SEK MEN CONVENT,

JALAN TANJUNG BENDAHARA,

05300 ALOR SETAR,
KEDAH
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MID YEAR EXAMINATION
2011
CHEMISTRY
FORM FOUR (1451/1)
PAPER I
-1 HOUR 15 MINUTES________________________________________________________________
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
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This question paper consists of 50 questions.

Answer all questions.
Each question is followed by four alternative answers, A, B, C and D. For
each question, choose one answer only.
The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless
stated.
You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.

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This question papers consists of 11 printed pages.

When iodine sublimes, the particles

A
B
C
D

What happens to the particles when a liquid turns to solid?

A
B
C
D

Proton
+1
-1
+1
+1

Nucleon
+1
0
-1
0

Electron
-1
+1
0
-1

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the isotopes of an

element?
A
B
C
D

The particles become lighter.

The particles able to move randomly.
The distance between the particles is shorter.
The kinetic energy of the particles becomes higher.

Which of the following correctly describes the relative charges of the

subatomic particles?
A
B
C
D

move further apart

shrink to a smaller size
vibrate and rotate about their fixed positions
lose energy to the surroundings

Isotopes have the same number of protons

Isotopes are atoms of different element
Isotopes have the same number of neutrons
Isotopes have different chemical properties

The diagram shows the atomic structure of an atom of P.

Which of the following is the correct electron arrangement for the ion of P?
A
B
6

2.8
2.8.1

C
D

2.8.2
2.8.8

What is the number of molecules in 1 mol of water, H2O?

[ Avogadro constant : 6.02 x 1023 mol-1 ]

2.01 x 1023 molecules

3.01 x 1023 molecules

A
B
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Chlorine and argon

Chlorine and oxygen

C
D

Chlorine and bromine

Oxygen and nitrogen

Which of the following statements about the element in Group 1 is true ?

A
B
C
D

6.02 x 1023 molecules

1.806 x 1024 molecules

Which of the following elements are in Group 17 in the Periodic Table of

elements?
A
B

C
D

Group 1 elements form diatomic molecules

Group 1 elements do not react in cold water
Group 1 elements are chemically unreactive
Group 1 elements form chlorides with the formula of XCl

The diagram shows the symbol of Lithium atom and Flourine atom.
7

19

Li
3

F
9

How ionic bond can be formed between these two atoms ?

A
B
C
D

A Fluorine atom donates one electron to a atom of Lithium.

A Lithium atom donates one electron to an atom of Fluorine.
A Lithium atom shares one electron with an atom of Fluorine.
A Lithium atom and a Fluorine atom donate one electron each.

10 Why an element has a tendency to combine with other elements?

A
B
C
D

To get the formula.

To show the reactivity.
To make a chemical reaction.
To form a compound that are more stable.

11 An ionic nitrate compound has the formula X(NO3)2 .

What is the possible proton number of atom X?
A
B

6
9

C
D

10
12

12 Which of the following electron arrangements for an atom is the most

stable?
A

13 Substance R has a melting point of -7 oC and boiling point of 59 oC.

Which of the following temperatures will R exists as a solid ?
A
B

- 20 oC
0 oC

C
D

40 oC
100 oC

14 Which of the following substances contains the highest number of atoms ?

[ Relative atomic masses : H, 1; He, 4; 0, 16; Ar, 40 ]
A
B

4 g hydrogen
8 g helium

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C
D

16 g oxygen
20 g argon

X is used in filling weather ballons and airship

Y is an atom with electron arrangement 2.8

Which of the following statements is true about X and Y ?

A
B
C
D

X and Y exist as diatomic molecules

X and Y have a stable electron arrangements
X and Y react with oxygen to form oxides
X and Y react to form covalent compound

16 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table of the Elements

P
Q

R
S

Which of the following is the correct order in the increasing size of the atom
of the element P,Q,R and S ?
A
B

P,R,Q,S
P,Q,R,S

C
D

S,Q,R,P
S,R,Q,P
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17 The information below is about element R.

Atom R has 14 neutron

Nucleon number of element R is 27

Which of the following is true about R ?

A
B
C
D

27
Atom of R forms R3+ ion
R
Atom of R has 4 valence electrons
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The standard representation of atom R
Element R is placed in Group 14 in the Periodic Table of an element

18 The diagram represents the electron arrangement for the compound when
atom of X combines with atom of Y.
2+
X

2Y

What is the number of electrons for atom Y?

A
B

6
8

C
D

10
12

19 The arrangement of the elements in the Periodic Table is based on

increasing
A Oxidation number
C Nucleon number
B Number of neutrons
D Proton number
20 An atom of element X has a mass equals to two molecules of nitrogen.
What is the relative atomic mass of X ?
[ Relative atomic mass : N, 14 ]
A 14
C 56
B 28
D 84
21 How many atoms of helium have a mass equals to three molecules of
oxygen ?
[ Relative atomic masses : He,4 ; O, 16 ]
A
B

4
8

C
D

12
24

22 Relative molecular mass of Ca(YO 3)2 is 164.

What is the relative atomic mass of element Y ?
[ Relative atomic masses : O, 16; Ca, 40 ]
A
B

14
28

C
D

76
124

23 The chemical equation below represents the extraction process of aluminium from
aluminium oxide.
2Al2O3
4Al + 3O2
What is the volume of oxygen gas can be liberated from 7.65 g of aluminium oxide?
[ Relative atomic masses : O, 16; Al, 27 ; Molar volume of any gas : 24.0 dm 3 mol-1 at
room condition ]
A
B

0.8 dm3
1.2 dm3

C
D

1.8 dm3
2.7 dm3

24 Element X combines with oxygen to form an oxide of X.

The table shows the mass of elements X and O used and their
corresponding relative atomic mass.
Element
X
O
Mass/ g
8.4
3.6
Relative atomic mass
56
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What is the empirical formula for this oxide ?
A
B

XO
XO2

C
D

X2O3
X2O5

25 Aluminium reacts with lead (II) oxide to produce aluminium oxide and lead.
If 4.0g of aluminium is reacted with 0.09 mole of lead (II) oxide,
What is the mass of aluminium left after the reaction occurred ?
[ Relative atomic masses : 0, 16; Al, 27; Pb, 207 ]
A
B
C
D
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1.57 g
1.62 g
2.38 g
2.43 g

The equation below represents the action of heat on zinc nitrate .

2Zn(NO3)2 2ZnO + 4NO2 + O2
In an experiment, 47.25 g zinc nitrate is heated.
Calculate the volume of nitrogen dioxide produced.
[Relative atomic masses : N ,14; O,16; Zn,65. 1 mole of gas occupies 24 dm 3
at room condition]

A
B
C
D
27

Calculate the percentage of nitrogen in ammonium sulphate, (NH 4)2SO4 by

weight.
(Relative atomic mass : N, 14 ; H,1 ; S,32 ; O,16)
A
B

28

6.7 %
21.2 %

C
D

27.3 %
66.7 %

When two atoms shared valence electrons

A
B
C
D

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6 dm3
12 dm3
24 dm3
48 dm3

an ionic compound is formed.

each atom forms positive ions.
each atom forms negative ions.
each atom achieved a stable octet electron arrangement.

The following statements describe the applications of gas Y.

- used in weather balloons
- used in gas tanks for scuba diving
What is gas Y?
A Helium
B Neon

C Hydrogen
D Chlorine

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Which of the following can form a basic oxide ?

A Magnesium
C Sulphur
B Aluminium
D Phosphorus

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Which of the following statements about Group 1 elements is correct ?

A
B
C
D

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The melting points of the elements increase going down the group
The reactivities of the elements increase down the group
The densities of the elements decrease going down the group
The atomic sizes of the atoms decrease going down the group

The proton number of aluminium is 13. Which of the following gives the
correct electron arrangement for an aluminium atom?
A 2.8
B 2.5

C 2.8.3
D 2.8.5

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The table below shows the electrical conductivity of three substances,

P, Q and R.
P
Q
R

Good conductor in molten and aqueous states only.

Good conductor in solid and molten states only.
Non conductor in solid and molten states.

Which one of the following sets of compounds can P, Q and R be?

A
B
C
D
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Q
Lead(II) bromide
Lead metal
Lead(II) bromide
Sulphur

R
Sulphur
Sulphur
Iron
Lead

Which statement about ions in the Group 1 element is correct?

A
B
C
D

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P
Lead metal
Sodium chloride
Lead metal
Mercury

Each has one valence electron.

Each contains more electrons than protons.
Each contains more protons than neutrons.
Each has even number of electrons.

Element
Proton
Number

V
11

W
12

X
16

Y
17

Z
20

The table above shows the proton number of 5 elements. Which two elements have
the same chemical properties?
A V and Y
B W and Z

C X and Z
D W and Y

36 Which statement about chlorine and bromine is correct?

A
B
C
D
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Both exist as gases at room temperature.

They dissolve in water to form alkali solutions.
Their silver salts are soluble in water.
Both are more reactive than iodine.

The gas used to fill light bulbs to lengthen its life span is
A Argon
B Carbon dioxide

C Nitrogen
D Ammonia

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How many periods include the elements with proton number 1 20?
A 2
B 3

39

What determines the chemical properties of an element?

A
B
C
D

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Its oxide is basic

Its compounds are white in colour.
Chromium reacts with acid to form hydrogen gas.
Its compounds catalyses chemical reactions.

Which of the following statements about the Periodic Table is true?

A
B
C
D

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The number of valence electrons.

The number of protons in its nucleus.
The number of neutrons in its nucleus.
The nucleon number of the element.

Which statement shows that chromium is a transition element?

A
B
C
D

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Group 1 elements are equally reactive.

The atomic radius increase in size across a period from left to right.
The electro negativity decreases as we go down Group 17.
All inert gases have 8 valence electrons.

Which of the sets below consist of elements in the same Group?

A K, Al, Cl, Ar
B He, Ne, Ar, Kr

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C 3
D 4

The scientist who proposed that the atom consist of electrons orbiting around the
nucleus is
A J.J Thomson
B Ernest Rutherford

45

C Cl, Br, I, As
D B, Mg, Ca, Ba

How many periods of the Periodic Table have 8 elements?

A 1
B 2

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C 4
D 5

C Neils Bohr
D James Chadwick

An inert element has 8 valence electrons. Which of the following elements given
below is inert?
I

16 W
8

II
III
IV
A
B
46

20 X
10
40 Y
18
40 Z
20

I and III
II and III

I and IV
III and IV

Which of the following substances contain molecules?

A Zinc
B Ethanol

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C
D

C Sodium chloride
D Magnesium oxide

The nucleon number of sodium atom is 23 and its proton number is 11. It follows that
a sodium atom has
A 11 neutrons
B 11 electrons

C 12 protons
D 23 neutrons

48 The isotopes of an element have different

A proton number
B number of electrons

C number of neutrons
D number of electron shells

49 Oxygen and oxide ions

A
B
C
D

are chemically identical.

are isotopes of oxygen
have the same number of electrons.
have the same number of protons.

50

An inflated balloon will shrink faster at higher temperature than at lower temperature.
Which of the following is the best explanation for this observation ?
A
B
C
D

The air particles liquefy at lower temperature.

The air particles diffuse out of the balloon at a faster rate at higher temperature.
The air particles react to form other compounds at higher temperature.
The air particles come closer together at lower temperature.

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Prepared by,
(PN NORZAWATI BT NOORDIN)
Checked by,
(PN FAZILAH BT AHMAD)
Head of Science Panel
SMK Convent, Alor Setar.

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