halogen-carrier catalyst such as AlCl3AlCl_3.
  3. Cmethylbenzene is far too dense and viscous for HCl gas to dissolve into it in any real amount.
  4. Dmethylbenzene reacts with HCl to form a neutral organic salt before it can ionise.

Question 501

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
A flavonol gives an orange precipitate with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine. This shows the presence of
  1. Aa carbonyl group
  2. Ba phenol group
  3. Ca carboxylic acid group
  4. Da carbon-carbon double bond

Question 502

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
The flavonol contains an −OH-OH group. When it is refluxed with ethanoic acid the organic product is
  1. Aa ketone
  2. Ban aldehyde
  3. Can ether
  4. Dan ester

Question 503

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
Aspartic acid, HOOCCH2CH(NH2)COOHHOOCCH_2CH(NH_2)COOH, in an alkaline solution exists predominantly as
  1. AHOOCCH2CH(NH3+)COOHHOOCCH_2CH(NH_3^+)COOH
  2. BHOOCCH2CH(NH3+)COO−HOOCCH_2CH(NH_3^+)COO^-
  3. C−OOCCH2CH(NH2)COO−^-OOCCH_2CH(NH_2)COO^-
  4. DHOOCCH2CH(NH2)COOHHOOCCH_2CH(NH_2)COOH

Question 504

[2 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
When the flavonol (Fig. 5.1) is shaken with aqueous bromine, the orange bromine solution is decolourised. This confirms the presence of a
  1. Ahydroxyl group that is esterified directly by the dissolved bromine.
  2. Bcarbon-carbon double bond or phenolic ring that reacts with the bromine.
  3. Cether linkage that is cleaved, releasing free bromide ions into solution.
  4. Dcarbonyl group that is oxidised by bromine water to a carboxylic acid.

Question 505

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
When the flavonol (Fig. 5.1) is treated with LiAlH4LiAlH_4, its carbonyl (C=O) group is reduced to a

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Question 506

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
In neutral aqueous solution, aspartic acid, HOOC−CH2−C(H)(NH2)−COOHHOOC-CH_2-C(H)(NH_2)-COOH, exists predominantly as its

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Question 507

[2 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
Aspartic acid, HOOC−CH2−C(H)(NH2)−COOHHOOC-CH_2-C(H)(NH_2)-COOH, dissolved in aqueous HCl exists predominantly as an ion in which
  1. Athe amine group is protonated to NH3+NH_3^+ and both carboxylic acid groups remain un-ionised, giving an overall cation.
  2. Bonly one carboxylic acid group ionises to COO−COO^- while the amine stays as NH2NH_2, giving a singly charged anion.
  3. Cboth carboxylic acid groups are deprotonated to COO−COO^- and the amine remains NH2NH_2, giving an anion.
  4. Dthe amine group is protonated to NH3+NH_3^+ and both carboxylic acid groups are also deprotonated, giving a neutral zwitterion.

Question 508

[1 marks]organic chemistry functional groups and amino acids
The flavonol structure (Fig. 5.1) contains hydroxyl, carbonyl, ether and aromatic/alkene functional groups. Which of the following is NOT among them?
  1. Acarbonyl (C=O)
  2. Bester (-COO-)
  3. Cether (C-O-C)
  4. Dhydroxyl (-OH)

Question 601

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
Heterogeneous catalysis is catalysis in which the catalyst
  1. Ashifts the position of equilibrium
  2. Bis used up during the reaction
  3. Cis in the same phase as the reactants
  4. Dis in a different phase from the reactants

Question 602

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
In the cis isomer of the octahedral ion [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+, the two chloride ligands are
  1. Abonded to each other
  2. Badjacent to each other, at 90°
  3. Copposite each other, at 180°
  4. Din the same plane as all four ammonia ligands

Question 603

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is
  1. Athe manipulation of matter on a scale of 1 to 100 nm
  2. Bthe use of catalysts in industrial processes
  3. Cthe measurement of extremely small masses
  4. Dthe study of very dilute solutions

Question 604

[3 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
Transition metals such as nickel or platinum are effective catalysts for hydrogenation reactions because
  1. Atheir high density provides enough thermal mass to absorb the heat released by the reaction, preventing it from reversing back to reactants.
  2. Btheir large atomic radii create enough physical surface area on the metal to trap and hold gas molecules in place until a reaction occurs.
  3. Ctheir high melting points let them remain solid at reaction temperatures while supplying the extra heat energy needed to start the reaction.
  4. Dtheir partially filled d-orbitals let reactant molecules adsorb onto the metal surface and form weak temporary bonds, lowering the activation energy.

Question 605

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
In the trans isomer of the octahedral ion [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+, the two chloride ligands are
  1. Aon opposite (180 degree) vertices of the octahedron.
  2. Bon adjacent (90 degree) vertices of the octahedron.
  3. Creplaced entirely by two extra ammonia ligands instead of chlorides.
  4. Dboth bonded through nitrogen instead of chlorine.

Question 606

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
In heterogeneous catalysis of a gas-phase hydrogenation reaction (e.g. using nickel), the catalyst is normally in which physical state?

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Question 607

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
Which of the following is a biomedical application of nanotechnology?
  1. Aimproving the tensile strength of construction steel.
  2. Bextending the shelf life of packaged food through UV-blocking coatings.
  3. Ctargeted drug delivery to specific cells or tissues.
  4. Dincreasing the fuel efficiency of combustion engines.

Question 608

[1 marks]transition metals and nanotechnology
Besides targeted drug delivery, state one other biomedical application of nanotechnology.

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