INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2

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Annexure(s): 1

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

COURSE: ND: Analytical Chemistry

ND: Chemical Engineering

SUBJECT:

CODE(S): INC200S /INC201S

DATE: 19 October 2012

DURATION: 90min

MARKS: 80marks

EXAMINER: S Adonis / M Ackermann

INTERNAL F Wewers EXTERNAL

MODERATOR: MODERATOR:

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

 Read ALL questions carefully before starting

 Periodic Table is attached

REQUIREMENTS:

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Section A

1. For each of the following molecules or ions, give the (a) Lewis structure, (b) electron
arrangement / geometry around the central atom, (c) the molecular shape/geometry.

1.1 SF4 (4)

1.2 IF3 (4)
1.3 ClO3- (4)

2. Briefly describe, using a suitable example, each of the following:

2.1 Explain why the BF3 molecule is trigonal planar whereas a molecule with a similar
formula, ClF3, is T-shaped. (2)

2.2 The net dipole moment of OF2 and SO3 are 0,297D and O D respectively. Comment on
the polarity and bond angles of the given molecules. (2)

3. With reasons, identify whether the following molecules would be polar or nonpolar.

3.1 NOF (2)

3.2 BrCl3 (2)

4. Draw resonance structures for each of the following. Give with reasons, the structure of the
resonance hybrid.

4.1 CO3- (4)

4.2 CH3CO2- (4)

5. Using Molecular Orbital Theory, define the term bond order and also indicate under what
conditions a fractional bond is possible. (4)

6. Consider the following molecule : NO

6.1 Draw a labelled energy diagram for this molecule. (4)

6.2 Calculate the bond order. (2)
6.3 Explain the type of magnetism you would expect for the molecule. (2)

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Section B

Question 1

1.1 Use reaction equations to give a brief account of extraction of magnesium

from sea water. (5)

1.2 Why Group II elements have higher melting and boiling points than Group I
elements? (2)

1.3 Write down four uses of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2. (4)

1.4 Using an equation for each:

(a) Show how limewater can be used to detect the presence of carbon dioxide.
(b) Show decomposition of Ca(NO3)2 on heating. (4)

1.5 (a) Name two sources of calcium carbonate.

(b) Outline 3 diagonal similarities between Be and Al. (5)

Question 2:

2.1. Give the chemical formula for each of the following.

(a) Boric acid.
(b) Aluminate ion. (2)

2.2. Briefly explain why boron never forms a B3+ ion. (3)

2.3. Boron can be extracted from sodium tetraborate (borax) through three steps
as shown below. Write down only the missing reagents or products:

(a) + HCl (b)


(b) (c) + H2O

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(c) + (d) B + (e) (5)

2.4. Using reaction equations, illustrate the amphoteric nature of Al2O3.

(Al2O3 reacts with both acids and bases) (4)

2.5. Write down three uses of aluminium. (3)

2.6. Complete the following reactions of aluminium with different concentrated acids.

(a) Al + HCl 2.6.1 + H2

(b) Al + H2SO4 2.6.2 + H2O + SO2 + O2
(c) Al + HNO3 2.6.3 + H2 + NO2 (3)

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Total = 80marks

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