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ZIMSEC O Level · 4024/2 · N2018

Chemistry Paper 2 November 2018

Questions
30
Total marks
115
Time allowed
120 min
Syllabus code
4024/2

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30
Pass mark
18
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The questions

Question 101

[1 marks]Atomic structure, metallic and ionic bonding, dot-and-cross diagram
Element E has an electron arrangement of 2,8,7 across its three shells. What is the number of protons in atom E?
  1. A7
  2. B16
  3. C17
  4. D18

Question 102

[1 marks]Atomic structure, metallic and ionic bonding, dot-and-cross diagram
Element D has an electron arrangement of 2,8,2 across its three shells, and exists as a solid metal. What type of bonding exists between particles of D in its elemental form?
  1. AHydrogen bonding
  2. BIonic bonding
  3. CMetallic bonding
  4. DCovalent bonding

Question 103

[1 marks]Atomic structure, metallic and ionic bonding, dot-and-cross diagram
Element D has an electron arrangement of 2,8,2 (two electrons in its outer shell) and element E has an electron arrangement of 2,8,7 (seven electrons in its outer shell). What is the formula of the compound formed when D reacts with E?
  1. ADE2DE_2
  2. BD2E7D_2E_7
  3. CD2ED_2E
  4. DDEDE

Question 201

[1 marks]Copper reacting with concentrated sulphuric acid: mole, volume and percentage yield calculations
In an experiment, 0.3 moles of copper are completely dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid, producing white anhydrous copper(II) sulphate, sulphur dioxide and water. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.

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Question 202

[1 marks]Copper reacting with concentrated sulphuric acid: mole, volume and percentage yield calculations
0.3 moles of copper are completely dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid, producing anhydrous copper(II) sulphate (molar mass 160 g/mol), sulphur dioxide and water, according to the equation Cu+2H2SO4→CuSO4+SO2+2H2OCu + 2H_2SO_4 \rightarrow CuSO_4 + SO_2 + 2H_2O. Calculate the maximum mass of copper(II) sulphate produced.
  1. A48 g
  2. B96 g
  3. C24 g
  4. D19.2 g

Question 203

[1 marks]Copper reacting with concentrated sulphuric acid: mole, volume and percentage yield calculations
0.3 moles of copper were dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid, producing a maximum possible mass of 48 g of copper(II) sulphate. The actual mass of copper(II) sulphate obtained in the experiment was 23.8 g. Calculate the percentage yield of the product.
  1. A24.2%
  2. B49.6%
  3. C71.4%
  4. D201.7%

Question 301

[1 marks]Magnesium hydroxide in toothpaste
Give the formula of magnesium hydroxide, the antacid ingredient found in toothpaste.

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Question 302

[1 marks]Magnesium hydroxide in toothpaste
Magnesium forms the ion Mg2+Mg^{2+}, which has the electron arrangement 2,8 (10 electrons). Which of the following ions has the same electron arrangement as Mg2+Mg^{2+}?
  1. ACl−Cl^-
  2. BO2−O^{2-}
  3. CCa2+Ca^{2+}
  4. DK+K^+

Question 303

[1 marks]Magnesium hydroxide in toothpaste
Sodium hydroxide is added to a test solution suspected of containing magnesium ions, Mg2+Mg^{2+}. Which observation confirms the presence of magnesium ions?
  1. AA white precipitate forms, insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide.
  2. BA white precipitate forms, which dissolves in excess sodium hydroxide.
  3. CA green precipitate forms, insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide.
  4. DA blue precipitate forms, insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide.

Question 401

[1 marks]Reaction scheme: cracking, hydration, oxidation and esterification of a hydrocarbon
In a reaction scheme, propene (C3H6C_3H_6) reacts with water (H2OH_2O) in Step II to form a compound F. What type of reaction is Step II?
  1. ACracking
  2. BOxidation
  3. CNeutralisation
  4. DAddition (hydration)

Question 402

[1 marks]Reaction scheme: cracking, hydration, oxidation and esterification of a hydrocarbon
In a reaction scheme, compound F is converted into propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOHCH_3CH_2COOH, in Step III. What type of reaction is Step III?
  1. ANeutralisation
  2. BOxidation
  3. CReduction
  4. DAddition (hydration)

Question 403

[1 marks]Reaction scheme: cracking, hydration, oxidation and esterification of a hydrocarbon
In a reaction scheme, propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOHCH_3CH_2COOH, reacts with sodium hydroxide in Step IV to form a compound G. What type of reaction is Step IV?
  1. ACracking
  2. BOxidation
  3. CNeutralisation (acid-base reaction)
  4. DAddition

Question 501

[1 marks]Paper chromatography of food dyes
In a paper chromatography experiment, the lower dye spot in the pink colour of yoghurt T travelled 2.8 cm from the start line, while the solvent front travelled 7.9 cm from the start line. Calculate the RfR_f value of the lower spot.
  1. A0.35
  2. B0.49
  3. C0.65
  4. D2.82

Question 502

[1 marks]Paper chromatography of food dyes
In the same paper chromatography experiment, the upper dye spot in the pink colour of yoghurt T travelled 3.9 cm from the start line, while the solvent front travelled 7.9 cm from the start line. Calculate the RfR_f value of the upper spot.

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Question 503

[1 marks]Paper chromatography of food dyes
Which of the following is an advantage of using thin layer chromatography (TLC) over paper chromatography?
  1. AIt cannot be used with coloured substances.
  2. BIt gives better separation, with sharper, more clearly spaced bands.
  3. CIt requires a larger sample of the mixture.
  4. DIt gives slower separation of the components.

Question 601

[1 marks]Oxidation states and redox chemistry of chromium and iron compounds
What is the oxidation number of chromium in Cr2O3Cr_2O_3?
  1. A+2
  2. B+3
  3. C+4
  4. D+6

Question 602

[1 marks]Oxidation states and redox chemistry of chromium and iron compounds
Sulphur dioxide gas is bubbled through a solution of acidified potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7K_2Cr_2O_7. Which observation confirms the presence of the sulphur dioxide gas?
  1. AThe solution turns blue.
  2. BThe purple solution turns colourless.
  3. CThe orange solution turns green.
  4. DA white precipitate forms.

Question 603

[1 marks]Oxidation states and redox chemistry of chromium and iron compounds
Calculate the percentage by mass of chromium, Cr, in potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7K_2Cr_2O_7 (Mr=294M_r = 294, ArA_r of Cr = 52).
  1. A17.7%
  2. B35.4%
  3. C41.3%
  4. D48.1%

Question 701

[1 marks]Simple cell (Mg/Cu) and reaction of iron with dilute hydrochloric acid
In a simple cell containing a magnesium electrode and a copper electrode dipping in dilute sulphuric acid, connected via a voltmeter, which metal acts as the positive electrode?

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Question 702

[1 marks]Simple cell (Mg/Cu) and reaction of iron with dilute hydrochloric acid
In a simple cell, magnesium is replaced with zinc, with a copper electrode and dilute sulphuric acid unchanged. What effect does this have on the voltage produced, and why?
  1. AThe voltage increases, because zinc is more reactive than magnesium.
  2. BThe voltage stays the same, because both metals are more reactive than copper.
  3. CThe voltage decreases, because zinc reacts with the sulphuric acid to form an insoluble precipitate.
  4. DThe voltage decreases, because zinc is closer to copper in the reactivity series than magnesium is.

Question 703

[1 marks]Simple cell (Mg/Cu) and reaction of iron with dilute hydrochloric acid
Iron reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce a gas, which is collected over water. How would you carry out a chemical test to confirm this gas is hydrogen?
  1. AApply a lit/burning splint to the gas; it burns with a pop sound.
  2. BApply a glowing splint to the gas; it relights.
  3. CBubble the gas through limewater; the limewater turns milky.
  4. DTest the gas with damp blue litmus paper; it turns red.

Question 801

[1 marks]Isomers of hexane; glucose fermentation and reactions of ethene
Which of the following best defines the term 'isomer'?
  1. ACompounds with the same physical properties but different chemical properties.
  2. BCompounds with the same structural formula but a different molecular formula.
  3. CCompounds with the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms.
  4. DCompounds with different molecular formulae but similar chemical properties.

Question 802

[1 marks]Isomers of hexane; glucose fermentation and reactions of ethene
In a reaction scheme, glucose is converted by fermentation into an organic compound P, which is then converted into ethene (C2H4C_2H_4) in a further step. Name compound P.

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Question 803

[1 marks]Isomers of hexane; glucose fermentation and reactions of ethene
Ethene gas, C2H4C_2H_4, is bubbled through aqueous bromine (bromine water). Which observation confirms the presence of the ethene gas?
  1. AA white precipitate forms.
  2. BThe orange/brown bromine water is decolourised.
  3. CThe solution turns from colourless to purple.
  4. DThe bromine water turns blue.

Question 901

[1 marks]Periodic table trends: electronic structure, metallic/non-metallic character, amphoteric oxides, Group VII volatility
In Fig. 9.1, letters M, W, P and R represent elements in Groups I/II and a central (transition) block of the periodic table, and letters Q, S, T, U and V represent elements across Groups III to 0 in two periods. Which letter represents an element that forms a coloured compound with chlorine?
  1. AM
  2. BR
  3. CT
  4. DP

Question 902

[1 marks]Periodic table trends: electronic structure, metallic/non-metallic character, amphoteric oxides, Group VII volatility
In Fig. 9.1, letter R sits below M in Groups I/II (a reactive metal), and letter T sits in the Group VII column (electron arrangement 2,8,7, a reactive non-metal). Which two letters, from M, W, P, R, Q, S, T, U and V, represent the two elements shown in the diagram that would react together most vigorously?
  1. AM and Q
  2. BW and V
  3. CP and S
  4. DR and T

Question 903

[1 marks]Periodic table trends: electronic structure, metallic/non-metallic character, amphoteric oxides, Group VII volatility
In Fig. 9.1, the oxide of the element represented by letter Q shows both acidic and basic behaviour. What term describes this property?
  1. ABasic
  2. BAmphoteric
  3. CAcidic
  4. DNeutral

Question 1001

[1 marks]Reactions of a soluble iron (II) compound; slag and alloys in the blast furnace
Y is a soluble iron(II) compound. What is the colour of solution Y?
  1. AGreen
  2. BYellow-brown (typical of iron(III) solutions).
  3. CBlue
  4. DColourless

Question 1002

[1 marks]Reactions of a soluble iron (II) compound; slag and alloys in the blast furnace
A soluble iron(II) compound Y is treated with silver nitrate and dilute nitric acid, giving a white precipitate C. Identify C.

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Question 1003

[1 marks]Reactions of a soluble iron (II) compound; slag and alloys in the blast furnace
In the blast furnace, why is silicon dioxide, SiO2SiO_2, used to construct the furnace's brick lining?
  1. AIt is a good conductor of heat, carrying heat away from the furnace.
  2. BIt dissolves in the molten iron to form an alloy.
  3. CIt has a giant covalent (molecular) structure with strong Si-O bonds, so it withstands the furnace's high temperature.
  4. DIt reacts readily with the slag to help remove impurities from the iron.

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